Quilling - Information and examples by Josie Jenkins

Quilling, also known as paper filigree, is the art of rolling narrow strips of paper and then shaping them to make the most exquisite designs.  Some sources suggest that quilling was practised in Ancient Egypt. Work of high quality was achieved by French and Italian nuns in the 16th and 17th centuries, genteel ladies in the Stuart period, ladies of leisure in the Georgian and Regency periods and it is currently enjoying a modern revival. It also spread to North Amercia with the settlers.  Jane Austen mentions it in 'Sense and Sensibility' and Elizabeth, daughter of George III and the Bronte sisters were known to be quilling enthusiasts.

I have been a member of the Quilling Guild for as long as I can remember and have been Rep's Liaison Officer as part of the Quilling Guild committee since 2008.  My work has Rep's Liaison Officer and also Regional Representative in Nottshinghamshire and Derbyshire and more recently in Liverpool, has included presenting and demonstrating to local groups and running workshops to promote quilling and the Quilling Guild.

I am interested in traditional quilling techniques, but also in pushing the boundries to see what can be made using paper strips and by using original, contemporary designs.  I have recently been inspired by Sarah Yakawonis (http://www.yakawonis.com/) and Yulia Brodskaya, (http://www.artyulia.com/) who make paper graphics inspired by quilling, Yakawonis recently creating incredible anotomical studies from quilling.

Below are examples of original pieces of quilling I have created. 

Quilling Classes in Liverpool

Quilling classes - Liverpool

Wednesdays 6.30pm - 9pm
£5.00 

Advance booking is essential as this is an intimate class of six

Please contact Josie Jenkins
Email:josiejenks@yahoo.co.uk

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I have a lifetime's experience of quilling from growing up in a house with quilling mad parents. My mum, Jane Jenkins is author of the Search Press books "Quilling Techniques and Inspirations" and "3D Quilling" so I've been taught by the best! My quilling has been accredited by the Qulling Guild and I can teach beginners and advanced techniques. I will always have some inspiration for you, whether you want to make cards, 3D pieces, or something you've thought of yourself.

Basic materials will be provided for your first class so that you can see if you like it. You will need to bring your own materials to classes after that, but I will have limited stock for sale at the classes.