These classes have been submitted and are in the approval process. Some may not appear on the final schedule.
Cranes, Cranes, Cranes. We will fold a Crane in a Heart, a nesting Crane in a Gift Box, and, if time allows, a bonus model: a Crane-shaped gift box.
Fold this harkening of springtime without getting tied up into knots. This compound Daffodil uses a twist tie like other origami wire/pipe cleaner flowers, but now with a whole new innovation. Folders should be comfortable folding on a small scale and be open to using more than one sheet of paper. This flower will also include folding a simple stem and leaf to make it complete!
This 6 unit modular action design is my adpation of Fuse's 3 unit rotating tetrahedron. All slits of the tetrahedra are covered. Tetrahedron inside won't be exposed during rotation.
A US currency puppy sitting in the door of his dog house
Learn an old dollar bill classic model: "The Bunny Bill" by Robert Neal from 1964. When the model is done, set up the model in your hand, say "Watch me pull a rabbit out o my hat." After a small squeeze, "Presto!" the head appears.
Zach Karthik loves insects and is currently experimenting with designing eyes, as they make any model more realistic. In this class Zach will demonstrate how he came out with his own insect eyes' design.
This tato is a three-in-one model: a star, a bowl or a tato, depending on your preference & desired use. It is folded from one hexagon, preferably duo, to fully appreciate the color change. Since it folds flat it is also highly portable.
The base of a difficult and fluffy color change 22.5-based cat model :3 Students should be experienced in folding 22.5 based models in addition to being comfortable and quick in performing closed unwraps, mixed sinks, and other "fun" procedures that require precise folding. Unless, by some miracle, the collapse is completed early, shaping will be left as an exercise to the folder. The link to the precreasing sequence is below; because precreasing is boring, please arrive with a precreased sheet of paper.
Two of my action models, Flapping Pajarta and Flapping Flying Fish will be taught. By pulling and pushing, both of the models can flap both wings.
The class will teach a simplified version of this design, which uses a small grid but has loads of shaping potential for those willing to put in extra time. Students should ideally have some experience with box-pleating, as the design features a complex collapse sequence.
50-60 cm paper strongly recommended, 35+ cm paper required.
How does one approach a new and unfamiliar origami subject? In this workshop, participants will select a random origami subject, and I will discuss how I approach the subject, what design techniques I use, as well as my origami design principles. This class will focus primarily on 22.5 degree design and will be primarily "free-style".
Participants are more than welcome to join in and fold along.
A color-change shark design with a long tail and a sleek body. Participants should be familiar with complex origami techniques for this class.
Come celebrate ten years of the musical Hamilton with this dynamic model that is sure to leave you Satisfied! Attendees should be comfortable with basic box pleating technique and swivel folds. Paper will be provided for this class.
U.S. Letter Paper gets a bad rap. The rest of the world loves their A4 (as well they should!) because its proportions are the square root of 2 to 1. How in the world did we poor Americans get stuck with 8.5 x 11 paper? What is it good for anyway? It turns out, lots of things. Come to my lecture to learn more about this wonderful paper size, and why you should embrace it. I will describe several different models that make use of its magical properties.
This is a modular action model that starts as a hexagonal star and expands into a larger hexagon.
This model is assembled from 12 units folded from 1x4 rectangles of card stock. The units are simple to fold, with only 6 creases in each, but the assembly can be a little tricky, which is why it is rated "Intermediate". I will be providing pre-cut foil card stock in a variety of colors for the class.
While there are many different origami designs that produce a stellated rhombic dodecahedron, the others are all designed using 3 interlocking rings of 4 points each. This one uses 4 rings of 3 points, and looks best when made in 4 different colors.
This clever method for making modular flowers opens the door for endless variation. The units are relatively easy to fold and typically fit together in the same manner way regardless of which variation you use. We will cover a handful of Kawamura's versions including: Check, Swallowtail, Star, and possibly more.
On a recent trip to Argentina, I had the pleasure of being introduced to the beautiful art of Kugurisashi by the talented Maria Eugenia Sandin. This traditional Japanese embroidery technique combines structure and creativity in a truly meditative practice.
Fold a version of the traditional crane from two $1 bills; then fold a version of the traditional Lily from two more $1 bills. (This is a reprise of a class I taught at Convention 2023.)
Star made with two US dollars or a sheet of Kami
We'll learn two closely-related money modular units and how to assemble them into tubularized triangulated polyhedra (similar to Heinz Strobl's Snapology). Six of one type of unit creates the tetrahedron, which we'll fold and assemble in class. 150 of one type and 60 of another create the Tubularized Truncated Snub Dodecahedron, the folding of which and assembly will be left as an out-of-class exercise for the folder.
Revisit of the classic dollar shirt and tie.
This four unit modular model is based on my Magic Coin Star transformation design. Each unit looks like a fish. The assembled model shape can be transformed between a ring and a star by sliding. I will show the original coin star design first. Fish variation and many other variations will be taught later.
This modular star is folded from eight square sheets of duo paper. The folding sequence is fairly straightforward and the units lock together nicely.
This model, designed by Jo Nakashima, features a longer tail and arms, along with a smaller head. Wet shaping helps bring out its finer details and adds character to the final form.