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American Museum of Natural History Presents: Origami Folding Fun Sessions
OrigamiUSA teams up with the Natural History Museum for special origami classes. Register in advance.
MORNING SESSION - 10:30am–12:30pm
Holiday Fun
Level: Low Intermediate
Teacher: Linda Bogan
Celebrate the holiday season by folding a trio of Christmas models by Shoko Aoyagi.
Flat Flowers for Decorating
Level: Low intermediate
Teacher: Mary Ann Scheblein-Dawson
Mary Ann has gathered a bunch of easy flower models to use on cards, as package decorations or as ornaments.
For the Birds
Level: Intermediate
Teacher: Gay Merrill Gross
Gay has created a veritable flock of bird designs, all based on Kunihiko Kasahara’s Crow.
Puff Ring
Level: Intermediate
Teacher: Nobuko Okabe
This ingenious modular ring by Nobuko is folded flat and can be puffed up into 3D upon completion.
Saar Star
Level: Intermediate
Teacher: Talo Kawasaki
If you only want to master one star model, this is the one.
Max Hulme's Mouse Rat
Level: High Intermediate
Teacher: Donna Walcavage
This realistic mouse by Max Hulme is sure to delight all those that love the cute and cuddly.
AFTERNOON SESSION - 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Traditional Models
Level: Beginner
Teacher: Rachel Katz
This class is a great opportunity for families to explore the magic of origami together. No experience is necessary. For children ages 8 and up. (Adults without children are also welcome!)
Crown Bowl and Heart Basket
Level: Intermediate
Teacher: Arlene Gorchov
Two great related models by two origami greats: Philip Shen’s Crown Bowl and Mark Kennedy’s Heart Basket.
Anna and Brina Stars
Level: Intermediate
Faye Goldman
These fascinating stars by Maria Sinayskaya are unique in their own way.
Four Leaves Tato Box
Level: Intermediate
Teacher: Belle Fernandez
This gorgeous Tato Box is folded from a square, preferably out of heavier weight paper.
Stars From Pentagons
Level: Intermediate
Teacher: Kathy Stevick
Here’s a collection of sensational stars folded out of pentagons.