These classes have been submitted and are in the approval process. Some may not appear on the final schedule.
Gentian is a clever fold! One paper will produce 4 petals and 4 leaves. There is a color change which makes it possible to have green leaves.
Let's enjoy a relaxing class combining Zentangle meditative drawing, and an origami butterfly model. I live near a Monarch butterfly sanctuary, so that will be my demo, but it doesn't have to end there.
The Zentangle drawing is guided one line at a time, just as the Origami model is folded one fold at a time.
Easy module that can be used for stars or bigger modulars
Easy but spectacular modular with clever connection mechanism
This model is really fun to fold and the 8-piece octogon has a nice puffy look. Lots of opportunity for making great color combinations with duo paper.
Modular quilt or wall covering. Held together with paper connectors. Absolutely no glue.
Modular origami piece. Quilt/wall covering modules are connected by paper, not glue.
Origami flowers are beautiful! Put them together in a bouquet and make your loved ones happy.
One square sheet of paper is needed per flower. Stems will be provided.
Impossible Stacked Cubes
Dove of peace
Angel
Fairly simple flying things: A Plane that loops and glides; and a Tube that rotates as it glides.
Learn to fold a Peace Dove, created by Alice Grey, and pictured in "The Origami Handbook" by Rick Beech.
This model can be made in 12 steps involving mountain and valley folds, inside reverse folds, and a simple squash fold. It is easy but satisfying, and makes a great ornament. With one small modification, you can add reverse-side color to some edges.
This was one of Laura's Kruskal's favorite crowns, made from her famous Canoe Module. Wendy will teach an undiagrammed technique for making this model. 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! Bring your own gluesticks!
Fold a 12-unit modular with tulips on each edge. A 30-unit assembly is the more aesthetic version but will be left as homework.
I will do a live origami design demonstration of a random subject suggested by class participants. I will go through my design process as well as encourage class participants to design and/or fold alongside me.
A game fish with some distinctive features. This design contains some difficult steps and tricky paper arrangement, please ensure you are familiar with complex maneuvers before attempting this class.
Fun and creepy, detailed 3-D spider.
Fold a super complex and detailed sea lion from a rectangle!
The starlight is a 3-D star made from a hexagon that can be lit up with an LED light. Tessellation techniques are used to fold it so strong paper is needed. Hexagons of heavier Canson paper (that we will use to fold an 8th triangle grid in class) will be provided. I will also provide LED pins so you can experience the glow!
This intriguing model is made from a single sheet. The number of iterations of the spiral is limited only by the accuracy of your folding and the nimbleness of your fingers. How many can you get? 35 cm paper will be provided.
This model is folded from hexagon. If time permits, tips for folding the Starburst Medallion variation (from pentagon) will be discussed.
Fold a rose with a single layer of petals. It resembles a wild rose. We will use octagonal paper which will be cut from a square in class.
This is one of three versions of marigold, designed by Toshikazu Kawasaki. It makes a nice decoration for Días de los Muertos (Nov 1&2, all saints and all souls days, also known as Days of the Dead).
It is rated high intermediate because of some technical folding steps towards the end that are more for skilled folders. Like many other Kawasaki models, the successful result is quite satisfying.
If you are a friend or a fan of late Janessa Munt, I invite you to offer your folded marigold on the Día de Muertos altar that I have set up at the event.
Fold 2 octagonal containers (1 sheet, each) and learn 4 possible closures. The containers can be folded from squares of paper as small as 2 inches and can be used as gift boxes to hold a variety of tiny/small items or treats. A 3-inch square will make a container that will perfectly hold a Hershey® “Kiss” or “Hug,” with its paper streamer protruding from the top of the container. However, IN THIS CLASS, WE WILL BE FOLDING WITH 6-INCH SQUARES ONLY. Model Level: INTERMEDIATE (but low-intermediate folders are welcome to attend and give the model a try!)
We will fold several projects that can be used as greeting cards or small gift books. These will include an accordion book and pop-out map folds. Scrap book style paper will be provided. Glue will be used to attach covers.