These classes have been submitted and are in the approval process. Some may not appear on the final schedule.
The embedded traditional crane and the card are folded from a duo-colored square sheet of paper using color change. The crane will pop up and spread the wings while opening. The closed card is flat and ready to be mailed to your friend. Knowing how to fold a crane by heart would be very helpful.
Tomoko Fuse's "Jagged" module was published in her book, "Unit Origami Fantasy". It is a very versatile module, but construction of models with it can be tricky. The instructor will share some insights and techniques that simplify the process. Students will construct a 6-unit model (based on a tetrahedron) in class, and they will receive guide sheets for constructing 12-unit models based on a cube or an octahedron and 30-unit models based on a dodecahedron or icosahedron.
Using a variety of papers, fold simple origami journal models and then learn how to fold pages, pockets and other models to hold ephemera and decorate a journal.
A tromino is a polygon in the plane made of three squares connected edge-to-edge. Each of the double sided checkered "I" and "V" shapes is folded from a single duo-color square sheet of paper. The checkered pattern looks the same on both sides of the model. Everyone, including non-folders, can use multiple completed pieces to take on several tiling challenges provided by the teacher in the class.
This is a very complex design, you should be comfortable with lengthy precreasing and 3D steps.
22.5 degree model with colorchanges.
I will explain the design process a little during the workshop
A fun and fierce-looking angler fish. This model features natural color change and a fun folding sequence. Attending this class will also give you exclusive access to the diagrams.
Join the Battlemage class to get hands-on experience in folding and shaping fantasy-human models. This model features a smooth folding sequence and can balance on its own if folded precisely. This class will require paper larger than 25cm for the best results. Tissue foil will also allow this model to be completed without wet-shaping.
This is a simple action model which has been described (fairly accurately) as "the origami equivalent of popping bubble-wrap". The model is very simple to fold - only valleys and mountains. Beyond the folding, the assembly is straightforward and easy to grasp, but will require accurate folding to ensure that the resulting strips make the assembly easy - hence the LI rating. That said there are a few cheats available on the assembly side should they be needed. Please be very assured that the resulting model is WELL worth the effort!
If you can fold and origami cup, you already know most of the steps to fold this cute snake.
You can make it as long as you are willing to fold pieces.
Model is a hang glider with person, all from 1 sheet square.
Learn to fold a tessellation with both open and closed hexagon and triangle twists, folded one twist at a time without precreasing. Criss Crossed is higher in conceptual complexity than in folding complexity and demonstrates a unique way to apply symmetry points to an alternating-hexagons-and-triangles-structure tessellation.
Fold a mini tessellation with hexagon, triangle, and rhombus twists on a 16-fold triangle grid on a hexagon.
There will be no precreasing, just folding one twist at a time.
This tessellation is called Dancing Ribbons and you can find a video of me teaching it (and several precursors to learn first) here: https://youtu.be/fCg3f3j7AU4
An intermediate level modular design. Folders must have prior experience of modular assembly.
This model has color change on both faces. It isn't very hard to fold but experience with 22.5 degree origami pre-creasing and collapsing is highly recommended to get a clean result.
As a tribute to George Rhoads, this workshop will step through his moderately complex model of an elephant. This famous model is now over 50 years old and was an Origami groundbreaker at the time.
This is a design I created inspired by geckos that I kept as pets for years. There are quite a variety of leaf-tailed gecko species; this fold is modeled after the Uroplatus phantasticus.
This model is complex, requiring familiarity with pre-creasing reference points, open sinks and point-splitting. Final shaping of the model will be discussed, and I encourage you to study photos of these geckos to find a unique interpretation of your own. This design is single color with no color change. Earthy colors to mimic a brown leaf are recommended.
In the class, you will learn how to construct a 12-unit dodecahedron module with 12 strips.
Frances will also share her insights on how she designs the model.
This is simple and fun action model folded from one piece of square paper. Since the model folds flat after its completion, one can entertain others by transforming the model from a flat to a 3D model that consists of two triangular pyramids sitting on top of each other.
Furoshiki or tsutsumi is the traditional Japanese wrapping cloth commonly folded and used to carry items to transport clothes, gifts or other goods, as well as used as a fashion accessory. While the use of furoshiki waned in decades past, current trends to minimize plastic waste have reignited its use worldwide. Learn how to return to a more sustainable approach using past traditions by wrapping gifts and carrying good with fabric, AND use all the beautiful papers for origami!
We will fold a pair of butterflies inspired by an Akira Yoshizawa model of Butterfly #9 and the Chinese story The Butterfly Lovers.
A high intermediate, natural color change, emperor penguin from a grafted bird/frog base hybrid.
One of my all time favorite models, John Montroll’s Angelfish is a joy to fold. It starts with a birdbase, but I will teach it using Alice Gray’s method so don’t worry if you never made a birdbase before, this can be your first time!
Is it a cube? Is it a rose? Yes! This models makes an amazing transformation from a simple-looking cube to a beautiful flower.
Folding using Japanese decorative paper cords, simple designs everyone can learn - fun and different. This will be a workshop format - student can receive instruction in basic Mikuhiki, or explore on their own with provided supplies and loaned instructions.
Folding using Japanese decorative paper cords, simple designs everyone can learn - fun and different. This will be a workshop format - student can receive instruction in basic Mikuhiki, or explore on their own with provided supplies and loaned instructions.