Edge-Release Fold and Cut Structures - Online - 2025WKSP01-14

ONLINE: Edge-Release Fold and Cut Structures with Paula Beardell Krieg

Join us for three Tuesdays to explore the world of Edge-release structures.

Edge-release structures are a world of simple, smart folding that go from flat to sculptural with a single opening motion, existing in a space somewhere between pop-ups and architecture.

This introduction to edge-release begins with generic templates shared by Paul Jackson.

We will then move into understanding the logic underpinning various kinds of cut and fold methods, with the intent to experiment with cut-outs, add-ons, hinging, and ways of creating unique variations of within the parameters of each structure.

The optical confusion of edge-release folds is where their charms reside. Fronts, backs, and interior spaces intermingle. The possibilities for adding content and personalizing in unusual ways is literally limitless and can be dramatic and theatrical.

These forms invite interaction which can be small enough to slide into an envelope or large enough to dance through.

Paula Beardell Krieg (she/her) has been a paper enthusiast for as long as she can remember, taking particular delight in 3D paper transformations. For thirty years she collaborated regularly with classroom teachers to create engaging and dynamic projects for all age groups.
Her adult workshops have taken place on zoom in and person both locally and in person at institutions ranging from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Center for Book Arts, the Museum of Mathematics, and small local venues.

Krieg regular shows her work at the Bridges Mathematics and the Arts Exhibitions, has had her work published in numerous books including ones by Helen Hiebert and Diane Mauer, and, since 2009, has written about paper and book arts on her blog Bookzoompa which is located at:  https://bookzoompa.wordpress.com/

WORKSHOP DETAILS:
Location: ONLINE using Zoom
Dates: 3 Tuesdays, January 14, 21, & 28, 2025
Hours: 2:00 – 4:30 PM (Eastern Toronto/NY Time)
Course fee: $260 members / $320 non-members (includes one year membership)
Prerequisite: none
Maximum Enrollment: 15

Registration closes Tuesday Jan 7, 2025, 11:59 PM EST

This is a live workshop, but it will be recorded, and links will be made available for the registrants to view until available until May 25, 2025. The link to the recording for each session will be emailed the morning after each session.

Tools Required:

• Access to printer to print out 8.5 x 11 inch grids and templates.
• Bone folder
• Scoring tool such as a dry ball point pen
• Cutting tools, such as scissors, X-acto knife, or Craft Knife
• Self-healing mat
• Metal-edged ruler
• Two different colored markers or different colored ink pens
• Paper clips or small binder’s clips or scotch tape or glue stick for some very light gluing.
• Pencil
• Soft surface, such as a stack of newsprint, to place under paper when making score lines.

• Punching Cradle
• 4” Flat Leg Dividers

• Card weight paper, letter size paper for learning models. Paula will be using Astrobrights Colored Cardstock Pastel 5-Color Assortment 50 Sheets. Something like this: https://www.staples.ca/products/3036584-en-astrobrights-65lb-cover-paper-85-w-x-11-h-dreamy-5-colour-50-sheets-91735

• Stack of regular weight copy paper 8.5 x 11 inches

Online Workshop Process:
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 below 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

Participant-requested cancellations will be accepted up to 3 days prior to the published cut-off date for registration and will be subject to a 10% cancellation fee (a minimum of $5). After that, the full fee will be forfeited. In the event of the workshop being cancelled by CBBAG, the workshop fee will be fully refunded.