The World of Origami

We were having tea at Bamboo Villa that day with Jane Kee and Lisa Ong.
Origami was Jane’s  passion, thus would like to share the art with fellow SHCians.
Welcome other orgamists to contribute too.

Workshop agenda: Crane, Fish, Rabbit, Tulip, Frog – 3 types among others.   Objects folded with paper and styrofoam cutting will be on displayed.

Paul Kong – EO

Author: Paul Kong

Love travelling and sports-badminton & sea sport. Interested in meeting people.

53 thoughts on “The World of Origami”

  1. Hi Paul! This is GREAT! I bought some origami paper and was trying to learn how to fold using the instructions from the internet. Alas, I couldn’t grasp head or tail and I feel that the best way to learn is hands-on. As I travel quite a fair bit, I do not as of now if my husband and me will be travelling on the 20th Jan. If not I will definitely want to attend this workshop.

    Thank you so much for introducing origami to SHC members.

    Cheers
    Ros

  2. Latest updated.
    Folding of Chinese New Year lanterns (rounded and traditional)will also be shared.
    Interested participants kindly bring lots of ‘Ang Pow’ envelopes (36 for each lantern), sissors, string, stapler, magazines paper for the workshop.

    Ros,
    Hope to see you then.

    Sockie,
    We will leave at around 7pm.
    Make it after 5pm?
    C U, maybe?

    Paul

  3. Hi Paul

    I have been interested in origami since I was ??(donkey years ago !) I even bought books on how to do it and managed to make cranes (always a starting point) but of course along the way, other interests came up and this interest suffered concussion and never got revived. However, I would like to revive it. Unfortunately day and time dun suit me. Me not so lucky like u guys and gals, gotta work la. Was wondering if Jane wud be kind enuf to consider a Sat morning/afternoon session ? That would make it more relaxed, not so rushed. Weekdays are quite difficult for me. Please please consider. Appreciate very much if can be done ! Hope to hear good news !

    Thanks

  4. Hi Paul,

    I’m very interested, especially using Angpow paper to create lanterns.
    Please register me.
    Many thanks for organising this workshop.

    Hello Maggie/Sockie- Take half day leave leh! Good opportunity hard to come by, hor! :-)
    Come la, let’s have some fun together and learn some skills in paper folding.

    Cheers!
    Constance

  5. Helo Paul..
    Im also keen..but as Sockie said..we all chokang people..macam mana?

    Constance@5..
    I also got plenty of leave..but that wk my colleague go holiday la…tak boleh ponteng..

    Nevermind…Paul, next monthly gathering…we gather around you & u can teach us ok boleh?..

  6. Hi Paul,

    I’m interested in paper-folding craft. Would like to ask: Is two hours sufficient to complete a lantern (bcos I’ve to leave around 5p.m.) Regarding the materials to bring – what kind of string and what kind of magazine paper?

    Tks for organising this session. :)

    Cheers,

  7. Maggie,
    Good point. Will consider weekend if respond is good.

    Constance,
    Noted yr attendance.

    Norinda,
    Sorry for the chokang ppl this time. Like Maggie, will try a weekend Saturday afternoon next time. So don’t ponteng yet. This session Jane Kee will be sharing her Origami skills. So don’t gather around me yet.

    Jassmine,
    For lanterns alone, 2 hrs is quite sufficent, may wants to do others too.
    Ang Pow paper is for lantern and fish (CNY) and stapler to stick them together. Required big 36 pcs for 1 lantern. Strings and magazine (preferably the glossy types)for others. Do not forget sissor.

    Paul

  8. Hi Paul,

    Please kindly include me! I would definitely love to learn to make the cute origami animals that Jane K made when she was down at the cafe Brastilava.

    Thanks for organising and see you folks soon!

  9. Hi Paul,

    Tks for your explanation tho’ I’m still not clear about the string – is it to be used for the loop on the lantern so that it can be hung?
    Ya, besides the lanterns, I’ll like to do some tulips. I’ll bring a coil of thin wire for the tulip stems/stalks.

