PCOC 2019 Saturday/Sunday Class Preview

Level: High Intermediate

Creator: Beth Johnson

Teacher: Beth Johnson

Description:
Turtle based on a tessellation pattern.

Special Requirements: I will be bringing pre-cut hexagon shaped paper.

Level: Intermediate

Creator: Hiroshi Kumasaka

Teacher: Jean Baden-Gillette

Description:
This model is folded from 8-10 inch square foil.

Level: Intermediate

Creator: Amy Goncharsky

Teacher: Amy Goncharsky

Description:
A simple box-pleated ray that curves naturally. Mostly reverse-folds, but the body requires some three-dimensional shaping.

Level: High Intermediate

Creator: Masashi Tanaka

Teacher: James Peake

Description:
Super adorable mouse! Really comes to life with the shaping.

Level: Low Intermediate

Creator: Gay Merrill Gross

Teacher: Elizabeth Detmold

Description:
There's perhaps no model that I've folded more over the years than this one. It has a multitude of uses: Wallet, sewing kit, holder for whatever doodads--even a prom purse. Let your imagination guide you! It includes a reverse fold--hence some might not consider it a beginner's model--but I do. It's a good model to learn a few things on, and all are welcome! The purse looks especially nice folded in duo paper, and a wide variety of papers can be used. Duo scrapbooking paper will be provided.

Level: High Intermediate

Creator: Rob Snyder

Teacher: James Peake

Description:
A cute lion with a stylized mane, characteristic of Rob Snyder's geometric animals. Each student will receive a complimentary sheet of 14in Deluxe Washi for the class (pictured). Bonus model taught with any extra time!

Special Requirements: Involves shaping!

Level: Complex

Creator: Malcolm Smith

Teacher: Malcolm Smith

Description:
This a complex model with many pleats and repeated steps.The tail is especially detailed and may require extra shaping after or during the class.

Special Requirements: A good thumb for tessellating.

Level: Low Intermediate

Creator: Various

Teacher: Edith Kort

Description:
We will fold a variety of greeting cards. These include pop-out map folds inserted into a rectangular card, origami decorations attached to a traditional card, a folded card with a place for a message inside, and a fold that is integrated into the card design.

Special Requirements: Designs will be folded from a variety of papers (some non-square) provided by the instructor. Some require the use of adhesive.

Level: Intermediate

Creator: Goran Konjevod

Teacher: Goran Konjevod

Description:
Pleat tessellation that naturally twists into a double helix.

Level: Complex

Creator: Justin Fossum and Alexander Miller

Teacher: Justin Fossum

Description:
This is a sea turtle with back plates.

Special Requirements: Students should be able to fold tiny pleats, know how to open and close sink. Students should also be able to do squash, swivel and spread folds. Students will need to crimp to shape the head.

Level: Complex

Creator: Justin Fossum

Teacher: Justin Fossum

Description:
This is an action model of a dragon based on the bird base.

Special Requirements: Student needs to be able to fold rabbit ears, open sink, crimp, pleat and have general knowledge of the bases.

Level: Low Intermediate

Creator: Sok Song

Teacher: Sok Song

Description:
Various easy modular stars!

Level: Intermediate

Creator: Sok Song

Teacher: Sok Song

Description:
Whimsical and sweet, this dragon was created for a dear friend who always sang Puff the Magic Dragon whenever we went to go Karaoke!

Special Requirements: the model is easy, but be warned there is an open sink. its not too hard though, it uses a bird base.

Level: High Intermediate

Creator: Sok Song

Teacher: Sok Song

Description:
Dollar bill rose with stem and leaf.

Special Requirements: This model is a little tricky because of the small size of a dollar and it requires a lot of small intricate folds. Be prepared to fold small or bring a larger dollar-sized paper.

Level: Low Intermediate

Creator: Sok Song

Teacher: Sok Song

Description:
Cute and easy puppy with an adorable oversized head! And a fun color change! This model name is also a combination mashup of names Sok+Jeffrey=Soffrey!

Level: Intermediate

Creator: Sok Song

Teacher: Sok Song

Description:
Simple and easy to fold Pig! This is one of my favorites, I designed it for two very good friends of mine Scott and Olli, that is why its called the Scolli Pig.

Level: Simple

Creator: Lewis Simon and Charlene Morrow

Teacher: Charlene MORROW

Description:
This star is made from 2 equilateral triangles, which will be provided. Time permitting, I will teach how to make an equilateral triangle from a square. It's an easy model to fold once you have the triangles and very clever in the way the two units interconnect. This is a very satisfying model for the beginner - or anyone! As a bonus, I will teach a very easy sailboat (pictured) that I designed with the leftover paper from making the equilateral triangles. The Star's creator is Lewis Simon; the Sailboat's, Charlene Morrow.

