Kulina Folk Art Creative Workshops
Unique Pop-Up Art Greeting Cards - Host a Fun Workshop at Your Venue!
Step into a world of creativity and watch as flat paper transforms into a mesmerizing three-dimensional masterpiece with flaps, revolving parts, and movable pieces. Both children and adults will be captivated by the charm of these unique greeting cards. With our easy-to-follow instructions and handy templates, anyone can become a master of this creative art form in no time.
NEW! Pop-Up Heart Greeting Card - Introduction to Pop-Art
Ages: 4+ - up to 22 participants max - 60 min. workshop
Welcome to our pop-up heart greeting card workshop! This hands-on experience is perfect for individuals of all skill levels, including young children, as it offers a simple yet rewarding pop-up project. Using a variety of papers, scissors, and glue, we will guide you through the process of transforming flat paper into a mesmerizing 3-D creation. At the end of the workshop, each participant will proudly go home with their very own beautiful finished project, complete with an envelope. The approximate finished size of these heartfelt cards is 5.50” x 4.25”. With adult participation required with each child under the age of 10, this is a bonding experience like no other.
Please use this statement on all publicity materials This is not a drop-off class. Adult participation is required with each child under the age of 10.
Venue Requirements
* Volunteer/assistant from the venue for the younger participants, not necessary for teen/adult workshops
* U-shaped seating arrangement preferred and one table for me towards the opening
* I will bring everything else!
Pricing and Other Details
Audience size: 22 participants max - 60 min. program (plus 45 min. set-up & 30 min. clean-up)
Fee for the first 15 participants including all materials____$310 +mileage (see below)
Extra participants up to 22 will be charged $7 each for materials.
The same day and same location second program gets a discount.
** If you would like to register more than 22 participants, there is an additional $50 fee to have a second lead teacher on site. Two teachers can accommodate 40 students max.
Travel Fee: $0.65/mile - The travel fee is capped at $125 for most programs. Mileage discounts are available for multiple workshops in the same area.
NEW! Pop-Up Lucky Clover Greeting Card - Introduction to Pop-Art
Ages: teens and adults - up to 22 participants max - 60 min. workshop
This unique experience is perfect for all skill levels, as we provide stencils and step by step instructions to ensure each participant creates their own stunning greeting card. We'll be utilizing an array of papers, scissors, and glue to bring these masterpieces to life. This workshop offers an exciting introduction to a fresh approach in the world of paper crafts, as we explore the transformation of flat paper into mesmerizing 3-D forms. At the end of the workshop, each participant will proudly take home their beautiful finished project, complete with an envelope. The approximate finished size of these delightful cards is 5.50” x 4.25”.
Venue Requirements
* U-shaped seating arrangement preferred and one table for me towards the opening
* I will bring everything else!
Pricing and Other Details
Audience size: 22 participants max - 60 min. program (plus 45 min. set-up & 30 min. clean-up)
Fee for the first 15 participants including all materials____$310 +mileage (see below)
Extra participants up to 22 will be charged $7 each for materials.
The same day and same location second program gets a discount.
** If you would like to register more than 22 participants, there is an additional $50 fee to have a second lead teacher on site. Two teachers can accommodate 40 students max.
Travel Fee: $0.65/mile - The travel fee is capped at $125 for most programs. Mileage discounts are available for multiple workshops in the same area.
Travel Fee: Mileage discounts are available for multiple workshops in the same area. If we can book you on the same day with another venue, within 15 miles from your venue, we will split the fee between the two venues.
Gariné’s background
- BA with a major in Commercial Art from Anna Maria College
- Artist and potter running a pottery studio, Kulina Folk Art (www.KulinaFolkArt.com), with partner Rick Hamelin of Pied Potter Hamelin (www.PiedPotterHamelin.com), in Warren, Massachusetts.
- Massachusetts Cultural Council Keepers of Tradition Award -
The keepers of tradition are artists recognized as outstanding practitioners of craft, music, dance, and sacred arts.
Developed and instituted curriculum at:
- www.DuckieSoaps.com 2017
- Worcester Art Museum - Youth Instructor
- Fitchburg Art Museum, Fitchburg, MA - Youth Instructor
- Worcester Center for Crafts, Worcester, MA - Youth Instructor
- Worcester Art Museum, Worcester, MA - Assistant Supervisor
- Quinsigamond Community College, Worcester, MA - Graphic Design Instructor
- Summer’s World Center for the Arts, Worcester, MA - Arts Coordinator/Instructor/Arts in the Parks
All workshops are also listed with the Massachusetts Libraries Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) at https://mblc.state.ma.us/directories/performers/programs.php
A Short History of the pop-ups - Pop-up books started 800 years ago as a "philosophical machine", evolved into scientific manuals, and still survive today as
a kids' favorite. The oldest pop-up books do not have dazzling illustrations, they were made in the Middle Ages to facilitate the understanding of natural and religious phenomena. One of them was handmade in 1250 by the English Benedictine monk Matthew Paris, which explains the relation between the moon's seasons and phases and religious holidays. Perhaps more well known is the one created by the Catalan-speaking occultist, writer, philosopher, and poet Ramon Llull, born in 1230 in Palma.
The evolution of the pop-up book during the late Middle Ages and early Renaissance happened thanks to scientists. Astronomy and medicine compendiums used the foldable elements to describe things like the moon phases or how the inside of the body looked.
Gutenberg's mobile press allowed for greater dissemination of books from the 16th century, contributing enormously to the consolidation of Renaissance ideals and the emergence of the Enlightenment.
