Origami Crafting: Daruma

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Kate McMahan

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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!

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...

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

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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-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)

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

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/.

Meet the teacher

Kate McMahan

Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(209)

はじめまして (Pleased to meet you)! 

My name is Kate and I teach classes on Japanese language and culture. Japanese has been an interest of mine since I was a Junior High School student. In college, I had the experience of being a counselor for...