Saturday, Oct. 8th, Scherenschnitte, Paper Cutting, Workshop for Parents & Children in Chester Springs, PA

Register for Parent and Child Paper Cutting Workshop > http://yellowsprings.org/class...

Level: All levels, Limit 10 pairs (parent/guardian and child)
Workshop Instructor: John Miller
Date: Saturday, October 8, 2016
Time: 10:30am – 12pm
Location: Lincoln Building, Historic Yellow Springs
Address: 1685 Art School Road, Chester Springs, PA
One-Day Tuition: $25 Member, $35 Non-member

Join us Saturday, October 8th for a fun filled time learning Scherenschnitte together. Scherenschnitte, which means “scissor cuts” in German, is the art of paper cutting design. This art tradition was founded in Switzerland and Germany in the 16th century, and was brought to Colonial America in the 18th century by German immigrants who settled primarily in Pennsylvania where these papercuts adorned announcements marking life events. The art work often has symmetry within the design, and common forms include silhouettes, valentines and love letters.

Both parent and child should bring:

• 10″ x 12″ or 11″ x 8½” Photo Frame
• Sharp Pointed Scissors
• X-acto-Knife

Children must be old enough to understand the use of sharp scissors. All other materials will be provided. You will leave the workshop with a completed, framed work of art.
Register at > http://yellowsprings.org/class...

About John Miller
John Miller, who loves the insight historic Schernschnitte art work gives into the daily lives of Colonial America, has taught these scissor cutting workshops in Chester County for a number of years. John is also a retired elementary school teacher (31 years); the current President of Chester County Preservation Network, an Educator at Springton Manor Farm and a lifelong Chester County resident. He has been a local historian guide at Gettysburg and was recently one of our volunteer trolley tour guides for HYS’ Town Tours and Village Walks 2016 program.