In the 18th century, English publisher John Newbery began publishing fables for children in a pop-up format. His books quickly became extremely popular among the upper classes. With new printing presses, folding techniques, and the explosion of literacy in rich countries in the nineteenth century, pop-up books improved significantly, becoming sophisticated objects of information, entertainment, and even decoration.
Without using words and featuring dazzling images, these books could be exported more easily between countries, traveling from northern Europe's main production centers, such as Germany, Belgium, Holland and England.
In 1860, Luther Meggendorfer was an entrepreneur who took advantage of the recent capabilities in the German printing industry. He was known for making books with pages that unfolded into panoramas, pop-ups and mechanical pull tabs. Le Grand Cirque International book, (pictured on the right) is a remarkable example of this kind of work, produced by him and published in 1887 in Paris. The Victorian era saw to the growth of the pop-up card industry and paper dolls. Cards were developed that featured hand painting, ribbon, opening shutters or doors revealing second layers and rivets for support and mechanical motion.
In 1932, the American publishing house, Blue Ribbon Books, registered the term pop-up and, for decades, was the only one that marketed books with this name. It focused its business on children's stories. Today, folding books are still popular among children and adults. "To open a pop-up book is to enter a world of details where stories come to life."
More at: https://www.domestika.org/en/blog/5236-a-brief-history-of-pop-up-books
NEW! Pop-Up Birthday Cake Card
Ages: teens and adults - up to 22 participants max - 60 min. Workshop
Welcome to our pop-up birthday card workshop! Whether you're a beginner or experienced in crafting, this workshop is designed to cater to varying levels of skills. With the guidance of step-by-step instructions and the use of stencils, each participant will have the opportunity to create their own impressive pop-up project. Throughout the workshop, we will be working with an assortment of papers, scissors, and glue to bring our masterpieces to life. This unique experience will introduce you to a whole new way of approaching the flat paper by exploring its transformation into a captivating 3-D form. By the end of the workshop, each participant will have a beautiful finished project to take home, complete with an envelope. The approximate finished size of your creation will be 5.50” x 4.25”.
Venue Requirements
* U-shaped seating arrangement preferred and one table for me towards the opening
* I will bring everything else!
Pricing and Other Details
Audience size: 22 participants max - 60 min. program (plus 45 min. set-up & 30 min. clean-up)
Fee for the first 15 participants including all materials____$310 +mileage (see below)
Extra participants up to 22 will be charged $7 each for materials.
The same day and same location second program gets a discount.
** If you would like to register more than 22 participants, there is an additional $50 fee to have a second lead teacher on site. Two teachers can accommodate 40 students max.
Travel Fee: $0.65/mile - The travel fee is capped at $125 for most programs. Mileage discounts are available for multiple workshops in the same area.
NEW! Pop-Up Heart Greeting Card - Introduction to Pop-Art
Ages: teens and adults - up to 22 participants max - 60 min. workshop
This hands-on experience is perfect for crafters of all skill levels, offering a little more complexity to challenge you. Don't worry though, we've got you covered with stencils and step-by-step instructions, ensuring your success in creating your own captivating pop-up project. Throughout the workshop, we'll be using a variety of high-quality papers, scissors, and glue to bring your visions to life. Get ready to explore a whole new dimension as we transform flat paper into a stunning 3-D form. At the end of the workshop, each participant will proudly take home their masterpiece, which include a beautifully finished pop-up heart greeting card and a matching envelope. The approximate finished size of this charming creation is 5.50” x 4.25”.
Venue Requirements
* U-shaped seating arrangement preferred and one table for me towards the opening
* I will bring everything else!
Pricing and Other Details
Audience size: 22 participants max - 60 min. program (plus 45 min. set-up & 30 min. clean-up)
Fee for the first 15 participants including all materials____$310 +mileage (see below)
Extra participants up to 22 will be charged $7 each for materials.
The same day and same location second program gets a discount.
** If you would like to register more than 22 participants, there is an additional $50 fee to have a second lead teacher on site. Two teachers can accommodate 40 students max.
Travel Fee: $0.65/mile - The travel fee is capped at $125 for most programs. Mileage discounts are available for multiple workshops in the same area.
NEW! Pop-Up Sunflower Greeting Card or Rose Greeting Card (Choose Either Pattern)
Ages: teens and adults - up to 22 participants max - 60 min. workshop
This workshop is specially designed to cater to varying levels of expertise. With the assistance of stencils and step-by-step instructions, every participant will have the opportunity to create their very own remarkable pop-up project. Using a magnificent assortment of papers, scissors, and glue, we will transform the flat paper into captivating 3-D forms. At the end of the workshop, each participant will proudly take home a stunning finished project, complete with its own envelope. The approximate finished size of these delightful creations is 5.50” x 4.25”.
Venue Requirements
* U-shaped seating arrangement preferred and one table for me towards the opening
* I will bring everything else!
Pricing and Other Details
Audience size: 22 participants max - 60 min. program (plus 45 min. set-up & 30 min. clean-up)
Fee for the first 15 participants including all materials____$310 +mileage (see below)
Extra participants up to 22 will be charged $7 each for materials.
The same day and same location second program gets a discount.
** If you would like to register more than 22 participants, there is an additional $50 fee to have a second lead teacher on site. Two teachers can accommodate 40 students max.
Travel Fee: $0.65/mile - The travel fee is capped at $125 for most programs. Mileage discounts are available for multiple workshops in the same area.
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