How to Make Your Own Pop-Up Book
In this ONE-TIME class students will learn basic pop-up techniques and make their own pop-up cards
Daria B, English, Private Tutor, Star Educator
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(180)
What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
In this ONE-TIME class students will learn basic pop-up techniques and make their own pop-up cards. No prior knowledge needed, just creativity! Please see below supplies for this course. Students will cut, fold, and glue paper to create a standing Pop-up System (examples of fold will be provided in class) . This is a fun 3D project where students will experiment with a variety of paper (sketchbook, card stock, bond paper, colourful construction paper..) and practice cutting and folding to create a pop-up card that "pops-up" when opened. We will focus on the "scoring" technique and on learning a few basic ways how to make these cards. I will demonstrate each of the techniques and students will follow. I offer this as a 2-Week Course or a Summer Camp (4 classes) because this skill, just like any other, takes time to learn and master. In this one-time class students will learn some basics and get a little preview of what a 2-week course would look like. They will come out of this class with a new skill! Let's have fun together! Students will learn about different kinds of paper that can be used to make these pop-up cards, we will focus on the scoring and the cutting technique. We will then learn the "staircase" or "box" method. After that students will make their own "box" designs. It can be a CHRISTMAS CARD full of gift boxes or even a BIRTHDAY CAKE, or stairs in a CASTLE! Students are encouraged to draw and decorate their cards to tell the story. We will learn how to glue two sheets of paper to create a standing Pop-Up System if time allows.
Learning Goals
Students will experiment with a variety of paper of different sizes, colours and thickness and practice cutting and folding different shapes (organic and geometric). The result is to have fun and create a pop-up card by adding some drawings to complete the story. They can even decorate the card the way they like with the materials they already have.
Other Details
Supply List
Card Stock or other heavy-weight paper (a few, different colour) Glue stick / White Glue/ Rubber Cement is the best option if you can find it ! Scissors Ruler Pencil Cutting blade/ scalpel knife/ X-ACTO knife (optional) Crayons or other colour pencils/markers/stickers Cutting mat (if using the cutting blade), it can be useful for measurement too (easier than a ruler) so bring one if you have it!
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined July, 2020
4.9
180reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Bachelor's Degree in English from University of Belgrade, Faculty of Philology
Associate's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology
Visual Merchandising Arts Diploma from Seneca College School of FashionReviews
Live One-Time Class
$15
per classMeets once
45 min
Completed by 215 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-11
2-5 learners per class
