Hello families, and welcome to my Quilling FLEX class! There is no prior quilling experience needed for this class. Each week I will cover the basic quilling shapes that students need to know for the project of the week. 


There are various widths of quilling paper. Your learner will learn over time what width is best for them. I will show the students examples of the different widths. It's best to start off with wider strips of paper and go more narrow as the skills are learned. 


Here's what to expect from my FLEX class: https://youtu.be/CW2suhShUlo
I will post a class video every Monday morning EST. Your learner has one week to watch and make the quilling project of the week. Please post pictures of the finished creations in the classroom, so that we can all admire your learner's work! I will personally give feedback to each learner every week.

What is Quilling❓

The art of quilling, which dates back to the 1500s, is using thin strips of colorful paper and turning them around an object to make coils. You may have recognized the root word “quill”, which is a feather, formerly used as a pen when dipped into ink. The original art form used quills to turn the paper around to form the coils. Instead of quills, these days people use quilling needle tools, pencils, or toothpicks. People that practice the artform of quilling are often called quillers. 


Why try Quilling❓

People choose to learn quilling for multiple reasons. First off, the historical artform is beautiful. The supplies are basic and not costly. Even the kits, when purchased, are not expensive. Quilling promotes hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills in children. It boosts creativity in people of all ages, and promotes gift giving, as the projects make lovely cards and gifts. Lastly, almost everyone reports that it makes them feel relaxed and calms them, so it’s very beneficial for those suffering with anxiety. 


Weekly Breakdown:


Week 1:
☁️Theme - cloud☁️

Shapes students will learn: tight ring coil, loose coil, open coil

Quilling paper strips needed (only suggestions):
3 baby blue
3 navy blue
4 royal blue
4 sky blue
5 white


Week 2:
🌷Theme - tulip flowers🌷

Shapes students will learn: teardrop, marquis

Quilling paper strips needed: 
3 any color (petals)
3 green


Week 3:
🍉Theme - watermelon slice🍉

Shapes students will learn: triangles

Quilling paper strips needed:
3 red or pink
1 white
1 green
1 black


Week 4:
🦋Theme - butterfly🦋

Shapes students will learn: v shape, marquis, teardrop, triangle

Quilling paper strips needed for the beginner butterfly project:
2 black
4 main wing color
2 second wing color
1 third wing color


Supplies needed for each class:
- strips of paper in various colors (quilling paper or construction/copier paper strips, cut at 1/4" wide)
- liquid glue that dries clear
- scissors
- pencil or quilling needle tool
- cardstock paper or blank notecards for the base

https://youtu.be/CW2suhShUlo

If you decide to order a quilling tool set, I would like to suggest this one that I purchased from Amazon for around $20. https://a.co/d/2Hy2yE0