PAPER CRAFTS: AN INTRODUCTION TO PAPER QUILLING
Course Description:
Discover the art of paper quilling, where strips of paper are rolled and shaped into beautiful three-dimensional designs. This five-week course welcomes complete beginners and those with some experience who would like to develop their skills.
From basic coils and shapes to detailed floral compositions, you’ll explore colour, layering and composition while creating handmade cards and decorative artwork. With step-by-step guidance and time to practise, each session will help you build confidence and create something you’ll be proud to display or give as a thoughtful handmade gift.
Enjoy time each week to slow down, create with your hands and learn alongside others in a relaxed, welcoming setting.
Key Course Highlights:
- Learn the Essentials: Get familiar with quilling tools and materials, and practise the coils, shapes and techniques that form the foundation of paper quilling.
- Develop Your Skills Each Week: Progress through five guided sessions, from using templates to arranging more detailed designs.
- Create Handmade Cards and Framed Art: Put your skills into practice with projects inspired by flowers and seasonal celebrations, including Valentine’s Day.
- Explore Colour and Composition: Learn to combine shades, layer different papers and use backgrounds to complement your quilled designs.
- All Materials and Tools Provided: Everything you need during the course is included.
- Personal Guidance: You’ll receive individual support throughout the course.
Outcome:
By the end of the course, you’ll have a collection of handmade pieces and the confidence to use essential quilling techniques, follow templates and plan your own designs. You’ll leave with a foundation for continuing to explore paper quilling at home.
Week 1 – 4th February: Introduction to Paper Quilling
- Discover the art of paper quilling and explore examples of finished designs.
- Become familiar with the tools and materials, including paper strips, rolling tools, quilling board, tweezers and glue.
- Practise rolling tight and loose coils, controlling tension and securing the ends neatly.
- Learn to shape coils into basic forms.
- Create a sample sheet of basic shapes to use as a reference throughout the course.
Week 2 – 11th February: Working with Templates – Grá Valentine’s Card
- Learn how to follow a template to guide the placement and arrangement of quilled shapes.
- Practise creating consistent shapes and sizes using a quilling board.
- Explore how to combine coils, to create other shapes.
- Learn to position your pieces before gluing and attach them neatly to cardstock.
- Create a handmade Valentine’s card inspired by Grá, the Irish word for love.
Week 3 – 18th February: Flowers, Leaves & Paper Layering – Bláth Card
- Build on basic shapes to create flower petals and leaves.
- Explore how different petal shapes and arrangements change the appearance of a flower.
- Learn to layer different types of paper and cardstock to add texture and depth.
- Practise arranging flowers and foliage into a balanced composition.
- Create a floral handmade card inspired by Bláth, the Irish word for flower.
Week 4 – 25th February: Colour & Framed Quilling Art – Lus na Gréine (Sunflower) Frame
- Create a sunflower inspired by Lus na Gréine, the Irish name for sunflower.
- Explore warm yellows, rich browns and shades of green to bring depth and character to your design.
- Learn to join different coloured paper strips to create subtle colour transitions in your petals and leaves.
- Shape elongated petals, create a textured centre and add foliage to bring your sunflower to life.
- Arrange your composition on a backing card, balancing colour, spacing and placement.
- Mount your finished artwork in a frame with enough clearance to protect the raised paper details.
Week 5 – 4th March: Developing Detailed Compositions – Deora Dé (Fuchsia Blooms) Card
- Create a floral handmade card inspired by Deora Dé, the Irish name for fuchsia blooms.
- Explore shades of pink, purple and green to capture the distinctive colours of fuchsia blooms.
- Learn to combine familiar quilling shapes to create more detailed flowers, buds and leaves.
- Shape delicate petals and curved stems to capture the hanging form of fuchsia flowers.
- Arrange your composition on a layered card, balancing proportion, spacing and the placement of each flower.
- Complete your handmade card with your own colour choices and finishing details, bringing together the skills developed throughout the course.
Course Day & Time: Thursday evening 7:00 – 9.30pm
Start Date: 04/03/2027
Cost: €115 (Price includes all materials for the course)
Course Format: In class with tutor
Duration: 5 weeks – Maximum of 12 students in class
Enrolment: Opens on Tuesday the 8th of December at 10am. You can enrol online then by clicking on ‘Enrol Here’ button.
Tutor: Celia Kluever
Celia has a degree in Industrial Design with a Master in Marketing and Retail Innovation, founder of CeCe Crafts. With over a decade of experience teaching a variety of crafts, she now hosts creative workshops in Dublin, specialising in paper quilling. Her welcoming approach encourages students to slow down, explore their creativity and build confidence in their skills.
- Instagram: CeCe_Crafts
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