On Tuesday, October 20, the Museum will close at 3 pm, and the Hall of Ocean Life will be closed all day.
Sunday, November 15, 2026
Location: AMNH 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, November 15, 2026
Location: AMNH 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: Simple
Teacher: Wendy Zeichner
Set the stage and perhaps the table with these simple holiday models. Wendy will teach a tree, a candy cane, a Santa, a dreidel and others as time permits. This class is a great opportunity for families to explore the magic of origami together. No experience is necessary.
Level: Intermediate
Teacher: Shenglan Yuan
Who says that fidget toys can’t be made out of paper? Once you start rotating this multi-colored modular, you won’t be able to put it down. Shenglan will introduce you to this modern classic by Yami Yamauchi. It is made from 12 pieces of paper and of course requires no glue to put together. As you rotate the finished toy, it presents different facets in a kaleidoscopic pattern…just like exploding fireworks!
Level: High Intermediate
Teacher: Adriaan Das
Is it too soon to prepare for next Halloween? Never! This Spooky Hand by Jeremy Shafer will greet all those pesky trick-or-treaters. Let Adriaan guide you through reverse folds, squash folds, sinks and crimps to create the palm and each finger separately. Multilayered shaping requires meticulous precision but will give you that super creepy articulate 3-D look. The hand beckons…dare you enter?
Level: High Intermediate
Teacher: Daniel Scher
Don’t look at me with those big kitty cat eyes. This adorable cat features Li Jianhui’s (aka “syn” online) signature design element: big cartoon-like eyes. It perfectly reflects his folding style. Let Daniel show you all the fun and unusual folds to create this cutie. The sequence is not overly difficult but accuracy is essential. Even the hearts of dog people will melt with this one.
Afternoon Classes
Afternoon classes run from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm. Please arrive by 2:15 pm.
Level: Low Intermediate
Teacher: Lorne Dannenbaum
There’s no place like home, especially at Thanksgiving. Get into the spirit of the holiday with this delightful collection of Thanksgiving models featuring the works of Gay Merrill Gross and Joel Stern. They are the perfect complement to your table. Lorne will be your host and teach how to make these delectable and enticing models. Just don’t gobble them up. Save it for the feast.
Level: Intermediate
Teacher: Alice Fornari
Are your fingers itchy for a fun modular by Tomoko Fuse? This 24-unit wavy kusudama is made from 12 sheets, cut in half. This self-locking decoration works best out of two different designs of paper. Alice will patiently lead you through the assembly. The fun part is after all that folding, you get to curl the edges to form those magnificent curls.