Paper Sculpture for Set Design

Begin by getting to know paper engineer and your teacher for this course, Sarah Matthews. She talks through her creative career which has seen her work with some of the biggest brands in the UK, along with the influences which inspire her work.

Explore the possibilities of paper design and discover Sarah’s top tips for working with paper, from using good lighting to improvising. Find inspiration for your paper sculpture using swatch books and researching reference images. Then sketch your design before diving into the tools needed for this course and how to use them.

Sarah demonstrates a range of different paper crafting techniques for both 2D and 3D sculptures. Begin with basic techniques before moving on to adding decorative details and creating three-dimensional objects. Discover how to create templates for your designs in Adobe Illustrator to make your creative process faster and more efficient.

Use the techniques learned from the course to create your sculpture, starting with your paper foliage. Create the flowers for your set and craft your insects. Arrange all of your elements into a captivating set design for a product of your choice.

To finish the course, Sarah shares her advice for taking care of your paper pieces for longevity and sharing them on social media. Discover how to photograph your work, when to share it, and more.