This session was originally scheduled for August 2 at 10am, but will be rescheduled to a date and time to be determined.
Join us for Beginner Origami @ SUMM, designed for families with children aged 7+ or individual adults - no prior experience needed! Led by origami expert Rona Gurkewitz, this course blends art and mathematics, offering a hands-on approach to geometry, spatial reasoning, and problem-solving.
The series will take place over the course of 5 Saturday sessions, 1 per month, from August to December. All materials are provided, and each session includes models to fold and take home.
Sessions Schedule & Projects:
Each session runs from 10am-12pm.
Session 1 - Date and time TBD: Name tag, talking dog, and magazine cover box and lid
Session 2 - September 6: Simple 16-pointed modular star and star ornaments
Session 3 - October 4: Paper cup, octagon modular, and picture frame
Session 4 - November 8: Fortune teller and Froebel Folds of Beauty
Session 5 - December 6: 3D Jackson Cube, 3D paper chain, and water-bomb cube
Children must be accompanied by a parent/caregiver, who will be encouraged to participate as well to create a shared learning experience.