Three Hidden Boxes with Paula Krieg (Online)

Schedule: Feb 24, 2021 -- 1pm - 3pm (ET); 
10am - 12pm (PT); 11am - 1pm (MT); 12pm -2pm (CT); 

In this two hour workshop, students will create a three-section version of a Zhen Xian Bao, which is a traditional structure used to store and organize embroidery supplies and other flattish items. The three sections within the structure are flattened origami boxes which expand open to reveal ample space for supplies. The instructor will share a brief history of this traditional Chinese folk art.

Location/Venue:  Online with Center for Book Arts
For more info & pictures: https://centerforbookarts.org/classes/three-hidden-boxes
Cost/Fee:  Suggested donation of $40
Material/Studio fee:  N/A

Their workshop calendar:  https://centerforbookarts.org/online-learning/

Instructor and bio: Paula Krieg has spent thirty years collaborating with teachers to create projects for the classroom. In 2019-2020, she exhibited math/artwork in the Bridges Math/Art exhibition. Paula has taught workshops at the Center for Book Arts, Museum of Mathematics, Cooper Hewitt Museum, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Dieu Donne. She has presented at various conferences, including MOVES 2019: Math Unfolded: The Mathematical Art of Origami. Paula coauthored Scholastic’s 25 Totally Terrific Social Studies Activities alongside Jean Mumper and Kathy Pike. Her work has been featured in Helen Hiebert’s book, Paper Illuminated, Lark Books’s Making Books and Journals, and Diane Mauer-Mathison’s The Art and Craft of Handmade Cards.