Cardinal for Davey
Level:
High Intermediate
Creator(s):
Beth Johnson
Teacher(s):
Beth Johnson
Cardinal based on a triangle grid, fully enclosed and locked body.
These classes have been submitted and are in the approval process. Some may not appear on the final schedule.
$ bill High-Heel Shoe
Level:
High Intermediate
Creator(s):
Alfred Kwan
Teacher(s):
Alfred Kwan
high-heel shoe folded from one US $-bill
Strawberry and Panda
Level:
Simple
Creator(s):
Strawberry by Rae Cooker & Panda by Kunihiko Kasahara simplified by Natalie Epstein
Teacher(s):
Martha Landy
If you are new to folding or new to teaching origami this class is for you. The steps in each model will be simplified and explained so everyone will succeed. Both models will be completed in one class session. Diagrams will be provided.
Rofubola Unicorn, Opus 725
Level:
Complex
Creator(s):
Robert J. Lang
Teacher(s):
Robert Lang
This is a moderately complex design that requires precise folding but will reward you with several fun maneuvers, such as spread-squashes, and fairly tricky "unwrap" used to generate the color-changed mane. It incorporates influences from several artists, hinted at by the name.
Butterfly for Ranana Benjamin
Level:
Intermediate
Creator(s):
Michael G. LaFosse
Teacher(s):
Michael LaFosse
Michael will this model to teach essential folding skills that you can use to produce better-looking examples of his origami butterflies, and he will lead you to explore creative variations, too! The diagrams for this model are included in this year's "Origami Collection 2022." You are welcome to preview and practice this model in advance.
Hand Papermaking at Origamido
Level:
Not Rated
Teacher(s):
Richard Alexander
Richard Alexander will provide a historical overview of hand papermaking at Origamido Studio. It started with Michael’s sessions with Elaine and Donna Koretsky at Carriage House Paper (first at the Brickbottom maker space in Somerville, MA) and then in Brookline, MA. Techniques changed as we began working with other artists who came with special requirements for their papers. He will discuss the experiences of working with Satoshi Kamiya, Robert Lang, Alex Soukas, and Tim Povall.
Three-Dollar Bird Base & Crane
Level:
Low Intermediate
Creator(s):
Richard L. Alexander
Teacher(s):
Richard Alexander
Designed by Richard L. Alexander
Starburst Flower
Level:
Intermediate
Creator(s):
Nobuko Okabe
Teacher(s):
Nobuko Okabe
This is a flower made from octagon tatoh. I named it because of its starburst shape but you can enjoy shaping the petals in different ways too.
Denguri (Rotating Ring)
Level:
Intermediate
Creator(s):
Kunihiko Kasahara
Teacher(s):
Nobuko Okabe
This is a rotating ring made with two sheets or one sheet. "Denguri" is a traditional Japanese paper toy that can be moved around to make different shapes. The word means turn/rotate/somersault and Kasahara used the name for his model because it rotates. It can be made with two square sheets or one square. We will make a two-sheet ring in the class and I will show you one-sheet model and rings with other sized as long as time allows.
Mette Ring
Level:
Intermediate
Creator(s):
Mette Pederson
Teacher(s):
Jan Polish
Mette’s delightful and versatile model is easy to fold, not too awful to assemble, and can be an ornament, jewelry or picture frame, depending on the size and pattern of the paper used. Note that this is a modular that uses 18 pieces.
My Favorite Flowers
Level:
Intermediate
Creator(s):
Traditional and Yamaguchi
Teacher(s):
Jan Polish
These are two wonderful flowers - the traditional lily, and Makoto Yamaguchi’s amazing dogwood. Both are not simple, but extremely rewarding to fold and display.
Lessons from the Heart
Level:
Low Intermediate
Creator(s):
Michael LaFosse
Teacher(s):
Michael LaFosse
Improve your folding skills by making this charming origami heart a daily exercise! You will learn about paper's grain--the direction in which most of the fibers are aligned--and how best to control the paper when folding against the grain, when most folding disasters happen. Michael designed this origami heart envelope/note as a skill-building folding exercise for his students. Once mastered, these hearts are quick and satisfying to fold. It is a terrific model to add to your gift-giving repertoire.
