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Sat 13 February
10am – 4pm
Join the master of paper folding, Kate Colin, for a satisfying and mesmerising day of transforming simple sheets of paper into intricately folded masterpieces. In our first ever Paper Folding workshop you will be expertly guided by Kate as you explore the hidden potential for transforming flat sheets of paper into impressive sculptural geometric forms using just a few simple folds. During the day you will explore several techniques, patterns and structures including division, spirals, flat pleats and herringbone tessellations. You’ll leave with a collection of pleasingly functional products as well as a variety of inspiring techniques and designs with which you can continue to experiment at home. Using your new found skills you will be able to make your own pieces to gift or keep, or apply to your creative practice to take it in new and exciting directions. To get you inspired we’ll talk a bit about the history of paper folding, and how folding is used in fashion, architecture and contemporary design. All tools and a range of high-quality pre-cut papers will be provided. Suitable for complete beginners and seasoned crafters alike.
Your Tutor
Kate Colin is a paper folding artist and designer based in Glasgow who creates bold and sculptural lighting and homewares. Inspired by origami and geometric form, her range of handcrafted folded products emphasise the interplay between light and shade. Founded in 2014, her studio manufactures products for both residential interiors and commercial clients. All work is produced in small limited edition quantities and made entirely by hand using traditional folding and fabric pleating techniques. Kate’s appreciation for the beauty and variety of geometric form was inherited from her mathematician father who made polyhedral models in his spare time. Many years later, she decided to channel this latent interest in colour, tonal variations and geometry to create a range of functional homeware products. Having received several awards and scholarships, she is continually striving to increase her knowledge of the art of folding and origami, learn new techniques and experiment with ways of applying her designs to new materials to create a variety of innovative, functional products. She has studied with leading paper folders including Paul Jackson, Dario Zeruto, and Richard Sweeney, Yuko Nishimura and Miro Burman.
- All tools are provided for use at the Paper Folding Workshop, and materials are included in the course cost
- Tea and coffee are provided but participants should bring their own lunch and utensils
- All of our classes are suitable for over 16s, younger crafters may be accommodated if accompanied by a participating adult but please contact us before booking
- If the workshop you were looking at is fully booked drop us an email and we’ll add you to the waiting list. We will add extra dates to our most popular workshops too, join the mailing list to be the first to know
- All of our workshops are held in our accessible studio at Craft Central, High Street, Dunblane, FK15 0EE
- If you need to cancel or reschedule your workshop we need at least three weeks notice and an administration fee will apply. Please read our cancellation policy before booking
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