October 4-8, 2027

The Poetry of Paper: Putting Paper in Motion

with Jeff Nishinaka

$1200

$1150 tuition + $50 material fee

About this Workshop

Get ready to see paper do things that seem impossible! In this class, students will transform plain, flat sheets into eye-catching bas-relief sculptures that appear to leap off the wall. From sketching an idea to cutting, bending, gluing, and mounting, students will explore the entire process while learning creative techniques for shaping, curving, and layering paper. Each day will feature hands-on activities that build students’ skills step by step. Jeff will share his favorite methods for coaxing paper into graceful curves and stacking layers to create depth and visual impact. By the end of the class, each student will have a completed piece worthy of a gallery wall.

Key Points

  • Design and draw pencil blueprints
  • Transfer designs onto paper
  • Use appropriate cutting techniques
  • Bend and curve paper to create dimension
  • Mount and layer paper to a background
  • Complete finished paper sculptures

About the Instructor

Jeff Nishinaka

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Full-Week Program

ENROLLMENT DETAILS

The Poetry of Paper: Putting Paper in Motion with Jeff Nishinaka

October 4-8, 2027

$1,200.00

Online Registration Starts December 1, 2026

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