Kirigami Paper Cutting Workshop

Sun 23 Jun 2019, 1.45 – 4.30 pm
To Chim Xanh – Bluebirds’Nest Book Cafe
No 13, Alley 19, Dang Dung St, Ba Dinh Dist, Hanoi

From the organizer:

If you love paper and making your own decorative items from paper, then you will love this workshop. Over the 2.5 hours, you will be able to create some lovely cut paper images and designs using basic Kirigami techniques. These are mostly based symmetrical designs, for your personal interest or home decoration.

The instructor will guide you in your artwork step-by-step and explain the correct way to cut and plan the design.

Note:
– Kirigami is the Japanese art of paper cutting, originated from Origami, which is favoured by many people around the world. Kirigami is based on paper cutting, rather than just folding and utilizes different techniques.
– This is the 3rd time we have run this workshop. The teacher is an elderly retired maths teacher. He is also a very talented self-taught artist and skilled in the art of paper cutting and traditional crafts. He will instruct in Vietnamese with English translation.
– Participants are provided with coloured papers and scissors. Please bring your own pens or pencils. If you have attended a previous workshop please bring your green handled scissors with you
– We welcome all participants from 1.45 PM. There is time for you to order drinks, receive provided tools & materials then the workshop starts at 2.00 PM.

Please register with Anh at [email protected]. Include your mobile number.
Venue: To Chim Xanh – Bluebirds’Nest Book Cafe (a lovely book cafe with some cute cats), No 13, Alley 19, Dang Dung St, Ba Dinh District, near Chau Long. Guidance: https://goo.gl/uCi58m

Adults: 250,000 VND
Children under 15s: 100,000 VND
(Drinks are from 20,000 to 50,000 each at an extra cost)