How to Teach Origami Class
Share your love and knowledge of Origami, the art of paper folding, with other crafters. Gather favorite projects and supplies to turn your hobby into a rewarding endeavor that can help you to meet new friends, relate your ideas and earn extra income.
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Instructions
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Find a place to teach. Show your portfolio or projects to owners of local crafts stores, stamping or scrapbooking shops. Consider hosting workshops in your home or at a crafts fair. Teach Origami to youth groups, schools or senior centers. Before teaching at a store, get a contract from the manager. Discuss your rate (whether you'll be paid a flat fee or per student) and whether the store will provide the class supplies.
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Advertise your class. If you're teaching at a store, they'll most likely promote it for you. Provide sample projects to display on their board of upcoming classes. If you're hosting a class on your own, distribute flyers at hobby stores or post messages on crafts websites.
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Select one of your original projects to teach or a classic one that demonstrates several folding techniques. Tailor it to the skill level of the class. Be sure you know how to complete the shape with ease to maintain your authority with the group.
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Compile class kits with all of the materials your students will need to complete the project. List tools on the class information sheet that they'll need to bring themselves, such as scissors, pencils or adhesives, if necessary.
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Practice your presentation in front of family and friends. If they have trouble completing part of the project, modify the instructions.
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Gauge the skill level of your class and adjust your speed accordingly. Walk around the room as you teach, noticing those who are falling behind and offering assistance to them as you go. If you have one student who's really struggling, offer to help her after class to keep up with the workshop pace.
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Create a handout with pictures and detailed instructions so the class can complete or recreate the project at home.
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Be available after the class to answer questions, offer last-minute help and discuss future class ideas.
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Tips & Warnings
When teaching Origami to young kids, consider pre-folding the papers to help them keep the folds crisp and exact.
