Piet Mondrian (1872-1944) was a Dutch painter regarded as one of the pioneers of abstract art and best known for compositions of geometric shapes and primary colors. Mondrian’s early work was influenced by post-impressionism and cubism. As his art evolved, Mondrian moved increasingly toward abstraction stripping away all representational elements leaving only the fundamental building ... Read more ..read more

Please join us any time during June 2024 as we explore this month’s folding themes. This OrigamiSpirit challenge is open to anyone who wants to participate. Here is how to play along: Origami Spirit has been teaching Origami and supporting Origami Creators since 2007 Six Moon Serenity Stylish Blue Butterfly Talk Young Seahorse Ribbon Fluffy ... Read more ..read more

When I was a child growing up in Colombia, I often unwrapped a favorite family treat, “Bocadillo Veleño,” without realizing that my little fingers were doing origami in action, unfolding the folding. “Bocadillo Veleño” is a delicious and sweet confection made from guava pulp and sugar. Consumed with enthusiasm all over Colombia, “bocadillo” is produced ... Read more ..read more

One of the challenges that all creative people share, including Origami designers, is how to come up with new creative ideas. Here are some tips that I have used to create my own designs and can help as you explore the development of your own original Origami design ideas. Image: The Little Prince (Leyla Torres) ... Read more ..read more

Please join us any time during May 2024 as we explore this month’s folding themes. This OrigamiSpirit challenge is open to anyone who wants to participate. Here is how to play along: Origami Spirit has been teaching Origami and supporting Origami Creators since 2007 Five Surprise Souvenir Mother Hugs & Kisses Slow Travel Toy Straight ... Read more ..read more

Inflatable Guinea Pig – model by Leyla Torres Event Date: Saturday, April 6, 2024 • 11:30 AM EST The Origami Spirit membership offers a new model every month. This month we will fold the Inflatable Guinea Pig, designed by Leyla Torres. When you finish you will have mastered an asymmetrical closed sink fold and hold this ... Read more ..read more

Please join us any time during April 2024 as we explore this month’s folding themes. This OrigamiSpirit challenge is open to anyone who wants to participate. Here is how to play along: Origami Spirit has been teaching Origami and supporting Origami Creators since 2007 Four Origami Book Food Outfit Silence Chickadee Multicolored Bud Happiness Four-Legged ... Read more ..read more

Limón Limón, a duo from Los Angeles, created a lovely song, Origami, and asked if I would create a video, using origami images, to accompany the song. We had a conversation where we shared thoughts about our collaboration, the creative process, origami, and music ..read more

Live TEACHING – FREE On Saturday, March 23, you’re invited to join other Origami Spirit subscribers to fold the Happy Rabbit. This model is a design by Leyla Torres. If you can fold the traditional origami crane you should be able to follow along just fine. DATE: Saturday, March 23, 2024 TIME: 11:00 AM EST ... Read more ..read more

Live Event On Saturday, March 23, you are invited to join other Origami Spirit subscribers to learn how to fold this Nesting Robin. This model can be used as a container to hold chocolate eggs, jelly beans, or other small pieces of candy. If you can fold the traditional origami crane you should be able ... Read more ..read more