Course Overview
Teacher
Duncan Birmingham has been teaching the intriguing art of pop-up since 1989. He currently teaches illustration degree students at the University of the West of England, gives one-day workshops for secondary school teachers countrywide, and has also... View ProfileDetails
- Total Time 2 hr, 13 min
- Lessons 7
- Attachments 22
- Exercises 32
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70 CQ
7 Lessons in This Course
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24 minFREECrafts lesson 1Free13 CQ
In this lesson, learn the fundamentals of pop-up design and theory, and follow along to create the two foundational folds for DIY cards and craft pieces!
with Duncan BirminghamIn this lesson, learn the fundamentals of pop-up design and theory, and follow along to create the two foundational folds for DIY cards and craft pieces!
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21 minCrafts lesson 211 CQ
There are three types of pop-up folds, and in this paper crafts lesson from pop-up artist Duncan Birmingham, learn the most basic: the parallelogram fold.
with Duncan BirminghamThere are three types of pop-up folds, and in this paper crafts lesson from pop-up artist Duncan Birmingham, learn the most basic: the parallelogram fold.
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19 minCrafts lesson 310 CQ
You’ve mastered parallelograms, now build your paper sculpture skills with three types of parallel folds—symmetrical, asymmetrical, and curved.
with Duncan BirminghamYou’ve mastered parallelograms, now build your paper sculpture skills with three types of parallel folds—symmetrical, asymmetrical, and curved.
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20 minCrafts lesson 411 CQ
In this lesson, learn two essential pop-up folds, the right angle and acute V-folds, and start building the skills to create amazing DIY paper art pieces!
with Duncan BirminghamIn this lesson, learn two essential pop-up folds, the right angle and acute V-folds, and start building the skills to create amazing DIY paper art pieces!
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17 minCrafts lesson 59 CQ
In this lesson, build your paper folding skills by learning two new pop-up folds: the pointed fold, which forms a long narrow shape, and the wide obtuse fold.
with Duncan BirminghamIn this lesson, build your paper folding skills by learning two new pop-up folds: the pointed fold, which forms a long narrow shape, and the wide obtuse fold.
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12 minCrafts lesson 67 CQ
Are you ready for a challenge? In this pop-up design lesson, explore the visual geometry of the grandaddy of pop-up V-folds, the asymmetric V-fold.
with Duncan BirminghamAre you ready for a challenge? In this pop-up design lesson, explore the visual geometry of the grandaddy of pop-up V-folds, the asymmetric V-fold.
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16 minCrafts lesson 79 CQ
Extra folds not only add visual interest in pop-up designs, they also create additional gulleys and planes that allow you to extend the design even further!
with Duncan BirminghamExtra folds not only add visual interest in pop-up designs, they also create additional gulleys and planes that allow you to extend the design even further!
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10121 min10-part Crafts course67 CQ
Stamping is a highly versatile and applicable craft—and it’s a bunch of fun, too! In this arts and crafts course, Fabulously Artsy presents expert stamping techniques for awesome custom designs.
with Fabulously ArtsyStamping is a highly versatile and applicable craft—and it’s a bunch of fun, too! In this arts and crafts course, Fabulously Artsy presents expert stamping techniques for awesome custom designs.
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1248 min12-part Crafts course30 CQ
We’re not all florists, but with the help of uBloom’s J Schwanke, you can learn to make beautiful (and easy!) floral arrangements. This fun DIY course teaches how to arrange flower centerpieces and accents using props, ribbons, non-traditional vases, and more. With lessons ranging from rose bouquets, to calla lily arrangements and hydrangeas - you’ll be sure to find a look for any occasion. Throughout the course, you’ll also learn professional tips for helping your flowers stay beautiful longer.
with uBloomWe’re not all florists, but with the help of uBloom’s J Schwanke, you can learn to make beautiful (and easy!) floral arrangements. This fun DIY course teaches how to arrange flower centerpieces and accents using props, ribbons, non-traditional vases, and more. With lessons ranging from rose bouquets, to calla lily arrangements and hydrangeas - you’ll be sure to find a look for any occasion. Throughout the course, you’ll also learn professional tips for helping your flowers stay beautiful longer.
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354 min3-part Crafts course28 CQ
Make a mixed media art greeting card. Learn to paint fabric leaves, transfer a PDF to fused fabric, then arrange and apply the elements, making your own unique card.
with Fiber Designs By AnnMake a mixed media art greeting card. Learn to paint fabric leaves, transfer a PDF to fused fabric, then arrange and apply the elements, making your own unique card.
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659 min6-part Crafts course32 CQ
Combine resin and alcohol inks to make the most amazing 3d art pieces. The class covers all the basics for working with resin and is suitable for complete beginners.
with Deby ColesCombine resin and alcohol inks to make the most amazing 3d art pieces. The class covers all the basics for working with resin and is suitable for complete beginners.
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1371 min13-part Crafts course42 CQ
In this comprehensive course for modelers and model kit hobbyists that want to discover more about paint effects, review the entire model painting and weathering process—from start to finish.
with Video WorkbenchIn this comprehensive course for modelers and model kit hobbyists that want to discover more about paint effects, review the entire model painting and weathering process—from start to finish.