Event Details
Friday 2 October 2026
10am to 4pm | £95 per person
Learn how to create a 3D scene using drawing and paper cutting techniques.
About the workshop
Tunnel books date back to the mid-18th century, and are a series of cut-paper panels placed one behind the other, creating the illusion of depth and perspective. Make your own woodland, a faraway land, or any scene you wish. The scenes can be colourful and action-packed, or simple and white. Using scalpels, scissors, glue, paper and pencils you will design your scene section by section to create a tunnel book.
Be inspired by your favourite novel or book and create a one-off artwork. All materials are provided and you will be taught how to construct a tunnel book structure and how to create imagery throughout the pages using drawing and paper cutting techniques.
Meeting point and refreshments
Please meet at the top garden gates (near the Stables) at 9.50am for a prompt 10am start.
Tickets include tea and coffee throughout the session, please bring a packed lunch or use our onsite cafes.
Accessibility
The Old Potting Shed (our base for each session) is a step-free, accessible venue with an accessible toilet.
If you have any questions about your specific needs or require a carer ticket, please email [email protected]
About the tutor
This workshop is run by Paperbased, led by experienced paper artist Kim Bevan. Kim provides workshops for all ages here at Chatsworth and in her own studio.
In her own practice she makes artist books which explore 3D sculptural folding techniques, and she creates unique artwork using paper cutting and printmaking.
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