Objective: Get into the Origami Zone this summer. This wordshop is designed to create a fun and friendly environment for young people to enjoy the writing process. Two different projects to choose from; Envelopes & Boxes.

Pre-Registration is required: Class is limited to 12 participants. Please register as soon as possible.

Prerequisite: Participants must be 8,9 or 10 years of age, unless accompanied by a parent or gaurdian. Pre-Registration is required. Last day to register for Origami Zone is 5:00pm the day before the class is scheduled.

Wordshop Duration: 1 1/2 hours

2007 Wordshop Dates:

July 7th Boxes
July 28th Envelopes

August 11th Boxes
August 25th Envelopes

All wordshops occur on Saturdays at: 2:00-3:30 pm


Tuition: $5.00

Materials/Text Fee: Included

Required Materials: None

About the Facilitators: In addition to various art and paperfolding projects, James & Kara teach Creative Writing, Poetry and Journaling at Amicus Books Literary Arts Center in Marysville.

Two Choices of Wordshops:



Make an Origami Box

The ultimate word safe. This project is based on folding words into a utilitarian (that means you can actually use it) box. The Box is made from recycled paper and is handy for all kinds of storing. When we first learned how to make this box, we spent hours figuring out how to make a set of nesting boxes. Well worth the time spent to learn. We now make a varitey of these boxes for gift giving. It is the perfect word-art craft.

Make an Origami Envelope


Too cool for words. This project is based on folding words into a perfectly formed, self-sealing envelope. The envelope is made using a common 8 1/2" by 11" piece of paper. It makes note writing more joyful than ever and the folded envelope fits safely and easily in your pocket.