Darana Horse
Level:
High Intermediate
Creator(s):
Hiroo Kamo
Teacher(s):
Desi Holmberg
A horse.
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Wearable Art Butterfly
Level:
Simple
Creator(s):
Traditional fold. Carol Bussell art application
Teacher(s):
Carol Bussell
Fold a 6" stiffened piece of calico in the traditional butterfly model to wear on a tunic top or jacket. With hot glue, add a bead for a head and a bolo clip and parachute cord for a bolo necklace or a magnet pin fastener for pin look. Beautiful!
Ponyo-Ponyo
Level:
Intermediate
Creator(s):
Fumiaki Kawahata
Teacher(s):
Ayumi Hayatsu
Fumiaki Kawahata's modular model! You can toss to play with this model without breaking apart.
Tulip
Level:
Low Intermediate
Creator(s):
Tomoko Mizushima
Teacher(s):
Ayumi Hayatsu
It looks simple but the folding sequence is interesting, mostly the same to fold both parts. (Need g*** to keep the flower and the leaf/stem.)
Rocketship and Flying Saucer
Level:
Intermediate
Creator(s):
John Szinger
Teacher(s):
John Szinger
Two fun and quick space-themed models. Esily foldable from 6" paper.
Spinning Top
Level:
Intermediate
Creator(s):
Manpei Arai
Teacher(s):
Malachi Brown
A classic and functional spinning top model that has an umbrella pattern on the bottom.
Simple Frame by sweet Paper
Level:
Intermediate
Creator(s):
Sweet Paper
Teacher(s):
Mary Drews
We will fold a Simple Modular Frame.
Heart Crane by Kimiro
Level:
Intermediate
Creator(s):
Kimiro
Teacher(s):
Mary Drews
Let's fold a crane whose wings join together in a heart.
Elevated Cranes
Level:
Intermediate
Creator(s):
Tomoko Fuse and public domain
Teacher(s):
Kim Ciesla
Let's take the basic crane to a new level. The highlight is Tomoko Fuse's Crane Flapping Its Wings using additional sheets for the extra wings. You'll learn the bi color crane - with a simple additional fold, the base crane becomes a multi colored crane. Please come already knowing the crane as we will be focusing on the embellishments.
Baby's Shoes
Level:
Low Intermediate
Creator(s):
Katsushi Nosho Diagram found in Essential Origami by Steve and Megume Biddle
Teacher(s):
Carol Bussell
Fold a delightful pair of baby shoes. The first pair will be in Kraft paper (paper bag color). The optional second pair will be in stiffened calico. When done, they tie up with a bow!
Sunflower Case
Level:
Intermediate
Creator(s):
Ayako Kawate
Teacher(s):
Kathleen Sheridan
Learn how to make paper blossom into a bright sunflower where the center cleverly becomes the lid.. This clever modular uses 3 papers folded similarly. Open it to reveal a hidden space perfect for holding small treats, notes, stickers, or tiny treasures.
Shamrock Dress Up Box
Level:
Intermediate
Creator(s):
Shamrock: Aaron Walden; Dress Up Box: Toyoko Uemori
Teacher(s):
Patricia Grodner
Get ready to fold a little luck! 🍀
In this class, you’ll learn how to create an adorable origami box topped with a charming shamrock—just in time for St. Patrick’s Day! This festive model is perfect for holding tiny treasures, sweet treats, or sharing a bit of Irish cheer.
Whether you’re celebrating the season or just love a clever paper surprise, this lucky little box is sure to delight!
Chocolate Chip Cookie
Level:
Intermediate
Creator(s):
Boice Wong
Teacher(s):
Boice Wong
An origami chocolate chip cookie.
Wetfolding 101
Level:
Complex
Creator(s):
Ani Chowdhury, Gabriel Shapps
Teacher(s):
Ani Chowdhury
[Co-Taught by Ani Chowdhury and Gabriel Shapps]
Cross
Level:
Low Intermediate
Creator(s):
Sanja Srbljinovic Cucek
Teacher(s):
June Yamasaki
Folded from one sheet of square paper, this model has a very satisfying folding sequence involving a double-sink and four double-squash folds. It looks nice on the back as well as the front, and is especially beautiful with duo paper.You will want to fold many of these to try different color and pattern combinations!
