Art Class, Pop-Ups 101! Bring Paper to Life: Make Pop-Up Cards and Books
In this 3-day class (1x/wk), learners will learn pop-up basics (box & beak) & how to combine them, creating pop-up cards & learning how to connect them into books. PLEASE NOTE: you *must* have heavyweight paper for success in this class!
Stephanie Krause: The Art Playspace
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5.0
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What's included
3 live meetings
2 hrs 45 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
In this class, students will learn basic pop-up techniques and how to combine them to create creative cards and books out of heavyweight paper (construction paper or cardstock)! Students will follow along step-by-step with me to learn how to fold, cut, and put together the basic box and the basic beak folds, and combine multiple pop-up cards into a book of pop-ups. The class order is: Day 1: Basic Box - learn and practice one of the foundations of pop-ups Day 2: Basic Beak - learn and practice another foundational pop-up fold Day 3: Combining beaks & boxes, & how to connect them into a book PLEASE NOTE: To be successful in this class, kids need heavyweight paper (construction paper or cardstock!), and they need to be able to cut and fold well. I'll review effective techniques during the class to help with this and any future projects. I'll do live demonstrations with the camera focused on my hands so participants can follow along with me, step-by-step, as we learn the techniques! However, it's not iterative - I don't make them make the same exact thing I do. I teach them the techniques, and then they use those techniques to make whatever they like! I ask students to share as we go, but never insist. At the end of their three days with me, students will have a handful of pop-up cards, and a pop-up book. My goal is that they can leave the class able to teach someone else how to create these. **SUPPLIES NEEDED: You will need to have certain supplies available for this class - please check the "Learner Supply List" section of the listing! Students will need heavier-weight paper for this class - that's very important! At least construction paper, or cardstock - not printer or notebook paper. OUTSCHOOL/CLASS RULES OF NOTE: 1) Have a working webcam! I must see students on camera at least at the beginning of class, and if possible, I prefer that cameras stay on as I can't help kids effectively if I can't see their artwork. Please make sure that your webcam is functioning before entering the classroom. 2) Although siblings are welcome to share computers, all learners attending the class need to be individually enrolled. 3) Parents may stay nearby, but they must stay offscreen during class.
Learning Goals
Students will learn and practice two of the foundational building blocks for pop-ups - basic box & basic beak folds. They'll learn how to combine them and how to put pop-ups together into a simple book.
Syllabus
3 Lessons
over 3 WeeksLesson 1:
Basic Box
learning & practicing the basic box fold 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Basic Beak
learning & practicing the basic beak fold 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Combination/Basic Book
putting it together & learning how to combine them into a book 55 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Scissors will obviously be used in this class! Although we'll review basic scissors use, should you have any concerns for your learner in this regard. please stay nearby.
Supply List
MATERIALS LIST: -PAPER: ***PLEASE NOTE*** It is EXTREMELY challenging to make pop-ups using printer paper - pop-ups don't easily 'pop' with flimsy paper! PLEASE DO NOT SIGN UP FOR THIS CLASS IF YOU ONLY HAVE PRINTER OR NOTEBOOK PAPER as it will lead to high frustration for you. Students should have either 9x12 construction paper or cardstock. You'll need a good few sheets every day -SCISSORS -FOLDING TOOL: Students will need something to use as a folding tool to make sharp creases - the adult version of this tool is a bone folder, but learners may use a popsicle/craft stick, a ruler, or a butter knife (as long as the edge is COMPLETELY smooth!). -GLUE STICK (I suggest fat glue sticks instead of thin - whatever you have, please make sure it's not dried out) -SCRAP PAPER to protect the books and the table while using the glue stick! Examples of good paper to use as scrap: junk mail or catalogs; used copy paper, plain newsprint paper, the backs of GLOSSY newspaper circulars. (Note, do NOT use pages from a newspaper - the print rubs off on hands and books!) -Pencils and/or markers to draw with -OPTIONAL: Washi decorative tape or other embellishments
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined July, 2018
5.0
391reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts
I've been making books since I was a child, and teaching kids to make books for more than 20 years. I pride myself on offering clear instruction and tricks to help kids not just make these books with me online, but make them on their own later on!Reviews
Live Group Course
$55
for 3 classes1x per week, 3 weeks
55 min
Completed by 6 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-12
2-7 learners per class
