Saturday, September 5 & 12
1:00 – 4:00pm
$120.00 for 2 sessions
About this Workshop
In this two session workshop, students will learn the basics of paper cutting images, and will make a few of their own. In the first session, we will focus on learning the tools and techniques of paper-cutting, and will discuss designing and transferring images to paper, cutting safety and methods for display and storage. Students will work on a sample practice image.In the second session, students will come with their own prepared designs and we will work on cutting them during class.
About the Instructor
Ken Gerleve is an interdisciplinary artist who uses narrative and image to tell stories, which are often darkly humorous. His artwork juxtaposes the traditional elements of the Gothic with contemporary culture. This can take the form of an illustrated book of original verse narrative, animation, puppet building and performance, or installation. He often uses Scherenschnitte, or paper-cutting, and dimensional book structures, like Tunnel and Carousel books, to create sculptural scenes reminiscent of the silhouette animations of Lotte Reiniger. Ken earned an MFA in Interdisciplinary Book and Paper Arts from Columbia College Chicago.
Website / Social Media Links
Instagram: @krgerleve
Website: kennethgerleve.com
Saturday, September 5 & 12
1:00 – 4:00pm
$120.00 for 2 sessions
About this Workshop
In this two session workshop, students will learn the basics of paper cutting images, and will make a few of their own. In the first session, we will focus on learning the tools and techniques of paper-cutting, and will discuss designing and transferring images to paper, cutting safety and methods for display and storage. Students will work on a sample practice image.In the second session, students will come with their own prepared designs and we will work on cutting them during class.
About the Instructor
Ken Gerleve is an interdisciplinary artist who uses narrative and image to tell stories, which are often darkly humorous. His artwork juxtaposes the traditional elements of the Gothic with contemporary culture. This can take the form of an illustrated book of original verse narrative, animation, puppet building and performance, or installation. He often uses Scherenschnitte, or paper-cutting, and dimensional book structures, like Tunnel and Carousel books, to create sculptural scenes reminiscent of the silhouette animations of Lotte Reiniger. Ken earned an MFA in Interdisciplinary Book and Paper Arts from Columbia College Chicago.
Website / Social Media Links
Instagram: @krgerleve
Website: kennethgerleve.com
