Learn age-old cutting and design techniques to create heirloom paper pieces in the form of original artworks, cards, ornaments, gifts, and more. Begin with the classic design and symmetry of the German technique of Scherenschnitte or "snitting". Group discussion and brainstorming will encourage creativity, and students can work from templates or create original designs. Cutting is done with X-ACTO knives and good eyesight or magnification.