Origami Club
In this 4-week course, students will learn and continue their practice with origami by learning a new origami pattern each week!
Jaclyn M.
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(51)
What's included
4 live meetings
3 in-class hoursAssessment
Learners will be assessed during class in an ongoing form of formative assessment. I will make sure each learner is following along with the pattern before moving ahead as a group.Class Experience
In this class, students will learn how to take sheets of paper, and turn them into so many different things! The paper can turn into animals, moving parts, or something practical that you can use like a cup or wallet! This course will focus on all aspects of the Japanese art of folding paper: origami. They will learn the different types of paper, different categories of origami, different folds, and the difference between practical and decorative origami. The structure of the class will begin with the introduction of the weekly topic, then the students will learn the patterns that are involved with that week's theme. The learning of the patterns will be the majority of each class session. Typically, the students will watch a demonstration, and then be walked through how to complete each pattern. At the end of class, we will all hold up our patterns and share them with the class. The schedule is as follows: Week 1: Topic: What is Origami? Pattern(s): a cup, fox bookmark Week 2: Topic: Origami in Motion Pattern(s): flying bird (twirly bird)/claws/paper airplane Week 3: Topic: Animal Origami Pattern(s): turtle/butterfly/frog Week 4: Topic: Practical Origami Pattern: wallet/student choice *required knowledge* Students do not need any prior knowledge of what origami is to take this class. However, they should have developed fine motor skills in order to make creased folds, as well as know basic geometry and fractions like what a fourth, third, and half looks like.
Learning Goals
The main learning goals for this class will be for students to learn the Japanese art of origami through an artistic lens by creating different types of origami.
Other Details
Supply List
- A stack (at least 20 sheets) of paper that is cut to a perfect square (origami paper recommended) Amazon: $4.99 https://www.amazon.com/Origami-Sheets-Colorful-Projects-Included/dp/B087C49W8M/ref=sr_1_8?dchild=1&keywords=origami+paper&qid=1619027009&sr=8-8 - A stack (at least 20 sheets) of 8.5"x11" paper (typical paper for a printer, but notebook paper works just fine). - Markers (optional to decorate their origami)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Minnesota Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
3 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from Concordia University St. Paul
Bachelor's Degree in English from University of Minnesota
Associate's Degree in Psychology from Inver Hills Community College
I learned origami at the young age of 7 years old, and have been actively practicing origami ever since then. I also have experience with teaching children origami for over 6 years.Reviews
Live Group Class
$50
for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
45 min
Completed by 7 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-14
1-12 learners per class
