Re: [Origami] How to teach a model (in person or via Zoom)

[Michael Sanders via Origami]

There may be some useful videos on my YouTube channel that might give you some ideas on teaching presentation. I just changed some settings on some old videos from unlisted to public.  Look for videos from festivals or workshops for some ideas.  In a few videos, I share an ancient secret folding technique invented a couple of years ago by Yami Yamauchi.  It may be something worth finding and teaching to beginners.  https://youtube.com/@HavePaperwillTravelMichael Sent from my iPhone 9.8On Oct 4, 2025, at 10:09 AM, Laura R via Origami  wrote:Agree with Vishakha that this thread became very interesting and is raising aspects about teaching that don’t come to the discussion often. I’m following this very closely, thank you. Regarding the way to fold modules (or easy models like a crane), whether it’s one at a time or sequential, when I fold for myself (not teaching) I always use the sequential way, it’s much faster. Of course, I know how to fold the module and I’m more interested in accuracy so that method guarantees I’m focusing on the exact crease over and over, like being on an assembly line where the operator is always myself. Laura RozenbergOn Oct 4, 2025, at 1:22 PM, wanderer via Origami  wrote:Lorenzo —- this is an interesting and deep thread —- with many ideas and opinions to ponder. Teaching an experienced folder one-on-one is totally different from teaching someone new to the fold. Teaching one-on-one vs a full class is yet another aspect!& then, Teaching in class is very different from teaching over zoom (or sim). And recently, after attending and teaching at BOS Colchester, using a visualizer is yet another variation in how to teach. I’ll admit that i thought the visualizer would be an easier way to teach a class but actually i wasn’t very good at it and I’m still torn about whether i like it or not. It’s good if the student just needs to “see” something closer in order to follow —- but not every student needs just that. I hadn’t taught a class in a while and i also hadn’t taught people new to the fold in a while —- so one of the things i will rmber to ask next time is whether everyone has folded before and if anyone is new new new. The other thing i think i will rmber to mention is that students (whether it be modulars or abstract 1-pc or tessellations or whatever) should fold one at a time. Few ppl in my modular class decided to fold 2 or 3 modules at the same time. And they folded each step across 2-3 modules, then next step across 2-3 modules. I didn’t realize this till later when they got confused at step 6 etc and then had no completed modules. I know there are different ways to fold (and I’m sure someone here will have a cogent argument for the alternate method) but i really think that folding diagonal-diagonal-diagonal, then kite-kite-kite —— or whatever the steps are, instead of module 1 from start to finish then module 2 from start to finish, the former is not helpful. Is there any proper nomenclature for these types of folding? In-sequence and step-step?Anyway - The things that we do not imagine are the things that challenge us! Here’s to being a better teacher next time. Best,Vishakha.On Oct 4, 2025, at 19:23, Lorenzo via Origami  wrote:Hi everyone,Thank you for all of your links and videos. First of all, I would like to thank Al Black very much for the link to the video of Sarah Adams at the 50th BOS Anniversary Convention (I was there! but I didn't attend Sarah's presentation, sadly). What she says is very important, and too often overlooked. To teach in the best way possible, you must go beyond simply knowing the model perfectly, and make a great effort to empathise with those who, on the other hand, are not familiar with what they are about to fold.

Re: [Origami] How to teach a model (in person or via Zoom)

[wanderer via Origami]

Hello Lorenzo - your last note made me realize that as much as the teacher 
needs to be prepared and aware and clear with directions etc, the student too 
has some responsibility. In most classes I’ve taken, and definitely where I’ve 
taught, teacher has and I’ve always said that chiming in at any point, to ask a 
question or clarification, is totally okay. Obviously those rude comments in 
person would not be okay but we can say, “hold on, can you show me that move 
again from 2d to 3d?” Or “can you slow down?” Or “please repeat that move?” Or  
whatever. If someone doesn’t understand something and doesn’t say it, and the 
teacher misses it because there are 25 ppl in class, that’s a shame. But we can 
all definitely learn how to say something critical - and to improve a situation 
kindly - without being a rude troll like in those internet comments. 

