Saturday

  • "MOSAIC" by Ayako Kawate
    Teacher(s): Anita Bonilla
    Creator(s): Ayako Kawate
    Level: Simple

    This simple, repetitive unit is full of satisfying surprises when mixing color choices and/or solids and patterned paper.
    A piece of tape and string are required if creator chooses to hang the completed piece.

  • 8 Point Indian Star Dish
    Teacher(s): Ria Jain
    Creator(s): 8 Point Indian Star Dish
    Level: Simple

    This design can hold a variety of things, be a unique conversation starter, or both! The method used to make the box will be interesting and fun for any skill level of folders. Any size paper can be used, but from my experience trying to make a new model, smaller dish models make better showpieces while larger models are more effective to use to place items. Printed paper also gives a beautiful presentation due to a symmetric design of the print.

  • Beagle Dog
    Teacher(s): Kay Eng
    Creator(s): Taiko Niwa
    Level: Low Intermediate

    This adorable model results in a dog that stands. This model has landmarks for most of the folds,

  • Deployable Table Flower
    Teacher(s): Felix Mueller
    Creator(s): Chris Palmer
    Level: High Intermediate

    This class is co-taught by siblings Felix and Mattie Mueller. Similar to Chris Palmer's iconic flower tower, this model has it all! Action, rotational fractal-like symmetry and multiple layers of satisfying collapses which culminate in an attractive star-like flower model.

  • Dress-Up Box
    Teacher(s): Patricia Grodner
    Creator(s): Toyoko Uemori
    Level: Intermediate

    The holidays are right around the corner. Come and fold some delightful holiday boxes. We will fold 3 boxes with 3 different inserts.

  • Flying Fish
    Teacher(s): John Szinger
    Creator(s): John Szinger
    Level: High Intermediate

    A wonderful model evocative of the warm sunny tropical waters of the Caribbean.

  • Gorilla
    Teacher(s): Beth Johnson
    Creator(s): Beth Johnson
    Level: Intermediate

    A simple gorilla with a more stylized design. If there is time, we can make a mother and baby gorilla.

  • Happy Success Snake
    Teacher(s): Kathleen Sheridan
    Creator(s): Taló Kawasaki
    Level: Simple

    A fun modular action snake. It moves like an accordion and can be coiled up to strike! This model is easily made with 3x3 squares or any size you’d like. Make it as long as you’d like!

  • Heart-shaped Bag
    Teacher(s): Donna Walcavage
    Creator(s): Makoto Yamaguchi
    Level: Intermediate

    Hearts??? It’s only Halloween! Hearts are Danish symbols of Christmas, and it’s just the time to start your holiday folding. This charming tote will make a special gift lovelier any time of year. And it’s never too early for Valentine’s Day.

  • Origami Crown
    Teacher(s): Wendy Zeichner
    Creator(s): Laura Kruskal
    Level: Simple

    Wendy Zeichner (current president of OrigamiUSA) will share this wonderful modular crown desgined by Laura Kruskal. This crown is a convention favorite that makes any event feel like a party. It is folded from 9-12 sheets of letter paper that will be provided by the teacher. This model was Laura's favorite crown.

  • Origami Fundamentals
    Teacher(s): Eric Ma
    Creator(s): N/A - Traditional
    Level: Not Rated

    An hour session to discuss the fundamentals of origami. We'll fold a traditional model together and I'll walk the class through some of the things I've learned over the years and some thing's I'm noticing around the room. Hopefully making it easier for you as you attend other classes throughout the convention.

  • Peter Keller’s Pelleas Star
    Teacher(s): Susan Blatz
    Creator(s): Peter Keller
    Level: Intermediate

    The Pelleas Star by Peter Keller has two stars sitting atop a hexagon. The model can be left flat or shaped into a box. In addition to teaching how to cut a hexagon from an 8.5x11 inch paper, the teacher will bring hexagon templates for use in class by students.

  • Raccoon
    Teacher(s): Christopher Lee
    Creator(s): Christopher Lee
    Level: High Intermediate

    We will be folding a raccoon, also known as the trash panda, the rascal tail, or Tom Nook from Animal Crossing.

  • Space Cat
    Teacher(s): John Szinger
    Creator(s): John Szinger
    Level: High Intermediate

    An attractive and whimsical cat, sculpted in a midcentury modern space age style.

  • Standing Crane
    Teacher(s): Lane Allen
    Creator(s): Traditional, evolved by me
    Level: Intermediate

    the Standing Crane
    • 1.5 hours
    • Intermediate
    • Crane Base
    • 18” squares
    • Photos shown are Copper Mesh – one of my specialties.
    I will also be showing a full size Origami Chair similar to the attached White oak Chair image.

  • Turkey
    Teacher(s): Charles Wilson
    Creator(s): Charles Wilson
    Level: High Intermediate

    A sitting turkey in the style of other traditional origami birds. Makes a great Thanksgiving decoration! If folded from duo-colored paper, the tail will be color changed.