Level: High Intermediate

Creator: Jon Tucker

Teacher: Jon Tucker

Description:
An action model based on a variation of the traditional hungry crow/hungry fox model.

Level: Intermediate

Creator: Joe Adia

Teacher: Jon Tucker

Description:
This is an intermediate level mask based on the mask for The Lion King movie. It is designed by Joe Adia, @joeygami on Instagram.

Special Requirements: Paper recommendation: 10" kami, Tant, or similar

Level: Simple

Creator: Andrew Hudson

Teacher: Andrew Hudson

Description:
We will fold simple animals until we run out of time! For the past couple years I have been focusing on creating and teaching models with folding sequences that are elegant and memorable. These designs have been playtested on 6-year-olds but are sophisticated enough that more experienced folders will still enjoy them.

Level: High Intermediate

Creator: Masaya Horiguchi

Teacher: Kayo Kurata

Description:
This model is folded with 1 piece of 6-inch regular origami paper or duo color. It is all straight lines and lots of intricate folds.

Level: Intermediate

Creator: Jacques Justin

Teacher: Deb Pun

Description:
You'll learn how to fold this versatile, fabulous 1-sheet model – no cutting, no gluing! A 6-inch square yields about a 3-inch star suitable for greeting cards, origami pins and holiday decoration. I will teach you my folding sequence to fold an 8x8 grid aligning cut edges and folded edges of the paper as a guide. After precreasing an 8x8 grid, we will need to carefully form into a 3D shape and then twist-collapse the star. I will share my variation that displays the major color on the front and back sides of the star. The original diagram shows the major color on the front and a minor color on the back. Diagrams will be distributed.

Special Requirements: Accurate pre-creasing and careful shaping is helpful for the model. Great folded from kami, Korean pattern paper, patterned duo, Grimmhobby Corona Harmony print, Aitoh Bokashi Chiyogami flower pattern print, Tuttle Rainbow Pattern print (https://cdn11.bigcommerce.com/s-q39b4/images/stencil/2000x2000/products/5495/215626/9780804846363.in01__41592.1488892908.jpg).

Level: Intermediate

Creator: Yuki Honma

Teacher: Pamela Miike

Description:
Folded from A-4 paper: one sheet yields two boxes. It can be a puffy box or a flat tato-like envelope. Precise folding is needed to ensure an easy collapse into this box shape. It is designed by Yuki Honma of Sweet Paper.

Level: Intermediate

Creator: Enrica Dray

Teacher: Janet Yelle

Description:
Modular Star by Enrica Dray is created from 8 squares. The modules are simple and the assembly is intermediate. It’s a fun, versatile star that has dimension but can also lie flat. Lots of beautiful results can be attained with different papers and variations. It is pretty on a card, as a decoration and can even be used a a pin.

Level: Low Intermediate

Creator: Tomoko Fuse

Teacher: Anjana V

Description:
In this class, we'll be making an octagonal box that's functional and very useful for storing things--like a pack of playing cards. This design comes from the book Fabulous Origami Boxes by Tomoko Fuse. The box is 5" wide and 1" tall. The lid and bottom each are made up of 4 pieces. We will make all 8 pieces and assemble them.

Special Requirements: Some prior experience with modular origami would be helpful. 8 sheets of 6" kami are required for this model

Level: High Intermediate

Creator: Oriol Esteve

Teacher: Oriol Esteve

Description:
This is a self-standing Japanese lucky cat that will bring you good fortune. The 15 cm (6-inch) version can easily hold a coin in its belly.

Special Requirements: Kami red/white or black/red works best.

Level: Intermediate

Creator: William Holt

Teacher: William Holt

Description:
Using an adapted hyperbolic paraboloid unit, we can make an origami approximation of something called a Triply Periodic Minimal Surface -- specifically the Schwarz's D Surface. You don't have to know that in order to fold it, and once you're done it will still look spectacular! Also holds bananas (not provided)

Special Requirements: Ideally you should know how to fold a hyperbolic paraboloid, or a saddle shape, but this is not required. There are 6 units required for the basic model, 18 units required for the more complex model which will be explained but not taught, with a potential for an unlimited number of units. We will start with 4 square sheets and cut the paper to six sheets of the correct size.

Level: Intermediate

Creator: Brian Webb

Teacher: Brian Webb

Description:
Is it a duck or a goose, you decide. Action model developed over the past few years that has defined reference points. Best folded from 15cm paper of a single color, like tant, but plain old kami or printer paper works too.

Level: Low Intermediate

Creator: Anne LaVin

Teacher: Anne LaVin

Description:
We’ll use this easy piece - a sailboat which works well with either regular or thicker paper, dampened - to introduce wetfolding and practice handling and constructing in 3D.

