Paper Art: Making, Folding and Bookbinding

Paper Art: Making, Folding and Bookbinding

Yiyun Chu $430
February 16 - March 16
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4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
All Levels

Throughout this course, students will explore the creative possibilities of paper through a variety of traditional and contemporary paper arts. Under the guidance of the instructor, students will learn how paper can become both an artistic medium and a form of creative expression.

Students will explore the fundamentals of handmade paper, origami tessellations, bookmaking, and basic bookbinding techniques while developing craftsmanship, creativity, and an appreciation for the versatility of paper. Through hands on projects, students will experiment with folding, constructing, and designing unique paper artworks that combine artistic expression with functional design.

This class provides a supportive and inspiring environment for students to develop new skills, strengthen creative problem solving, and discover the beauty and endless possibilities of working with paper. Whether creating handmade books, exploring intricate folded structures, or making paper from raw fibers, students will leave with both practical techniques and original works of art.

Required Supplies

Art Supplies
• Sketchbook (for planning, sketches, and design ideas)
• Pencil (HB or 2B)
• Eraser
• Metal ruler
• Bone folder
• Precision craft knife (X-Acto knife) with replacement blades
• Self-healing cutting mat
• Scissors
• Glue stick
• PVA glue (bookbinding adhesive)
• Small paintbrush (for applying glue)

Paper
• Mixed assortment of drawing paper
• Cardstock (white or colored)
• Decorative papers (optional)
• Origami paper (10x10 inches)

Bookbinding Materials
• Awl (for bookbinding)
• Waxed linen thread
• Bookbinding needles
• Clips or binder clips

Optional Materials
• Handmade paper fibers/pulp
• Molds and deckles
• Felts and couching materials
• Sponges
• Buckets and containers
Additional materials may be introduced throughout the course depending on individual projects.
Yiyun Chu

Yiyun Chu

Yiyun Chu is currently an Upper School Visual Arts teacher at Eastside Preparatory School. She earned her

MFA in Illustration from Towson University in Towson, Maryland,...

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