Origami Activities (Asian Arts and Crafts For Creative Kids) [Hardcover]

Michael G. LaFosse (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up | Series: Asian Arts and Crafts For Creative Kids

Children will have hours of fun with the 15 projects in this beginner origami book, designed to introduce them to the exciting world of paper-folding. A crane, a bat, and a lotus-topped gift box are just a few of the simple projects for first-time paper folders. The book includes an introduction to origami that explores its history, the kinds of paper used, preparation, and basic folding techniques. Each of the projects explores a different aspect of Asian culture. Origami is a wonderful way to stimulate a child's imagination and their interest in Asian art.

Paper not included.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"[E]specially intended for creative and curious young people ages 7 to 12, Origami Activities offers a wealth of rainy day fun and simple, easy-to-make crafts"—Midwest Book Review

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Hardcover: 64 pages
• Publisher: Tuttle Publishing; Hardcover with Jacket edition (October 15, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0804834970
• ISBN-13: 978-0804834971
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 9.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #221,409 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Michael G. LaFosse is widely regarded as one of the top masters of the art of origami. Together with Richard L. Alexander, he co-founded the Origamido® Studio, a commercial design and fine art studio. They have authored over 50 origami books and kits, and have produced over a dozen video DVD lessons for the paper folding enthusiast, and hand paper making for the origami artist.

LaFosse has taught origami in schools since 1972, and continues to work with teachers, artists, designers and performers who incorporate origami into their profession. He has lectured and demonstrated origami around the world, and has produced significant exhibits for the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, the Peabody-Essex Museum, the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, the Carrousel du Louvre, Paris, and Matsuya Ginza, Tokyo.

LaFosse is a biologist by training, and his best known works are realistic origami animals and plants, folded from special, archival papers developed and produced at the Origamido Studio. Michael also designs origami projects for beginner and intermediate level paper folders. He is a seasoned and highly sought after presenter and origami teacher. Visit the Origamido® Studio's web site at www.origamido.com to learn more about Michael and Richard's programs for schools, libraries and museums.

Michael & Richard appear in the award-winning film, "Between the Folds", a documentary about modern origami artists and scientists. Visit www.betweenthefolds.com to see video clips, stills and interviews.

Customer Reviews

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37 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Offers a wealth of rainy day fun, January 15, 2004

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Origami Activities (Asian Arts and Crafts For Creative Kids) (Hardcover)

Origami Activities: Create Secrete Boxes, Good-luck Animals, And Paper Charms With The Japanese Art Of Origami presents clear instructions and simple diagrams for making delightful folded paper creations through the craft of origami. Informatively written by Michael G. LaFosse and enhanced with a profusion of illustrations, Origami Activities is especially intended for creative and curious young people ages 7 to 12, Origami Activities offers a wealth of rainy day fun and simple, easy-to-make crafts promoting hand-eye coordination.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for Kids & Adults, September 15, 2011

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This review is from: Origami Activities (Asian Arts and Crafts For Creative Kids) (Hardcover)

Origami Activities is a great introduction and starting point for children (and grown ups).
It's simple, uncomplicated style and instructions make it easy to follow, with approx 15 projects to challenge your skills, from easy to moderate.
This book has been used quite a lot with primary school children.
Also, you don't need special paper to start off with. We cut up magazines into squares!