Learn how to create a delicate paper poppy using Italian crepe paper. From understanding the unique qualities of the paper itself to cutting, shaping, and hand-coloring each petal and stamen, you’ll build your own interpretation of this expressive flower. A symbol of remembrance, rest, and imagination, the poppy offers endless opportunities for experimentation and personal expression.

In this three-hour workshop, you’ll explore how to read and work with crepe paper, learning to understand its grain, stretch, and texture. You’ll also experiment with hand-coloring techniques to dye your own petals, creating the poppy’s characteristic depth, subtle variations, and softly blended edges.

As you bring your flower together, you’ll learn how to wire, shape, and construct each element by hand. The workshop will also guide you through building the poppy’s distinctive centre, from its delicate stamens to its sculptural seed pod, before assembling each component into a finished flower.

Date
Saturday, November 14th, 2026

Time
1:00-4:00 pm ET

Location
Tatter Textile Library: 505 Carroll Street, #2B, Brooklyn, NY 11215

Cost
$200

Class Materials

All materials will be provided.