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Noguchi & Origami

Saturday, January 2, 2027 from 11—11:30 am

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January 2, 2027 from 11—11:30 am

Drop-In Art: Noguchi & Origami

January 2, 2027 from 11—3 am

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January 2, 2027 from 11:30—12 am

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January 2, 2027 from 12 pm—12:30 am

Drop-In Art: Noguchi & Origami

January 2, 2027 from 1 pm—1:30 am

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January 2, 2027 from 1:30 pm—2 am

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January 2, 2027 from 2 pm—2:30 am

Drop-In Art: Noguchi & Origami

January 2, 2027 from 2:30 pm—3 am

Drop-In Art: Noguchi & Origami

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Create Space Studios
Included with admission; Same-day registration required. Tickets at the Information desk.

There are seven 30-minute sessions of 20 people each. You may only sign up for one session.

Join Origamido Studio for a delightful exploration of designs inspired by Isamu Noguchi, and make your own folded paper creation!

Timed sessions:

11–11:30 am
11:30 am–noon
Noon–12:30 pm
1–1:30 pm
1:30–2 pm
2–2:30 pm
2:30–3 pm

Michael G. LaFosse

Michael G. LaFosse

Michael G. LaFosse, co-founder of Origamido Studio, has worked as an origami artist, papermaker, author and educator for over 40 years. He is recognized as one of the world’s top origami masters. Trained as a biologist, he finds his strongest inspiration in nature. His works have been exhibited in art and science museums worldwide and are part of the traveling exhibit Origami in the Garden. LaFosse served as an advisor for Origami Unfolded and has several featured artworks in the exhibition. His work also appeared in PEM’s beloved 2023-2024 exhibition Bats!.

Richard Alexander

Richard Alexander

Richard Alexander, co-founder of Origamido Studio, majored in Systems Ecology at Cornell University. He is a master papermaker who shares best practices with origami artists and papermakers from all over the world. Alexander served as an advisor for Origami Unfolded and has made special papers for many of the pieces featured in the show.

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