Beyond that, being in a class where it’s too complex for where one is at in 
origami is also something a student should be aware of —- and in the past, in 
those situations, I’ve offered to teach the person solo after the class —- just 
so the class could continue and complete the model. 

Laura —- what you said about precision in folding and how assembly line method 
gives you that —- i have no argument there. That’s a great point —- & What one 
does at home is not at issue. But in a class, where we’re learning model for 
the first time, following sequence of folding with teacher really helps. 
This could be related to paper size —- maybe a note to start with 8” or 6” 
squares before attempting 2” squares. 
Following teacher re: whether kami or foil or heavily patterned paper makes 
sense or not. Sometimes creases marks or guide creases aren’t visible on 
patterned paper etc. if a new student ignores such notes, they might not be 
successful in folding model. 
I’ve also drawn attention to handedness when we fold certain modulars —- it’s 
not a big deal to go clockwise when the teacher is showing counter clockwise 
but if you’re easily confused by seeing something that would be mirror image to 
what you’re folding, then fold per the teacher and go counter clockwise. 
I also sometimes don’t use shortcuts like “fold a waterbomb base” — firstly 
some may not know the terminology and/or the fold & secondly, more importantly, 
there are different ways of getting there and maybe in this model, not all 
creases are needed etc, —- so even if students thinks they know how to fold a 
particular step, following the teacher would help. 

(Many of my student notes are from my experience where i didn’t follow the 
teacher exactly… haha!!!)

This makes me think about yoga class where let’s say, we’re practicing sun 
salutations or warrior pose or something that we’ve done before and so we think 
we know how to do it. And then when the teacher says something slightly 
different than what we’ve learned before, sometimes ppl don’t follow the 
teachers instructions but do the pose the way they’ve learned it before. I’m 
glad a teacher once pointed that out and instructed us to follow the 
instructions —- even if they were different to what we had learned before. (Of 
course I’m not talking about situations where you might be unable to do a move 
or you’re in pain…) this is more about being present and following 
instructions… 

Michael —- thank you for sharing more videos and I’m gonna watch. I think i 
know what that secret folding trick Yami taught might be but I’m definitely 
curious and will watch! 


Best,
Vishakha
.


On Oct 5, 2025, at 06:26, Lorenzo via Origami 
 wrote:

In her presentation at the 50th BOS anniversary, Sarah Adams said that she 
received some fairly negative feedback on YouTube:



We usually don't expect that in person during a workshop, but that doesn't mean 
people don't think that. I myself have sometimes had pretty bad experiences and 
thought bad things about the teacher 😀

Lorenzo

Re: [Origami] How to teach a model (in person or via Zoom)

[KDianne Stephens via Origami]

Re Vishaka   Lorenzo —- this is an interesting and deep thread —- with many 
ideas and opinions to ponder. 

One  perception to add to exploration

I find creating a model is most like playing a musical composition.

Like an individual note, a fold is preparatory and a contributor to the 
fullness of the model.

I have often seen folks get caught up in the individual fold, loosing the flow 
of the composition.

That said progressive improvement can be made, once the essence of a model is 
embraced

 

Orifun to all,

Dianne

 

From: Origami [mailto:origami-boun...@lists.digitalorigami.com] On Behalf Of 
wanderer via Origami
Sent: Saturday, October 4, 2025 10:22 AM
To: Lorenzo; The Origami Mailing List
Subject: Re: [Origami] How to teach a model (in person or via Zoom)

 

Lorenzo —- this is an interesting and deep thread —- with many ideas and 
opinions to ponder. 

 

Teaching an experienced folder one-on-one is totally different from teaching 
someone new to the fold. 

 

Teaching one-on-one vs a full class is yet another aspect!

 

& then, Teaching in class is very different from teaching over zoom (or sim). 
And recently, after attending and teaching at BOS Colchester, using a 
visualizer is yet another variation in how to teach. I’ll admit that i thought 
the visualizer would be an easier way to teach a class but actually i wasn’t 
very good at it and I’m still torn about whether i like it or not. It’s good if 
the student just needs to “see” something closer in order to follow —- but not 
every student needs just that. 

