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Discover a wide range of creative paper crafts classes in NYC and unlock your artistic potential. Learn the art of origami, paper quilling, bookbinding, and more, while gaining new skills and creating beautiful handmade pieces to impress your friends and family.

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Collage and Assemblage

New York School of the Arts @ 315 E 62nd St, New York, NY

Participants are welcome at any level of experience to attend this supportive class of collage and assemblage. Inventive techniques and the development of one's unique vision in a supportive environment. Students are encouraged to bring their own collections of imagery found objects, mementos, and more while some unusual materials will be provided for enhancement and execution. Bringing hard surfaces of wood stretched canvas and cardboard is suggested...

(73) All levels 18 and older
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$400

8 sessions

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Introduction to Zines

Penumbra Foundation @ 36 E 30th St, New York, NY

Unleash your creativity and tell your own story through the power of zine-making. Discover the historical and theoretical aspects of zine culture in this approachable workshop at Penumbra Foundation. Learn the basics of creating your tangible self-published works and explore the expressive possibilities of this unique art form.

(8) All levels 18 and older
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$440
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Origami Workshop: Decorative Origami Vases

RESOBOX @ 203 W 20th St, New York, NY

When you make something unique with your own hands, it can be very fulfilling. We invite you to enrich yourself with more than just the joy of folding paper but to make things with beautiful paper into useful things you can treasure. You may have heard of and even practiced the ancient art of paper-folding, what the Japanese call “origami” – “ori” meaning “to fold” and “gami” meaning “paper.” Many people first fold something...

(518) All levels 12 and older
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Origami Workshop: Origami Wallets

RESOBOX @ 203 W 20th St, New York, NY

When you make something unique with your own hands, it can be very fulfilling. We invite you to enrich yourself with more than just the joy of folding paper but to make things with beautiful paper into useful things you can treasure. You may have heard of and even practiced the ancient art of paper-folding, what the Japanese call “origami” – “ori” meaning “to fold” and “gami” meaning “paper.” Many people first fold something...

(518) All levels 12 and older
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Water Marbling: Ebru Art Course

Turkish Cultural Center New York @ 56 W 45th Street New York , New York, NY

Ebru, also known as Water Marbling is the beautiful ancient art of painting on water and then transferring the image to paper. Learn about the paints, additives and tools required, then create your own unique masterpiece under the guidance of our talented instructor Mustafa Yasar.  Ebru’s original name was Ebre in Jagatai dialect and during its journey through Iran via the Silk Road this name was changed into Ebri (cloud-like) then ABRU...

(44) All levels 12 and older
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$35.94
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Amy Butler Color Palettes Workshop

Brooklyn Craft Company @ 61 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Brooklyn Craft Company is thrilled to welcome fabric designer, quilter and sewer Amy Butler for a special color workshop. In one lovely afternoon, you’ll learn Amy’s insightful techniques for building your own beautiful color palettes to use in your own sewing, quilting and creative projects. Join Amy in Brooklyn for this colorful, image-inspired workshop packed with ideas, techniques and inspiring insights on building unique and signature color...

(557) All levels 18 and older
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$135
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Collage Workshop

General Assembly @ 10 E 21st St, New York, NY

In this workshop, participants will be introduced the various paper collage techniques. A brief overview of John Baber work will be shared along with a shared insight into his studio practice. Participants will gauge their approach to content and also experiment with various materials and surfaces. Individual and collaborative collages will be achieved by relying on imagination, spontaneity, and chance. Takeaways Overview of the creative process...

(2637) Beginner 18 and older

DIY Hardcover Book: Case Binding

Brooklyn Craft Company @ 165 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Did you know you can construct a hardcover book with your own two hands?   In just one afternoon, you’ll learn how to: Understand basic bookbinding terminology and techniques Expertly sew together gathered sections of pages Make a hard cover, back and spine for your book Turn your favorite cotton fabric into functional, easy to use book cloth, which you’ll use to adorn your DIY book cover. Bring it all together to create one amazing...

(557) Beginner 18 and older
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Introduction to Paper Marbling

Craftsman Ave @ 117B 11th St, Brooklyn, NY

This workshop is an introduction to paper marbling, a method of printmaking in which paint is floated and manipulated on the surface of thickened water to create a mesmerizing design that’s then transferred to paper as a permanent print. Marbling is a monoprint process, so each piece of marbled paper is completely unique. The workshop begins with a brief overview of materials, process and technique before you set up your own marbling bath and...