Level: Supercomplex

Creator: Omer Shalev

Teacher: Omer Shalev

Description:
Well worked out tessellation from one square. A hit at OUSA back in June; will be teaching it again at PCOC. Stars within a circular shape as well as central flaps or a central star. Has a nice sequence as well as a neat backside to it. Twist fold and precreasing accuracy encouraged. We will go as far the general gist of the model as time permits. Class can finish the model at their free will as we may not finish. I will also teach it again at hospitality free folding area if interest shown, as well as the other variations.

Special Requirements: Must be comfortable with several precise foldings, 22.5 and twist folds, there being a sequence of landmark folds to be done before collapse.

Level: Intermediate

Creator: Unknown

Teacher: Andrew Hans

Description:
A crane with a noshi as part of the wings. Uses duo paper.

Special Requirements: Must be familiar with how to fold a crane using the "star" method inscribed on the paper to collapse it to the bird base. Will be using a Robert Lang technique to find a reference point to start the fold. Uses a spot of glue to hold down the strips of paper for the noshi.

Level: Complex

Creator: Michael Assis

Teacher: Michael Assis

Description:
A 3D tessellation lampshade will be taught starting from a pre-folded triangular grid. The folded triangular grid should be on a square piece of paper with divisions of 24 or 32.

Special Requirements: Each person must bring with them a pre-folded triangular grid folded on a square piece of paper with divisions of 24 or 32. Familiarity with tessellations / corrugations is not necessary but preferable. Students on-site will be given a sheet of 12-inch tant to work with. 10-inch kami can be used but is not preferable.

Level: Intermediate

Creator: Arnold Tubis

Teacher: Arnold Tubis

Description:
Class participants will learn how to fold/cut a regular pentagon from a square and then fold a five-pointed vase with the inner section framed by a regular pentagram. The design can be easily generalized to similar vases from triangles, squares, and hexagons.

Special Requirements:

Level: High Intermediate

Creator: Jared Needle

Teacher: Jared Needle

Description:
It's a duck. Oregon likes ducks right? Small detailed folds and a closed unwrap make this a bit trickier than it looks, but it's worth it.

Level: Simple

Creator: Noriko Sumida

Teacher: Arlene Gorchov

Description:
Cute crane that has a little space where you could put a small chocolate or candy. Paper will be provided for the class.

Level: High Intermediate

Creator: Michael LaFosse

Teacher: Arlene Gorchov

Description:
Delightful action model pony that makes a clip clip sound when folded from really crisp paper. Paper will be provided for the class.

Level: Intermediate

Creator: Joel Stern

Teacher: Joel Stern

Description:
This African Mask is made from ordinary letter paper, is 3-dimensional, and its facial features move when you stretch the model.

Special Requirements: This model is made from 8 1/2 x 11 (letter size) paper which will be provided for the class.

Level: Low Intermediate

Creator: Various

Teacher: Ramsay Cowlishaw

Description:
Learn to fold a handful (pun intended) of simple paper puppets and then learn basic puppetry techniques showing how to bring them to life. One puppet is from "Trick Origami" by Yoshide Momotani; others are from "Folding Paper Puppets" by Shari Lewis & Lillian Oppenheimer.

Special Requirements: There will be a cut for one of the models but it will be fine if students tear the paper. No need for scissors. Materials will be provided for the class.

Level: Low Intermediate

Creator: Tomoko Fuse and Traditional

Teacher: Holly Williams

Description:
4-piece modular box lid by Tomoko Fuse and masu bottom. My regular students have loved making this design in multiple sizes. Great for gift giving!

Special Requirements: The box lid is described in this link: http://www.origami-instructions.com/modular-square-box-p1.html. The bottom is the standard masu box. We will use 4 pieces of 2 sided 15 cm paper for the lid and an 8.5" square for the bottom.

Level: Simple

Creator: Toshikazu Kawasaki

Teacher: Toshikazu Kawasaki

Description:
This is an improved (in 2016) version of Fennec Fox from The Little Prince -- in the book おとぎの国の夢折り紙

Level: Simple

Creator: Toshikazu Kawasaki

Teacher: Toshikazu Kawasaki

Description:
This is a modular origami with movable joints. It is versatile in terms of size and number of sheets of paper. 4 sheets of 6" square is standard.

Level: Intermediate

Creator: Toshikazu Kawasaki

Teacher: Toshikazu Kawasaki

Description:
This is a specially arranged version of Daffodil from the book Origami Dream World: Flowers & Animals Edition. It was designed in 2017.

Special Requirements: Please bring 2 sheets of 6" kami in green and a cutting tool. Yellow kami for the flowers will be provided. Rectangular strips will be cut.

Level: High Intermediate

Creator: Toshikazu Kawasaki

Teacher: Toshikazu Kawasaki

Description:
It is not easy to guess how this model is structured from its appearance. It is a very sturdy sphere.

