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

Scaled Goldfish

Level: 
Complex
Creator(s): 
Ari Bech
Teacher(s): 
Ari Bech

In this class we will fold my scaled goldfish model step by step. This is a fairly complex class and is meant for more experienced folders. Participants should know how to precrease, follow references with precision, perform unsinks, and fold with scales. Additionally, there are a handful of steps that collapse many creases at once. There is a possibility scale shaping may need to be completed outside of class time due to time restrictions, however, I will still provide instructions on how to shape the scales. 12 inch paper is recommended for first try.

Baggi's Package

Level: 
Low Intermediate
Creator(s): 
Giuseppe Baggi and Carlos Bocanegra
Teacher(s): 
Patricia Grodner

In this hands-on class, you'll learn how to create a timeless favorite — the classic "Giuseppe Baggi" — enhanced with a clever closure designed by Carlos Bocanegra. This versatile package can be folded from squares or rectangles, making it easy to adapt to all kinds of sizes and occasions.
But the real magic? That ingenious closure! It’s the perfect finishing touch, turning a simple fold into a delightful keepsake.

Acorn Box

Level: 
Intermediate
Creator(s): 
Kariya Tomoya
Teacher(s): 
Kayo Kurata

This model is made of two papers of same size.
One for the body and one for the cap, preferably of different colors.
4" papers will be provided.

Lemur

Level: 
High Intermediate
Creator(s): 
Julie Juniper
Teacher(s): 
Julie Juniper

Join me to fold this cute lemur! I will provide ten inch kami.

Crashed Witch

Level: 
High Intermediate
Creator(s): 
Chris Alexander
Teacher(s): 
Chris Alexander

This is the origami version of the classic Halloween decoration. You've seen it, it looks like a witch who's crashed into a tree.
The model will feature a color change for the broomstick.

  • The students should be very comfortable with open sink folds, and making accurate angle bisectors.

Pecs bowl

Level: 
Intermediate
Creator(s): 
Dasa Severova
Teacher(s): 
Kathy Stevick

A lovely model. Straight forward folding, some clever moves, one sink but it is an open one.

Sofa, Chair and Cushions

Level: 
Intermediate
Creator(s): 
Paolo Bascetta (Italy)
Teacher(s): 
Deb Pun

Fold a fun set of one sofa, one chair and a few cushions created by Paolo Bascetta. Accurate creasing needed to 3D collapse the sofa and chair. The chair is not diagrammed and I figured out the paper proportions needed for this class. The chair requires some creasing then cutting off the folded paper to get the right proportions. Both the sofa and chair has the same 3D collapse. One cushion is a compound model folded from two pieces of paper.
In class, all paper will be supplied by OrigamiUSA and by teacher:

Slow Snail

Level: 
Low Intermediate
Creator(s): 
Eric Gjerde
Teacher(s): 
Arlene Gorchov

Cute snail with a spiral shell. As time permits we may do more snails.

  • Uses cuts.

Shining Star

Level: 
High Intermediate
Creator(s): 
Ayako Kawate
Teacher(s): 
Arlene Gorchov

Pretty star with some inner crimps. Fun to try different paper patterns but not too busy.

  • Inner crimp folds, can be a little tricky

Flower from Yara Yagi's book

Level: 
Intermediate
Creator(s): 
Yara Yagi
Teacher(s): 
Mary Drews

Daisy and possibly an action model of the daisy, and a vase. I will provide astrobrite cut to size, as well as floral tape and straws to make stems.

  • Modular flower, assembly required. Must be able to fold a preliminary base without instruction.

Clematis Flower - Modular

Level: 
Intermediate
Creator(s): 
Yara Yagi
Teacher(s): 
PRPLE Miller

The Clematis Flower is a fun 6-piece modular model folded from a modifief bird base. Once all modules are connected, the flower blossoms into a design that looks beautifully intricate and more complex than it seems.

Designed by Yara Yagi this flower is diagramed in her newly released book titled Origami Flora: A Hand-Drawn Guide to Flower Folding.

Students will utilize 6 inch paper to learn the folds.  Recommended paper for this model is 4 inches.  Feel free to bring your own double sided paper if you prefer using smaller size than 6 inches.

