These classes have been submitted and are in the approval process. Some may not appear on the final schedule.
Learn Tomoko Fuse’s Rose unit which can be used to make several different types of polyhedra. The models in the photo are Stellated Dodecahedrons (30 units) but other polyhedra will also be shown that can be made with fewer units.
Squash fold, petal fold, open sink in and out, pleat fold, outside reverse fold, double rabbit ear, crimp fold,
Inside reverse fold, squash fold, stretch fold, sink in and out, swivel fold, rabbit ear, crimp fold,
A low intermediate 2 color model with a crane in front of a sunrise.
Rabbit ear, squash fold, petal fold, inside reverse fold, unwrap, crimp fold, sink, swivel fold,
Rabbit ear, easy open sink, preliminary fold, outside reverse fold, inside reverse fold
Blintz fold, inside reverse fold, squash fold, crimp fold
This is an interactive teaching of Jeremy Shafer's origami "Dragon". This is a high intermediate model.
This beautiful star was created in 2021 for Ellen Aaronson a long time OrigamiUSA member
This is a older classic model created in the early 1990's.
In this lecture, I'll be going in-depth on how a single small idea can evolve and branch into numerous larger projects and the importance of playing with paper.
Please join Taro's Origami instructors Frank Ling and Jeff Raab as they teach a few models from their new self published book: Elementary Origami. Participants will learn about Taro's Origami Studio as they learn to fold a Garden Gnome, Butterfly, and Dragon.
The Dahlia is a one-piece model using the Fujimoto Hydrangea base. The Dahlia is one of my favorite origami models because it can be used as a flower, brooch, ornament, earring, greeting card artwork, or whatever strikes your fancy.
The simple form of this winged dragon is a bit abstract, but has pleasing proportions.
This origami cicada at first glance looks like the traditional one, but it has legs!
In this class, I will be doing a live demonstration of how I design a new model, based on (reasonable) attendee suggestions. I will show my thought process as well as some design techniques that I use to realize a model.
A selection of airplanes created by Nick Robinson. From his book published several years ago.
Come "wet-fold" this lovely Seahorse with me and learn about paper selection, relative thickness, and compressibility--essential factors when several layers in a model accumulate, such as in an origami insect, or in the spiral tail of this Seahorse. When complete, I will challenge you to balance the Seahorse on its tail so that it can stand up on a level surface.
I named this model for Al Miyatake, a longtime friend and supporter of origami. He was with Japan Airlines and was instrumental in several, annual Origami Christmas Tree projects in NYC and Hawai’i.
A hanging chimpanzee or other ape
various letterfold - at least two
decorative origami
modular
dimensional star from a square, includes a simple sink
a cute mouse you will want to fold over and over
Fun 3D model that is fully closed and locks. If there is time we will fold a stand as well.
Seahorse with spiral pattern for head and tail