Book Arts: The Secret Lives of Cubes - Online - 2026WKSP-03-03

ONLINE: Book Arts: The Secret Lives of Cubes with Paula Beardell Krieg

The cube is a shape that keeps on giving.

Inquiry into this form leads to enchanting discoveries and motivates unique methods of expression. This three-session virtual class will be a fun romp through the study and construction of solid forms, including an introduction to the language and classification of solids, all through the lens of the cube. Prepare to be surprised by the many secrets embedded in a simple cube.

Black and White PDFs will be emailed to all students as part of the class.

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:

Dates: 3 Tuesdays, March 3, 10 & 17, 2026

Hours: 2:00 – 4:30 PM (Eastern Toronto/NY Time)

Course fee: $260 members / $320 non-members

Prerequisite: none

Maximum Enrollment: 15

Registration closes Monday, Feb 24, 2026, 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 June 16, 2026. The link to the recording for each session will be emailed the morning after each session.

Tools Required:

• Access to printer
• Bone folder
• Cutting tools, such as scissors, X-acto knife, or Craft Knife
• PVA and applicator, such as flat brush or squeeze bottle
• Self-healing mat
• Metal-edged ruler
• Pencil

Materials Required:

• 12 sheets of 8.5 x 11 inch cover paper, cover weight papers anywhere in the range from 148gsm to 199 gsm
• Short stack of regular Copy paper
• Scrap paper

Optional but suggested: 12 - 2mm refrigerator magnet discs.

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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

Cancellation policy:

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.