    Ok, see you all on the 20th. :)

  10. Freda Lim,
    Noted yr attendance.

    Cat Yeo,
    Yes, Jane Kee will run tru those and more.

    Jassmine Teo,
    There is no hard and fast rules.
    Feel free to contribute yr ideas.

    Tks – Paul

  11. Hi Paul,

    I’ll be coming with “Water Baby”. U know who? hor! We will be there at about 2pm to have our late lunch.

    Thank you for initiating this event and thanks Jane Kee for imparting her origami skills to us.

    Veronique

  12. Hi Paul @# 12

    Lest I gave the impression I’m going to show how the tulip is done – no lah, I’m going to learn from Jane.

    btw, could i bring a friend along to learn if it’s not a ‘strictly for SHC’ activity?

    Cheers :)

  13. Veron,
    Good idea, coming for lunch with ‘water baby’
    Will try to join you for lunch.

    Jassmine,
    Jane will give some options to the tulip display.
    So let’s discuss the options.

    Paul

  14. Hi, Paul, Jane:

    Glad to know about the origami and papercraft workshop you will be holding. I am only sorry I would not be able to be present. Although I am quite mobile now, it would not be advisable for me to go galavanting on my own.

    If I may ‘tompang’your post, I would like to take this opportunity to announce that Singapore would be the site for the 5th International Conference on Origami Science, Mathematics & Education (5OSME). 5OSME will be held from 13 – 17 July 2010 at the Singapore Management University. Some of the finest international mathematicians, educationists and origami artists will be present.

    Although most of the proceedings will probably be of no interest to most of you, there will also be an exhibition of some really stunning origami work. The exhibition is open to the public. (As of now, no admission charges to the exhibition is planned).

    You will find it quite unbelievable that most of the pieces on exhibit is folded from a single sheet of regular-shaped paper (usually a square) without cuts, tears or use of glue, in compliance to the principles of origami. Origami today embraces science and mathematics which has transformed origami into true art. Many Singaporeans who are more accustomed to its traditional roots will be in for a pleasant surprise.

    Further information on the event is available at http://www.origami-usa.org/5osme and http://groups.google.com/group/5osme-announce/web/5OSMEPlus-flyer-2-blue-yellow-no.pdf.

    I have been involved in origami for more than 45 years. For the benefit of the newer members of SHC, some of my original origami pieces can be viewed at http://design.origami.free.fr/bestof/koh/index.htm.

    Ron Koh

  15. Paul #3 and Constance #5

    Hi Paul and Constance,

    Sorry lah Wednesday not good day for me lah. Not only have to work but also teach my line dance class in the evening. So to take leave and ponteng class very chiak lay hor.

    Hopefully next time we can ahve another session ya

    Cheers
    Sockie

  16. Ronald Koh,
    Tks for the update.

    Sockie,
    Sorry for Wednesday bad day.
    Next time will check ‘Feng shui’ for better day.

    Lilian Teo,
    Glad you can make it.
    Attendance noted.

    Paul

  17. Hi Paul,

    I hv never been to this Bamboo Villa.
    In case I’m loss among the bamboo plants in
    the villa, can email me (conswong1268@yahoo.com.sg) yr contact no.

    Thanks!
    Constance

  18. Wow Ronald Koh #16, really impressed with your origami knowledge. You must share and impart some of your talents to us (SHC members) when you feel better so that we can pass it on to our family & friends too. Many thanks for sharing. Take care. Best regards, Lisa Ong

  19. HI Paul
    Kindly include me,I wish to learn the skill of this papercraft.As a volunteer working at Bukit Batok and Red Hill day care centre,I can put the fun with Origami to good use.
    Thanks for organising this session.
    Thanks,Thomas Lau

  20. Paul Kong
    Like Sockie, Wed is not a good day for me too. I would have loved to attend. I hope another session can be arranged on another day.
    Have fun

  21. Thomas Lau,
    Am sure that the day care centre inmates will appreciate your noble cause. Attendance noted.

    Mary Chan,
    Msg noted.
    Will keep you updated.

