This is a two-session online workshop.

The Magic Wallet is an oddity related to a möbius strip. The Jacob’s Ladder is a toy that is also known as ‘magic tablets’, ‘Chinese blocks’ or a ‘klick-klack toy’. It normally consists of wooden blocks held together by strings or ribbon; when the ladder is held on one end, blocks appear to cascade down the strings, and when made out of wood making a ‘klick-klack’ sound. We will be making this structure using book board instead of wood - quieter, but still fun!

In the first session, students will make a Magic Wallet; in the second session they will build on that understanding to create a Jacob’s Ladder.

This structure is great for artist’s books which we will discuss if time allows!

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Materials to Bring: 

Basic Bookbinding tools: Self-healing cutting mat, x-acto knife, bonefolder, straight edge, PVA glue, glue stick, pencil.

First session: Magic Wallet:

• 2 pieces of binders board: 5”x3.5”
• 2 pieces decorative paper to cover board and wrap around edges: 6.5”x5”
• 2 pieces decorative paper for paste-down: 5”x3.5” 
• 3 strips of paper: 2 strips 1” wide 5.5” long; 1 strip 2” wide 5.5” long

Second session: Jacob’s Ladder:
Students should wait to cut material for the second session as it will be discussed during the first meeting on how dimensions can be changed.

• 6 pieces of binders board (approx 4.25”x3”) - one of the boards will be used as ‘spacer’ while assembling the ladder.
• 5 pieces of decorative paper to cover board and wrap around edges
• 5 pieces of decorative paper for paste-down
• 12 strips of paper or ribbon: ½ ” wide, 5” long – paper is easier to glue!

Workshop Fee: $80

Date & Time: 2 Wednesdays :: November 11 & 18, 2020 :: 3-5pm Pacific time

Location: Online over Zoom

Please read over the SFCB Registration Policies before signing up for a class.

REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE 3 DAYS PRIOR TO THE START DATE OF THIS WORKSHOP.

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About the Instructor | Bettina Pauly

Bettina lives in San Francisco as a book artist and works as a letterpress printer with Kim Vanderheiden at Painted Tongue Studios, Oakland, California. She loves books and boxes both as physical objects and as containers of meaning. She is interested in a variety of folded, sewn and woven structures in which she can incorporate her printing.

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Past Student Reviews:

“She's fantastic. Very knowledgeable, patient, kind, and encouraging, answering questions clearly and thoroughly and even repeatedly if necessary."

“The instructor was outstanding. She was low key, but so thorough. I loved the class.”

"Bettina is a pro. She is a pleasure to learn from.”