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Introduction to Flag Book Making
Explore book arts with guest artist Bettina Pauly! Craft your own 3D flag book, a Hedi Kyle design that expands into a circular star book. All levels.
program overview
This special book arts workshop is perfect for anyone interested in exploring a different twist on a creative book structure! Join guest artist, Bettina Pauly for a special introduction in how to create an original artistic concept flag book. Creation of this 3D book design, will include a concertina fold, glued 3” x 2” cardstock “flags” into folds, decoration of pages, cover design, assembly and book cover finishing with bookbinding cloth.
Originally invented by Hedi Kyle, the traditional flag book has small panels that cross each other when the book opens and closes. The Flag Book is described as a portable, expandable file that can display an array of materials in an animated way. It is made out of an accordion fold, with small cards glued into the folds, and a cover. Operating with the assistance of the accordion fold, it has the freedom to expand and retract. It can be read page by page or pulled apart for the full effect of an uninterrupted scenario. Standing, the Flag Book also will turn into a circular star book as the covers are held together at the back.
This workshop welcomes beginners, and artists of all levels. The instructor will offer guided instruction in a supportive learning environment with a limited class size over the course of two sessions. The class materials fee will include paper and all the tools needed to create each of these projects. Students are welcome to bring their own paper sources or artwork they might choose to incorporate, and are able to take home their very own book project at the end of the workshop.
Please note: This class requires some hand dexterity to maneuver bookbinding tools. Participants should feel comfortable using tools with sharp edges.
instructor Overview
Bettina Pauly
Bettina Pauly was trained as a professional chef, then worked as a head server throughout Europe before she received a B.A. in Hotel-Economy from Hotel Management School in Heidelberg, Germany. After coming to the U.S. and working in hospitality, she went back to school and studied at the Academy of Art University San Francisco in the Fine Arts and Letterpress program under Chris Rolik, Dorothy Yule and Macy Chadwick. Bettina has also worked with Kim Vanderheiden at Painted Tongue Studios in Oakland, California, as a letterpress printer. She is very experienced with Heidelberg Windmill and Vandercook Press Machines. She has taught book arts and letterpress classes throughout the Bay Area at the Academy of Art, the O’Hanlon Center for the Arts, and at the San Francisco Center for the Book. Her award winning work has been presented in national and international collections and galleries including library collections at: St John’s/Saint Benedict College Minnesota, Savannah College of Art and Design, University of Denver, University of Colorado, San Jose State University, Virginia Commonwealth University, and the University of Nebraska.
Bettina loves books and boxes both as physical objects and as containers of meaning. She is interested in a variety of folded, sewn and woven structures in which she can incorporate her printing. Bettina now lives in Sebastopol and is excited to work in her own studio space as well as starting to teach classes in West Sonoma County.
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Class FAQ
We ask that you notify us at least 10 days in advance of a class if you need to cancel your registration. You may cancel by phone or email and we will gladly offer you a refund or credit toward a future class. If you cancel with less than 10 days’ notice, we will not be able to provide refunds, due to our contractual obligations and material purchases for each class.
Sometimes, the Sonoma Community Center has to cancel a class due to low enrollment or unforeseen circumstances, such as a natural disaster or health emergency. If this happens and we do not offer a reschedule date, you will be refunded 100% of your registration fee (minus the payment processing and services fee), or credit towards a future class. If we are able to offer a reschedule date but you are unable to make the new date, we will gladly offer credit towards a future class.
All credits must be used within 1 year.
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The Sonoma Community Center is committed to creating an accessible learning environment. If you require any special considerations(medical, physical, learning) please share them with Sean Baskin, Program Associate, by emailing him at [email protected] so that he can forward them to the relevant Program Director and Instructor.
Late additions to any program, class, or workshop that has already begun will be allowed on a per-case basis depending upon the Program Director & instructors approval. Late additions will have to pay the full registration cost of the class, along with any materials fees, and will not be prorated for the time missed. You may reach out to the program directors directly, or the Program Associate Sean Baskin at [email protected] to request a late addition.
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Fridays, August 21 – 28, 2026
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Friday, August 21, 2026 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Experience Level
All-Levels, Beginning, Intermediate and AdvancedAge(s)
18-overRegistration Cost:
$125
Materials Fee:
$20
Total Registration Cost:
$145
