The Origami Page This is a website dedicated to paperfolding. As well as a complete tutorial on the basics of origami, learn to fold an origami chess set, dinosaurs, http://www.fishgoth.com/origami/teachers.html
Extractions: I get several e-mails from teachers, and also pack leaders, play supervisors and others who work with children asking for information about origami, and whether they can use information from this website in their lessons. I have constructed this page to try and make life a little easier them. This links the main sections of this website that may be useful in lessons. Please feel free to use any of the information here in lessons. My only request is that if text, diagrams or photos from this website are used, then please let the class know the website address. The site has been designed for a family audience and should be suitable for children of all ages. I also ask that you e-mail me and let me know how the lesson went, and whether the information provided was of any use! To visit the links below, click on the title highlighted in black. If you wish to keep this page on screen to help you navigate, use the right mouse button to click and choose 'open in new window' from the menu. This section provides a short essay on the history of paper folding and its popularity in modern times. It also provides a link to more detailed websites.
Origami Exhibits He is also an ardent enthusiast of biology and uses his paperfolding skills to express some of the He has also appeared on television teaching origami. http://www.us-japan.org/jascharlotte/origami_exhibits.html
Extractions: Mission History Board Activities Exhibits Festival Calendar Staff Japan-America Society Origami Links Many exhibit pieces are currently being displayed in Tulsa Oklahoma. For details on actual pieces, please go to the Exhibit Origami Art Page. Exhibit rental fees depend on the number of pieces rented. It is expected that the group requesting the exhibit pay for the rental of the pieces and the shipment. Every consideration will be given to the needs and conditions of the group renting, the venue or the event in pricing. Display cases are available, but due to their weight, it is recommended that only groups near Charlotte take advantage of the cases. The large rhinocerous is only available in the Charlotte region as it would have to be transported by truck. Please contact us for details. The following artists are represented in the Southeast Origami permanent collection that is available for exhibits: Akira Yoshizawa (1911- ) 93 year old Living National Treasure of Japan (Japan) Jonathan Baxter, a native New Zealander, is Mr. Origami in Charlotte and indeed the whole Southeast. After living in New Zealand, Australia, and England, he arrived in Charlotte 22 years ago, bringing his love of origami with him. He first worked as creative director at Children's Theatre and then made origami his artistic career. In 1991 he was privileged to attend classes by Japan's legendary origami master, Akira Yoshizawa. Professional commissions include pieces for commercial display, TV commercials, film productions, special events, and public buildings. Jonathan has exhibited throughout the U.S., Japan, Europe, and his native New Zealand. In 1994 he founded the Southeast Origami Festival, an event that has earned a national and international reputation as being the best of its kind.