    Paul

  22. Hi Paul,

    It’s a long time I’ven’t make the Chinese New Year Lantern and the the fish from ang pow as I was busy with my work.

    I hope to join u all for this session. Thanks 4 organising this session.

  23. Tan Seok Wan, Malyne Suen and Mary Koh.
    Noted your attendance.

    Please note participants to lantern making.
    Choice of Lanterns:-
    1)Small – 5 pcs (big) Ang Pow
    2)Big – 36 pcs (small) Ang Pow
    3)Traditional 30 pcs (small) and 6 pcs (big)

    Things to bring:-
    Sissors
    Red String – to string up the lantern
    ‘Uhu’ glue
    Stapler with 2 boxes of tacks
    Recycle magazines with plenty of hard cover

    Rosaline Lee,
    Don’t worry, will keep you inform.

    Paul – paulkong.paul@gmail.com (if you need my mobile number)

  24. Update.

    Confirmed participants attending are:
    Constance Wong
    Jassmine Teo
    Freda Lim
    Caterine Yeo
    Veronique Lee
    Lilian Teo
    Constance Wong
    Thomas Lau
    Tan Seok Wah
    Malyne Suen
    Mary Koh
    Pauline Chew
    Lena
    Pearl Goh
    Nina Choo

    Last Sunday at Cabaret Nite, enquiry by some SHC members for
    last minute attendance. Granted, remember to bring the required items for the workshop.

    Paul

  25. Hi Paul and Jane,

    A big THANK YOU to both of you for a fruitful craft-learning session. :) Hope there is a follow-up session for slow learners, like this writer, and for learners who missed out on the bigger lantern and the traditional one, the fish, the frog … due to their time constraint.

    Cheers :)

  26. Dear All,

    Just like to record my thanks to Jane, Paul, Peggy and everyone else who have contributed in one way or another in making yesterday’s class a success. I’m sure everyone has enjoyed themselves thoroughly, although we could do with more time but not to worry, I’m sure Paul will be arranging for a 2nd session for those who could not attend and also those who who have requested for a continuation, so do keep a look out for more info in this thread.

    I’ve enjoyed myself thoroughly not to mention the chance to get to know some new faces as well as catching up with some members that I’ve not seen since meeting them in some of SHC activities.

    Take care and till we meet again, stay happy always and have a great weekend! Warm regards, Lisa

  27. Origami………………….?
    Only for babies (read, babes)?
    Quite definitely not for me
    But we are all ready
    Wong KT, Richard Kee and timothy
    When you teach making buay ki

    After class, we treat you to Chinese tea
    For sifu you it’s free
    For others, pay money or……..
    Grind chili padi
    Till your eyess become dreary and
    Will never again see
    Now, having said it so honestly
    I think I am mati.

    Hehee………………

  28. My thanks too, to JaneK for your time and dedication in preparing the necessary ‘square’ papers for folding and creating. Also for your many origami creations that you gave away and especially your patience in guiding us step by step onto folding our very first origami ball, bunny and tulip.

    Paul and PeggyK for organising this session and lugging some cute origami creations for our viewing pleasure. Next time round, I will learn the angpow lanterns i.e. if I am not too caught up with origami frogs etc.

    Lisa for taking leave to come down specially to join us and also catching up with friends again like towkayneo NinaC, bellydancing VeroniqueL, smiling LilianT and sexy BiraB to name a few.

    If I have left out your name, do forgive me but I would certainly catch up with you again if the next session is on a day when I am free to make it. Till then, happy folding everyone!

  29. My appreciation and a big Thank You! to Jane & Paul for
    sharing your knowledge on the art of Origami, and not forgeting Lisa, arranging for the space @ Bamboo Villa.
    I have a great time exercising my fingers to create paper
    tulips, balls, rabbits and lanterns.