Special Requirements: Prior to the class, please fold 6 pieces of bird base out of 6" or larger kami. Fold 2 each of 3 colors.

Level: Intermediate

Creator: Toshikazu Kawasaki

Teacher: Toshikazu Kawasaki

Description:
This is an improved (in 2016) version of Lizard from the book Origami Dream World: Flowers & Animals Edition. Folded out of one square.

Special Requirements: Prior to the class, please fold 8x8 valley grids on a 6-10 inch square of heavier weight paper such as tant. Use a larger sheet of paper unless you are a precise folder. Tant or similar weight paper 6-inch will be provided for the class

Level: Intermediate

Creator: Toshikazu Kawasaki

Teacher: Toshikazu Kawasaki

Description:
This modular model reflects the fun of paper overlaps. There are many arrangements you can make with this model. Most recently designed in August 2019.

Special Requirements: Please bring 6" squares. You need multiples of 6 sheets. Standard is 12 sheets. No glue.

Level: Complex

Creator: Toshikazu Kawasaki

Teacher: Toshikazu Kawasaki

Description:
This is the most challenging version of Kawasaki Rose since there are no reference points. Once you master it perfectly, you can fold it in one minute.

Special Requirements: 6-inch tant or similar weight is best; paper will be provided for the class

Level: Intermediate

Creator: Tim Rickman

Teacher: Timothy Rickman

Description:
Learn how to fold this unique Origami Crane Hat. Impress your friends! Be the talk at parties! (Large paper will be provided in class, however, if you would like to bring your own paper for a wearable hat, make sure the side length of your square is 1.366 times the measurement of your head circumference.)

Special Requirements: The most difficult steps of this model are re-folding a crease partially within a pocket, inserting a flap into a pocket, and rabbit ear folds. If you can fold a traditional origami crane nicely you should be able to fold this model.

Level: Intermediate

Creator: Tomoko Fuse

Teacher: MaeDean Erb

Description:
Many boxes are created with self closing lids but this took an amazing, mathematical insight as she perfected this jewel. This lovely box is challenging fun.

Level: High Intermediate

Creator: Meenakshi Mukerji

Teacher: Meenakshi Mukerji

Description:
A never before taught or published modular design. We will not finish in a 45 minute class but you will have enough knowledge to finish at home or in after hours.

Special Requirements: Must have experience with modulars.

Level: High Intermediate

Creator: Meenakshi Mukerji inspired by Fujimoto. Ow

Teacher: Meenakshi Mukerji

Description:
In honor and memory of Shuzo Fujimoto and Francis Ow, inspired by their work.

Special Requirements: Must be familiar with the Shuzo Fujimoto's Hydrangea collapse. Red-green Duo paper is recommended though Kami is OK for learning.

Level: Intermediate

Creator: Jeremy Shafer

Teacher: Malachi Brown

Description:
A couple of Jeremy Shafer's easier flasher designs. Very fun action models to play with once they are dry. Materials will be provided for the class.

Level: Simple

Creator: Francis Ow

Teacher: Annette Hatch

Description:
This model uses scissors to create smaller squares or rectangles which are then folded. The tangram pieces are not just cut from a square.

Special Requirements: This model will use 4 pieces of paper. Scissors and/or paper slicers may be borrowed.

Level: Intermediate

Creator: Carmen Sprung

Teacher: Malachi Brown

Description:
Carmen Sprung's delightful flower folded from a pentagon. Paper will be provided for the class.

Level: Intermediate

Creator: Various

Teacher: Maria Velazquez

Description:
Elephant letterfold - Michel Grand; Random Envelope - Swamy; more if time permits

Special Requirements: A4 paper will be provided for the class.

Level: Complex

Creator: João Charrua

Teacher: João Charrua

Description:
The goal is to create an extraordinary imaginary creature. Despite its simple look, it has some unconventional steps.

Special Requirements: Students must be comfortable working in 3D

Level: Low Intermediate

Creator: Mette Pederson

Teacher: Jan Polish

Description:
This brilliant, versatile wreath by Mette Pederson makes a great pin, ornament, or even a picture frame, depending on the type or size paper you use. You can also add your own creative flourishes to make variations. Paper will be provided for the class.

Level: High Intermediate

Creator: João Charrua

Teacher: João Charrua

Description:
The goal is to create an abstract sculptural model from a traditional base using tension techniques.

Special Requirements: Elephant hide sheets work best (30 cm, 12-inches)

Level: Intermediate

Creator: João Charrua

Teacher: João Charrua

Description:
Two models will be taught in this class. One is completely 2D with a colour change and the other is full 3D. Two simple and fun models are offered so you can have a good time.

Special Requirements: You have to be fan of Cubism.

Level: Intermediate

Creator: João Charrua

Teacher: João Charrua

Description:
The goal is to teach a model that starts as a very simple base and work it until it gets a 3d shape. The class may have a freestyle shaping part at the end.

