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Paper Popups 26 Workshop

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= Paper Popups workshop =

== Abstract ==

Explore the world of pop-ups! How can something 2D become 3D? Learn both the math and magic behind these folding paper sculptures. Take a break and build out a HOPE pop-up book. Participants will be empowered to set off into the exciting world of paper engineering. Stop by any time throughout HOPE 26.

== Day / Time / Location ==

'''Day 1''', Friday, 14-August-2026, 12:00pm - 6:00pm 
Paper Popup Village (Herald Square, third floor)

'''Day 2''', Saturday, 15-August-2026, 10:00am - 6:00pm 
Paper Popup Village (Herald Square, third floor)

'''Day 3''', Sunday, 16-August-2026, 10:00am - 4:00pm 
Paper Popup Village (Herald Square, third floor)

== Full Description ==

Come sit down and take a break between talks and play with paper!

We will have 3 pages of pop-ups you can do to assemble your very own HOPE pop-up book! Wow! So cool!

From doing the HOPE pop-up book, you will learn the foundational principles of pop-up. You will take home both a physical book and the knowledge to keep going in papercraft.

1. V-folds
2. Parallel folds
3. Spirals

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Coming soon -> Pictures of the HOPE pop-up book that you'll make

== Pop-ups ==

Pop-ups are a catchall term for dimensional and movable books. These "movables" go back as far as the 1300s. Originally, pop-ups were meant for more adult pursuits: religion, astrology, medicine. However, in the 1700s and 1900s there became a growing audience for pop-up books for children.

When was the last time you held a pop-up book?

We hope that you love this art form as much as we do. Once you learn the basics and rules - try to break them.

== Registration -- NOT required ==

Just show up between talks or when you have free time ~

== Presenter(s) ==

Rosemary

== Materials ==

Any materials needed to participate in this village will be available for you. 

Materials:
* Cardstock
* Glue
* Scissors
* Scorers (ballpoint pens)
* Spoons
* Rulers
* Pencils, pens, markers

Observers are always welcome. 

== What to bring ==

Bring an open mind and your imagination!

Feel free to bring art supplies like pens and pencils for illustrating your pop-up. You can also bring your own paper (scrapbook, journal, junk mail).

== About mistakes ==

Mistakes are part of the process!

Don't be afraid to take things apart or mess with the paper. Through experimenting, we learn.

* Problem: The glued-on piece doesn't work
** Solution: Pull it off before its fully glued on. Adjust and glue again.

* Problem: Part of the pop-up got torn off
** Solution: Use tape to hold the pieces together.

* Problem: The pop-up has become creased in the wrong place.
** Solution: Use some paper to strengthen the plane its on.

* Problem: The pop-up is so big that it no longer fits within the page
** Solution: You can glue bigger pieces onto the outside of the card to "contain" it. Otherwise, you may be able to cut away the pieces that over-extend.

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