Everyone has put a pair of scissors into a sheet of paper at some point, but in this workshop you will truly go one step further. After a short introduction to the art of paper cutting, you will learn the basic techniques of paper cutting art from an experienced paper cutter. You will then apply these techniques to create your own cut-out design from silhouette paper. You will also learn how to carefully mount it afterwards.

You will go home with a framed artwork. You might want to reserve a spot on your wall at home in advance!

For centuries, thousands of people around the world have enjoyed paper cutting. It is fun and relaxing, and both young and old create beautiful artworks with it. Paper cutting is essentially drawing with scissors. With your scissors, you free your own design, decorations, and letters from the paper. And with so many cutters, there are countless variations.

De Nederlandse Vereniging voor Papierknipkunst is the meeting place for hobby cutters and professional artists. The workshop leaders are members of this association and are specially trained to teach interested participants the tricks of the trade. Most of them regularly exhibit their work. Paper cutting art has been included in the Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage in the Netherlands since 2013.