This is a listing of the Special Sessions for May 18, 2025, both morning and afternoon sessions.
Family Fun – Spring Models
Celebrate springtime with Candy! She will teach some easy butterflies, flowers and more pretty models to provide you with folding fun as the days grow longer! This class is a great opportunity for families to explore the magic of origami together. No experience is necessary. For Family Fun (beginner) classes you must be at least 5 years old. Children between 5 and 8 must have a parent or guardian register and take the class with them. Adults not accompanying children are also welcome!
Nadia Star
A scintillating star called Nadia awaits you. Juliette will take you to the heavens with this beauty by Maximiliano Ortiz. Each star consists of eight triangular units that showcases both sides of the paper. Variations will be demonstrated by assembling the units in different ways. So delve deeply into your origami supplies and find those pretty duos and duo-foil. Mix and match them to get that special look to dazzle your friends and family. Let your inner origami self-shine forth!
Origami Therapy
Origami is not just fun and games. It is also therapeutic. Join Toshiko as she presents Origami Therapy and discusses the ways in which origami can be used in art therapy. Origami has been used in therapeutic settings for over 25 years. She will talk about its history and demonstrate how the even simplest models can be used for such purposes.
Origami Stars
A whole galaxy beckons in this class of shining stars. Maria will start off with the Jules’ Star by Sok Song. This 8-piece modular features double-sided units (another reason to play with your duos and duo-foil). As time permits, she will teach other stars ranging from 8 to 12 units. These can be used to make spectacular decorations, cards, and gift tags. What a fun way to elicit oohs and ahhs from loved ones!
Origami Capybara
No need to fly all the way to South America to get your very own capybara. Philip will be your guide to capture the world’s largest rodent. Starting with a widened bird base, the model features reverse folds, petal folds and squashes. The most challenging move is dividing a flap into thirds and crimping along those creases. Who knew a rodent could be so cute and cuddly.