On Tuesday, October 20, the Museum will close at 3 pm.
Sunday, June 14, 2026
School Lunchrooms
$35 per class
$20 per class or $35 for two classes for OrigamiUSA or AMNH Members
You can register for classes by phone at 212-769-5635 or online at OrigamiUSA (you must be signed into your account or register for an account).
Sunday, June 14, 2026
School Lunchrooms
$35 per class
$20 per class or $35 for two classes for OrigamiUSA or AMNH Members
You can register for classes by phone at 212-769-5635 or online at OrigamiUSA (you must be signed into your account or register for an account).
Class levels are dependent on folding ability. If you are new to folding, please consider taking one of our Family Fun classes, designed for beginners.
These are formal classes so please be prepared to stay for the full two-hour class.
Family Fun classes are for ages 5+. Children between 5–8 must have a parent or guardian with them.
All other classes are for ages 8+. Children between 8–13 must have a parent or guardian with them.
Morning classes run from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. Please arrive by 10:15 am.
Level: Intermediate
Teacher: Donna Walcavage
Flitter about with these fabulous flutterbys. Donna will teach a veritable conservatory of butterflies by Michael LaFosse and Richard Alexander. Many start from a base that can be changed to produce variations that are limited only by your own imagination. Best made from duo paper, these magnificent creatures will let your creativity soar. All feature a realistic and delicate body with gorgeous wings.
Level: Intermediate
Teacher: Jake Schenthal
OK, it may be Fall in Antarctica but it’s still Spring here. Waddle or walk into this class and you will leave with a smile on your face and a darling Penguin Box by Makoto Yamaguchi. The model is a cute, chubby penguin which you can open up to a box. Perhaps a few chocolate eggs would be suitable to find inside. Let Jake be your guide on this polar adventure.
Afternoon Classes
Afternoon classes run from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm. Please arrive by 2:15 pm.
Level: Intermediate
Teacher: Alice Fornari
Dazzle your friends and family with this spectacular kusudama of Cherry Blossoms. The decorative ball consists of 5-petalled flowers and is made from 30 units. However, looks can be deceiving because each unit actually spans two adjacent flowers and lock together firmly. Alice will show you all the intricacies of the construction and you will be amazed at the beauty of the flowers with its curved petals.
Level: Intermediate
Teacher: Reed Kaplan
Don’t be frightened…by the dragon or the folding sequence. Reed will help you tame this 3D dragon by Jo Nakashima out of a single sheet (preferably tissue foil). The model starts with some pre-creases which then collapse into a base from which the wings, body, head and tail are formed. Familiarity with inside/outside reverse folds, pleats and sinks is helpful. The fun begins with shaping the head and tail to give it a special flair and to help it stand on its own.