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Origami is an excellent creative outlet that anyone can use to help reduce stress generated by life challenges such as exhausting work schedules, or demanding family circumstances. Origami is a gentle activity that will shift our focus away from these challenges and help us focus on the present. Origami can increase our confidence and lead us down … Read more
I believe that having fun is one of the secrets to a happy life. The annual Origami USA convention in New York City, held this year at St. John’s University, is always a fun and happy highlight of my year. This event is up to four days of entertainment, intellectual challenge, and an opportunity to share ideas and create … Read more
“To send light into the darkness of human beings~ such is the duty of the artist.” Schumann The therapeutic health benefit gift that origami can bring to people who are mentally ill is something that Rosemary Browne has seen firsthand. Rosemary is a passionate origami teacher who has been helping people overcome their mental challenges … Read more
Ioana Stoian’s first origami book, Origami for All, was lovely debut for her as an origami author. I’m happy to present here her second book: The Origami Garden. I asked Ioana about her new book, and the recent developments in her work. How did The Origami Garden project come about? Soon after self-publishing my first … Read more
Orizuru, a paper crane, a symbol of peace and the most classic of Japanese origami. Senbazuru, a thousand cranes! You might have heard of the Japanese legend promising to grant a wish, good luck or recovery from illness to those who fold one thousand cranes. On my travels through Instagram, I have been following the … Read more
Using Origami to Teach About Pulses (Grain Legumes) © Leyla Torres* Subjects Art and art history Science Language Arts Math Social Studies Skills Following Directions Team Work Researching Grades The activities in this lesson can be adapted to children in grades 4-12 Description Students complete hands-on and research activities to learn how to make an … Read more