Origami Classes for Children and Adults
March 22
Lux Center for the Arts
Origami class for spring break camp

July 10-14
Bright Lights
Origami, Chopsticks and Toys
KONICHIWA! Travel to Japan with a new adventure each day. Create your world by folding paper, napkins or dollar bills into toys, puzzles, animals, boxes and gifts. Wearing a yukata, shoes off, you will eat Japanese foods, speak and write Japanese, read Japanese literature and manga, see a new martial art and more. A special Japanese festival for families will be held the last day.
Session VI, 1-4 p.m.
Course # 610
Grades: Post 4 - Post 5
Register with Bright Lights, Inc.
www.brightlights.org
Telephone: 402-420-1115

Taught by Linda Stephen, award-winning origami artist and Japanese-English translator who lived in rural Japan for six years.

August 2, Wednesday
Art around the World: Japan
Lux Center for the Arts
10 a.m. - noon
Ages 8-12
2601 N. 48th Street
Telephone: 402-466-8692

Custom classes
· Groups
· Beginners welcome
· Individuals
· Ages 5 and up
· Home schooling
· Parties
· Organizations
· Custom themes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Origami? Origami is the art of paper folding. It is the magic of turning a simple square of paper into a frog, a flower or a fish - without tape or glue or scissors. The word Origami is Japanese and comes from “oru,” which means “to fold” and “kami,” which means “paper.“
Amusement for all ages, origami can be done anywhere you have a scrap of paper - an airplane, a waiting room or a dining table.

Why take a class? Like everything, origami is best learned by doing - rather than by reading from a book.

Cognitive benefits? Origami builds spatial sense and an understanding of symmetry - skills vital to the development of intuitive thought. It is beneficial mental stimulation for any age.

Emotional benefits? Through following the steps in making origami, children learn patience and gain self-esteem. And origami works well for cooperative learning - even among different age groups.

What is the cost? Group classes for children or adults are $6 per hour per student. Materials included. Minimum of 7 students. Individual classes are also available.

Where are classes held? Classes are usually held at your organization. Contact Us to Apply