Playful Paper Creation Camp: Puppets, Toys, and More
Playful Paper Creation Camp proves that a stack of paper and a pair of scissors are all you need to build something extraordinary.
Starts Mon, Jun 29
2:30 PM UTC · 1h 30m
5 sessions
Stephanie
4.6
Outcomes, not lecture notes.
Build paper puppets using folding, cutting, and assembly techniques that bring characters to life
Engineer pop-up card mechanisms that create three-dimensional scenes from a flat sheet of paper
Construct moveable paper toys that demonstrate how simple folds and cuts can produce interactive motion
Apply core paper-engineering skills — scoring, folding, layering, and joining — across multiple project types
Design and execute original paper creations using imagination alongside the structural techniques learned in camp
Work efficiently with basic supplies (paper, scissors, glue, tape, and markers) to produce polished, complex results
Meet Stephanie.
Stephanie
Stephanie Krause is a seasoned teaching artist and museum educator with over 25 years of experience at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. She has passionately brought art to life for all audiences—including young learners, families, and educators—by leading hands‑on art classes, book arts workshops, and innovative outreach programs. In addition to her long-standing work at the Met, Stephanie has enriched communities through her teaching roles at the Kennedy Center, New York Public Library, and Center for Book Arts. With six years of experience as an online teacher—including virtual lessons for the Met—she expertly adapts her engaging, interactive methods to digital platforms. Her dynamic approach seamlessly blends classical techniques with modern technology, inspiring creativity and lifelong learning both in-person and online.
Playful Paper Creation Camp proves that a stack of paper and a pair of scissors are all you need to build something extraordinary. Over the course of this hands-on camp, students tackle a brand-new project every day — crafting paper puppets, interactive pop-up cards, moveable toys, and original inventions that spring off the page in three dimensions. Led by Stephanie Krause, a lifelong art educator whose work has been featured by the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the New York Public Library, this camp goes far beyond simple crafts — students learn real paper-engineering techniques that they can keep using long after the last session ends. It's the perfect creative adventure for any kid who loves making things with their hands and wants to walk away with a toolkit that turns any ordinary afternoon into an art-and-invention session.
Live Q&A
Cameras / mics optional
Recordings
Available within 1 hour, kept 90 days
Materials
No special materials required
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free with a Varsity Tutors membership
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Playful Paper Creation Camp: Puppets, Toys, and More