Create a pop-up book inspired by the weather

Image copyright Isabell Buenz

Create a pop-up book inspired by the weather. Learn the simple techniques of pop-up engineering mechanisms and how to bind your own unique book. In this three-hour workshop we will be exploring ideas relating to changing weather conditions.

What to bring

Card (e.g. from a cereal box) for your book cover (at least A3 size).

Optional: Paper to cover the cardboard, ribbon, and buttons.

About the workshop facilitator

Isabell Buenz is a visual artist, maker and workshop facilitator based in Edinburgh and in the Scottish Borders. She is interested in using expressive arts in personal development and as support methods, using various art forms in her work with clients.

See images of Isabell's most recent art work on her Instagram account (@isabellbuenz) or check out her paper, book and textile art on Flickr.

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