A pop-up book is something magical. Every time you turn a page, a three-dimensional and/or moving surprise appears. The most spectacular pop-up books are hugely complex structures made of paper. But an exciting pop-up does not necessarily have to be complicated if you use the basic techniques cleverly and combine them!

This workshop is for anyone who already has a little experience with pop-ups (e.g. if you attended the pop-up basic techniques workshop). Rianne shows a number of alternative book shapes, such as a carousel, star book and leporello, in which you can incorporate pop-up elements. You will choose a book shape and make your own pop-up mini-book, which you will take home afterwards, of course. Plus your sketches, inspiration and tips to continue experimenting at home.

Rianne van Duin is a Paper Adventurer and professional tinkerer. She invents and creates interactive 2D/3D worlds from paper. For children and with children (from 0-100 years old).

Rianne’s work ranges from illustrated pop-up books to life-size foldable theatre sets, from children’s newspapers to paper animation. Interaction is central to her creations. They stimulate the imagination and invite one to play, manipulate and experience them.

Rianne built her own studio on the NDSM-Werf. From there, she works on commission for publishers, theatre productions and festivals; independently or in collaboration with (the work of) illustrators such as Fiep Westendorp and Leo Timmers. She also initiates personal projects such as Your Adventure, her self-published interactive children’s book without batteries or electronics.