  • Twisted Star (1-sheet)
    Teacher(s): Deb Pun
    Creator(s): Luigi Midali
    Level: Intermediate

    Italian creator Luigi Midali's gorgeous 1-sheet Twister Star can be folded for pins, decorations, ornaments, artist trading cards, and greeting cards. This star does not have cuts, glue or modular units. Be comfortable with accurately folding 1 sheet with a series of pre-creases to collapse into a blintzed bird base. There will be series of creases that does not go all the way across the paper; one sink fold, a twist and several squash folds to complete the Twisted Star. For your first star, I will provide 10-inch plain kami to fold during class.
    When you return home, it's time to pull out the pretty paper from your paper stash to fold more beautiful Twister Stars! Gradient shaded paper such as corner harmony paper or American mosaic foil works beautifully. Holographic paper gives a brilliant shine; however, the paper texture is springy and can be hard to fold.

Sunday

  • Beautiful Free Butterfly
    Teacher(s): John Szinger
    Creator(s): John Szinger
    Level: High Intermediate

    A nice looking butterfly with legs and antennae, but not too difficult to fold for an insect.

  • Closed Sink Box
    Teacher(s): Craig Hunter
    Creator(s): Myself, and Philip Shen and others.
    Level: Low Intermediate

    Learn how to fold a closed sink while folding this simple box.
    Philip Shen has a very similar box, and I have independently discovered this version.
    https://m.facebook.com/groups/spotthecreator/permalink/1420219308338967/
    https://m.facebook.com/groups/spotthecreator/permalink/1646500389044190/

  • Crane descending on water
    Teacher(s): William Holt
    Creator(s): William Holt
    Level: Intermediate

    This twist on the traditional crane is a self standing model that captures the motion of a bird descending on a still lake. This design utilizes both sides of 2-colored paper, one side for the bird and one for the waves.

  • Falling Star Tato
    Teacher(s): Mary Drews
    Creator(s): Phillip Chapman-Bell
    Level: High Intermediate

    Created by Phillip Chapman-Bell and contained in the 2022 Convention annual, this pentagonal tato has a puffy star in the center. This model requires skill in folding point-to-point with some accuracy. The teacher is simplifying the diagram and this should enhance the success of participants.

  • Fireworks
    Teacher(s): Wendy Zeichner
    Creator(s): Yami Yamauchi
    Level: Intermediate

    This is a favorite action model that is a modular created by Yami Yamauchi. Folded from 12-16 sheets, the modules create a very strong lock that allows the model to rotate and eventually “pop” into a spectacular display like “Fireworks!”

  • Fleximasu
    Teacher(s): June Yamasaki
    Creator(s): Paolo Bascetta
    Level: Low Intermediate

    This clever 8-unit action model is designed by Paolo Bascetta and is based on the tradtional masu box. I will provide 6-inch kaleidoscope paper, or students can use their own paper. Duo is nice, but not necessary. You will need 8 sheets for this model.
    Click on the link to see this model in action:
    https://www.youtube.com/shorts/P_mrz6FrRy0

  • Leaf Salver
    Teacher(s): Kathleen Sheridan
    Creator(s): David Donahue
    Level: Low Intermediate

    A fun to fold leaf bowl that is both decorative and useful. Just in time for fall! Kathleen will provide hand-decorated paper made just for class!

  • Miura Fold & its Applications
    Teacher(s): Grayson Cliff
    Creator(s): Koryo Miura
    Level: Low Intermediate

    This class will introduce the Miura-ori tessellation and discuss its applications in manufacturing novel materials. Students will learn to fold the Miura-ori tessellation in preparation for a presentation on how origami can be used to develop carbon-based materials with advantageous material properties. These carbon-based origami structures have possible applications in manufacturing materials for sectors such as construction, automotive, aerospace, and more!

  • Patty Bat
    Teacher(s): Sandra Congreve
    Creator(s): Talo Kawasaki
    Level: Low Intermediate

    This bat's wings flap and make a clapping sound. The perfect Halloween action model! It is folded from 8-1/2 x 11" copy paper which will be provided.

  • Pentagonal Polyhedron
    Teacher(s): Char Morrow
    Creator(s): Tom Hull
    Level: Intermediate

    This model is one of Tom Hull's fun and flexible modular inventions using his Hybrid Unit. This model uses 5 squares to make a model that looks quite different on the top vs. the bottom. There are other models that can be made using different numbers of units --- and you can experiment to create your own models!

  • Snapology -
    Teacher(s): Faye Goldman
    Creator(s): Heinz Strobl
    Level: Intermediate

    Faye will teach the Snapology Technique, invented by Heinz Strobl (Germany).
    She will provide polypropylene ribbon to make beautiful spherical models.

  • Spider
    Teacher(s): Patricia Grodner
    Creator(s): Wensdy Whitehead
    Level: Intermediate

    This class will show you have to fold the most delightful, fun spider. Perfect for the Halloween weekend!

  • Succulents and Pots!
    Teacher(s): Arjun Patel
    Creator(s): Yara Yagi
    Level: Intermediate

    We will be folding Yara Yagi's beautiful multi-piece succulents and pots, just in time before winter really sets in! I hope these folds will remind you of the beauty of a verdant spring to come. This model was taught at WOD 2020!

  • Wen's Dragon
    Teacher(s): Sandra Congreve
    Creator(s): Sok Song
    Level: Intermediate

    This whimsical little dragon is folded from a single sheet of paper. Folding includes a simple open sink and a few inside reverse folds. Duo color paper is nice to show off the wings. While it can be folded from 6" kami, I will provide larger paper for your first model.