Crumpling paper transforms a simple sheet into unique three-dimensional sculptures, combining aesthetics with organic material. Building on the work of Paul Jackson and further developed since 2000 by Vincent Floderer and CRIMP, crumpling blends origami with sculptural gestures to create bio-inspired forms. Whether chaotic or structured, it opens up artistic and scientific territories that remain largely unexplored.

Over three days, this workshop offers a hands-on immersion, structured around guided exercises, demonstrations, and experiments, to help participants master crumpling and transform paper into living works of art.

By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:

• Apply the main crumpling techniques (chaotic, radial, parallel)
• Select, prepare, and transform paper according to the desired effects
• Understand how crumpling transforms a flat surface into a three-dimensional form and alters its properties
• Develop a sensitive eye for the folds of living things

Paper pleating transforms a simple sheet of paper into unique three-dimensional sculptures that combine aesthetic qualities with a tactile experience. Originating from the work of Paul Jackson and further developed since 2000 by Vincent Floderer and CRIMP, this technique combines the art of origami with sculptural gestures to create forms inspired by living organisms. Whether chaotic or structured, folding opens up fascinating horizons—both artistic and scientific—that remain largely unexplored.

Over the course of three days, participants will immerse themselves in structured pleating through progressive exercises, demonstrations, and hands-on experiments. They will discover the main types of folding—chaotic, radial, and parallel—learn to manipulate paper using moistening and methylcellulose treatments, and test different types of paper and weights.
Each participant will leave with finished pieces, but above all with the skills and know-how needed to further develop and personalize this technique within their artistic or craft practice. A rare opportunity to bring the material to life and explore new creative dimensions.

Schedule

Day 1

Afternoon

• Introduction of participants, explanation of the week’s program and objectives
• Definition and introduction of key terms: folding, pleating, origami
• First steps in chaotic pleating
• Observation of folds and textures in living things
• Sharpening visual perception and tactile sensitivity through hands-on interaction with artworks
• Introduction to single-point radial pleating

Day 2

Morning

• Folding exercises and warm-up, focusing on best practices in pleating
• Creating a flower model using single-point pleating.
• Moistening techniques applied to paper

Afternoon

• Exploration of multi-point radial pleating
• Introduction to parallel pleating
• Modifying paper using methylcellulose

Day 3

Morning

• Folding exercises, warm-up exercises
• Tips for choosing the best papers for pleating

Afternoon

• Experimenting with more complex folding techniques or working on a large group project
• Presentation of work in a group session and feedback
• Personalized advice on how to continue practicing and exploring pleating
• Tidying up the workshop

Dewi Brunet

Dewi Brunet is one of the few experts in the world capable of combining origami, pleating, and folding into a practice that is both cohesive and innovative. With twenty years of experience, he has made folding his profession for over a decade, working at the intersection of art, craftsmanship, and scientific research. For Dewi, folding goes beyond mere technique: it constitutes an aesthetic language and a lens through which to observe the world.

Fascinated by the folded intelligence of living organisms, he scrutinizes their structures to develop applications that are both sensitive and innovative. His expertise has earned him recognition as a “master artisan” by the Michelangelo Foundation and, since 2017, membership in CRIMP (Center for Research in Folding Modeling), the world’s first organization dedicated to paper folding.

• Classrooms, multipurpose rooms, workshops with professional equipment
• Supply of materials
• Individual and collaborative work
• Workshop-based work
• Active participation and hands-on experimentation by participants are emphasized

• Group and personalized progress tracking, regular updates
• Self-assessment of technical skills
• Group presentation
• Attendance sheet for each half-day
• Certificate of completion issued by Campus MaNa