Tunnel Book

It's a book. It's a dioarama! It's both! In this class you'll make both a maquette and a completed tunnel book. Tunnel books are single sheets bound on both edges with accordion folds. This book folds flat but expands into a 3D scene. From wikipedia:

Openings in each page allow the viewer to see through the entire book to the back, and images on each page work together to create a dimensional scene inside. This type of book dates from the mid-18th century and was inspired by theatrical stage sets. Traditionally, these books were often created to commemorate special events or sold as souvenirs of tourist attractions. The term "tunnel book" derives from the fact that many of these books were made to commemorate the building of the tunnel under the Thames River in London in the mid-19th century.

 

Tunnel of Love Bookmaking Class

Hands-on bookmaking art classes in the Book Arts studio! 

It’s a book. It’s a diorama! It’s both! We’ll make both a maquette and a completed romantic tunnel book to celebrate the season. (You can also make a non-lovey-dovey book, should you prefer!)

Where:

Book Arts
468 Washington Street
Buffalo, NY 14203
United States

When: Saturday February 1st, 2025, 11:00AM to 2:00PM