FREE Papercutting Class with Wendy Bale

Come make a beautiful rock paper butterfly! 

Join paper artist Wendy Bale as she takes you step by step through embossing and painting your own realistic rock paper monarch butterfly. In this introduction to Rock Paper you will learn about the unique qualities of this durable mineral paper—yes, it is really made from rocks! While we’re crafting, we’ll discuss Monarch butterfly facts and trivia. No drawing skills required, everyone gets a pattern to trace. Your finished butterfly can be displayed inside or outdoors. Suitable for adults and young people able to handle sharp scissors and a fine point pen. All tools and supplies will be provided.

This is a FREE class, however, pre-registration is still required. This class will be held in the GAP Archive Room on the 2nd floor of the Dressler Center. There are stairs required to access the GAP Archive Room.  

Wendy Bale is a multi-disciplinary nature artist in Jamestown, New York. Her work showcases the environments found in Western New York and Pennsylvania. She uses various mediums—primarily focused on drawing and sculpture— to create her pieces based on her experiences in nature.

“I come home from time in the field and usually already know what medium the subject is asking to be. Sometimes a mushroom wants to be ceramic, or a pattern in the field screams to be a paper cut. Rock Paper has become one of my go-to materials and I love teaching people about this versatile paper. Regardless the medium I’m using, my joy is to connect with the viewer through the mutual love of favorite subjects.”

Wendy is a member of Guild of American Papercutters, International Online Art Collective and the North Shore Arts Alliance. She is represented by Painted Finch Gallery in Corry, PA and Chautauqua Art Gallery in Jamestown, NY. Examples of her work can also be found on her website.

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