Special Requirements: This is a class that requires a certain level of shaping skills and lots of creativity :)

Level: Intermediate

Creator: Ekaterina Lukasheva

Teacher: Ekaterina Lukasheva

Description:
Instead of traditional folding, we will score the pattern onto the paper by hand and then fold it.

Special Requirements: A scoring tool or old ballpoint/gel pen that does not write anymore. I have some, but please bring yours! A hard surface or small cutting mat (preferred) -- 15cm would be enough. A ruler. Accuracy :)

Level: High Intermediate

Creator: Ekaterina Lukasheva

Teacher: Ekaterina Lukasheva

Description:
We are going to fold a tessellation!

Special Requirements: Having folded some tessellations before, understanding that there's some skill involved. Some small clips would be useful.

Level: Complex

Creator: Robert J. Lang

Teacher: Robert Lang

Description:
This is a complex design that requires precise folding and close attention to reference points. There are complex open and closed sink folds and closed wraps; you should be comfortable with all of these. It works well wet-folded from shapeable paper, but we'll use inside-out foil for ease of teaching.

Special Requirements: There are no diagrams, but you're welcome to take photos of step folds along the way.

Level: High Intermediate

Creator: Robert J. Lang

Teacher: Robert Lang

Description:
This is a 3D pot folded from a square, High Intermediate in difficulty. The hardest individual steps are merely squash folds, but there will be tiny tabs going into tiny pockets, and if you don't fold crisply and precisely, the model will blow up in the final step; only take this class if you're a precise folder.

Level: Intermediate

Creator: Marcia Joy Miller

Teacher: Katherine Riley

Description:
Intermediate model, participants should know the water bomb base and be comfortable doing sinks. We will work with copy paper. Materials will be provided for the class.

Level: Intermediate

Creator: Matthew Green

Teacher: Kathy Stevick

Description:
Lovely cross -- especially nice when using mandala paper. Paper will be provided for the class.

Special Requirements: Precise folding and sharp creases are required.

Level: Low Intermediate

Creator: Alexandra Abovyan

Teacher: Maureen Miller-Calamo

Description:
This is a modular flower. Five squares are folded and attached with a little bit of glue. There is an exciting action as you open up the attached modules. Then a few finishing touches produces the 3D flower.

Level: High Intermediate

Creator: Jason Hathaway

Teacher: Jason Hathaway

Description:
A functional origami dice tower for use in board games and tabletop role-playing games. I will provide thick scrapbooking paper for the class.

Level: Intermediate

Creator: Nobuko Okabe

Teacher: Nobuko Okabe

Description:
There will be several modular models all of which can be made with the same simple unit. Different assembly methods will be shown in the class and participants can choose what they would like to make. Because of this versatility of the unit, Ms. Tomoko Fuse named the unit "Super Nobu Unit."

Special Requirements: 3-inch paper will be provided for the class

Level: Intermediate

Creator: Ekaterina Lukasheva

Teacher: Ekaterina Lukasheva

Description:
Curved flower folded from a pentagon. Paper will be provided for the class.

Level: Intermediate

Creator: Yara Yagi

Teacher: Rachel Katz

Description:
This delightful one-piece model works well for origami jewelry, package decoration or a holiday ornament. It is folded from a pentagon which we will create in class.

Level: High Intermediate

Creator: Henry Tien

Teacher: Henry Tien

Description:
Learn how to fold an intermediate dolphin with eyes.

Level: High Intermediate

Creator: Nobuko Okabe

Teacher: Nobuko Okabe

Description:
This is a 16 piece modular model. Folding the units is very simple, but the assembly requires experience in modular origami.

Level: High Intermediate

Creator: naveen rutgers

Teacher: naveen rutgers

Description:
In this class we will fold a 3-dimensional batman mask out of one (preferably large) square piece of paper. the finished product can be worn if folded from appropriately-sized paper.

Special Requirements: Students should know how to do spread-sinks and closed sinks. Stiffer paper that holds its shape is recommended. If you want to wear the finished product, a piece of paper about 80cmx80cm (32-inches) is recommended. Materials will be provided for the class.

Level: Intermediate

Creator: Arnold Tubis

Teacher: Arnold Tubis

Description:
I will teach several models that will be in a sequel to my book, Tipping with Origami Money Folds/A novel and easy way to show your appreciation of good service.

Special Requirements: Bring to class crisp dollar bills (real or fake) and small clips to hold the pieces of a model together during assembly. I will have a limited number of crisp fake bills and clips to distribute.

Level: Complex

Creator: Joel Garcia Moix

Teacher: Joel Garcia Moix

Description:
A fierce lion that roars. It has the mane and tail tip with change of color. Do you dare to face this angry Lion?

Special Requirements: We will start with a blintz bird base and there are some open sinks, squashes, swivels...

