Paper-based crafts

Total course hours 

15 hours. 

Course overview

Do you want to learn new ways of crafting with paper? This craft course aims to introduce you to a variety of paper-based craft techniques such as making paper beads, die cut flowers, and origami items. Alongside learning these techniques, you will develop your manual dexterity and creative thinking. The course aims to provide a relaxing and enjoyable environment for social interaction, which in turn will support you to develop your confidence, mental health, and overall well-being. 

Course content

On this course, you will produce a finished paper-based craft project each week such as origami flowers, paper bead jewellery, papier-mâché bowls and die cut flower canvases. As the course progresses, you will demonstrate increased confidence in using paper crafting tools and materials as the skills required become increasingly more intricate. You will also improve your ability to follow instructions to create your own personalised craft items that can be shared with family and friends and use paper-based crafts as a way of supporting your mental health and well-being.  

Who this course is for

Parents/carers and relatives of school age children and community venues. 

Materials and equipment

We will supply all materials needed. 

Assessment

Your tutor will assess your work and photograph the things you have made as evidence of your hard work. You will work on targets together to show your learning over the course. 

Accreditation 

This course is not accredited.