Younger students are increasingly struggling with scissor projects, and this class aims to give them a good basis for this important coordination and creative skill. Tailored to the age group, this class will give basic instructions in scissor usage and safety, introduce different kinds of cuts, and allow students to complete a simple cut-out project.

Single session

Sam Wrobel

Sam Wróbel is a multidisciplinary artist based in SW Louisiana, specializing in the Polish papercutting folk art of wycinanki. Sam grew up in the Chicago area, where he learned wycinanki from artist Doris Sikorsky. Together they received two Master/Apprentice grants in Ethnic Art from the Illinois Arts Council.

Sam spent 10 years as a commercial chalkboard and sign artist for Trader Joe’s, while doing freelance illustration, painting, and design. He has been living in Acadiana since 2017, has been teaching in ACA programs since 2019, and runs the Student Art Markets at ACA’s Student Art Expos.
See more about Sam at samwrobel.com