Level: Complex

Creator: Joel Garcia Moix

Teacher: Joel Garcia Moix

Description:
A Killer Rabbit of Caerbannog, a fearless creature attacking King Arthur in the movie "Monty Python and the Holy Grail."

Special Requirements: Pointy teeths should not scare you, even if they need small folds and sinks of all kinds-- open, closed and partially closed.

Level: High Intermediate

Creator: Joel Garcia Moix

Teacher: Joel Garcia Moix

Description:
A cute girl, with a lot of personality, in a short dress

Special Requirements: This girl is made with multiple open sinks, so if you are familiar with them and can do some tiny folds, she will look great. 10-inch kami works well.

Level: High Intermediate

Creator: Joel Garcia Moix

Teacher: Joel Garcia Moix

Description:
A girl ready to jump to a swimming pool...Steady, Ready, Go!!

Special Requirements: We will transform a Bird base into a girl, with some open sinks and other magic folds. Best paper: Single colored, 21x21cm (8-inches) or bigger-- will be provided for the class.

Level: High Intermediate

Creator: David Brill

Teacher: Jamie Kelley

Description:
David Brill’s 3D robin

Special Requirements: High precision is required to fold the model successfully. There are a couple of diabolical outside reverse folds included. Best paper is two-sided Kami.

Level: Low Intermediate

Creator: Joel Stern

Teacher: Joel Stern

Description:
This "minimalist" doe is made from two pieces that lock together -- no glue required.

Special Requirements: It's best made from sheets colored the same on both sides. 6-inch Tant, with its textures, is perfect for this and will be supplied for the class.

Level: Intermediate

Creator: Mitsonobu Sonobe & others

Teacher: Michael Naughton

Description:
Mitsonobu Sonobè's module is an excellent one for beginners and experts alike. Literally dozens of models are possible and the workshop format allows each student to learn the one(s) they like. Good for those looking for an introduction to modular origami as well as those looking for more of a challenge. Models made from 1 to 60 modules will be shown. Construction ranges from low intermediate up to challenging. The basic module and some variations will be presented.

Level: Simple

Creator: Traditional

Teacher: Kathy Hammell

Description:
This class focuses on some basic techniques for beginners. We will create models from index cards and from the water bomb base. There will be no cuts or glue; all models are made from one piece of paper. The following models will be included: Standing Heart and Hopping Frog from an index card and Butterfly from a water bomb base. Others may be taught as time permits.

Level: Low Intermediate

Creator: Glenn Sapaden

Teacher: Glenn Sapaden

Description:
Here are a number of models centered around my love for ice cream. We will fold at least two of the models (the soft serve cone and the Popsicle) and others if time permits.

Special Requirements: Students should bring multiple crisp, foldable dollar bills to class.

Level: High Intermediate

Creator: Kade Chan

Teacher: Glenn Sapaden

Description:
I teach this model to celebrate the Year of the Pig. In this version of Kade Chan’s model, we incorporate the dollar’s design to give the eyes to the pig. The model is deemed high intermediate due to the precise folding required and the utilization of the bill’s landmarks.

Special Requirements: Students should bring crisp, foldable dollar bills (preferably with even borders) to class.

Level: Intermediate

Creator: Enrique Martinez

Teacher: Enrique Martinez

Description:
This is a simple-looking dog which can be folded quite quickly once you know how to do it. If this class can be scheduled together with Oriol’s horse, it will become much more than just two models one after the other. Join us for the ride! Otherwise, join me for the ride! It will be my only 45 minute class.

Special Requirements: Having no fear of ugly folding and/or mistakes is expected. Please join this class if you already have achieved this level of uncaring or if you want to achieve it. We will fold for the sake of folding and won't care about the results, only about having a good time. We might learn something in the process.

Level: High Intermediate

Creator: Enrique Martinez

Teacher: Enrique Martinez 1/4 OAS

Description:
A simple 3D baby elephant. Quite straightforward from a fish base. It can be wet folded.

Special Requirements: You must want to fold a baby elephant to take this class. Furthermore, you need to be fully committed to having some fun. Please leave worries at the door, specially the “I can’t fold well enough, I might fail” kind. If you fail, fail with gusto.

Level: Complex

Creator: Enrique Martinez

Teacher: Enrique Martinez

Description:
Meant to be an origami version of a particularly sweet toy schnauzer. The bone in the picture was a present from her buried under my pillow. Rated complex because I honestly don’t know how to rate models. if you’re comfortable folding high intermediate, please feel free to join the class.

Special Requirements: A playful spirit and no fear of making a mistake are needed to follow this crazy dog. We will jump through some non-standard folds and you need to err on the side of throwing care into the wind and opening yourself up to failing miserably -- or the complete opposite. Take a chance and have fun.