 

I hadn’t taught a class in a while and i also hadn’t taught people new to the 
fold in a while —- so one of the things i will rmber to ask next time is 
whether everyone has folded before and if anyone is new new new. The other 
thing i think i will rmber to mention is that students (whether it be modulars 
or abstract 1-pc or tessellations or whatever) should fold one at a time. Few 
ppl in my modular class decided to fold 2 or 3 modules at the same time. And 
they folded each step across 2-3 modules, then next step across 2-3 modules. I 
didn’t realize this till later when they got confused at step 6 etc and then 
had no completed modules. I know there are different ways to fold (and I’m sure 
someone here will have a cogent argument for the alternate method) but i really 
think that folding diagonal-diagonal-diagonal, then kite-kite-kite —— or 
whatever the steps are, instead of module 1 from start to finish then module 2 
from start to finish, the former is not helpful. Is there any proper 
nomenclature for these types of folding? In-sequence and step-step?

 

Anyway - The things that we do not imagine are the things that challenge us! 
Here’s to being a better teacher next time. 

 

Best,

Vishakha

.

 


On Oct 4, 2025, at 19:23, Lorenzo via Origami 
 wrote:

Hi everyone,

 

Thank you for all of your links and videos. 

 

First of all, I would like to thank Al Black very much for the link to the 
video of Sarah Adams at the 50th BOS Anniversary Convention (I was there! but I 
didn't attend Sarah's presentation, sadly). What she says is very important, 
and too often overlooked. To teach in the best way possible, you must go beyond 
simply knowing the model perfectly, and make a great effort to empathise with 
those who, on the other hand, are not familiar with what they are about to fold.

Re: [Origami] How to teach a model (in person or via Zoom)

[Chila Caldera via Origami]

Oh, girl! Does this bring back wonderful memories! Thank you so much,
Michael, for sharing these videos. I so miss the lovely people I used to
fold with in the Los Angeles & Orange County area, many of whom are now
gone. No, I haven't watched all of them, only the first one and half of the
next, but will come back to this later.

... Chila Caldera - folding for fun in Northern Arizona USA
I think therefore I fold; I fold therefore I am ///


On Sat, Oct 4, 2025 at 1:24 PM Michael Sanders via Origami <
origami@lists.digitalorigami.com> wrote:

