2022WKSP-06 Geometric Accordions: Pentagonal, Octagonal, and Circular

2022WKSP-06

Geometric Accordions: Pentagonal, Octagonal, and Circular

Instructor: Stephanie Wolff

Location: ONLINE using Zoom

Date: Sunday, June 5, 2022

Hours: 1 pm – 4 pm Eastern time zone (Toronto/NY Time)

Course fee: $105 members / $165 non-members (incl. one-yr CBBAG membership)

Prerequisite: none

MAXIMUM ENROLLMENT: 15 Students

Presented by: GTA Chapter

Registration closes: Tuesday, May 31, 2022, 11:59 PM

This is a live workshop, but it will be recorded and available for the registrants to view until July 5, 2022.

This workshop covers the folding of three unusual and non-rectangular accordions: a pentagonal book that can zig-zag or unfold, an octagonal accordion, and a circular/toroidal accordion.

We’ll concentrate on accurate folding and go over some of the basic geometry to understand how these forms work. Covers and wrapper options will also be addressed.

Our focus will be on making models that participants can use as references after the workshop. These forms rely on the folding rather than the hinging of paper. No advanced math is required, but a drawing compass is. Participants will need to print out (or otherwise make) a template sent prior to class. 

Note: Stephanie has taught this workshop for other organizations under the title More Unusual Accordions.

Tools required

Sharp pencil, mechanical best

Drawing compass

X-acto knife and sharp blade.

Cutting mat

Scissors

Metal ruler

Bonefolder (helpful if the tip is narrow) or something else to score with like a (short) knitting needle

45-degree right triangle, metal best so you can cut against, but plastic is fine.

30-60-90 triangle (optional)

Awl

Glue stick

Scrap paper for gluing

8.5 x 11 copy paper for notes, tests, and drawing

1-2 sheets of card stock and any kind of printer to print out template which will be sent ahead of class.

Paper:

Structure A: Pentagonal

(1) sheets 1" x 16" paper strip.

The grain goes parallel to the 1" dimension, so it folds with ease if folding over to have the short sides meet. You can use anything that folds well and isn't too thick. Sketch paper or 70-80 lb. text weight paper best. Not card/cover weight.

(6-7) pentagonal pieces printed out from template sent, and cut out of any weight card stock

Structure B: Circular/Toroidal

(1) sheet 9" x 9" paper is best, but 8.5" x 8.5" is okay.

Grain can go either way, heavy text weight (like sketch drawing paper) or light cardstock or cover weight paper.

(1) sheet of paper same size for a template, can be the same paper or, if need be, copy paper is okay.

Structure C: Octagonal

(1) sheets 2" x 16” strip.

The grain goes parallel to the 2” dimension, so it folds with ease if folding over to have the short sides meet. You can use anything that folds well and isn't too thick. Sketch paper or 70-80 lb. text weight paper, or 80 lb. cover weight that folds well would work.

For cover or wrapper options, if there is time:

Structure B: Wrapper

(1) sheet 8.5 x 11” card stock or cover weight paper (or can be bigger)

Structure C: Covers

(2) sheets 4 x 4” (or bigger) card stock, cover weight paper or mat board scrap

Belt

(1) sheet 8.5 x 11 heavy text weight or light card stock

Online Workshop Process:

The instructor will be in contact prior to the workshop to share the meeting link and any additional required directions. Materials should be prepared in advance of the workshop to the specifications which will allow participants to take the best advantage of the live format. Please review the technical requirements on the workshop registration page prior to registration to be sure you can participate. Questions should be directed to workshop@cbbag.ca

Technical requirements for participation:

• Access to the internet and to the Zoom application
• Screen large enough to follow instructor’s video feed (cell phone is not ideal)
• Microphone or Headset / Webcam
• How to join a zoom meeting information https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362193

Stephanie Wolff works with paper, text, textile, and the book form, often on themes of weather, science, history, and rural life. Her work has been exhibited in the U.S. and Germany and is in many collections, public and private. She has been awarded a creative research fellowship from the American Antiquarian Society and was Artist-in-Residence at the Jaffe Center for Book Arts. Stephanie’s years as a book conservator provided her with knowledge in the history, construction, and repair of a wide range of library materials. She enjoys teaching to share her knowledge from bookbinding, conservation, and fine arts. @stephaniewolffstudio or  www.stephaniewolffstudio.com