Four-Dollar Crane (large), Opus 879

Level: 
Low Intermediate
Creator(s): 
Robert J. Lang
Teacher(s): 
Robert Lang

This is a composite model of a Japanese crane created from four one-dollar bills, which holds together purely by folding. (The "(large)" modifier is to distinguish it from a "(medium)" version that is slightly smaller and folded differently.)

  • If you can fold a Waterbomb and a Crane, you can fold this!

Spike Ball

Level: 
Low Intermediate
Creator(s): 
Rona Gurkewitz and Bennett Arnstein
Teacher(s): 
Rona Gurkewitz

The Spike Ball is a 12 piece modular. The module can be used for a 24 piece Super Spike Ball an a 53 piece Super Duper Spike Ball. This is designed by me and Bennett Arnstein. There is a website Spike Ball Heaven that has diagrams. It looks like a ball with fortune tellers sticking out from it.

  • Experience with modulars would be helpful but not necessary

Sword Armor Man

Level: 
Intermediate
Creator(s): 
Damian Donjerkovic
Teacher(s): 
Damian Donjerkovic

The sword armor man is a simple but asymmetrical box pleat model.

  • Students should know basic box pleating.

Pleating without precreasing

Level: 
High Intermediate
Creator(s): 
Goran Konjevod
Teacher(s): 
Goran Konjevod

In this class we'll fold tessellation-style pleated geometric patterns without precreasing. Each fold will be simple--just a pleat--and no folds will need to be undone. However, no reference points, or any other precreases will be used, and so you'll have to look at the folds you're making and pay attention to them as you work. Each student will be able to select a pattern from a "menu". Depending on your ambition (and granularity of your folding), it may take you slightly longer than the class period to finish.

Conversation with Jun Maekawa

Level: 
Not Rated
Teacher(s): 
Peter Engel

Enjoy this rare opportunity to hear Maekawa-san reflect on his long career as a creative origami artist and theorist. From our first meeting in Japan over forty years ago, Maekawa-san and I have traced sometimes parallel, sometimes intersecting paths on opposite sides of the Pacific Ocean.

Persian Horse

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

This model was inspired by my long friendship with Ali Bahmani. Like my other recent designs, it is not a realistic representation but a deliberately stylized, abstract composition of forms, attempting to capture the character of a Persian miniature. A color change produces a contrasting saddle, mane, hooves, and if desired, contrasting tail. The model is part of a series of four—including an American box turtle, an Indian automobile, and a Japanese Godzilla--I developed over several decades from a single, box-pleated base.

Phoenix Koi, Opus 875

Level: 
High Intermediate
Creator(s): 
Robert J. Lang
Teacher(s): 
Robert Lang

This is a high intermediate model—the steps are no more complicated than swivel folds—but it requires the student to fold precisely, to make folds that vary in sharpness along their length, and judge distances by eye, rather than via landmarks (e.g., dividing distances and angles in thirds by eye, or "make this distance over here equal to that distances over there." It also requires delicate shaping. Avoidance of unnecessary wrinkles and marks is key!

Encaustic wax on paper

Level: 
Not Rated
Teacher(s): 
Goran Konjevod

In this class I'll show how I treat paper with encaustic wax before folding, and each student will get an opportunity to coat/paint their own sheets of encaustic wax paper. The result is paper coated with wax, and optionally painted (if the encaustic medium contains pigments as well). This can add transparency to the sheet, and can change the surface texture. The paper also becomes slightly sticky, and behaves differently when folded.

Elegant Rose

Level: 
Complex
Creator(s): 
Tomoharu SAITA
Teacher(s): 
Ayumi Hayatsu

This is an arranged Kawasaki Rose that is folded from one piece of square. It will become elegant without shaping skills.

  • Please note that the class pace will be somewhat fast to finish in time. The folds are high intermediate but skills of the twist fold (the flower) and the tato fold (closing the bottom) will be needed.

Stern Franziska

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

This Stern Franziska by Carmen Sprung is a beautiful modular model. Various sizes and paper can be used. It is an excellent model that can be flattened to travel.
The last step is a “blooming” miracle!

  • Students should be comfortable with several step folds and repeating these.
    A large copy of each step will be displayed.

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