>
> There may be some useful videos on my YouTube channel that might give you
> some ideas on teaching presentation.
>
>
> I just changed some settings on some old videos from unlisted to public.
> Look for videos from festivals or workshops for some ideas.
>
> In a few videos, I share an ancient secret folding technique invented a
> couple of years ago by Yami Yamauchi.  It may be something worth finding
> and teaching to beginners.
>
> https://youtube.com/@HavePaperwillTravel
> 
>
> Michael
>
> Sent from my iPhone 9.8
>
> On Oct 4, 2025, at 10:09 AM, Laura R via Origami <
> origami@lists.digitalorigami.com> wrote:
>
> Agree with Vishakha that this thread became very interesting and is
> raising aspects about teaching that don’t come to the discussion often. I’m
> following this very closely, thank you.
>
> Regarding the way to fold modules (or easy models like a crane), whether
> it’s one at a time or sequential, when I fold for myself (not teaching) I
> always use the sequential way, it’s much faster. Of course, I know how to
> fold the module and I’m more interested in accuracy so that method
> guarantees I’m focusing on the exact crease over and over, like being on an
> assembly line where the operator is always myself.
>
> Laura Rozenberg
>
> On Oct 4, 2025, at 1:22 PM, wanderer via Origami <
> origami@lists.digitalorigami.com> wrote:
>
> Lorenzo —- this is an interesting and deep thread —- with many ideas and
> opinions to ponder.
>
> Teaching an experienced folder one-on-one is totally different from
> teaching someone new to the fold.
>
> Teaching one-on-one vs a full class is yet another aspect!
>
> & then, Teaching in class is very different from teaching over zoom (or
> sim). And recently, after attending and teaching at BOS Colchester, using a
> visualizer is yet another variation in how to teach. I’ll admit that i
> thought the visualizer would be an easier way to teach a class but actually
> i wasn’t very good at it and I’m still torn about whether i like it or not.
> It’s good if the student just needs to “see” something closer in order to
> follow —- but not every student needs just that.
>
> I hadn’t taught a class in a while and i also hadn’t taught people new to
> the fold in a while —- so one of the things i will rmber to ask next time
> is whether everyone has folded before and if anyone is new new new. The
> other thing i think i will rmber to mention is that students (whether it be
> modulars or abstract 1-pc or tessellations or whatever) should fold one at
> a time. Few ppl in my modular class decided to fold 2 or 3 modules at the
> same time. And they folded each step across 2-3 modules, then next step
> across 2-3 modules. I didn’t realize this till later when they got confused
> at step 6 etc and then had no completed modules. I know there are different
> ways to fold (and I’m sure someone here will have a cogent argument for the
> alternate method) but i really think that folding
> diagonal-diagonal-diagonal, then kite-kite-kite —— or whatever the steps
> are, instead of module 1 from start to finish then module 2 from start to
> finish, the former is not helpful. Is there any proper nomenclature for
> these types of folding? In-sequence and step-step?
>
> Anyway - The things that we do not imagine are the things that challenge
> us! Here’s to being a better teacher next time.
>
> Best,
> Vishakha
> .
>
>
> On Oct 4, 2025, at 19:23, Lorenzo via Origami <
> origami@lists.digitalorigami.com> wrote:
>
> Hi everyone,
>
> Thank you for all of your links and videos.
>
> First of all, I would like to thank Al Black very much for the link to
> the video of Sarah Adams at the 50th BOS Anniversary Convention (I was
> there! but I didn't attend Sarah's presentation, sadly). What she says is
> very important, and too often overlooked. To teach in the best way
> possible, you must go beyond simply knowing the model perfectly, and make a
> great effort to empathise with those who, on the other hand, are not
> familiar with what they are about to fold.
>
>
>

Re: [Origami] How to teach a model (in person or via Zoom)

[wanderer via Origami]

Lorenzo —- this is an interesting and deep thread —- with many ideas and 
opinions to ponder. 

Teaching an experienced folder one-on-one is totally different from teaching 
someone new to the fold. 

Teaching one-on-one vs a full class is yet another aspect!

& then, Teaching in class is very different from teaching over zoom (or sim). 
And recently, after attending and teaching at BOS Colchester, using a 
visualizer is yet another variation in how to teach. I’ll admit that i thought 
the visualizer would be an easier way to teach a class but actually i wasn’t 
very good at it and I’m still torn about whether i like it or not. It’s good if 
the student just needs to “see” something closer in order to follow —- but not 
every student needs just that. 

I hadn’t taught a class in a while and i also hadn’t taught people new to the 
fold in a while —- so one of the things i will rmber to ask next time is 
whether everyone has folded before and if anyone is new new new. The other 
thing i think i will rmber to mention is that students (whether it be modulars 
or abstract 1-pc or tessellations or whatever) should fold one at a time. Few 
ppl in my modular class decided to fold 2 or 3 modules at the same time. And 
they folded each step across 2-3 modules, then next step across 2-3 modules. I 
didn’t realize this till later when they got confused at step 6 etc and then 
had no completed modules. I know there are different ways to fold (and I’m sure 
someone here will have a cogent argument for the alternate method) but i really 
think that folding diagonal-diagonal-diagonal, then kite-kite-kite —— or 
whatever the steps are, instead of module 1 from start to finish then module 2 
from start to finish, the former is not helpful. Is there any proper 
nomenclature for these types of folding? In-sequence and step-step?

Anyway - The things that we do not imagine are the things that challenge us! 
Here’s to being a better teacher next time. 

Best,
Vishakha
.


On Oct 4, 2025, at 19:23, Lorenzo via Origami 
 wrote:

Hi everyone,

Thank you for all of your links and videos. 

First of all, I would like to thank Al Black very much for the link to the 
video of Sarah Adams at the 50th BOS Anniversary Convention (I was there! but I 
didn't attend Sarah's presentation, sadly). What she says is very important, 
and too often overlooked. To teach in the best way possible, you must go beyond 
simply knowing the model perfectly, and make a great effort to empathise with 
those who, on the other hand, are not familiar with what they are about to fold.