Level: Complex

Creator: Enrique Martinez

Teacher: Enrique Martinez

Description:
3D shaped penguin with an open belly. This is a challenging but achievable model. Please try if you’re comfortable folding high intermediate models even though it is rated complex.

Special Requirements: You’ll need an icy glare and the determination to not stop if you don’t want the model to melt in your hands. That is a requirement for all my classes. Also you need to want to have fun. 10” two colored paper will also be helpful.

Level: Intermediate

Creator: Unknown

Teacher: Maureen Miller-Calamo

Description:
A bag shaped like a shirt will be folded from a square. If time permits, embellishments will be added (materials supplied by teacher). However, for filling the bag with a gift you will be on your own.

Level: Intermediate

Creator: Michie Takayama

Teacher: Kay Eng

Description:
This model is folded from a single square and results in a pretty 2D flat flower on a square base. If the corners are folded back it can be used to make a pin. The folding sequence is nice, with landmarks for each step.

Level: Low Intermediate

Creator: Takaya Iwamoto

Teacher: Takaya Iwamoto

Description:
You will learn how to fold this model using duo paper with a crease pattern printed on one side, enclosed in a circle. After the crease lines are scored, a circle will be cut out by a scissor.

Special Requirements: Bring a ruler for scoring, and a scissor for cutting out a circle. I will provide the specially prepared paper for the class.

Level: Simple

Creator: Takaya Iwamoto

Teacher: Takaya Iwamoto

Description:
You will learn how to fold this model using duo paper with a crease pattern printed on one side,enclosed in a circle. After the crease lines are scored, a circle will be cut out by a scissor.

Special Requirements: Bring a ruler for scoring and a scissor for cutting out a circle. I will provide the specially prepared paper for the class.

Level: Simple

Creator: Takaya Iwamoto

Teacher: Takaya Iwamoto

Description:
You will learn how to fold this model using duo papers with a crease pattern printed on one side, enclosed in a circle. After the crease lines are scored, a circle will be cut out by a scissor.

Special Requirements: Bring a ruler for scoring and a scissor for cutting out a circle. I will provide the specially-prepared paper for the class.

Level: Low Intermediate

Creator: Maria Sinayskaya

Teacher: Maria Velazquez

Description:
This is a six-piece modular star

Special Requirements: 2.5 or 3" patterned paper

Level: High Intermediate

Creator: Marc Vigo

Teacher: Marc Vigo

Description:
This sheep is my latest creation.

Special Requirements: There are no difficult folding steps required -- only some modeling for the head.

Level: Complex

Creator: Marc Vigo

Teacher: Marc Vigo

Description:
This fairy may be folded using the wet folding technique, although I usually fold with a dry sheet of tant paper. The folds are not complex but you have to interpret the instructions a little bit in order to achieve a cute fairy.

Special Requirements: Previous experience on wet/curved folding is highly recommended for the participants.

Level: High Intermediate

Creator: Marc Vigo

Teacher: Marc Vigo

Description:
This swallow is one of my latest designs, resulting in a 3D model with a color changed body that has volume.

Special Requirements: The hardest step of this model is a closed sink that forms a 3D belly. The rest of the steps are performed in 2D and are very geometric. No free modeling is required.

Level: High Intermediate

Creator: Marc Vigo

Teacher: Marc Vigo

Description:
The YAHOOWL (Yet Another Humble Origami Owl) is a model that exploits the color change to achieve an expressive owl standing on its feet.

Special Requirements: Folding this model requires intermediate origami techniques. The hardest maneuvers are in and out reverse folding and a narrow crimp that locks the body and gives shape to it.

Level: High Intermediate

Creator: Marc Vigo

Teacher: Marc Vigo

Description:
Dragons are one of my favourite origami subjects. This one is my last creation from 2018. Instructions for folding a dragon with longer wings will be given at the end of the class.

Special Requirements: The model is founded on a 22.5 degree base. Mainly classical folds are required: petal, stretching, closed sink, etc. The hardest part is forming the tiny details of the head. Although 10'' kami is o.k., students may prefer a better or bigger paper. Color kraft is also o.k. Tissue foil or washi deluxe are perfect.

Level: Intermediate

Creator: Jon McKellar

Teacher: Jon McKellar

Description:
A butterfly made from a $2 dollar bill. I will bring fake $2 bills.

Level: Intermediate

Creator: Jose Meeusen

Teacher: Chila Caldera

Description:
You will learn how to fold this 8-unit modular with 6" squares of solid/solid duo (provided) and then you will fold another one using eight 4" squares of pattern/solid duo (provided). We should be able to make both models in the double-session, else I can help you finish later.

Special Requirements: This model involves making eight identical units, then assembling the finished model. The units are intermediate, and the assembly is not very difficult. No cutting or glue is needed. The 2nd model will be made with patterned paper so you can make a model that exhibits a pattern-in-a-pattern when finished. As for all modulars: careful, accurate work is required for the best result.

