A one-day workshop
On Saturday, May 30, 2026, 11:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (with break for lunch).
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 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. Workshop participants will make a series of pop-up models, learn how these models can be embellished or combined to create new structures, and assemble the models into a text block. The ultimate result is a cased-in book of pop-up models that can serve as a reference for future creativity.
Material Fee (paid to instructor at workshop): $15
Prerequisites: CBBAG Bookbinding I or equivalent.
Location: Book Arts Lab, MacOdrum Library, Carleton University, 1125 Colonel By Drive Ottawa, ON K1S 5B6
Registration: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/pop-up-fundamentals-i-the-building-blocks-with-barb-helander-in-ottawa-tickets-1987454739627
Registration Deadline: 22 May 2026, 11:30 PM
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 CBBAG Home Study program. Now retired, Barb has time to focus on her love of the book arts. She recently transformed Bookbinding I Home Study for virtual learning and has been the coordinator for the Kindred Spirits travelling book arts exhibition. Learn more on her website at: https://bookartsbarb.com; her Instagram handle is @bookartsbarb
Other information
- A minimum of 5 participants are required for this workshop to run.
- Workshop and Refund policy, please see: https://cbbagottawa.ca/workshops/.
- Dining/Food: A one-hour lunch break will be provided. 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 on weekdays. For locations of other lots and parking information see https://carleton.ca/parking/visitors/.
Images courtesy of Barbara Helander.