Re: [Origami] How to teach a model (in person or via Zoom)

[Papirfoldning.dk]

I like this, and I have several comments as a frequent teacher of origami, and 
participant in other folder's teaching sessions.

One thing is you can never satisfy everybody in your audience. Dianne's example 
of order of folding modulars is good: Normally I carefully fold and explain one 
full module and maybe another one, and then go on to help those individuals who 
have trouble whereas the quick folders can advance on their own. However, some 
students have trouble remembering more than one fold at a time, and so clearly 
prefer we make the same, single fold on all modules before advancing to the 
next. When I'm the student I much prefer the first as that provides me more 
flexibility on how I use my time. Now imagine having me and that other student 
when teaching a session with 16 modules.

Another is teaching contexts. As Wanderer said, there is a huge difference 
between the non-interactive video and the live folding sessions. 

That does not preclude that attitude is important in videos. All the important 
landmarks and moves must be visible and clear, and as Lorenzo said, this goes 
for the simple steps as well. Different viewers may stumble over different 
steps. Obviously the opposite is worse: being slow and clear with the initial 
steps, and then hurry through the later, usually more complex steps - whether 
because the teacher don't comprehend the steps fully themselves, or they wish 
to finish fast.

As Lorenzo says attitude is something beyond the technical craft of teaching. 
You can find several guides (including the extended guide from CfC by Ilan et 
al. I referred to), but you also have to actually understand the model 
yourself, know what happens and how in each step so that you can explain it, 
and know how you can explain it.

A third is preparation. I usually practice teaching by slowly explaining every 
aspect of every step in words. Said out loud as merely thinking the words is 
bound to deceive you into believing you know what to say when in reality you 
don't.
In other words: know the model and know what to say.

A fourth is that you don't always have the luxury of feedback, even during 
interactive, live sessions. 

I once taught 400 participants having a time limit of 420 seconds and surely 
not I had no time for feedback and not everybody can be expected to understand 
what happened (my estimate is that 10-20 % succeeded; obviously it was a 
performance more than a lesson - 
https://papirfoldning.dk/da/pechakucha/index.html).

Joseph Wu once taught a complex heron (I think) and started by warning that if 
we were not exeperienced folders, we were in the wrong class as he would not 
have time to show things slowly or multiple times - he did a really good job of 
teaching, and I think 90 % had a reasonable or better heron at the end.

In online sessions, often you are on a time limit and with 10-15-20-40 
participants. That also puts a limit on how much you can iterate and help 
individuals.

A fifth is that it is useful to observe exemplary teachers. Happy folding (Sara 
Adams) has already been mentioned. A couple of other channels I value and 
recommend: Jeremy Shafer for action models. He has a lot of young folders in 
his audience, despite many models looking advanced such as the impressive 
flapping seagull https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KA_hTJFt4NI, but 
characteristically I could fold along only rewinding 5 s once. Origami spirit 
by Leyla Torres with lots of ideas on how to utilise and combine models. Paper 
Kawaii by Chrissy/Australia with exquisite folding. Not online videos, but if 
you ever get the chance to see Monika Kessler teach, do it. 

The above teachers and origami video instructors have very different styles and 
likely audiences. However, they have a few important things in common. They 
sound really kind (and are, if you meet or interact with them). They teach 
patiently. Sufficiently slow. At each step they know why they do it and explain 
why and how, pointing out the important aspects of every move. Also, they are 
highly skilled. See, e.g., this example from Jeremy's live streams: 
https://www.youtube.com/post/UgkxeGaVAlCCdD1cq76Q4UyEvzIPsjrKtTcu.These models 
look a bit rough? They were invented on the spot by requests from the audience!

A sixth is on not showing the fold to different people one at a time. In very 
specific circumstances I do that, and stand by that as the best choice. I often 
do "open workshops" where people come and go as they please, maybe they speak 
different languages, and they may end up sitting and standing in non-optimal 
configurations around me. In these situations not everybody can see from the 
same angle, and for more complex steps on small details it may be necessary 
show the step multiple times to different students; maybe even repeating the 
instructions in multiple languages (Danish, English, German, mime).

