Fridays, August 21 – 28, 2026
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Room 200, Sam Morphy Community Room;
All Levels; Age: 18+
Registration Cost:
$125
Materials Fee:
$20
Total Registration Cost:
$145
This special book arts workshop is perfect for anyone interested in
exploring a different twist on a creative book structure! Join guest
artist, Bettina Pauly for a special introduction in how to create an
original artistic concept flag book. Creation of this 3D book design,
will include a concertina fold, glued 3” x 2” cardstock “flags” into
folds, decoration of pages, cover design, assembly and book cover
finishing with bookbinding cloth.
Originally invented by Hedi
Kyle, the traditional flag book has small panels that cross each other
when the book opens and closes. The Flag Book is described as a
portable, expandable file that can display an array of materials in an
animated way. It is made out of an accordion fold, with small cards
glued into the folds, and a cover. Operating with the assistance of the
accordion fold, it has the freedom to expand and retract. It can be read
page by page or pulled apart for the full effect of an uninterrupted
scenario. Standing, the Flag Book also will turn into a circular star
book as the covers are held together at the back.
This workshop
welcomes beginners, and artists of all levels. The instructor will offer
guided instruction in a supportive learning environment with a limited
class size over the course of two sessions. The class materials fee will
include paper and all the tools needed to create each of these
projects. Students are welcome to bring their own paper sources or
artwork they might choose to incorporate, and are able to take home
their very own book project at the end of the workshop.
Please note: This
class requires some hand dexterity to maneuver bookbinding tools.
Participants should feel comfortable using tools with sharp edges.