Fun Folding Out : Tunnel and Carousel Books with Andrew Huot

Saturday and Sunday, November 22-23, 2025, 10:00am - 5:00pm each day with one hour lunch.

In this workshop we will explore options for three-dimensional books. Concentrating on accordion folded variations, we will construct tunnel, and carousel books. These playful structures are ideal for artist books and unique presentation books. Tunnel and Carousel structures have historically been used for children’s books or keepsakes.

Participants will learn how to use bookbinding tools, materials and their qualities.

Suitable for beginners and all experience levels.

MATERIALS FEE (paid to instructor at workshop): $30

INSTRUCTOR BIOGRAPHY :

Andrew Huot is a book artist, bookbinder, printer, and conservator in Scarborough, ON, where he operates Big River Bindery. He holds a Masters in Book Arts from the University of the Arts. His artists’ books use photographs, linoleum cuts, and text to share the humorous side of everyday life around us. His artists’ books are in collections from the Art Institute of Chicago to Yale University. Andrew teaches online and in his own studio and for the Canadian Bookbinders and Book Artists Guild.

OTHER INFORMATION:

A minimum of 8 participants are required for this workshop to run.

Deadline for registration is November 01, 2025.

Workshop and Refund policy - please see: 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 [email protected]

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. For locations of other lots and parking information see https://carleton.ca/parking/visitors/.

Host or Publisher Canadian Bookbinders and Book Artists Guild (CBBAG) Ottawa Valley Chapter