Level: Intermediate

Creator: Wenhau Chao

Teacher: Chila Caldera

Description:
You will learn how to fold this star using one 6" square of duo paper (provided) and then you will fold another one using a square of 6" Kaleidoscope Duo (provided). We should be able to make both models in one session, else I can help you finish later.

Special Requirements: This model involves making an octagon from a square (in class), then precreasing the octagon, then collapsing the octagon, then shaping the points. You will need to bring or borrow scissors to remove the extraneous corners (or you can tear them off). Careful, accurate work is required for the best result. No glue is needed.

Level: High Intermediate

Creator: Oriol Esteve

Teacher: Oriol Esteve

Description:
This is a cute crocodile that is inspired more by caricatures than the fierce wild animal itself. The distribution of colors works even on the belly side.

Level: Intermediate

Creator: Oriol Esteve

Teacher: Oriol Esteve

Description:
This is an easy model with no complicated steps. The colorored mane comes from a wow effect maneuver.

Level: High Intermediate

Creator: Oriol Esteve

Teacher: Oriol Esteve

Description:
This model has remarkable color changes and offers the opportunity to shape the mane to your taste.

Level: High Intermediate

Creator: Oriol Esteve

Teacher: Oriol Esteve

Description:
This cute model has tiny color changes on the head and nice 3D ears to achieve great expresiveness.

Level: High Intermediate

Creator: Mathieu Tournadre

Teacher: Louise Oppenheimer-Flax

Description:
Box pleated person, folded from a 2 x 1 rectangular piece of paper divided into sevenths vertically. Materials will be provided for the class.

Level: Low Intermediate

Creator: Shunichi Ashimura

Teacher: Ayumi Hayatsu

Description:
This model is folded from 2 pieces of paper -- one for the head and one for the body.

Level: Low Intermediate

Creator: Makoto Yamaguchi

Teacher: Ayumi Hayatsu

Description:
In this class we will assemble a 7-unit version of the model. It can also be assembled with 12 pieces and 30 pieces.

Special Requirements: Please bring in 3" paper (x 7).

Level: Low Intermediate

Creator: Damien Marcotte

Teacher: Ron Arruda

Description:
Single sheet, open-topped box with pointed sides. 10-inch duo kami will be provided for the class.

Level: Low Intermediate

Creator: Laura Kruskal

Teacher: Ron Arruda

Description:
Modular crown made from 4 sheets of letter-size paper, which will be provided for the class.

Level: Simple

Creator: Laura Kruskal

Teacher: Wendy Zeichner

Description:
This was one of Laura's Kruskal's favorite crowns, made from her famous Canoe Module. It is not diagrammed. A rainbow of paper colors will be provided in two sizes. To make a crown from the letter paper takes 10 modules. To make a crown from one-quarter of letter size takes 20-24 modules depending on your head size. Students can complete the letter-paper crown in class. The crown from smaller paper requires a bit of glue-- but it's worth it! No glue is needed for the Letter size. See photos!

Level: High Intermediate

Creator: Hideo Komatsu

Teacher: Martin Quinn

Description:
For all those intermediate folders out there who would like to take the next step here is a gentle first step into the world of high intermediate models. Hideo Komatsu is well known not only for the beauty of his models, but also, and more importantly, for his meticulous attention to the folding sequence, ensuring that that in itself is a fun experience, being precisely specified with lots of landmarks.

Special Requirements: This model does include a pair of closed sinks, but these are well defined and are about as simple as closed sinks can get. In addition, in the latter stages of the model there will be folding steps after the model becomes 3D. Paper will be provided for the class.

Level: High Intermediate

Creator: Winnie Leung

Teacher: Winnie Leung

Description:
In this class, we will be folding a gum nut, a seedpod from gum trees (properly known as Eucalyptus), commonly found in Australia. I designed this model using the ORI-REVO software tool developed by Jun Mitani.

Special Requirements: Making this model involves curved folding techniques. The class will be provided with Elephant hide paper that is already scored.

Level: Low Intermediate

Creator: Noriko Nagaat

Teacher: Patricia Grodner

Description:
Take 2 sheets of your favorite papers and transform them into a delightful bowl or help yourself to the paper that will be provided for the class.

Level: High Intermediate

Creator: Shuzo Fujimoto

Teacher: Grant Goulart

Description:
The model that will be taught in this class is a composite of the clover and hydrangea tesselations. A crease pattern will be provided but the class will not be taught using it. The CP will be useful in understanding the model.

Special Requirements: An understanding of both the clover and hydrangea tesselations is important (both are designed by Shuzo Fujimoto). Students should also come with a square pre-folded into a 32x32 grid and every other diagonal. Students may find tweezers helpful.