    Hope to see one and all again if there is another session!

    Cheers,
    Constance

  30. Thank you so much Jane for sharing your skill, Paul and Peggy for the warm welcome, Lisa for feeding us (will try the bo cha cha next time). I too enjoyed meeting up with some members that I hv met at SHC………the ambience at the Bamboo Villa yesterday was a happy one……

    Cheers

  31. Hi Cat #36, Constance #37 & Freda #38,
    Glad to hear that you all had a good time too. Yes, it’s fun to just relax and behave like young kids again with all the laughter and words like ‘Teacher here, teacher there’ and it feels like we’re in school once again.

    Sorry Tim #35, maybe next time we’ll try to find some other pastimes to suit you guys, e.g. assembling paper planes, buildings or even fixing challenging jig-saw puzzles etc. Something just came to mind, how about having a foot reflexologist to give you guys foot massages while the ladies are busy chatting & folding those paper lanterns? Have a good weekend everyone! Rgds, Lisa

  32. Haha, Lisa, paper planes where got style and wont give enough credit to Teacher’s prowess. If the Wright bros cd build aeroplanes, my rightist bro Paul will teach the guys to build planes with only the right wing, and they fly better than with wings, fins and 4 legs.

    Sure, if you babes want to give us guys reflexology, we’re on anytime. But be forewarbed that our feet are normally neglected when we take our bath. Will pay and if the economy doesnt recover in time, will pay in kind (Hint : something like Colonel Sanders’ finger licking good). Deal?

    Jokes aside, is there any difference btwn Papa and Papaya? There may be a difference presently but not for long and this is why.

    Once upon a time, Donkeys lived happily in Donkeyland. But soon they saw greener pastures in Monkeyland. So they settled in Monkeyland. Young donkeys were born and naturally, the first words taught to them were “Papa” and “Mama”.

    Then 1 day, they saw angry Monkeys throwing stones and slippers into their houses. There was no agitation from the Donkeys but it was all bcos the yoiung donkeys were calling their father Papa which was also what the Monkeys did to their dad.

    So to appease the Monkeys and for the sake of harmony, little Donkeys were told by their fathers not to call the papa anymore but papaya instead. To pre-emopt any trouble with their calling the mother “Mama”, it’s “Mamasan”.

    And Donkeys and Monkeys live happily together ever after and even started marrying each other so much so that the NRO had to register the new-born’s race as “Monkey-Donkey” or “MonkDo” in short.

  33. Report Card:

    Thanks for the compliments from all of us.

    1.30pm Lunch arranged by Lisa (Early arrivals)

    3.00pm Group A – Jane Kee. Origami on various objects
    Group B – Paul. Lantern making

    4.00pm Tea Time – Bo bo Cha Cha

    4.30pm Group A switch with Group B

    6.30pm End

    Comments.

    Strong fish craving- will try this next.

    Time constrain- will start early.

    Food- Lisa Dept.

    Next workshop – Will info after CNY.
    Will include can-cutting. Start collecting
    those tin cans.

    Rdgs.,
    Paul

    Tim,

    Tks for the buay ki and monkey lesson.

  34. Aiyoh Tim #40,
    Since paper planes no style, bro Paul will be teaching planes made from tin cans lor, hahaha……Even the Wright bros can’t beat that! Make sure you sign up for that.

    As for the foot reflexology, sorry no babes but guys from Wang Yang (if I can find some moonlighters) who’re willing to do it to earn the addnl $$$. Have a fabulous weekend! Rgds, Lisa

  35. Hi Tim @# 35,

    Appreciate your rhymes. Was wondering what ‘buay ki’ was. I think, phonetically, ‘puay ki’ (Hokkien), is closer – unless you meant something else.

    Here’s a makeover of sorts of your poem. Thanks for the inspiration :) Enjoy.

