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This is an online class. In the days before the class, you will need to pick up materials from Myrtle Press inside Verge. We will send you a link to join the class the day before it begins.

The carousel book form was popularized in the 1920s and 1930s as children’s books. In this online course, we will construct a carousel by creating a series of “scenes” that operate like the pages of a book. First, we’ll measure and fold three accordions; then we’ll cut and collage/rubber stamps/ decorate the frames and inner pages. Finally, we’ll sew the three accordions together to complete the book. Once finished this book looks like five theater scenes from the side; from the top it looks like a star. We will complete this process in two sessions.

Materials Needed: glue stick or other glue, scissors, ruler (yard ruler is useful for this structure), and pencil. Any collage materials, rubber stamps and stamp pads, drawing pens, or pencils you may have.

Optional: bone folder, awl, X-acto knife, cutting mat.