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Art Class: Simple Bookmaking, Make No-Sew Books From Just 1 Piece of Paper!

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Ages 9-12
Live One-Time Class
In one long session, you'll learn to make origami pamphlet books using only a single sheet of paper, & then explore the many ways to decorate and expand on them!
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:
(402 reviews)

Live video meetings
Meets once
2-8 learners per class
90 min

What's included

1 live meeting
1 hrs 30 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

(FYI - this is an expanded version of my prior shorter single-session class - you can check out feedback for that here: https://outschool.com/classes/make-your-own-book-choice-1-what-can-i-make-with-just-one-piece-of-paper-20ijYg2o#usvmadas0y )

What's the best thing about making a book? Deciding how to fill it! Learning to make your own books means you'll always have plenty of places to put your own stories, poems, artwork, mementoes and photos. Join me for a series of fun hour-long workshops to learn simple bookbinding techniques and make your own beautiful non-traditional books - then fill them with whatever you imagine!

In this introductory class, we'll start simple: I'll teach students to make 8-page mini books using only one single sheet of paper! No staples, no sewing - just a few folds, a cut, and almost like magic, they'll have a book in their hands. We'll practice a few times to make sure they can do it on their own, and then we'll go on to explore some of the many ways to decorate and modify single-sheet books.
For example:
-attach several single-sheet books together to make a larger book; 
-use decorative paper or washi tape to create ornamented covers;
-cut out a "window" to reveal a drawing within
After we complete that, I'll introduce them to a few other single-page book variations.

I'll do live demonstrations with the camera focused on my hands so participants can follow along with me, step-by-step!

At the end of the class, students will have several small books to continue decorating and fill...but best of all, they'll have the ability to make these books ever after! My goal is that they can leave the class able to teach someone else how to create these. 

To be successful in this class, kids 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.

**You will need to have certain supplies available for this class - please check the "Learner Supply List" section of the listing!


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.

Other Details

Parental Guidance
We'll be using scissors in this class. Please ensure your kids are able to use them safely before signing them up for this class.
Supply List
MATERIALS LIST: (Those with an *asterisk* in front, you must have available for class. Others are optional)

-PAPER:
   *8.5"x11" (copy/printer paper) or 9"x12" or A4 (most standard construction paper). It can be the same or different colors; but having more than one color available provides more visual interest. (A NOTE ON CONSTRUCTION PAPER: cheaper construction paper with a very fibrous feel tends to fold very poorly and create less-than-satisfying results. I recommend using Tru-Ray construction paper, by Pacon, but you can of course try with whatever you have.) 
   *OPTIONAL but nice to have: 12"x18" construction paper (or 11"x17" copy paper) or A3 paper

*-SCISSORS

*-SOMETHING TO FOLD WITH: popsicle/craft stick OR ruler OR non-serrated smooth a butter knife 

*-RUBBER BANDS, at least 3 or 4, all the same size (thin, not too long)

*-GLUE STICK 

*-SCRAP PAPER to protect the table while using the glue stick! 

*-PENCIL

*-COLORED PENCILS AND/OR MARKERS to write and draw

OPTIONAL MATERIALS LIST for decoration:
-Some colored/decorative paper scraps - optional, but can make decorating more fun.
-Washi decorative tape
-Stickers or other embellishments
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

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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!

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