FORM & FIBER: The Sculptural Paper Atelier

A hands-on Los Angeles paper art workshop exploring sculptural shapes, textures, and layers to create your own unique 3D artwork. FORM & FIBER: The Sculptural Paper Atelier Discover the art of sculptural paper at FORM & FIBER, a hands-on creative workshop in Los Angeles. Explore paper shaping, layering, texture, and dimensional design to create your own contemporary 3D paper artwork. Guided by a facilitator, you'll experiment with curved forms, organic shapes, negative space, and unique paper textures through four simple steps: Shape, Layer, Texture, and Finish. No prior art experience is needed, and all essential materials are provided. Leave with a one-of-a-kind handmade piece, protective transport materials, and easy finishing instructions for any additional drying required at home. Add a stronger closing invitationClarify what participants create 1:15–1:30 PM - Check-In + Material Preview Guests check in, receive their workstation assignment, preview materials, and review the project format. 1:30–1:45 PM - Welcome + Technique Orientation Introduction to the Shape → Layer → Texture → Finish process, materials, workspace safety, drying, and transport. 1:45–2:00 PM - Technique + Safety Demo Demonstration of curling, scoring, bending, shaping, adhesive placement, and building dimensional forms. 2:00–2:20 PM - Composition Planning Arrange shapes, explore balance and negative space, and plan the composition before attaching materials. 2:20–3:15 PM - Sculptural Form Building Main construction period for raised forms, layered structures, and dimensional elements with facilitator support. 3:15–3:25 PM - Short Break Brief pause for water, stretching, workspace reset, and adhesive set time. 3:25–4:05 PM - Layer + Texture Refine the artwork with additional layers, texture, contrast, and dimensional details. 4:05–4:20 PM - Stabilize + Finishing Guidance Secure remaining elements, check attachment points, and review drying and home-finishing instructions. 4:20–4:30 PM - Pack + Closing Prepare artwork for safe transport, collect finishing resources, and close the workshop.