These classes have been submitted and are in the approval process. Some may not appear on the final schedule.

Lumiera Kusudama

Level: 
Intermediate
Creator(s): 
Maria Sinayskaya
Teacher(s): 
Maria Sinayskaya

A 30-piece modular model assembled following the structure of an icosahedron. The units are folded from 2:3 rectangles, which we’ll cut during the class. You’ll learn how to fold and connect the units, and we’ll make as many as time allows. A diagram will be shared at the end so you can finish the model at your own pace later on.

The plan for this model is to cut six rectangles from a standard 6" kami sheet by dividing it in half one way and into thirds the other. To complete the model, students will need a total of five 6" sheets.

The Magic of Pre-Creased Paper

Level: 
Low Intermediate
Teacher(s): 
Cliff Landesman

Learn how to teach, fold, and even design, with pre-creased paper.

With pre-creased paper, someone with little or no folding experience can go further faster and still achieve a pleasing result. Colored lines allow the teacher to better direct attention to where it is needed. Even practiced folders will experience a new fluidity when dancing with the paper.

Flatback Sea Turtle

Level: 
Complex
Creator(s): 
Ojas Parekh
Teacher(s): 
Ojas Parekh

Learn to fold a detailed Flatback Sea Turtle!

You should be comfortable dealing with minuscule and precise shaping details, thick layers, and 3D shaping.

I will go over the design process during class.

Susanna Flora Star

Level: 
Intermediate
Creator(s): 
Maria Sinayskaya
Teacher(s): 
Maria Sinayskaya

This is a modular origami star with a 3D flower blooming in the center. The assembly is solid but takes precision — neat folds and good alignment make all the difference.

Axolotl

Level: 
High Intermediate
Creator(s): 
Peter Marchetti
Teacher(s): 
Peter Marchetti

This model can represent both wild-type (brown) and the more familiar albino (white and red) axolotl morphs with slight variations in the folding process, both of which will be included in the class.

This model does involve some complicated techniques, like unwrapping and box pleating, but only at a very simple level, and should be accessible for even relatively inexperienced folders so long as they're careful. They may have difficulty with some optional steps at the end, such as the color-change for the gills and some shaping.

Whale

Level: 
Low Intermediate
Creator(s): 
Beth Johnson
Teacher(s): 
Daniel Scher

Come learn this adorable whale that Beth taught in the community folding room during the 2022 Convention. It's just 12 steps and requires just a few reverse folds as well as an outside reverse fold. The model remain flat until the last step when--voilà!--it becomes three dimensional.

Four Petaled Flower (1-sheet)

Level: 
Intermediate
Creator(s): 
Tomoko Fuse
Teacher(s): 
Deb Pun

Tomoko Fuse created a Four Petaled Flower folded from 1-sheet of paper. The flower uses a blintz bird base, several reverse folds and a twist. Accurate creasing creates nice flower shape with a lot of volume and dimension. After "blooming" all four petals, you can leave the flower pointy or create soft curls using edge bone folder. In class, we will fold the flower from 15 cm (5-7/8 in) Pure Color Reds (high-quality paper with slightly textured surface, similar to Tant).

Owl

Level: 
High Intermediate
Creator(s): 
Tetsuya Gotani
Teacher(s): 
Ann Pidel

Open sinks. Tricky crimp. Requires neat folding.

Three triangle container

Level: 
Low Intermediate
Creator(s): 
Hand-Werner Guth
Teacher(s): 
Mae Dean Erb

This model continues to explode with many uses and color options a hat, to name place settings, a gift box or a note holder. This can be constructed from various rectangler sizes. Definitely a fun fold.

Windmills Quilt

Level: 
Intermediate
Creator(s): 
Tomoko Fuse
Teacher(s): 
Catherine Proctor

This modular quilt consists of four main windmill units and twelve connecting pieces that lock in place very well. Once you learn the basics of this model you can explore how various patterns, colors, and textures can be combined to create a cohesive piece.

Gem Hearts

Level: 
Low Intermediate
Creator(s): 
Maria Sinayskaya
Teacher(s): 
Maria Sinayskaya

A 3D origami heart that comes in two styles: a faceted geometric version with sharp angles, and a smooth, puffy version with soft curves. The model is fully locked, identical on both sides, and fun to fold!

