Intermediate Level Non-Model Folding
January 5, 2027 @ 9:30 am – February 2, 2027 @ 1:30 pm
Instructor: Paul Jackson ( artist bio )
Venue: Online, SDBA’s Zoom Account
Day & Dates: Five 4 hour classes, Tuesdays, starting January 5, 12, 19, 26, & February 2 of 2027
Time: Pacific Time, 9:30 AM—1:30 PM, including breaks
Skill Level: Intermediate—Some folding history
Class Description:
The workshops will build on the non-model folding techniques introduced by Paul in his previous two Non-Model Folding courses for SDBA. Anyone who has completed either or both of these previous courses is eligible to join. Also, anyone who has tried a little origami, whether from a book or in a class, will also be eligible. If you are an absolute beginner, this course may not be for you. Nevertheless, if you consider yourself a beginner, but have manipulated paper in relatively complex ways under your own volition, you should be OK on the course.
The course will revisit some of the techniques and ideas explored on the earlier courses, but will take them to a more advanced standard. It will also introduce non-orthodox folding techniques, such as folding with water (yes …water!) to stiffen the paper and crumpling paper, to make the surface elastic.
It is important to emphasize that the course will NOT be focused on highly complex folding techniques, nor will examples containing excessively long folding sequences be made – we are not making dinosaurs or insects! The course will be a level above Paul’s previous two Non-Model Folding courses, not 3 levels above.
Tools & Supplies:
Each registrant provides their own tools and materials.
Class Recordings:
Recordings will be available 30 days following each class session for registered students only.
Class Fees:
Early Enrollment Program (EEP): $320
Member: $400
Non-member: $475
Early Enrollment Program (EEP) is a member only, non-refundable discount. Join SDBA at checkout for reduced class fees.
EEP deadline: November 15, 2026
Registration Deadline: December 15, 2026