Description
This is a paper-flower-making workshop for all levels, designed to guide you through the process of creating gorgeous paper flowers you can give as gifts or keep as treasures. Take the class on your own or bring a little buddy. I will provide two basic designs (one big, many-petalled flower, and one simple swirly rose), all the materials, ideas if you want them, space for collaboration and experimentation, and as much support as you need along the way. Come play with us, and be amazed at what can grow from your hands, paper, wire, and glue.
The course is open to adults and to adult-child pairs. On ages: there is no hard age requirement, but the class takes place in an adult studio space where there are lots of things that should not go in mouths or be knocked to the floor. My estimatIe is that school-age children and up will enjoy the class most. I know these things can be unpredictable, so we’ll also set up a little room off to the side with magnatiles for anyone who needs a change of scene.
About the instructor:
Stephanie Gehring spends her days working on graphic novels, drawing portraits of pets and people, writing essays on the French philosopher Simone Weil, tutoring kids in math and science, trying to keep track of the dizzying flood of communications that issue constantly from her two daughters’ schools, baking bread, and arguing with her husband over what to plant in their tiny, full-shade vegetable garden. She used to teach or help teach writing, literature, and theology at the various colleges where she got an unnecessary number of advanced degrees, and teaching is still one of her favorite things to do. You can see her current work at stephaniegehring.substack.com.
About the classroom space:
Ulna studio is a creative space located on the 2nd floor of the Portland Storage Building at 215 SE Morrison st. There is elevator access or the option to use the stairs.
We offer a 50% discount to Black, Indigenous, and Trans folks, use the coupon code MAGENTA at check out.