POP-UP FUNDAMENTALS I : The Building Blocks with Barb Helander in Ottawa

Saturday, May 30, 2026, 11:30am - 6:00pm.

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION:

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.

There will be a lunch break.

Materials and toolkits will be supplied.

PREREQUISITES: BB1 or equivalent.

MATERIALS FEE (paid to instructor at workshop): $15

INSTRUCTOR BIOGRAPHY :

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 - 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/.

Images courtesy of Barbara Helander.

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