Create your own Bird of Liverpool papercut collage in this colourful workshop with local artist Nicola McGovern of Imagine Attic. Using hand-cut layers of coloured paper, you will build a striking bird illustration inspired by Liverpool’s local wildlife.

Suitable for beginners, this workshop will guide you through simple papercutting and layering techniques to help you create a A5-sized (medium) artwork full of shape, contrast and detail. Choose from a range of birds including cormorants, seagulls, oyster catcher and parakeet, then bring your design to life using beautifully coloured papers and careful hand-cut layers.

Your finished piece can be displayed at home, framed, or turned into a unique handmade greetings card for someone special (frame not included).

Nicola McGovern creates original artworks in layered paper, with subjects including local architecture, seascapes, landscapes, portraits, birds and florals. Her work has recently been exhibited at dot-art Gallery, Liverpool Art Fair and The Hatch in New Brighton, and she has been delivering creative workshops for over 25 years.

What’s included

• All materials and equipment
• A wide selection of coloured papers
• Step-by-step tuition and demonstrations
• Guidance on papercutting, layering and composition
• Tea, coffee and a welcoming creative atmosphere

Who is it for

• Complete beginners welcome
• Ideal for anyone who enjoys paper craft, collage and illustration
• A lovely workshop for bird lovers and anyone inspired by Liverpool’s landscape and wildlife

Take home

• One finished A5-sized papercut collage
• New paper cutting and layering skills
• Confidence and inspiration to continue creating at home