Fun Intermediate Models

[RK - The_Creator]

Hey Papersorcerers,
This thursday I'll teach some origami to my arts-class (ages 16-18, under 20 people). I thought I'll first tell a bit about origami and its basics, and then I'd teach them two models. I chose to first teach the flapping bird but I don't know which model to teach afterwards.

The model should be:

1)fun to fold
2)Give a satisfying result(even if folded by beginners)
3)not be too easy, the second modell should be a bit of a challenge(I've got 1 hour to fill )

Any recommendations are welcome.

For the teaching itself I'll try what these links say.
http://web.archive.org/web/200702111329 ... g_tips.htm
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[BlueFireOrigami]

Hi,

I suggest teaching the Horse designed by Anibal Voyer. There is one step which people might get stuck on, but you should be able to guide them through it. Here is the link to the diagrams: http://www.origami.cz/Pdf/horse.pdf

Another model is the Yoda by Fumiaka Kawahata. I think it takes longer to fold than the horse, but is slightly easier. A few of your students might like Star Wars, so there is an added benefit of teaching this model. Here is the link to the diagrams: http://www.pedagonet.com/brain/yodagami.pdf

Regards,

Blue

[Kabuntan]

(The original link for Yoda's diagram is from AEP (the spanish origami association) website:
http://www.pajarita.org/diagramas/files/intern2-1.pdf )

[RK - The_Creator]

Thanks for these recommandations, they're exactly what I was looking for .

I quickly gave them a try and was very pleased with the models and folding sequence. While folding one thing came to my mind: To ensure that my classmates will be able to fold these the paper size definitely matters.

The paper will be supplied by the teacher, if I remember well there'll be 3 paper sizes available. The biggest size looked like 15cm(could have been 20cm, too). Folding the horse or yoda from a 15cm square would be too challenging I guess....

So just in case, any suggestions on folding with a smaller paper?(doesn't matter if it's less challenging).

[marckrsh]

Just to toot my own horn, I just came out with a collection of fun intermediate models with the English title "Origami in an Instant" So far the book is published in French (en un tour de main) and Italian (in un instante), and can be found in Nicolas Terry's shop. Good luck - it is nice that you are letting your students go towards the more advanced end of the origami spectrum.

[roodborst]

The rat/ mouse by Eric Joisel comes to mind. One of the most satisfying models in my opinion. You can fold it from small squares. Once you know it you can fold it in 10 minutes. Although it might be a big step going from a flapping bird. Jumping frogs is what got me started, simple and fun.