Art-Deco Wing
Level:
Intermediate
Creator(s):
Michael LaFosse
Teacher(s):
Michael LaFosse
Michael designed this in 1975 while studying in Florida. His eighth floor dorm room was conducive to paper airplane designing. Launched gently at slow speed, it exhibits an impressive, long glide slope. This stackable glider can be tossed high into the air to perform a fireworks of confusing loops!
We will fold other flying models as time permits.
Simple models
Level:
Simple
Creator(s):
Various
Teacher(s):
MaeDean Erb
The class will teach at least two simple models. The first is a Heart with a nice shape by Ildiko Vass. The second is a Greeting Card shaped like a package with a color changed ribbon and bow by Shoko Aoyagi.
Two-Tone Star
Level:
Intermediate
Creator(s):
Evan Zodl
Teacher(s):
Evan Zodl
This modular star is folded from eight square sheets of duo paper.
Fuse Box
Level:
Intermediate
Creator(s):
Tomoko Fuse
Teacher(s):
Rachel Katz
This clever box has a unique locking method and opening at the top.
Pokemon Gen 1 Starter
Level:
Complex
Creator(s):
Ryan Dong
Teacher(s):
Ryan Dong
Grass, Fire, Water.
Baphomet
Level:
High Intermediate
Creator(s):
Jon Tucker
Teacher(s):
Jonathan Tucker
A color change design depicting the head of Baphomet
LK Swan Bowl
Level:
Intermediate
Creator(s):
Huy Voun Lee / Talo Kawasaki
Teacher(s):
Talo Kawasaki
Add some avian grace to your repertoire of origami containers with this beautiful Swan Bowl. Regular origami “kami” paper is great for learning this model but using slightly thicker paper lets you wet fold it more elegantly. It’s a bowl that will fill you with peace, love and happiness.
Sophie the Cat
Level:
High Intermediate
Creator(s):
John Szinger
Teacher(s):
John Szinger
An elegant and classic looking cat in a seated pose. Very nice indeed.
Five-Banded Armadillo
Level:
Complex
Creator(s):
John Szinger
Teacher(s):
John Szinger
A realistic Armadillo uses my hex base and features a detailed shell, claws, head and ears. Fun fact: a group of Armadillos is called a fez.
Pegasus
Level:
Complex
Creator(s):
John Montroll
Teacher(s):
Jon Herrity
This is one of the most elegant pegasus designs you can fold with a sheet of paper. John Montroll's pegasus design provides a really nice blend of complexity including a 'double unwrap fold', two sink folds (open and closed sinks), and a few brilliantly pleasing unlocking sequences. There is a really nice balance of petal folds and reverse folds scattered throughout this model. It's not for the faint of heart, however, and it can easily take 2 hours to fold.
Essence
Level:
Intermediate
Creator(s):
Brian Beitel
Teacher(s):
Brian Beitel
In this class, I will show you how to fold this really pretty modular ring.
The units are not very hard as they are similar to a bird base (so it does involve basic reverse folds). The assembly may be a bit challenging for beginners, but I believe everyone will be able to figure it out.
Depending on how fast you are at folding, you may not finish by the end of class, but I am more than happy to stay until everyone is finished. :)
Columbus Cubes
Level:
Simple
Creator(s):
David Mitchell
Teacher(s):
Wendy Zeichner
These cubes never fail to amaze. Like Columbus' egg, the cube is made to stand on a corner. We will make two cubes to stack.
Hyperbolic Parabola
Level:
Simple
Creator(s):
unknown
Teacher(s):
Wendy Zeichner
This is a self-folding model! Once the pre-creases are made, it naturally makes this shape. We will fold this model twice from kami paper and show you how put them back to back to create beautiful color combinations.