These classes have been submitted and are in the approval process. Some may not appear on the final schedule.
This class will teach you how to make a realistic dog! It is a complex model that allows for a lot of experimentation and creative shaping.
This model is a delightful, useful fun fold. There are many variations and a joy to share, also requires only one sheet.
Plump little hummingbird I designed a few years back. This model is fairly straightforward but does include several squash folds. Diagrams will be provided for participants to take a picture of at the end of class.
This landmark model is known as an Icon in the history of Origami creations
This is a modular star made from 8 units with a flowery color change due to the circular paper. it's an adaptation to the circles of a star made from squares. If there is time I will show it as well.
In this class, I'll teach how to fold the basic flat unit and how to make the variation for the 20 units modular in the photo. I'll show how to make other variations if there is time.
This is my most recent design. The idea for this modular comes from a model called "The bookmark of the binomial" I designed as a teaching tool. So, as well as being used as a decorative object, it can also be used in math or art classes. I'll teach the bookmark too.
This is a flexible modular tube with Super Nobu Unit. 10-member rings are joined vertically to form a tube. This tube is stretchable in all directions. Folding unit is very simple. Once you learn how to assemble and add more layers, you can keep going. The photos show a 10-layer (100 units) tube and a 100-layer (1000 units) tube. Hopefully we can make 3-4 layers in the class.
Not really sure if I should call this "Quilt" but we will make a few flat squares with my Super Nobu Unit and will join them together to make a larger pattern. Folding unit and assembly are both simple but you need to be aware of the orientation of units in assembly. Other types of assembly is also shown in the class.
I'll teach two versions of this sweet Tato box. Other versions can be found at origamimuseum.org
Delightful box, 1pc for the lid (Tomoko Fuse), 1pc for the bottom ( Shuzo Fujimoto)
This was the first model I ever taught at a convention...early 1990's
Come explore the delightful and unexpected connections between origami and math. We’ll focus on models where you are free to pick the locations of certain folds, with your choices helping to convey the generality of mathematical results. No mathematical background required - this is a class for everyone. Of course, teachers and parents looking to give their kids a mathematical edge will not want to miss this. Nothing harder than the basic Valley Fold will be utilized, but being able to handle “low intermediate” level folds will be beneficial.
Most of us have had the pleasure of forming different patterns with a classic Tangram set, reinforcing the mathematical relationships the seven pieces have with each other. You can now make an origami version of this classic puzzle, with each piece formed from the same sized square. There are some tricky reference points, giving this model a "low intermediate" level designation. Diagrams for this can be found in the book Explore Math with Origami:
This Pelican has a few hidden folds giving this model an " intermediate" level designation. It is well balanced and will comfortably stand with its gaping expression. Diagrams for this can be found in the book Origami by the Sea:
https://origamiusa.org/catalog/products/origami-sea
A single square of larger kami is recommended (10"/25cm). With more practice you can use smaller sheets.
Celebrate the cicada’s exit from hibernation by folding this origami rendition. It is formed from only simple valley and mountain folds, following the Pureland origami definition championed by the late John Smith. There are some unusual reference points, elevating this folding sequence to a "low intermediate" level designation. Diagrams for this can be found in the book Insectes en Origami:
This Ant has plenty of squash folds and swivel folds to give this an "intermediate" level designation. Diagrams for this can be found in the book Insectes en Origami:
https://www.amazon.fr/Insectes-en-origami-Marc-Kirschenbaum/dp/288935735...
A single square of larger kami is recommended (10"/25cm). With more practice you can use smaller sheets.
This Saber-Toothed Tiger utilizes some asymmetrical squash folds and swivel folds, giving this an “intermediate” level designation. Diagrams for this can be found in the book Prehistoric Origami:
https://origamiusa.org/catalog/products/prehistoric-origami-0
A single square of larger kami is recommended (10"/25cm). With more practice you can use smaller sheets.
The student will learn to make a pentagon from a square and fold it into a twist rose using Dr. James M. Sakoda's technique. The folder should be familiar with a simple sink and the crane base.
I love, love, love this star. It requires 10 units but the folds are easy! Look how many I have folded. Patterned papers, especially asymmetrical patterns and duo, give surprising and amazing results!
The model name translates to “Flower Shape Strip of Paper.” This modular from 8 squares is beautiful and has a pleasing puffy shape.
How do professional origami pieces hold their shape? You may be surprised to know that often, glue is one of the secrets! I will show the technique of applying glue and water to origami models to help hold their form. If you have any *finished* intermediate to complex models, please bring them along, or feel free to show up to just watch me demonstrate.
This cute “coo” model requires 3 sheets of paper, 2 for the body and 1 for the head. The head paper is cut on the diagonal. For your first time folding, select papers that are easy to see fold lines and landmarks.
Sunburst Decoration is a gorgeous 1-sheet model designed by Paul Jackson. During class, we will fold from one sheet of ~24cm (~9.5in) plain kami. No cutting! The folded octagon-shaped Sunburst will not fold completely flat. Perfect for origami brooch or holiday decorations when folded from mosaic foil paper!
Be comfortable with squash folds, many repeating folds, opening and collapsing the model. Model requires a high degree of accuracy. Patience is key to completing a clean model.
24cm (9.5in) sheet yields~12cm (~4.75in) finished sunburst;15cm sheet yields 7.5cm.
A modular eight-pointed star that looks good folded from origami paper, memo cube paper or even duo paper. The front and back are almost the same.
Some variations will be shown like the "Star Wheel" in the Origami Collection 2024 (p. 105). What else can you come up with?
We will use the ancient art of Japanese paper folding (origami) to discover and prove the properties of a square by using origami paper (which is always a square), 8.5 inch squares made from “astrobrights” letter size paper, pencils and markers. We will make three models, the properties of a square will be printed on one of the finished origami models.