A final and most important point: If in doubt, just teach. We are here to have 
fun, and it IS more im

Re: [Origami] How to teach a model (in person or via Zoom)

[Laura R via Origami]

Agree with Vishakha that this thread became very interesting and is raising 
aspects about teaching that don’t come to the discussion often. I’m following 
this very closely, thank you. 

Regarding the way to fold modules (or easy models like a crane), whether it’s 
one at a time or sequential, when I fold for myself (not teaching) I always use 
the sequential way, it’s much faster. Of course, I know how to fold the module 
and I’m more interested in accuracy so that method guarantees I’m focusing on 
the exact crease over and over, like being on an assembly line where the 
operator is always myself. 

Laura Rozenberg

> On Oct 4, 2025, at 1:22 PM, wanderer via Origami 
>  wrote:
> 
> Lorenzo —- this is an interesting and deep thread —- with many ideas and 
> opinions to ponder. 
> 
> Teaching an experienced folder one-on-one is totally different from teaching 
> someone new to the fold. 
> 
> Teaching one-on-one vs a full class is yet another aspect!
> 
> & then, Teaching in class is very different from teaching over zoom (or sim). 
> And recently, after attending and teaching at BOS Colchester, using a 
> visualizer is yet another variation in how to teach. I’ll admit that i 
> thought the visualizer would be an easier way to teach a class but actually i 
> wasn’t very good at it and I’m still torn about whether i like it or not. 
> It’s good if the student just needs to “see” something closer in order to 
> follow —- but not every student needs just that. 
> 
> I hadn’t taught a class in a while and i also hadn’t taught people new to the 
> fold in a while —- so one of the things i will rmber to ask next time is 
> whether everyone has folded before and if anyone is new new new. The other 
> thing i think i will rmber to mention is that students (whether it be 
> modulars or abstract 1-pc or tessellations or whatever) should fold one at a 
> time. Few ppl in my modular class decided to fold 2 or 3 modules at the same 
> time. And they folded each step across 2-3 modules, then next step across 2-3 
> modules. I didn’t realize this till later when they got confused at step 6 
> etc and then had no completed modules. I know there are different ways to 
> fold (and I’m sure someone here will have a cogent argument for the alternate 
> method) but i really think that folding diagonal-diagonal-diagonal, then 
> kite-kite-kite —— or whatever the steps are, instead of module 1 from start 
> to finish then module 2 from start to finish, the former is not helpful. Is 
> there any proper nomenclature for these types of folding? In-sequence and 
> step-step?
> 
> Anyway - The things that we do not imagine are the things that challenge us! 
> Here’s to being a better teacher next time. 
> 
> Best,
> Vishakha
> .
> 
> 
> On Oct 4, 2025, at 19:23, Lorenzo via Origami 
>  wrote:
> 
> Hi everyone,
> 
> Thank you for all of your links and videos. 
> 
> First of all, I would like to thank Al Black very much for the link to the 
> video of Sarah Adams at the 50th BOS Anniversary Convention (I was there! but 
> I didn't attend Sarah's presentation, sadly). What she says is very 
> important, and too often overlooked. To teach in the best way possible, you 
> must go beyond simply knowing the model perfectly, and make a great effort to 
> empathise with those who, on the other hand, are not familiar with what they 
> are about to fold.

Re: [Origami] How to teach a model (in person or via Zoom)

[Lorenzo via Origami]

Hi everyone,

Thank you for all of your links and videos.

First of all, I would like to thank Al Black very much for the link to the
video of Sarah Adams at the 50th BOS Anniversary Convention (I was there!
but I didn't attend Sarah's presentation, sadly). What she says is very
important, and too often overlooked. To teach in the best way possible, you
must go beyond simply knowing the model perfectly, and make a great effort
to empathise with those who, on the other hand, are not familiar with what
they are about to fold.

