Book Arts: Realm of Solids - Online - 2026WKSP-01-13

ONLINE: Book Arts: Realm of Solids with Paula Beardell Krieg

The ability to construct well-crafted solids opens up a world of possibilities within all areas of paper arts. We start with placing the study of solids in historical context, referencing the concepts developed centuries ago by Plato and Lui Hiu, and will move forward in time to modern masters such as Franz Zeier and Tomoko Fuse.

The language and classification of solid forms will be introduced. Their surprising attributes will be explored in ways that are simply delightful. The study of solids invites entry into a realm of puzzles, surprising transformations, and striking visuals.  Discussions will include methods of incorporating interior lights, examining how solid forms invite inclusion of non-linear content, and ways of transforming solids into enclosures.

All students will be sent PDFs prior to the workshop date.

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, Jan 13, 20, 27, 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 Tuesday Jan 6, 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 available until May 27, 2026. The link to the recording for each session will be emailed the morning after each session.

Tools Required:

• Access to printer to print out pdfs mostly on cover weight papers
• Bone folder
• Scoring tool or a ballpoint pen that has run out of ink
• Cutting tools, such as scissors, X-acto knife, or Craft Knife
• Adhesives, such as PVA, glue stick, or double-sided tape
• Self-healing mat
• Metal-edged ruler
• Pencil
• Soft surface, such as a stack of newsprint, to place under paper when making score lines.

Materials Required:

• 25 sheets cover weight papers anywhere in the range from 148gsm to 199 gsm
• A few sheets of copy paper
• Four squares, any size, of origami paper

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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.