Convention 2024 Classes - Previews

The “Pureland Horse” created by Marc Kirschebaum is a simple model using only basic folds. It is a lovely model that can be used for cards

The “Caballo Mercedor” (Rocking Horse) is an elegant two-tone horse created by Jose Thomas Buitrago. As suggested by Leyla Torres this model would make a lovely mobile for decoration.

The “Horse Head” by Leyla Torres requires only 6 folds and makes a nice bookmark or cupcake topper.

Yogami is human body folding. Let’s exercise like paper while strengthening our understanding of origami bases. First, we will body fold, then we will paper and napkin fold!

What can you do with junk mail?
Three simple boxes to fold and keep on hand to hold anything from paper scraps, peanut shells, snacks, etc

I think this is a magic Vase. The magic is at the end when it becomes 3D.

In this class, we'll focus on the art of 3D origami. We'll be learning how to fold a stunning, three-dimensional color-changing cabbage, complete with intricate details, that can be admired from any angle.

In this session, a presentation will be given on a paper titled "An Origami-Inspired Mascot Design for China's National Stadium," which was published in the collection of the 8th International Meeting on Origami in Science, Mathematics and Education (8OSME). Additionally, participants will have the opportunity to learn how to fold the mascot model known as Yay Yay Chirp, a simple 22.5-degree design.

This model uses many unique folds and techniques with which beginner and intermediate folders may be unfamiliar. The final step requires the folder to turn the model inside out in a method similar to a closed sink.

Time to RUMBLE! Learn to fold my variation of Hideo Komatsu's pureland Kamizumo, aka Sumo with color changes. I taught this intermediate level model before but now I have made it even better for fierce but friendly tussling. Using 6 inch (15cm) squares, we will fold at least two wrestlers and you'll receive a dohoyo (wrestling ring) for action-packed play.

Learn how to fold a model depicting a raven and a mouse from a single uncut square using color change to add details. This model takes inspiration from the universal peace symbol of a predator and its prey lying together.

A great modular box with a flower on the lid. The lid beautifully fits the bottom of the box.

This "Hydrangea" model is a variation on Shuzo Fujimoto's iconic "Crowding Butterflies" tessellation. This modification and accompanying leaf design were created by Takenao Handa, and diagrams appear in NOA Magazine, Issue 573 (June 2023). One might argue the added dome effect makes the original Crowding Butterflies model look even more like an actual hydrangea, especially with the added leaves.