Layered Paper Cuts of Moroccan Geometry with Laurie Moorhead

In this workshop, appropriate for beginning to advanced students, participants will learn how to cut and layer paper, while completing a layered Moroccan Geometric patterned tile during the workshop.  3-4 templates will be provided, ranging from simple to complex. The class will be knife based, but clever scissor cutters will be able to figure out how to do it. (3-4) templates, ranging from simple to complex will be provided before class.

Materials List

• Paper: Recommended papers are Canson Mi-tientes or Rock Paper,  4-6 colors depending on the pattern.   A light color such as ecru, pale grey or white is suggested for the basic framework but other colors can be used if desired.
• Cutting Tools: Craft knife such as Xacto Knife, and extra blades.
• Adhesive: White glue such as PVA, glue stick, or double sided tape. 
• Note: if you are using Rock Paper double sided tape is the only adhesive recommended.
• Removable tape:  Will be used toattach the template –  Washi Tape is recommended but any removable tape should work
• Cutting Mat
• Metal ruler or straight edge

About the Artist

Laurie Moorhead was first introduced to paper cutting by Bhavna Mehta in 2015, helping with her collaborative project Gush http://www.bhavnamehta.com/gush.html. This created a love of the art that has grown through the years. In 2021, hearing about the GAP conference, Laurie volunteered to be a zoom facilitator, getting to meet many of the artists and members and learning about the many different varieties and methods of paper cutting. That same year Laurie began taking workshops in Moroccan Geometry, led by Hamza El Fasiki  https://www.craftdraft.org/, which led to her blending the two arts into layered paper cuts of Moroccan Geometric patterns. 

Check out Laurie on Instagram @lauriemoorhead