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

Jewelry workshop

Level
Low Intermediate
Teacher(s)
Jan Polish

We’ll learn some models appropriate for jewelry, and then build earrings, etc. to use those models. I’ll have some inexpensive tools available for purchase, or you can just share the ones I provide.

Squirrel!

Level
Complex
Creator(s)
Jason Schneider
Teacher(s)
Jason Schneider

I'll be teaching a squirrel of my own design. The complex scale allows a nice 3-D effect. Acorns not provided.

Shinmei Torii

Level
Intermediate
Creator(s)
Jun Maekawa
Teacher(s)
James Peake

Torii gates are perhaps one of the most widely recognized symbols of Japan. These elegant structures typically mark the entrances to Shinto shrines. This simple box-pleated model yields a clever design with a satisfying lock. A great opportunity to practice box-pleating for those with little or no experience with the technique.

Skull Mask

Level
Simple
Creator(s)
Kunihiko Kasahara
Teacher(s)
James Peake

This simple skull appears in Kunihiko Kasahara's 1967 classic, "Creative Origami". Includes a slight variation to achieve a color change for the nostrils.

2024 Calendars

Level
Intermediate
Teacher(s)
Faye Goldman

Come learn how to make 3 different 2024 calendars. I will have instructions for the regular pentagonal dodecahedron (Tomoko Fuse), Nick Robinson's rhombic dodecahedron and a 1 piece 1 cut rectangular sheet that folds into a 8 page booklet. All templates are for 2024 calendars.

Woven Box

Level
Intermediate
Creator(s)
Traditional
Teacher(s)
Arlene Gorchov

This woven Box is traditional. I will teach a square or rectangular box and will explain a heart shaped variation designed by Dasa Severova.

Hanagasa

Level
Intermediate
Creator(s)
Tomoko Fuse
Teacher(s)
Tomoko Fuse

Flowers bloom from each face of this modular kusudama.

Dome Box

Level
Intermediate
Creator(s)
Tomoko Fuse
Teacher(s)
Tomoko Fuse

The dome box is made from a single sheet for the box and a single sheet for the lid, with an extra small piece for reinforcement. The domed lid has jewel like facets.

Manta Ray

Level
High Intermediate
Creator(s)
Keenan Liou
Teacher(s)
Collin Liou

A detailed manta ray from the waterbomb base. Rated high intermediate because of one tricky step. 10-inch paper is recommended and will be provided, but 6-inch is completely fine.

Introducing A Fold Simulation Language

Level
Not Rated
Teacher(s)
John Leung

In this session, I will introduce a new fold simulation language that can distill the many kinds of creases and folds, such as squash, petal, crimp, rabbit ear, inside & outside reverse folds into just 3 commands (fold, crease, turnover) and a handful of specifying keywords and values. I will go over some math, insights and findings discovered in making this Origami Simulator and Creator. An open discussion and Q/A will follow.

Crease Pattern Workshop

Level
Complex
Teacher(s)
Neel Dalela

Crease Pattern Workshop: Tips and Tricks for Solving High-Intermediate Crease Patterns. Setting you on your way to solving complex crease patterns! This workshop is the gateway for folders who want to learn how to fold basic box pleat crease patterns. Come to learn how to fold a complex origami Warrior from a crease pattern.

Owl (Cute & Plump)

Level
Low Intermediate
Creator(s)
Sarjit Singh
Teacher(s)
Deb Pun

Fold a parliament of cute and plump owls to celebrate the spooky season and Autumn season!
The folding sequence is straightforward with a couple of squash folds towards the end.
We will fold an Owl from 15 cm (~6 inch) kami in class. If time permits we can fold a smaller owl from 7.5 cm (~3 in) kami. This owl shows both sides of the paper.
15 cm sheet yields about 7.5 cm (3 inch) tall x 9 cm (3.5 in) wide owl
7.5 cm sheet yields about 3.75 cm (1.5 inch) tall x 4.5 cm (1.75 in) wide owl

Crane Base Rose by Sakoda

Level
Intermediate
Creator(s)
James M Sakoda
Teacher(s)
Mark DeWolf-Ott

First we will make a pentagon. Then we will make a rose based on the crane base. Students should be familiar with crane base and sinks.
The book is old. A diagram of the pentagon version is not in the book. I developed it myself.

Jack in a Box by Max Hulme

Level
Intermediate
Teacher(s)
Mary Drews

The ideas of Fred Rohm and Neal Elias inspired this action model. It is best made from heavy-weight ‘springy’ paper plain on one side but brightly coloured on the other. A 2ft by 1ft rectangle will produce a box with a 2” side.

Stern Franziska

Level
Intermediate
Creator(s)
Carmen Sprung
Teacher(s)
Mae Dean Erb

This is a six piece modular model that expands into a beautiful three dimensional star. Carmen Sprung is the creator.

Snail

Level
Intermediate
Creator(s)
Shiri Daniel
Teacher(s)
Allison Wang

The origami snail by Shiri Daniel is an intermediate origami that is both simple and elegant.

Little Dragon

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

A simple, but not beginner dragon. The simplicity is the result of a few spread sinks, closed sinks, and unsinks. Despite how scary that might sound, I guarantee that it is fun to fold.

Single Sheet Polyhedra

Level
Not Rated
Teacher(s)
John Szinger

Presentation about folding origami polyhedra from a single sheet, including general principles, design techniques, advanced folding ideas, and numerous examples with photographs and crease patterns.

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