Ellie and the Rubester Papercuts

07/01/2025

Upcoming workshop news...❤️

Join illustrator Cordula Marks Venters, poet and writer Kirsty Venters Marks and papercut artist Papercut Punk in the first of their 2025 seasonal workshops on 23rd January! What's On Edinburgh - your guide to events in Edinburgh!

16/10/2024

Come and join me at Leith Makers for this lovely festive papercutting workshop. Booking through Leith Makers website. Here's the blurb and I'll pop a link in the comments xx

Ruthie Watt aka Papercut Punk is back with a new folk-art flock for a wintery workshop at Leith Makers. In this two hour workshop you will learn the deceptively simple art of papercutting and make a Polish Wycinanki style piece to take home. Associated with the region of Kurpie, the art is typically a symmetrical design, cut from a single piece of paper, folded a single time, and features spruce trees and birds as the most popular motifs.

No drawing skills necessary as there will be adaptable templates to work from but you will be fully encouraged to express yourself through the magic of paper if you wish!
In this 2 hour workshop you will learn the basics of papercutting and then have the chance to let your imagination run riot.

Suitability: Beginner up, 18+

What we provide: All materials, & tea and coffee.

14/10/2023

Hello! I'm running a few workshops in case any of you are looking to learn a new skill/hang out with lovely folk 😊 My first is at the Old Barn Edinburgh - I'll put a link in the comments (I have one every month up to Christmas there ) and I have another in November at Portobello Town Hall with SUPPORT THE MAKERS - again I'll add a link when I can.
All suitable for beginners, I'll have a range of templates - some botanical, some festive and some lovely forest tea light holders. I'd love to see you there, any questions just let me know xx

24/05/2023

Hi, I'm doing a taster workshop this coming Saturday in Morningside - there are a few tickets still available if anyone fancies a go. It's just an hour long but will give you the basics and you'll come away with a finished piece - maybe more!

Book and cake themed papercutting workshop with Papercut Punk! Cake and a cup of tea/filter coffee included.

04/05/2023

**WORKSHOP NEWS**
Hello! I will be back at Support The Makers on Easter Road on Friday 17th May 7-9pm making this super cute tropical leaf hanging. All materials are included and you get a take away kit containing a mat, knife and some treats so you can have fun at home too 😊
Booking is through Support The Makers, I'll post a link in the comments xx

28/04/2023

Almost the weekend paper pals! Hope you have lots of fun things planned. Here is a wedding papercut I did recently. It has now been safely delivered to Kim and she send me such a lovely message to say thanks. I can get quite stressed about these commissions because they are so personal but the pay off is always so worth it 💕💕💕
I'm opening my books again for June/July - you know where I am...

04/03/2023

Every year I do the 100 Days Project Scotland and my last one was the history of the 60s in 100 papercuts. It was a load of fun and it can be seen, alongside other wonderful 100dayers work, at the ECA Firestation. On all weekend, next weekend and possibly random days inbetween if we can get cover. I might be doing a workshop on Wednesday afternoon too...watch this space 😎

25/02/2023

Workshop news! Delighted to be back with Support The Makers for another load of paper fun ❤️

SPRING FLING PAPER CUTTING WORKSHOP

Thrilled to have Papercut Punk Ellie and the Rubester Papercuts back for another awesome paper cutting workshop.

Friday 31st March.
7.00pm – 9.00pm.

Join Ruth to create a fabulous spring themed papercutting paper art work.
Suitable for complete beginners and no drawing skills necessary but over 18s only due to sharp blades.

£35.00 per person (includes kit)

22/02/2023

Two days on the run, check me out! 😅 Another lovely recent commission...❤️

20/02/2023

For a bit of commission inspiration, here's a lovely family tree I did just before Christmas. I really love making these so just shout if you have any questions about ordering one 😘

20/02/2023

Not changing my page name on Facebook because I'd lose you all but this is my new Instagram name...

When I first set up my business I was told to name it after something that meant something to me. So I did. Ellie and the Rubester are my daughters - amazing girls and the loves of my life obviously. It made sense, I had no plan for my work or had any idea where I was going with it.

10 years later I still don't have much idea but I DO have a plan and since those little darlings have grown into big darlings and left home, I think it's time for me to strike out on my own.

Three years ago I made a page of this name. Again no plan, no real reason, just an itch. It was catchy, absolutely me and probably most important of all - something folk might actually remember without me having to spell it out endlessly. Also I won't be called Ellie all the time, didn't think that obvious fault through at the beginning either.

So here we are - low key, slightly nervous drum roll please - let me introduce Papercut Punk. Punk has been with me since I stole Easy Jim's first S*x Pistols single age 11. It's not about the music for me, it's about the attitude and ethos. The do-it-yourself ethic - just diving in and giving it a go. Ever since I first tippexed band names on the back of a donkey jacket I've loved making stuff that expresses who I am and this year I want to share that joy even more and show you how much fun can be had with just a bit of paper and a sharp knife.

I really hope you'll stick around (and no, I don't look like that no matter what filter I use!) 🖤

20/02/2023

Hey paper pals. Hope all's well and that the year is being nice to you. I haven't been on here much because Facebook business makes it hard to manage the page and I've really just been on Instagram. Talking of which, I changed my business name and will share the post about why after I've done this.
However, as I can't change this page name I am keeping it for any commissions you might like. I'm opening my books again mid march for family trees, birthdays, babies, weddings, anniversaries - anything you can think of really! Lots of love ###