House Book With Pop-Ups (Children’s Workshop)

House Book With Pop-Ups (Children’s Workshop)

ONLINE via Zoom

This workshop is for children 8+. Learn the basics of pop-up construction with this fun and innovative structure! Each child will be guided through “building” the house using materials provided in the kit. Children will customize and decorate their house book and then reconvene as a class to show their completed projects.

This workshop requires a kit that will be mailed to registered students via USPS 2-Day Priority.

Level: This class is designed for children, ages 8+. Educators are welcome.
Dates & Times: Tuesday & Thursday, March 2nd & 4th (4:00-5:30pm CST)
Registration ends: Tuesday, February 23rd at 5pm
Max. no of students: 10
Instructor: Linda Anderson
Cost: $60 tuition & materials + $10 postage fee
Members receive a 10% discount off the cost of the workshop, among other benefits.
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Supply List

In addition to a tablet or computer with a reliable Internet connection and a well-lit space in which to work, students will need to provide the following:

1). Sharp pencil with eraser
2). Scissors
3). Bone folder or back of spoon for creasing
4). Glue stick
5). Decorating materials: Pencils, markers, color pencils, pens, paints if you like
6). Color papers to cut up and glue on for doors and windows or furniture. (Some will be in your kit).

ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• Early registration is encouraged.
• We have additional resources for children and educators. Please click here for more information.
• Registered students will receive a link to the Zoom meeting in the confirmation email. Students will also receive detailed instructions on how best to participate via Zoom, helpful if one is unfamiliar with the platform.
• Zoom meetings for this workshop will be recorded. Students will have private access to the recordings for 90 days.

ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Linda Anderson received her MFA in 1978 (Printmaking/Design) from Brigham Young University. Her career was two fold, training as a Book Conservator and bookbinder, working in that field in the 1980’s and early 1990’s, then going back to school in Texas to get an education degree, after which she worked as an art specialist in AISD for nearly twenty years. Linda now is a retired art teacher and educator, but continues to lead book-arts classes for children and adults at the Austin Book Arts Center. Her art and book art has been exhibited in Texas and Utah