    Once there was a naughty boy being taught Origami;
    He folded one puay ki, two puay ki, and lagi puay ki.
    After that, to the canteen he dashed, to peep
    At chilli-padi grinders grind and weep.
    They saw him grinning and yelled “You, mati!”

    Postscript-
    He scooted off, laughing like a MonDo. So naughty!

  36. haha, Lisa-O, so our 1-armed swordsman WangYu is now a foot reflexologist? What has become of this world?

    Light, stealth and swift, there will be a market for Paul-K’s thin tin planes. Remember what out friendd uo there said? The 9/11 hit was an insider job, staged. But of cos we can forgive him for advancing that theory bcos we cant forget that his name is MadHeadTer…….all ah ters talk like this.

    Yes, Jass-T, it’s puay ki aka aeroplanes. Me cantonese so hokien is only akak akak, thanks for correcting me.

    Btw, is it to “peep” or to “pee”? If he was a naughty boy, God forbids him to behave better than to pee as he grins his trademark heheee

  37. Morning Lisa

    #42 Wang Yang

    any idea which other branches has better masseurs besides the one at causeway point? i hv yet to used up my sessions eventhough there is no expiry date i find it cumersome to go there.

    cheers

  38. Tim-L #?? (still under moderation)
    What talk you? 1-armed swordman Wang Yu still trying to pull that blade out from the sheath for more than what ….. 30 years already ….. last I heard his fingers already fibble and joints falling apart and THAT BLADE is still virgin; not yet unsheathed …….. and his BOX is waiting just beside him …. with the wood rotting away.

  39. Ivan-L, 30 yearss is indeed a very long time. Many postive things can and should be done in 30 years, but if not done, one only lives to regret…….but if you remember Madame’s reply to that, that there’re still too many things to do to find time to regret, you pick yourself up and neglect the regret.

    In those 30 years, Wang Yu had seen no fewer than 4 President changes – CG, TH, ah Bien, ah Ma – even his bamboo union is waning as much as is the ambition of his daughter as a celebrated singer. So if he were to pull anything, it’s not going to be a blade but a blanket over him for he must have seeen enough of wind wind water water. Eveen his loving wife who did so much for huim didnt passs on a happy woman………

    So great mercy if Lisa-O cd actually bring him over to massage our feet as, it can be said, an atonement for his excesses.

  40. Hi Tim @# 44,

    “To peep, or to pee” – that was the question. Being smart, the naughty boy knew he wouldn’t be able to run off fast enough with his pants down, so he chose to peep. A clever, naughty boy. :)

    Cheers,

  41. Haha, Jass-T, you still cannot forget yr peeping at the peeeing boy?

    Btw, you sure yr “wdnt be able to run fast enough with pants down” is correct?.

    When you next think of running, try it (1) pants on (2) pants down. I’ll do the timing and then show you your times. You can do re-runs as many times as you like, hehe.

  42. Hi Tim Liu tai kor @ 49,

    Thought this post is meant solely for Origami and hobbyists .

    How come now comments on running with pants on or without is appearing ? Is this a new trend you are setting for Origami? Ha! ha! :)

    Tim, pls. be more focussed. Thanks.

  43. Yes, I would also like to thank especially Paul and Jane and also to the many new friends I have made that day. This being my first involvement in the SHC activities, you all made me feel so welcomed. I truly enjoyed the session. With the samples which Jane so kindly offered to us to bring home, I have learnt to make the crane, frog and fish as well. Paul, armed with the basics of making lanterns, I have created different designs. Kam Siah lah for all your sharing. I look forward to the next session.

  44. Hi Freda,
    The Wang Yang I used to go is at Parkway Parade. All their foot reflexologist are equally good and all you’ve got to do is tell them how you want it done. For me, I’ve a poor tolerance for pain, so it’s more of a relaxing 45mins of snoozing time while I get my feet pampered. Rgds, Lisa

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