The Special Collections Reading Room will be closed 10am to 1pm on Wednesday 16 September. It will then reopen until our usual closing time of 7pm.

National Library of Scotland
A collage of colourful cardboard flowers and raindrops.

Image copyright Isabell Buenz.

Create a pop-up book inspired by the weather. Learn the simple techniques of pop-up engineering mechanisms and how to bind your own unique book. In this three-hour workshop we will be exploring ideas relating to changing weather conditions.

What to bring

  • Card (e.g. from a cereal box) for your book cover (at least A3 size).

  • Optional: Paper to cover the cardboard, ribbon, and buttons.

About the workshop facilitator

Isabell Buenz is a visual artist, maker and workshop facilitator based in Edinburgh and in the Scottish Borders. She is interested in using expressive arts in personal development and as support methods, using various art forms in her work with clients.

See images of Isabell's most recent art work on her Instagram account (@isabellbuenz) or check out her paper, book and textile art on Flickr.

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