history of papercutting – Guild of American Papercutters

Antique Papercuts and the Modern Valentine: The Fingerprints of Love

A little historic background about the origin of this wonderful day explains that it was named for Valentinus, a priest in Rome in the 3rd century AD. He was famous…

Papercutters Without Borders

“I do not want art for a few, any more than education for a few, or freedom for a few.” — William Morris Looking for international papermakers and paper artists?…

A Home for Paper Artists

Through its publications, traveling exhibits, papercutting conferences, workshops, and demonstrations, members of the Guild of American Papercutters (GAP) seek to spread and celebrate the art of cutting paper. Whether you actively design and cut in paper, or simply appreciate the finished works of papercutters, we invite you to join our community. Our worldwide membership embraces all styles, materials, cutting methods, and experience levels. However you work, whatever your style, you will find kindred artists in the Guild of American Papercutters.