hopf – Guild of American Papercutters

The McDaniel Papercut Collection

Founding Guild Members

Some of our founders… Note: this list is not exhaustive, but tries to represent as many of our early movers and shakers as possible. GAP is indebted to all our…

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.