Helps us decorate the downtown Fairfield University Bookstore Christmas tree this year-- while learning how to make Origami paper cranes. Appropriate for ages 10 and up. Adults are welcome. Make some for us and take some home for you. Learn the traditional Japanese art of paper folding. Event is free. Please call the Bookstore to reserve your spot (203) 255-7756. www.fairfieldbooks.bkstr.com
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Origami is the traditional Japanese art of paper folding, which started in the 17th century AD at the latest and was popularized outside of Japan in the mid-1900s. It has since then evolved into a modern art form. The goal of this art is to transform a flat sheet of paper into a finished sculpture through folding and sculpting techniques, without the use of cutting or glue.
The number of basic origami folds is small, but they can be combined in a variety of ways to make intricate designs. The best known origami model is probably the Japanese paper crane. In general, these designs begin with a square sheet of paper whose sides may be different colors or prints.
Join us at the downtown Fairfield University Bookstore, 1499 Post Road, Fairfield, CT 06824 (203) 255-7756 on Saturday, November 17, 2012 from 3:00pm-4:00pm for a FREE Origami Paper Crane Making Workshop ~ appropriate for children ages 10 and up and adults of any age interested in this fine art form. Help us decorate the Bookstore Christmas Tree with these handmade Origami Paper Cranes!
The downtown Fairfield University Bookstore has a wide variety of books on Origami. The Joy of Origami by Margaret Van Sicklen, Flower Origami by Joost Langeveld, The Art and Wonder of Origami by Kunihiko Kasahara, The New Encyclopedia of Origami & Papercraft Techniques by Ayako Brodek, Origami Magic: Amazing Paper Folding Tricks, Puzzles, and Illusions by Steve Biddle, Animals in Origami: Over 35 Amazing Paper Animals by Didier Boursin, and Practical Origami: Folding Your Way to Everyday Accessories by Shufu-no-Tomo. Origami book prices range from $12.95-$19.95 and more…...
Event is free and open to the public. Please call the downtown Fairfield University Bookstore at (203) 255-7756 to reserve your spot or email bookstoreevents1276@yahoo.com
