Our Library offers a class to teach the basics of paper filigree.
Location: St. Helena Branch
Date & Time: Thursday, December 5, 2013 - 10:30am – 12:00pm
Quilling, or the art of paper filigree, is an easy craft with impressive results. Learn the basics of this beautiful technique, and make a holiday card for your loved ones. Supplies will be provided. Registration is required. Call 255-6487 for more information.
Quilling, or paper filigree, is the art of creating intricate shapes from strips of paper. The technique is simple: After a long, narrow ribbon of paper is rolled around a needle like tool, the strip is slipped off, arranged with your fingertips into the desired shape, and then glued to a background of contrasting paper, fabric, or wood.
Quilled motifs such as flowers and hearts express sweet sentiments for Valentine's Day and Mother's Day, but they also add an elegant touch to cards for any occasion.