A kusudama, or ‘prayer ball’, is a spherical-shaped construction created by piecing together a number (usually 30) of identical origami units. Literally, in Japanese, ‘Kusuri’ means medicine and ‘tama’ means ball. Typically, the individual units are not particularly difficult to fold but once fit together you have a strikingly and intriguingly beautiful construction that is far more interesting than the sum of its parts. Once you learn how to fit them together, there are many different unit designs, created by modern origami artists from around the world, that you may enjoy folding. We will have two sessions; one to learn to fold the units, complete your 30 units as homework, then return for the second class to piece them together. Written instructions and paper for your project are provided. Please Register for only one of the two kusudama classes semester, according to your skill level.

Class Limit: 15

Class Fee: $5 for 2 two-hour classes – please bring to first class