These classes have been submitted and are in the approval process. Some may not appear on the final schedule.
This is an intermediate 3D bird design. The folding sequence includes some advanced reference-finding techniques while still being foldable by an intermediate folder and not being too sensitive to small inaccuracies in folding.
From plane Earth, a dashing human astronaut in a spacesuit, features curved 3-D helmet design, and retro-style rocketship to fly around in. Both models are fully 3-D, and fairly quick and easy to fold.
A charming Martian with evocative alien eyes and robes, and a classic flying saucer to travel around in. Both models are fully 3-D, and fairly quick and easy to fold.
An attractive Duckbill Platypus with detailed 3-d head, claws and tail, and color change on the bill. Uses John's famous hex base.
Finally, I will have a chance to teach this little origami jewel by Roman Diaz! (Meant for Special Sessions 2020) It is a 3D bird that makes a nice shelf or plant ornament. Fold this intermediate model with tips for shaping and prepping paper for color changes.
Fold this cutie with a color change using appropriately the fish base! Low intermediate level, elegant and has some swimming action.
I was surprised to find no single-sheet origami suspension bridges other than Jeremy Shafer's Dollar-bill Golden Gate Bridge, so I tried designing my own. The model requires a 2x1 rectangle and is based on a 36x18 grid. For a first fold, I would recommend a sheet at least 12" x 6" (30cm x 15cm). This results in a folded model size (height x length x width) 2" x 7" x 1" (5cm x 17cm x 2cm) with the smallest features being about 1/4" (5mm) wide pleats. If you are not comfortable folding narrow pleats, it would be a good idea to start with a larger sheet.
A popular cartoon dinosaur recognizable from video games.
This is a 8 piece modular star with strong locks. After assembly, the 3D star creates a curved petal-like shape. Sok Song named this star in honor of Ellen Aronson, who was a long time origami folder and teacher.
We will discuss why and how to become a volunteer origami teacher. Volunteers bring origami to new audiences and communities. Topics will includes:
--my origami story
--myths about prerequisites for teaching
--how bringing origami to new audiences is different from teaching origami enthusiasts
--teaching origami for well-being, the health benefits of origami
--tips for teaching
--appropriate models to teach
--where to teach and how to get started
--resources for teaching
This is a delightful and useful model that has unusual corner details can become a container or a vase.
The Popping Christmas Star is a fun and easy to construct modular made from five pieces of paper.
As suggested the Popping Christmas star is an action model and will pop up into a tent shape when moved, making for a fun and beautiful table decoration.
The model can also form a tear drop hanging bauble for the Christmas tree.
Lastly the Christmas star can be transformed into an elegant flower with petals in the shape of a star.
A decorative container, or Wallet. You can put a note or paper money or a small gift in the Wallet. I will teach the model twice, if there is interest and time.
If you are intimidated by open sinks, come to this class. You can practice your open sink skills by folding this 4 point star from a square. It's a star suitable for a beginner. Add a string to the star and it's a lovely ornament.
Kimono Letterfold and Simple Picture Frame, both designed by Chila Caldera ca 2005.
In this class, Maddalena will teach the 30-piece Bascetta star modular designed by Paolo Bascetta. I will go over tips and tricks I've developed to mass produce modular to make creating these modular quicker.
Origami time With Namai is all about having fun with folds. I look forward to teaching two of my creations in simple and fun-filled manner. The idea is to release stress and manifest joy as we create magic with folds.
You don’t need whirling, twirling fingers to take this class. Actually, slow and steady might be the ticket. Starting with David Mitchell’s original 6-piece Darwin Cyclone, Maddalena will share tips and tricks for making larger variations (12, 20, 30, etc.). She will also show you how to make these cyclones into ornaments and wreaths.
Fold a snowflake beginning with the creation of a hexagon from square paper. Opportunities for variations will be pointed out as they occur.
Exciting! For the first time ever (!) I will be teaching mask folding LIVE at this years virtual convention, come join me! This is a once in a lifetime opotunity to fold your very own Jackson's Origami leaf mask, now in a virtual classroom. You will learn a basic understanding of how to fold masks. Then when we are finished with the lesson you can fold as many masks as you want. I can't wait to fold origami masks with you all, this is going to be lots of fun. - (I think I wrote mask like 5 times in this text^^)
Nikhil will be teaching one of his original designs, Deepa Nakshatra, from his latest series of modular stars named the #OrigamiNakshatras. It is an 8-module nakshatra design which opens up possibilities to numerous variations, few of which will also be covered during the session.
“Stellar Origami Nakshatras” series is a saga of simple modular origami stars designed by Nikhil. The Volume-1 in this series is now published with designs aimed at beginner and intermediate level folders.
Nikhil will be teaching one of his original designs, Akhila Nakshatra, from his latest series of modular stars named the #OrigamiNakshatras. It is a simple 6-module nakshatra design which opens up possibilities to numerous variations, few of which will also be covered during the session. This workshop is aimed at beginner and intermediate level enthusiasts.
“Stellar Origami Nakshatras” series is a saga of simple modular origami stars designed by Nikhil. The Volume-1 in this series is now published with designs aimed at beginner and intermediate level folders.
A couple of models that feature the geometric aspects of origami: Gem Flower (2 sheets) and Equiliphant (a modular coaster)
This class is to teach how to fold a spaceship that I created. There are some different options that can be done and it can fly.
A non official logo that can stand by itself.