107) Paper Cuts : Explore, Design, create for adults, ages 15+, at IAID

About this class

Learn how to manipulate paper into abstract or representational designs. Simple cutting and carving techniques encourage you to play with silhouettes, pattern, imagery, colour and scale to develop your own approach with a magical twist

Note: This class takes place at IAID (Academy for Dance, Music and Arts) – Intersection D-Ring Road / Rawdat al Khail Street.

For directions, please see http://www.iaidonline.org/pop_contact_us.php

Class Outline

1. Introduction to materials, tools and handling of art knife; how to use them effectively and complete your first playful project
2. Concept of choosing the colors for the paper carving technique and start creating your second project
3. Developing your own paper Mandala pattern for your third project
4. Complete your third and final project.

Materials needed

Please note: VCUQatar reserves the right to cancel classes for which not enough participants are registered. Already paid fees will be refunded.

Please do not purchase materials until VCUQatar has sent final course confirmation.

Items to buy for this class

Participants are required to buy their own materials beforehand and bring them to every class

• A3 size cutting board
• Exacto art knife
• 10 art sheets in your choice of colors. Cut them in A4 size before coming to the class
• ½ inch double sided tape
• Eraser
• Sharpener
• Ruler 

The sheets (which are easily available at Ibn-Qayyum and Jarir Bookstore) should be cut into A4 size; Ibn-Qayyum could be recommended for this.

On occasions, there may be some more materials to be bought and brought in if and when advised by the instructor.

Where to buy your materials

Most of the materials are available from any art supply shop, for example:

• Cass Art (Fire station): Community Classes students get a 15% discount upon presenting the registration ticket
• Jarir Bookstore: on Rayyan Road or Salwa Road
• Color Note: on Al Nasser Street
• Ibn Al Qayyim: at Markhiya Roundabout
• Al Rawnaq

Schedule

Start: Sat, 4 Mar, 2017
End: Sat, 11 Mar, 2017
Lessons: 2 day workshop
Days: Saturdays
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: IAID (Academy for Dance, Music and Arts) at Intersection D-Ring Road / Rawdat al Khail Street
Cost: QAR 320

Instructors

Shazia Bhanji
Lecturer

Shazia is a contemporary artist who creates highly individual and visually appealing paper sculptures. She works with layers of colored papers placed on top of each other, carving her way delicately cutting each sheet, to create an intriguing story.

It all began for her when she started learning drawing and painting from Pakistan’s leading artists.  Initially, she worked on oil paintings but later moved to combine all mediums for her artworks. Her artworks were displayed by leading galleries in Lahore and Karachi. 

In the quest to do something different and challenging, she started exploring contemporary art forms around the globe. Her art world took a U turn when she saw art pieces made with paper. She hasn’t looked back since.   

“I’m observant, sensitive and strongly believed that surrounding plays an important role in our lives to express our feelings. I enjoy narrating human stories and working with colors. Every color has its unique place and reason to be there. Every cut is exact and meaningful. I love the great strength, yet the delicacy of paper”.

Working with colorful sheets, Shazia crafts stories using diverse topics for her artworks such as Conflicts, Hollow Soul, Women, Water, Harmony.  All of which are connected to the expression of human emotions.

Shazia currently live in Doha Qatar with her husband and 14 year old daughter.

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