Origami Peacock
Level:
Low Intermediate
Creator(s):
Jo Nakashima
Teacher(s):
Samanyu Bhansali
This is a unique model of a peacock that we will bring gracefully to life through folding. This will be a step up for people who haven't folded complicated animals before, so I hope this brings along a new experience for many!
Roses and Snails
Level:
Low Intermediate
Creator(s):
traditional
Teacher(s):
Kim Ciesla
This is a beginner class and we will be folding snails and roses. The rose is composed of simple folds which look intricate. Let's make some flowers for spring!
Clematis Flower - Modular
Level:
Intermediate
Creator(s):
Yara Yagi
Teacher(s):
PRPLE Miller
The Clematis Flower is a fun 6-piece modular model folded from a modified bird base. Once all modules are connected, the flower blossoms into a design that looks beautifully intricate and more complex than it seems.
Designed by Yara Yagi this flower is diagramed in her book titled Origami Flora: A Hand-Drawn Guide to Flower Folding.
Students will utilize 6 inch paper to learn the folds. Recommended paper for this model is 4 inches. Feel free to bring your own double sided paper if you prefer using smaller size than 6 inches.
Stick Figure - Intro to Humans
Level:
Intermediate
Creator(s):
Ronik Bhaskar
Teacher(s):
Ronik Bhaskar
This playful stick figure can be shaped into all sorts of cool poses. Along the way, I'll talk about the structure and proportions that allow your favorite designers to make more complex humans. Folding this is a slight step up from the traditional crane.
Sunday Morning Sun
Level:
High Intermediate
Creator(s):
Robert J. Lang
Teacher(s):
Robert Lang
This is a sun model (or if you like, a 16-pointed star), best folded from 10" paper or larger. Has some 3D collapses and delicate swivel folds.
Four-Dollar Crane, Opus 879
Level:
Low Intermediate
Creator(s):
Robert J. Lang
Teacher(s):
Robert Lang
This is a composite model of a Japanese crane created from four one-dollar bills, which holds together purely by folding. If you can fold a Waterbomb and a Crane, you can fold this!
Buckingham U. "Bucky" Badger
Level:
High Intermediate
Creator(s):
Axel Lundback
Teacher(s):
Axel Lundback
Learn to fold the mascot of the University of Wisconsin - Madison, Bucky Badger. As a Wisconsin badger freshman, I'm excited to teach my extremely important model. I will bring some paper for you all, but I would say that any brown and white paper will look great. It's on the tricky side for high intermediate, but I hesitate to say it's complex. If you have nimble hands, using 6 inch kami should be a breeze, but having a giant Bucky origami model doesn't hurt. On, Wisconsin!
Hanabishi (Open Cuboctahedron)
Level:
Intermediate
Creator(s):
Tomoko Fuse
Teacher(s):
Char Morrow
We will fold and assemble modular units to form this "open cuboctahedron" shape with some clever constructions along the way. The model requires fairly precise folding to fit together well and look its best, so be prepared to take some time to make accurate units.
Beginners Origami
Level:
Not Rated
Creator(s):
Traditional
Teacher(s):
Eric Ma
We're sticking the basics here, and I welcome ALL levels to this class. Although I'll be instructing, this will be more of a group activity. I'll field questions from the group during the class and answer them to the best of my ability. And I welcome answers from anyone else in the class. We'll work through a couple of traditional folds so you get a feel of what's to come during the weekend, and a nice start to the hobby.
This includes: terminology, bases, some traditional folds, techniques, and Convention.
Introduction to Face Folding
Level:
High Intermediate
Creator(s):
Michelle Awh
Teacher(s):
Michelle Awh
This class is an introduction to wet-folding faces. We will first talk a little bit about how wet-folding as a technique. We will move through short sections on how to fold individual features (eyes, nose, mouth) before folding one complete face as a class. I'll also hand out my zine "Notes on Folding Faces" that contains diagrams, instructions, opinions, etc.!