(524) Beginner 18 and older
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Collage

Educational Alliance Art School @ 197 East Broadway, New York, NY

For the beginner through expert artist, this course delves into the dynamic art form of collage. Besides obvious influencers like Picasso and Matisse, collage can be explored just as effectively through music (Hip Hop, probably most directly) and technological advances like the Xerox copier or digital camera. Artist and themes are discussed near the beginning of each class, and the remainder is spent honing a personalized visual language. Texture,...

(29) All levels 18 and older
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$245

8 sessions

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Bookbinding 101: DIY Leather Journal

Brooklyn Craft Company @ 61 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Learn basic bookbinding techniques and walk out with a complete leather journal in the color of your choice, plus the skills to make more on your own. Come learn how to make your very own hand-bound, softcover leather journal. In this class, we’ll tackle long-stitch bookbinding, a method that has been used as far back as the 18th century. In just two hours, we’ll cover basic bookbinding techniques and terminology, from sizing and folding paper...

(557) Beginner 18 and older
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Collage Making and Painting

The Paint Place @ 243 W 72nd St, New York, NY

Join us at an UWS community space to create an artwork based on the technique of Brooklyn-based artist Howard Lerner. We will first view his work on display in a gallery, and then be led in a workshop by the artist! No experience necessary and all materials provided but feel free to bring your own collage materials.  This event is NOT BYOB, but coffee and doughnuts will be provided.

(414) All levels 18 and older
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Origami Workshop: Origami Corrugated Lamp

RESOBOX @ 203 W 20th St, New York, NY

When you make something unique with your own hands, it can be very fulfilling. We invite you to enrich yourself with more than just the joy of folding paper but to make things with beautiful paper into useful things you can treasure. You may have heard of and even practiced the ancient art of paper-folding, what the Japanese call “origami” – “ori” meaning “to fold” and “gami” meaning “paper.” Many people first fold something...

(518) All levels 12 and older
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Origami Workshop: Origami Pocket Purses & Packets

RESOBOX @ 203 W 20th St, New York, NY

When you make something unique with your own hands, it can be very fulfilling. We invite you to enrich yourself with more than just the joy of folding paper but to make things with beautiful paper into useful things you can treasure. You may have heard of and even practiced the ancient art of paper-folding, what the Japanese call “origami” – “ori” meaning “to fold” and “gami” meaning “paper.” Many people first fold something...

(518) All levels 12 and older
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Combined Media: Painting, Drawing, Collage

Creatively Wild Art Studio Dumbo @ 98 Water St, Brooklyn, NY

Unleash your creativity and explore the world of mixed media art at Creatively Wild Art Studio Dumbo. Discover new techniques and materials as you create textured pieces with depth and individuality. Perfect for artists looking to embark on an adventurous journey of self-expression.

(179) All levels 18 and older
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$525

7 sessions

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Fabric Marbling Workshop

Brooklyn Craft Company @ 165 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Learn the mesmerizing art of fabric marbling. In this three-hour workshop led by Brooklyn maker Clare McGibbon, you'll learn how to create stunning marble patterns on fabric -- it's easier than you might think. This workshop will cover: General overview of marbling throughout history Review of necessary tools and materials How to prep your fabric for marbling  How to create a marbling size  How to add paint and design a marbled...

(557) All levels 18 and older
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Bookmaking: Fold & Stitch

Educational Alliance Art School @ 197 East Broadway, New York, NY

Explore different methods of folding paper and pamphlet stitch binding to create your own books! Use recycled materials to learn the mini zine and accordion pocket folds. Please note: Registration closes 24 hours before the start of each workshop

(29) All levels 18 and older
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Paper Marbling

e.e.ceramics @ 622 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY

Learn how to marble with two separate techniques, suminagashi and ebru. You will receive a variety of prepared papers as well as a notebook to marble. You will be instructed on how to prepare the marble baths, and materials, and watch demonstrations before you have time to try the techniques for yourself.

(34) All levels 18 and older
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Down & Dirty with Dick & Jane

art retreat nyc @ 41 W 71st St, New York, NY

We'll tap into our 13-year old selves while using otherwise innocent text from old readers & songbooks to explore ways to repurpose these pages into a fun, colorful, and creative collage, perhaps giving their words new grown-up meaning along the way. (Don't tell my mom. Thanks.) Your fee includes all the materials you'll need to create your own (potentially dirty) masterpiece, as well as snacks and, of course, a dirty martini or two! Have some...

All levels 18 and older
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Origami

Q.E.D. @ 27-16 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY

Come and explore the basics of origami! Learn about the art of folding paper and see what figures you can make from just piece of paper. Class will be held in the front cafe of QED. Supplies and materials will be provided. Feel free to bring in your own paper. Delicious beer, wine and snacks available for purchase.

(252) All levels 18 and older
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