Paper Quilling, also known as paper filigree, dates back to the 15th century.Artists discovered that narrow strips of paper, when rolled, scrolled, fluted, fringed and assembled on their edge into intricate shapes, could create beautiful artistic designs. In this workshop, participants will become acquainted with the history of this ancient art form and learn how to make basic quills, construct shapes and set up a project design. Pattern-making and framing considerations will also be discussed. Techniques learned in class will provide the practical experience needed for quilling projects in the future.

Joan Kiuru, a native of Halifax, is the Canadian Representative of The Quilling Guild in England, a non-profit organization that sets the International Standards in the Art of Paper Quilling. Her quilling commissions are displayed in Canada, the United States and England. Her work has received First Place awards and “best of show” at numerous exhibitions and fairs in Canada and the US.