Introduction to One-Piece Structural Packaging

Instructor: Paul Jackson ( artist bio )

Venue: Online, SDBA’s Zoom Account

Day & Dates: Tuesdays in 2026—starting March 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31

Time: Pacific Time, 9 AM—1:30 PM

Skill Level: All! No experience is necessary. Nervous beginners are welcome!

Class Description:
In the 1980’s, Paul created a simple formula for designing the strongest, self-locking, one-piece net, for any enclosed volume (a “net” is a box unfolded flat). Using it, students can create and make unique boxes that curve, twist, slope, have facets, and much more. These boxes can be used to preserve and protect the contents, or they can be used for other purposes such as point-of-sale, exhibition displays and more. The course will explain the system in detail and give students the opportunity to design and make their own boxes. Everything will be handmade, but nets can easily be drawn in a computer and made using Cricut or laser printing.

Paul has taught this method on many occasions to students of design, maker groups, and packaging professionals. The method is explained in his book Structural Packaging: Design your own Boxes and 3-D Forms. 

Tools & Supplies: The tool and supply list for class will be included in SDBA’s timely Welcome Letter.

Class Recordings:
Recordings will be available for one month following each class in this series, for registered students only.

Class Fees:
Early Enrollment Program (EEP): $304
Member: $380
Non-member: $455

Early Enrollment Program (EEP) is a member only, non-refundable discount. Join SDBA at checkout for reduced class fees.

EEP deadline: January 3, 2026
Registration Deadline: February 3, 2026