LEARN THE ART OF PAPER QUILLING
Also known as PAPER FILIGREE
Learn the beautiful art of paper quilling starting this October at 1:00 PM with gifted teacher, Deborah Edwards.
You’ll learn the beautiful art of rolling, shaping, and designing with colorful paper strips. All materials are provided, and no experience is necessary—just bring your creativity!
CLASSES ARE FROM 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM.
SATURDAYS – OCTOBER 18 and 25
SATURDAYS – NOVEMBER 1 and 8
Quilling art, also known as paper quilling or paper filigree, is a decorative art form that involves rolling, shaping, and gluing thin strips of paper into intricate designs. These designs are then arranged to create patterns, pictures, or ornamental decorations.
🌀 Basic Techniques in Quilling:
- Rolling: Paper strips are wound into tight or loose coils using a quilling tool or a slotted needle.
- Shaping: The coils are pinched, curved, or shaped into forms like teardrops, marquises, scrolls, and more.
- Gluing: The shaped coils are glued together or onto a surface to form a complete design.
✂️ Common Tools & Materials:
- Quilling paper (usually 1/8″ wide, but sizes vary)
- Slotted quilling tool or needle tool
- Tweezers
- Glue (quick-dry PVA or tacky glue)
- Quilling board (to help shape and size coils)
- Scissors or paper cutter
🎨 What Can You Make With Quilling?
- Greeting cards
- Wall art
- Jewelry (earrings, pendants)
- Gift tags
- Ornaments
- 3D sculptures
🖼️ Design Examples:
- Floral patterns
- Mandalas
- Animals
- Letters and typography
- Abstract designs
Quilling dates back to the Renaissance period when nuns and monks used it to decorate religious items. Today, it’s a widely enjoyed craft around the world, appreciated for its elegance and meditative nature.
