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Origami Crafting: Daruma

In this one-time class, students will learn about Japanese Daruma dolls and create their own Daruma using origami. This is a great activity to help bring in the New Year!
Kate McMahan
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5.0
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(252)
Class

What's included

1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

In this class we will learn how to make origami Daruma. Before we begin, we will talk briefly about what Daruma are, where they came from, and how they are used in Japanese culture. After we learn how to make origami Daruma, there will be a bit of time for students to decorate their Daruma using "lucky" Japanese characters. 
A powerpoint format is utilized to present information about Daruma and origami instructions. No previous knowledge of Japanese language or culture is required, but this origami project is considered to be low-intermediate difficulty. If students do not have much experience with origami, I recommend getting larger sized origami paper to make it easier to work with. For this origami it is also helpful to have one side that is patterned and another side that is blank or patterned differently. This makes it easier to tell where the front and back side of the origami paper is.

Learning Goals

Students will learn:
-The origin of Daruma
-How to use Daruma
-How to make a Daruma using origami
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Other Details

Supply List
-solid or simple patterned origami paper in any standard size (such as 15x15cm, 20x20cm, or 30x30cm). This origami project is beginner-intermediate, so using a larger paper size may make things easier. It is also helpful to get origami paper that is patterned or colored on one side with another side that is blank or patterned differently. This makes it easier to tell where the front and back side of the origami paper is.
-markers, colored pencils, or crayons for decorating. (optional)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Jo Nakashima. “Origami Daruma.” Jo Nakashima, 23 Apr. 2021, https://jonakashima.com.br/2016/10/17/origami-daruma/. Maurizi, Lucio. “Japanese Daruma Dolls: The True Story behind the Insanely Cute Souvenirs!: Live Japan Travel Guide.” LIVE JAPAN, 15 Feb. 2020, https://livejapan.com/en/article-a0002401/.
Joined September, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Foreign Language from Elizabethtown College
I have a Bachelor's degree in Japanese and East Asian Studies. I also have freelance experience in graphic design. While teaching in Japan, I hosted many culturally oriented craft workshops for my town.

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Meets once
50 min

Completed by 7 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-14
3-9 learners per class

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