Diamond Edge Box

Level: 
High Intermediate
Creator(s): 
Maria Sinayskaya
Teacher(s): 
Maria Sinayskaya

Fold an octagonal origami box with crisp, diamond-like edges and an 8-pointed star on top. The model is precreased and then collapsed from a single octagon, provided in class.

Shuriken Trunk

Level: 
Complex
Creator(s): 
Boice Wong
Teacher(s): 
Boice Wong

A geometric design by Origami By Boice? This "trunk" is a type of corrugation that is formed from concentric shuriken shapes. This is a complex model that is extremely fun to play with once completed.

Chibi Pyramid Head

Level: 
Intermediate
Creator(s): 
Boice Wong
Teacher(s): 
Boice Wong

A cute humanoid with a geometric head. This design is based off of a 30 degree reference point. This results in a unique folding sequence and fun proportions.

Giraffe

Level: 
Intermediate
Creator(s): 
Marc Kirschenbaum
Teacher(s): 
Marc Kirschenbaum

This Giraffe uses a novel approach with the classic Bird Base, with a little asymmetry thrown in, giving this model an " intermediate" level designation. Diagrams for this can be found in the book Ménagerie en Origami
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Octopus

Level: 
Intermediate
Creator(s): 
Marc Kirschenbaum
Teacher(s): 
Marc Kirschenbaum

This Octopus has a few spread squash folds giving this model an " intermediate" level designation. The head comes from a corner of the square, giving this model an interesting arrangement of its flaps. 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.

Woolly Mammoth

Level: 
High Intermediate
Creator(s): 
Marc Kirschenbaum
Teacher(s): 
Marc Kirschenbaum

This Woolly Mammoth utilizes some asymmetrical squash folds, swivel folds, and wrap around sequences giving this a “high 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.

Exploring Math with Origami

Level: 
Not Rated
Teacher(s): 
Marc Kirschenbaum

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.

Tangram Set

Level: 
Low Intermediate
Creator(s): 
Marc Kirschenbaum
Teacher(s): 
Marc Kirschenbaum

Most of us have had the pleasure of forming different patterns with a classic Tangram set, reenforcing 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:

Banana on the wall

Level: 
Intermediate
Creator(s): 
Neel Dalela
Teacher(s): 
Neel Dalela

This model is inspired by the artwork titled "The Comedian" by famous artist Maurizio Cattelan. This model is a natural color change, and allows for a lot of creative shaping and experimentation! Come make your own $6.2 million artwork :)

Hooty the Owl

Level: 
Low Intermediate
Creator(s): 
Linda Macfarlane
Teacher(s): 
Linda MacFarlane

This owl uses square paper, one side solid colored the other side white, 6 or 8 inch square is good to start with. Knowledge of basic folds are required, and if you choose, some decorative folds can be added. The model can stand on its own and the wings can be folded at different angles. Google eyes are optional, but they do add some humor and expression to the owl.

Lando (Anne's Horse)

Level: 
Intermediate
Creator(s): 
Oriol Esteve
Teacher(s): 
Anne LaVin

This abstract yet lively horse exemplifies my favorite origami design qualities: not too hard to fold, with just the right level of abstraction, and definitely retains the spirit of the real, living creature. This is a great model for folks looking to stretch their skills a little - I'm rating the model intermediate, since it requires accuracy to work well, and there are some big moves you have to do in the air. But there's nothing too tricky except for the version of the head with ears (we will practice both heads before folding the complete model.)

Windeggo Spinner and Stand

Level: 
Intermediate
Creator(s): 
David Wires
Teacher(s): 
Mary Jane Kettler

I love this spinner: I like to have it sitting on a table so I modified a standard box model to hold the spinner upright. I call it a flower brick (named after Dutch porcelain brick shaped vases with holes on top). It makes a great display base for origami flowers as well. Scrapbook paper for the box will be provided in class.

Horse

Level: 
Supercomplex
Creator(s): 
Chris Conrad
Teacher(s): 
Chris Conrad

A majestic horse with a flowing mane and loads of shaping potential. Students should ideally have some familiarity with box-pleating, as model requires a collapse sequence that will be fairly challenging.

45-50 cm paper strongly recommended, 35+ cm paper required.

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