Create Your Own 3‑D Tunnel Book

Description

Join us in this July school holidays for making a magical 3-D tunnel book with Georgina Chadderton inspired by our Pull Pop Push exhibition. 

Get ready to fold, draw, snip and wow as you turn flat paper into a tiny world you can peek right into. Georgina will show you all the tricks for creating your own layered, pop‑out story.

What you'll learn

• Build a tunnel book step‑by‑step
• Learn fun drawing ideas to make scenes look super deep
• Create characters and stories that come to life through each layer

All materials are supplied, and every skill level is welcome. 

Bring your imagination and prepare for some seriously cool paper magic.

Workshop suitable for kids from 10+ years of age. 

Meet the artist

Georgina Chadderton (she/they) is an awkward yet friendly Adelaide cartoonist with an undying love of eating snacks, drinking green tea, patting dogs and playing roller derby. Georgina’s first full-length graphic novel memoir, Oh Brother, was published by Penguin Random House in Feb 2026. 

When they're not making comics, Georgina co-directs Papercuts Comics Festival and runs arts workshops. 

View Georgina's work here.

FAQs

How do I get to the State Library by public transport?

The 'State Library, Art Gallery, Museum' tram-stop is just outside the State Library. There are bus stops close by, near the War Memorial on North Terrace. The closest train station is the Adelaide city station on North Terrace.

You can plan your journey via Adelaide Metro.

Is there car parking near the State Library?

The nearest car park is Wilson's Adelaide Central car park, 225 North Terrace, next to David Jones.

There is paid (metered) street parking along Kintore Ave and Victoria Drive.

Where is the wheelchair and stroller access?

Access to the Spence Wing first floor and the Mortlock Chamber is via the lift in the glass foyer entrance of the library.

There is on-street disabled parking available on the nearby roads. View more information and maps of Adelaide City Council's Disability parking for permit holders.

How do I check if the Mortlock Chamber is open when I plan to visit?

The Mortlock Chamber may close for private events, check our opening hours for any closure times.

When it is open you can visit the Mortlock Chamber on the ground floor to look at the exhibition bays.  The upper levels of the Mortlock Wing include  study areas.

Is there a cafe at the State Library?

Yes, the State Library Cafe is open Monday to Friday from 8am to 4pm and Saturdays from 12 to 4pm.

Find out more about the cafe and resident organisations at the State Library.