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ORIGAMI FLOWER BOUQUET WORKSHOP
January 18th, 2025 11am- 1pm Ages 16 and Up. Maximum: 12 students Please note: This class takes place on the second floor of our facilities and can only be accessed by stairs at this time. Please notify us if you have mobility issues and we can make accommodations. |
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YOUR INSTRUCTOR: Yukako Williamson
Yukako Williamson was born in Tokyo, Japan and raised in Hyogo which is next to Osaka. She graduated from Seiwa Junior College, where she studied early childhood education and from Kwansei Gakuin University where she studied Human Welfare Studies. She worked at a nursery school for two years and the children always enjoyed her origami. After that, she came to the United States as part of a cultural exchange program. Currently, Yukako lives in Ocala with her husband. |
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Origami (折り紙, from ori meaning "folding", and kami meaning "paper" (kami changes to gami due to rendaku)) is the art of paper folding, which is often associated with Japanese culture. In modern usage, the word "origami" is used as an inclusive term for all folding practices, regardless of their culture of origin. The goal is to transform a flat square sheet of paper into a finished sculpture through folding and sculpting techniques. Modern origami practitioners generally discourage the use of cuts, glue, or markings on the paper. Origami folders often use the Japanese word kirigami to refer to designs which use cuts.
The small number of basic origami folds can be combined in a variety of ways to make intricate designs. The best-known origami model is the Japanese paper crane. In general, these designs begin with a square sheet of paper whose sides may be of different colors, prints, or patterns. Traditional Japanese origami, which has been practiced since the Edo period (1603–1867), has often been less strict about these conventions, sometimes cutting the paper or using non-square shapes to start with. The principles of origami are also used in stents, packaging, and other engineering applications.
The small number of basic origami folds can be combined in a variety of ways to make intricate designs. The best-known origami model is the Japanese paper crane. In general, these designs begin with a square sheet of paper whose sides may be of different colors, prints, or patterns. Traditional Japanese origami, which has been practiced since the Edo period (1603–1867), has often been less strict about these conventions, sometimes cutting the paper or using non-square shapes to start with. The principles of origami are also used in stents, packaging, and other engineering applications.
