Origami Club; Weekly Discovery of the Art of Paper Folding
A weekly club exploring Origami techniques and various implications for these works
Eleanor C.
Average rating:
4.7
Number of reviews:(259)
What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
Students are more then welcome to continue projects on their own time, outside of clubAssessment
Progress and skill refinement will be evident in the participant’s body of work over time. At the conclusion of each class, each learner will have at least two completed objects. The very existence of these objects is a success story unto itself, based on the importance of the step by step instructions involved in every product of this technique. Student participation through comments and questions will be another great indicator of knowledge retained.Class Experience
A terrific club, for beginning origami enthusiasts. Each week we will work on different skills and objects. Students will learn a variety of 2D and 3D items, including animals, elements in nature, and games! As a club, we can support each other, and relate. Participants will be invited to share their creations and unique backstories, as we work. There will always be a simple object that can be made with typing paper, but Origami paper is recommended as a best practice ! This particular paper is very thin, and allows participants to make mistakes they can easily recover from. Ideal for fine motor skills, and critical thinking. Each object is made using very specific step by step instructions, but the emphasis here is on fun ! We will be making extremely attainable, age - appropriate items with encouraged student input and choice.
Learning Goals
Origami is a skill that requires patience, concentration, hand -eye coordination, and the ability to plan ahead. Students will be learning the subtleties to this Art form, while making objects that inspire them. As the finished results are very rewarding, all participants have a real - time experience of practice and patience paying off. It is a unique visual art form that starts as one thing, and completely transforms by the end of the lesson. Students will subtly learn visual thinking strategies which can be implemented into any further Art or Design class, and often helps build confidence socially, as well. The ultimate goals , are to make some paper art and have fun! These exciting developmental benchmarks will prosper along the way
Other Details
Supply List
Many sheets of Origami paper is all that is needed for this class Crayons, pencils, and additional markers are always welcome !
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined May, 2020
4.7
259reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Teaching Certificates
New York Teaching Certificate
New York Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts
Hello, Art enthusiasts! I am a multi-disciplinary artist working in New York City. As a teaching artist, I have been working in Public school in-school residency programs for the past nineteen years(!)...most recently with a concentration in Visual Arts. Many of these partnerships involved very direct coordination with students’ academic teachers, so that the Art projects enriched comprehension. I prioritize recyclable materials, and their environmental importance. I have extensions experience with literacy, and STEM-based residencies, in particular.
Over the past few years I have worked with every age, from early childhood to high school. I have seen first hand, how the affects of arts education through residency partnerships transform and enhance students’ lives. I am often very inspired by the creativity and commitment young students bring to these projects. In addition to Visual Art, I teach music composition, ‘Cello, and Guitar.
I am an alumna of the Juilliard School and the Teaching Artist Project. My supporting teacher experience at the Rudolph Steiner School in Manhattan combines Waldorf ideology with these other skills. I am on the NYC DOE substitute teacher roster. This mixture of public and private practice has prepared me to serve students from a wide range of backgrounds.
I try to incorporate physical balance into art making, often a skill that is considered “inactive”. Over the past two years my mindful Art workshops have been requested by public schools and administrative teams across NYC. I have worked extensively with groups and individuals on the spectrum, and as a Visual Art Consultant for students dealing with trauma.
I am a 2020 Legacy Arts Project recipient, and recently received the New York City Arts in Education Roundtable Teaching Artist Grant.Reviews
Live Group Class
$13
weekly1x per week
55 min
Completed by 67 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 5-10
3-10 learners per class
