Looking ahead to the Holidays –Talk and Tidbits

This session includes a video of the highlights of the month. Themes: Month at a Glance, Origamigos & Origami Spirit Tutorials, Origami Greeting Cards, Creativity with Origami, Visual Storytelling, Inspiration with Prompts, Crane Corner and Much more.

In addition, off camera, we shared about new folds. Links inside. Take a look! …READ MORE HERE…

How to Make an Origami Santa (two versions) – designed by Leyla Torres

Santa Claus is a legendary figure and a cherished origami subject. I’m happy to share this new origami Santa Claus as part of the many possible ways this endearing character can be represented.

This model can be used flat on a greeting card or mailer, or folded 3D as a free-standing model.

In the tutorial featured in this post, I show how to make two different versions. …READ MORE HERE…

November 2023 Prompts – One model a Week or One a Day

Please join us any time during November 2023 as we explore this month’s folding themes. Eleven Reflection Clothing Book Cute Turkey Peaceful Scarecrow Birthday Umbrella Gratitude Vehicle Feathers Black & White Set Joy Barn Chocolate Units Sweater Strong Candle Octopus Message Rainbow Stocking Flexible Action Warmth Cozy These prompts are intended to spark your imagination! …

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How to Fold an Origami Crow – A Demonstration

I am sharing an example of the work of master Kunihiko Kasahara. This easy-to-make crow is fun and perfect for the foliage season.

This crow is one of the figures included in a book called Origami Made Easy. As an educational demonstration, for people who might need to practice following diagrams, the instructions in the video include step-by-step description of how to read the diagrams and fold the crow. …READ MORE HERE…