Origami
Notes
These directions support workshop hosts
Step-by-step instructions
Intro
Although these origami shapes may look complex to make - they’re actually pretty quick and simple - and you don’t need many materials or much space to get creating.
History
‘How paper Cranes Became a Sign of healing in Japan’
(National Geographic article)
Inspiration
Whilst preparing these tutorials, I’ve found some wonderfully inspiring resources along the way. Here are links to a few that I’ve been marvelling at. They are visually beautiful & the stories behind the art is interesting too.
outdoor installations | mademoisellemaurice.com
butterfly installation | mymodernmet.com
paper plane installation | astridbin.com
Preparation & Materials
printed instructions for each attendee
origami paper (squares & strips)
coloured pens & pencils for note writing
extras:
frame
branches
acrylic paint
fishing wire/thread
needle
Appropriate for
No prior experience of origami is required. Different parts of the activity will be appropriate for different ages. Younger kids may enjoy writing & drawing on the origami paper, whilst older kids & adults fold the shapes.