| The collection of origami that I gave to the kids in my Sunday School class. |
Sunday, July 10, 2011
Time to Fold Somewhere Else
We're in the process of moving states in the very near future; hence the reason why I haven't posted anything new lately. Today was our last Sunday here. While here I team-taught the 11-year-old Sunday School class at my church. I loved it. The kids are amazing. Anytime that I could I would bring origami to give them. In the midst of packing everything my wife and I went through all of the origami that I've folded and accumulated while here (and even things we moved here). So, I decided that I would take everything that I was planning on getting rid of and take it to the kids in my class to see if they wanted any of it. Before church I decided to count everything and take a picture. Here's what I gave away:
I decided that I'd let them take turns at picking out what they wanted. In order to decide what order they got to pick things I took a large jar of origami stars that I had been collecting since I was about 18 and had them guess how many there were. I wasn't sure if they'd want all of what I brought. I had 122 separate things for them to pick from; I didn't come home with a single thing. I'm definitely sad to move away, but the opportunities will be good. I've been unemployed for over a year now and the move will allow for much better job opportunities. Until we find work and get more settled it may be a little difficult to post here. Until next time, Enjoy!
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That's such a great story Stephen! Your collection was very diverse - modulars, single sheet origami, tessellations, flashers, boxes... I see on this photo things that I would pick out myself:D
Good luck at your new place!
I love your origami art! I think it is very creative!
I am just dipping my toes into the world of paper folding. Have you made any lotus flowers? I would love to see one of yours, or even a demonstration of your technique on making one.
Do you have any preference on the types of paper used to make origami?
Thank you for your wonderful blog!
Maria- Thank you so much! :)
Martin- Thank you! I love hearing when people find origami :)
I have never tried (or come across) a lotus flower design; but I would love to try one. I'll have to see what I can find. I hope you enjoy folding as much as me :)
Hi Stephen, I just found your blog and enjoyed reading it. I wish you best of luck in the new state... wherever that is.
I do origami and have a blog about it as well. I would love to link your blog site from mine, if it's OK.
Please take a look at my blog when you can. Thanks!
http://yukiorigami.com
Yuki- Thanks for finding my blog! I would love it if you linked my blog to yours. Thank you :)
I briefly looked at yours (currently I'm at work) and thoroughly enjoyed what I saw.
Thanks for your nice comment on my blog! I love your blog too and look forward to more posts;)
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