Pop Up Class with Carol Barton

Photo from last night's Pop Up Book class taught by Carol Barton.  Sponsored by the GMU Printmaking Guild, the event was from 1:30 to 7 PM in the printmaking studio. There was a large turnout for the workshop and lots of paper engineering and bookmaking techniques were offered.  

Ms. Barton gave a presentation on the history of pop ups, which were originally made for the scientific and medical communities.  Only much later did they become a popular format for children's books. 

The artist is currently teaching at the Corcoran and other venues around the country.  Techniques taught were from her books:  The Pocket Paper Engineer, Volumes 1 & 2.