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
All workshops are priced including VAT charged at 20%. By completing this purchase you are securing a place for a workshop or course which, unless stated, includes all materials, refreshments and lunch. We understand that plans can change, so we’ve outlined our cancellation and rescheduling policies for our residentials to ensure clarity and flexibility. At North Yorks Art School (NYAS), we incur a number of costs as soon as a booking is made — including venue, tutor, bank charges and administration fees. Unfortunately, due to the increasing number of cancellations, we now need to pass on a portion of these costs to customers when cancellations occur. Rescheduling Your Booking You can reschedule your booking up to 8 weeks before the start date of your workshop free of charge — (subject to availability). Reschedules outside of this time will be subject to a 10% booking fee. We will confirm the change in writing and transfer your place accordingly. Cancellations & Refunds If you choose to cancel your booking rather than reschedule, the following cancellation fees will apply: Over 6 Months 90% refund 4 to 6 months 80% refund 2 to 4 months 70% refund 31 to 60 days 50% refund 30 days or less No refund Refunds will be processed to your original payment method within 3–5 business days once the cancellation is confirmed. Your Right to Cancel (Cooling-Off Period) If you live in the UK or EU, you are entitled to a 14-day cancellation window from the date of booking. Within this period, you may cancel for a full refund without providing a reason. To exercise this right, contact us at info@bookaclass.org within the 14-day period. Refunds will be processed to your original payment method. For all booking-related enquiries, rescheduling requests or cancellations, please email: info@bookaclass.org