Paper Sculpture Techniques: Create Stunning Paper Artworks
A course by Jeffrey Nishinaka , Paper Sculpture Artist
Learn paper sculpture techniques to create elegant, curved pieces with expert guidance.
Learn paper sculpture techniques to create elegant, curved pieces with expert guidance.
Jeff Nishinaka, a master of paper sculpture, will share his techniques for transforming simple sheets of paper into intricate 3D works of art.
Throughout these lessons, you will learn how to work with paper to bring your ideas to life using cutting, folding, and rolling techniques. This delicate and precise art form will not only teach you to create but also to appreciate the subtlety of paper as an expressive medium.
You will learn to manipulate and understand the properties of paper so that, under proper lighting, each piece comes to life with an almost magical presence.
What will you learn in this online course?
15 lessons & 15 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (33)
- 2,880 students
- 15 lessons (2h 33m)
- 15 additional resources (4 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English, Spanish
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
The final project involves crafting your own paper sculpture using the techniques you've learned to design and build a piece that showcases your personal style.
This project will not only test your newly acquired skills but also allow you to express your creative vision through paper.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Designed for artists, designers, and anyone interested in exploring new forms of artistic expression.
This course is perfect for those looking to unlock the potential of paper as a sculptural medium and learn techniques to incorporate into their own creative projects.
No prior skills are needed, just a desire to learn and experiment with such a versatile material as paper.
Requirements and materials
You'll need high-quality art paper, an X-Acto knife, and some basic art supplies like glue and marking tools. These materials will enable you to effectively apply the techniques taught and create your own paper sculptures.
Reviews
A course by Jeffrey Nishinaka
Jeff Nishinaka is a globally renowned freelance illustrator, celebrated for his unique ability to transform simple sheets of paper into intricate three-dimensional sculptures.
He has collaborated with major brands such as Vogue, Cartier, and HBO, and his work has been exhibited in prestigious galleries and museums worldwide, including the MoMa in New York. Jeff has dedicated over forty years to perfecting his craft, continuously exploring and expanding the possibilities of paper as an expressive medium.
His focus on simplicity and delicacy sets him apart in the art world, making each piece a testament to his mastery and creative vision.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
The art of paper sculpture
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Tools and Materials
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The Blueprint Drawing
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Cut, Score and Bend the Paper
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Roll the Paper
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Gluing the paper
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U3
Let’s Start Our Paper Sculpture
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Moodboard
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Sketches
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Create and Break Down the Blueprint
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Flower and Bird Transfer
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Cut the Pieces of Paper
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Bend and shape the paper
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U4
Last Tips
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Glue and Mount the Sections
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Framing and Lighting
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FP
Final project
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Paper Sculpture Techniques: Curved Paper Pieces
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What to expect from a Domestika course
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Learn at your own pace
Enjoy learning from home without a set schedule and with an easy-to-follow method. You set your own pace.
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Learn from the best professionals
Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.
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Meet expert teachers
Each expert teaches what they do best, with clear guidelines, true passion, and professional insight in every lesson.
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Certificates
PlusIf you're a Plus member, get a custom certificate signed by your teacher for every course. Share it on your portfolio, social media, or wherever you like.
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Get front-row seats
Videos of the highest quality, so you don't miss a single detail. With unlimited access, you can watch them as many times as you need to perfect your technique.
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Share knowledge and ideas
Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.
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Connect with a global creative community
The community is home to millions of people from around the world who are curious and passionate about exploring and expressing their creativity.
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FAQs
Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.
All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.
The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.
You can redeem the course you received by accessing the redeeming page and entering your gift code.
sandyg
An excellent tutorial - I learned so much. Especially that Jeff is a true master of his art and has enormous patience! Wish I had an ounce of that!
isabelrengifo
Buen curso!!! interesante para aplicar en mis proyectos. Mil gracias!!
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anacarolinazamoranob
lindo curso bien explicado y con audio en español
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linamanzuro
Excelente curso y muy dinámico y atractivo. Me animo a full a crear arte 🤩
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raiello0307
Bellissimo corso!
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