Come explore the delightful and unexpected connections between origami and math. We’ll focus on models where you are free to pick the locations of certain folds, with your choices helping to convey the generality of mathematical results. No mathematical background required - this is a class for everyone. Of course, teachers and parents looking to give their kids a mathematical edge will not want to miss this. Nothing harder than the basic Valley Fold will be utilized, but being able to handle “low intermediate” level folds will be beneficial.
We will be following exercises presented in the book Explore Math with Origami:
https://origamiusa.org/catalog/products/explore-math-origami
You will use many sheets of kami (6"/15cm) for these exercises, so be sure to have at least a dozen on hand.