Inhale Peace, Exhale Stress! –Talk and Tidbits

This session includes a video of the highlights of the month. Themes: Month at a Glance, Origamigos & Origami Spirit Tutorials, Origami Visual Storytelling, Exquisite Folding, World Origami Days, Crane corner, Creative Ideas, Folding Prompts, Lanterns, Holiday Folding.

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

Video Tutorial – Origami Archangel

IThe word Archangel aligns with the Greek origin of the word “angel” (ángelos), meaning “messenger.” Archangels are often described as “Beings of Light,” and are prominent figures in a great many religious and mythological traditions. These celestial entities are frequently portrayed as high-ranking messengers of the divine.

The concept of archangels as spiritual guides is often found outside a religious context in various forms of cultural expression including literature, music, and the visual arts. …READ MORE HERE…

Easy Origami Owl Bookmark

This origami owl bookmark (Fabrizio Pianosi) is easy and fun to make and will take about six minutes to fold! At this time of the year, we celebrate World Origami Days (WOD – October 24 through November 11). People who love origami spread the joy of paper folding. This Owl Bookmark is a design by …

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November 2024 Prompts – Light

When we hear the word “light” we think of that which allows us to see. The same word, in a different context, can be used to describe the lesser weight of one thing to something heavier. With this theme, we invite you to think of light in both ways and exercise your creativity to express …

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Cekouat León Peralta – Capturing Nature in Origami Design

The origami of Mexican artist Cekouat Elim León Peralta (1996) represents a unique intersection of traditional craftsmanship, scientific inquiry, and contemporary art.

Drawing from his family’s background in artisanal practices and prehispanic dance, coupled with his formal education in Biology, Cekouat has spent 16 years mastering and innovating the art of paper folding. …READ MORE HERE…