Intricate Designs Papercutting Workshop
Saturday 24th October 2026 - Henshaws, Knaresborough
Available spaces
Embark on a journey through the intricate world of papercutting at North Yorks Art School, where you’ll create a beautiful, framed paper-cut artwork under the expert guidance of Douglas Thompson. This one-day workshop is tailored for beginners and experienced artists alike, melding precision with imagination to foster your skills and enhance your creative vision. You’ll delve into the essentials of papercutting, mastering tools like scalpels, exploring various paper types, and learning techniques such as template cutting to create precise, detailed designs. With Douglas’s personal guidance, you’ll evolve your own design skills, crafting a unique piece to take home. Set in the welcoming, creative hub of Henshaws Arts and Crafts Centre, this workshop offers a friendly and inspiring atmosphere, ensuring you leave with a framed paper-cut creation ready for display and the confidence to continue this art form when you leave. Papercutting, an art form dating back to 6th-century China, where it was known as jianzhi, has flourished across cultures. Using simple tools like scissors or knives, artisans have long crafted paper into intricate designs for decorations, storytelling, and celebrations, valued for its accessibility and striking visual impact. Modern papercutting, revitalised by artists using precision scalpels, is celebrated for its versatility, creating everything from framed art to greeting cards and its eco-friendly nature, requiring only paper and minimal tools. This workshop introduces you to the tactile precision of papercutting, empowering you to transform a single sheet into a layered, expressive artwork, suitable for personal projects or professional displays, while fostering creativity and focus. Children over 12 may attend with a paying adult, and those over 14 are welcome unaccompanied, making this a family-friendly opportunity to explore papercutting. By the end of the day, you’ll have a framed paper-cut artwork, ready for display, and the knowledge to continue this intricate craft at home. Saturday 24th October 2026 10am - 4pm with Douglas Thompson This workshop takes place at: Henshaws Art & Crafts Centre 50 Bond End Knaresborough HG5 9AL This workshop includes all materials, frame, refreshments and lunch.
Cancellation Policy
Booking & Cancellation Policy Payment Options You can pay in full at the time of booking via card, Google Pay, Apple Pay or PayPal, or choose to pay a 25% deposit and pay the remaining balance 45 days before the event. Cash payment can be made in person at the school, shop or venue. Deposits A 25% non-refundable deposit is required to secure your place on Workshops, Courses and Residentials. This deposit is non-refundable in all circumstances. Balance Due If you pay by deposit, the remaining 75% balance must be paid no later than 45 days before the start date. We will send you a reminder email with a payment link. Cancellation Policy Courses & Workshops More than 8 weeks before start: Full refund minus £20 admin fee. 4–8 weeks before: 70% refund. 2–4 weeks before: 50% refund. Less than 2 weeks before or after start: No refund.