Workshop
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 10:15 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at the Book Arts Lab, MacOdrum Library, Carleton University, 1125 Colonel By Drive Ottawa, ON K1S 5B6.
If you ever wanted to make a pop-up book and didn’t know where to start, this workshop is for you! Pop-Up Fundamentals: The Building Blocks will give you the foundation to make pop-up books.
In this workshop, you will learn about the tools and materials, terminology, and how to make basic kinetic structures. Students will make a series of pop-up models, learn how these models can be embellished or combined to create new structures, and then learn how to assemble the models into a text block to serve as a reference for future creativity.
There will be a lunch break, the coffee shop is open and many places to sit otherwise. Materials and toolkits will be supplied with a material fee of 10 dollars (paid to instructor at workshop).
Register on EventBrite: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/pop-up-fundamentals-the-building-blocks-with-barbara-helander-in-ottawa-tickets-1248624622859
Instructor
Barbara Helander has a B.Ed. and an M.Sc.; for 35 years, she put these credentials into action in the apparel industry. During this time, Barb earned her Certificate of Completion, became a CBBAG core curriculum instructor, and a mentor for the Home Study program. Now retired, Barb has time to focus on her love of the book arts. She recently transformed BB1 Home Study for virtual learning and has been the coordinator for the Kindred Spirits travelling book arts exhibition. Her website can be found here: https://bookartsbarb.com, and her Instagram handle is @bookartsbarb .
Other Information
A minimum of 5 participants are required for this workshop to run.
Workshop and Refund policy: https://cbbagottawa.ca/workshops/
Dining/Food: The nearest campus dining options may be closed on weekends. For up to date hours and locations see: https://dining.carleton.ca/locations/. Please bring your own food or refreshments if required.
For any other queries, please contact cbbagworkshops@gmail.com.
Getting to Carleton University Library
Bus and Train: https://www.octranspo.com/en/ottawa-destinations/carleton-university
Cycling: Carleton University is situated near several cycle paths including the Rideau Eastern Canal Pathway. See the OttawaVeloOutaouais blog for examples bike routes – https://ottawavelooutaouais.com/2019/09/15/biking-to-carleton-university/ Bike racks are available in several areas of the campus. Bicycles are not permitted inside the library. https://carleton.ca/parking/tdm-sustainable-transportation/
Parking: The parking lot P1 is the closest to the library. Note that there is a 4-hour maximum for parking in P1. For locations of other lots and parking information see https://carleton.ca/parking/visitors/.
Images courtesy of Barbara Helander.
