Workshop: Papercut with Kate Laster

Learn about the art form of paper cutting while exploring natural forms and shapes. We will be doing a variety of exercises to better understand subtractive artmaking through observing letterforms, plants, collage and play. This workshop will provide a space for artists of all ages and skill sets to work with feedback and community. Remember, this is a class where we will be using sharp knives so it’s good to be mindful and present. Feel free to bring paper materials you'd like to cut, tear and collage!
🎟️ Free + Sliding Scale. RSVP (coming soon!). Donations are welcome and greatly appreciated.
📅 August 8, 12:30 - 3:00 pm
📍Berkeley Art Center, 1275 Walnut Street, Berkeley, CA 94709.

About the Artist: Kate Laster (she/they) is an interdisciplinary artist and cultural worker from Anchorage, Alaska (Dena'ina land) now based in Oakland (Ohlone land). Laster looks at the intersection of disability, economic justice and collective care. Their papercut practice connects graffiti stencils with painting and printmaking to make unique bookforms and agitprop multiples. Laster received a BA at Evergreen State College in 2015 and in 2019 she received a MA+MFA in History & Theory of Contemporary Art and Studio Art with an emphasis in Printmaking at the San Francisco Art Institute. Laster's artwork has been shown in Japan, Korea, Canada and Germany as well as at the Art, Design & Architecture Museum in Santa Barbara and the Tenderloin Museum in San Francisco. They have been an artist-in-residence at many programs in California such as: In Cahoots, Kala Art Institute, Chalk Hill, Open Windows Cooperative as well as Vermont Studio Center, Cisco Home of the Brave in Utah, and Pillow Fort Art Center in New York. Her artwork and organizing has been featured in Hyperallergic, Hey Alma and KQED. Laster’s artist books are represented by Booklyn.

Supported by Ava Community Energy.

Design background: Kate Laster, FEEL! (For Octavia Butler), 2026, Papercut, spray paint, collage.