Theater going became popular in the 19^th Century and soon inspired the production of printed and self-assembled miniature toy theaters. Victorian pop-up books where often influenced by these structures and we make four different modified pop-up models from this period:  

–      a collapsible vaudeville theater with proscenium arch and scenery

–      a ninety-degree asymmetrical movable form inspired by traditional stories

–      a double-sided theater with an accompanying two-spread pop-up book

–      a 3D multi-layered Noah’s Ark pop-up

The structural techniques we use are easily accessible enabling you make variations of these delightful forms at home with only paper and scissors.  All structures can be adapted to seasonal themes– there will be many ideas to choose from and, of course, you may have your own images just waiting to be realized. Have a day of fun and also solve your Christmas present challenge with these distinctive handmade gifts.  

Materials to Bring:  Pencil, scissors, craft cutter, steel ruler (12 inch and if you have it, a longer one too), cutting mat, white glue. To decorate your work please bring any art papers, collage materials, photographs, rubber stamps, pencils, colored drawing media (inks, crayons or calligraphy equipment) you would like to use.

Workshop Fee: $200

Date & Time: Thursday, November 12, 2015 :: 9:30am-4:30pm

Location: 375 Rhode Island St, San Francisco, CA 94103

Note: Please read over the SFCB Registration Policies before signing up for a class. If you are registering within 3 days of the start date for this class, please call 415-565-0545 ex.105 to complete your registration 

About the Instructor | Paul Johnson

England based Paul Johnson is internationally recognized for his pioneering work in developing literacy through the book arts. He is author of over fifteen titles including A Book of One's Own, Literacy Through the Book Arts and most recently, New Pop-up Paper Projects. He has made books with over 25,000 teachers and nearly 200,000 children worldwide.

He is also one of the UK’s most distinguished paper engineers. In 2013 he won first prize and the Portnall Award in the complete book section of the Society of Bookbinders International Bookbinding Competition. His work is in most major collections in the USA including the Cooper-Hewett Museum in New York and the Library of Congress, Washington DC.