magic – Guild of American Papercutters

Introduction to Shadow Puppets with Myra Su

December 12, 1-3pm EST (10am-12noon PST, 6-8pm UK) Take your papercutting to a new dimension! An ancient form dating back thousands of years, Shadow Puppets tap into the magical and the primal….

Paul H. Trattner (1942-2013)

Paul H. Trattner was an early President of the Guild of American Papercutters, a teacher, and a paper magician (among other things). Following is the text of the obituary written…

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.