Beginner origami for families (kids 7+) or solo adults! 5 monthly Sat. sessions from Aug to Dec. No experience needed. Materials included.About this Event
Join us for Beginner Origami with the Seattle Universal Math Museum, designed for families with children ages 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.
Participants can register for all 5 sessions or drop-in sessions.
Sessions Schedule & Projects:
Each session runs from 10am-12pm.
- Session 1 - August 2: 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.
Event Venue
Seattle Universal Math Museum, 2100 24th Avenue South, Seattle, United States
USD 28.52 to USD 39.19