One of the reasons which prompted me to send my email is precisely this:
too often I encounter teachers at workshops who fail to understand that
what seems obvious to them is not so for many others. In this sense, for
example, a recurring response to those who ask for clarification on how to
fold that left leg is, "we'll fold the other leg too, and then you'll
understand". This is a bad answer and, in my opinion, shows a certain lack
of preparation and "insensitivity" on the part of the teacher, who, instead
of accepting the request for help, simply asks the participants to wait for
the same (complex) step on the other leg, effectively preventing those who
are stuck on the left leg from understanding how to fold the right leg and
then make up for lost time.

Another example of not teaching properly, which Sarah also mentions, is
avoiding wasting time on simple steps and instead devoting more time to
more complex ones. So many times I have participated in workshops where the
teacher simply kept the same pace step by step, almost regardless of the
complexity, without realising it (at best), effectively putting the class
in difficulty.

Often, I have participated in workshops where, when the model starts to
become complex, the teacher chooses (perhaps for their own convenience) not
to show each fold to everyone collectively, but to go from person to person
and show the fold to each individual. This is a mistake because typically,
in every workshop, there will be people who are able to make that fold on
their own; they just need to know/see what the fold is, and when going from
person to person and spending time even with those who could have folded it
themselves (but they couldn't because that fold wasn't shown) is a huge
waste of time, at the least.

I still need to look at the pages Hans linked to, I'll do it as soon as
possible.

Thanks,
Lorenzo






On Sat, 27 Sept 2025 at 12:02, Al Black  wrote:

> Hi Lorenzo, all
>
> A good place to start might be with the recording of Sara Adams
> presentation at the 50th Anniversary British Origami Society Convention:
>
> It's at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jurFXVS6euo You’ll note her
> slide deck is there, along with 40+ comments where you can comment on.
>
> All the best,
>
> al
>
> On Sep 27, 2025, at 3:31 AM, Lorenzo via Origami <
> origami@lists.digitalorigami.com> wrote:
>
> Hi everyone,
>
> Is there an online resource that collects advice on how to best teach a
> model during a workshop?Perhaps a place that is ‘open’ to discussion and
> further contributions?
>
>
>

-- 

Lorenzo Lucioni
Duesseldorf - Germany
lorenzo.luci...@gmail.com

Re: [Origami] How to teach a model (in person or via Zoom)

[Al Black]

Hi Lorenzo, all

A good place to start might be with the recording of Sara Adams presentation at 
the 50th Anniversary British Origami Society Convention: 

It's at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jurFXVS6euo You’ll note her slide deck 
is there, along with 40+ comments where you can comment on.

All the best,

al

On Sep 27, 2025, at 3:31 AM, Lorenzo via Origami 
 wrote:

Hi everyone,

Is there an online resource that collects advice on how to best teach a model 
during a workshop?Perhaps a place that is ‘open’ to discussion and further 
contributions?

Re: [Origami] How to teach a model (in person or via Zoom)

[Papirfoldning.dk]

Den 27. sep. 2025 kl. 11.31 skrev Lorenzo via Origami 
:
> Is there an online resource that collects advice on how to best teach a model 
> during a workshop?Perhaps a place that is ‘open’ to discussion and further 
> contributions?

There are some resources here: https://cfcorigami.com/resources. One is a 
recording from an online meeting discussing teaching, and the Google doc is 
edited by several people. At snkhan you can create a discussion thread such as  
https://snkhan.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=15521, or search for teaching.

There are plenty of static resourses giving advice, such as 
https://www.neorigami.com/articles/some-tips-for-online-teaching-setups, 
https://britishorigami.org/london/ewExternalFiles/LondonOrigami%20Lockdown%20teaching%20v1.4-1.pdf
 or https://origamiusa.org/files/teaching_tips.pdf.

Regards,
Hans

Hans Dybkjær
http://papirfoldning.dk
Society: http://foldning.dk

[Origami] How to teach a model (in person or via Zoom)

[Lorenzo via Origami]

Hi everyone,

Is there an online resource that collects advice on how to best teach a
model during a workshop?Perhaps a place that is ‘open’ to discussion and
further contributions?

Thank you,
Lorenzo


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Lorenzo Lucioni
Duesseldorf - Germany
lorenzo.luci...@gmail.com