The Ultimate Origami Course - Beginner to Advanced

Fold land animals from paper, exploring penguin, rabbit, fox, hen, rooster, elephant in two poses (sitting or shouting), pig, dog, and frog, with color on both sides for enhanced detail.

Learn to fold a penguin origami using two colors, with simple valley folds, symmetry, and head shaping to create a standing penguin.

Learn to fold a standing origami pig with four legs, a tail, and a snout through step-by-step valley and mountain folds, squash folds, and inside-reverse folds.

Fold a fox from simple origami using a two-color sheet for a quick, beginner-friendly model that can stand up on its own and highlights valley folds along diagonals.

Learn to fold a little origami hen from a colored sheet, using diagonal folds, valley and squash folds, and inside reverse folds to create a standing hen with adjustable wings.

Learn to fold a colorful rooster origami step-by-step, using two-colored paper, diagonal folds, pinch marks, wing folds, and a final swivel to make the bird stand.

Learn to fold a rabbit origami from the colored side up, performing diagonal valley folds, petal folds, and outside and inside reverse folds to make it stand.

Learn to fold a paper dog through a guided origami sequence, using diagonal valley folds, center-edge alignments, and shaping of the nose and tail to stand up.

learn to fold a detailed origami frog using squash folds, book folds, petal folds, and inside reverse folds to form legs and inflate the head.

Explore five sea animals through origami, from a simple whale with a few folds to a more detailed whale, then an angelfish, a three-dimensional goldfish, and a seal.

Learn how to fold a whale with just a few easy folds, creating a cool origami whale, including a diagonal valley fold, edge-to-center folds, and a small tail valley fold.

Learn to fold a whale with two fins using valley folds, rabbit ears folds, and center creases, aiming for symmetrical results to create a detailed whale.

Learn to fold an angelfish from the colored side up, using valley folds along diagonals to form a symmetrical triangle and refine the top flap angle for a paper fish.

Learn to fold a three-dimensional goldfish from paper using valley folds, diagonal creases, and pocket tucks, then inflate it by blowing into the opening to finish.

Fold a seal using four inside reverse folds, valley folds along diagonals, and rabbit ear folds. Shape the head, tail, and fins so the model can stand up.

Explore ten interactive action models in origami, from a windsurfer and pinwheel to a talking fox and flapping bird, and master folds and mechanisms that create moving parts.

Learn to fold a windsurfer origami, create the sail with precise creases, and blow on its back to float across any surface.

Learn to fold a pinwheel from one or two sheets of paper, then assemble it on a pencil or thumbtack and spin with two colors for a dynamic display.

Learn to fold a bellows origami model, creating rabbit-ear folds and air-puff action to mimic stoking a fire, with step-by-step valley folds and creases.

Learn to fold a talking fox origami, creating a talking box with two ears and a movable mouth you can animate by opening and closing.

Fold a water bomb from the colored side up using valley folds; inflate by blowing into the opening, and optionally fill with water to throw, though it sogs after use.

Master origami camera construction with blintz folds, pockets, and tension-driven flaps that snap open to imitate a photo, then reset for repeated use.

Learn how to fold a drinking bird origami, using valley and diagonal folds, petal and rabbit-ear techniques to create a woodpecker that dips and drinks.

Learn to fold a jumping frog origami with a back spring that hops when you slide your finger along it, and perform flips.

Learn to fold a fortune teller origami from start to finish, performing blintz, valley, and mountain folds, creating pockets with color and number fortunes.

Master the traditional flapping bird origami, guiding you through valley folds, diagonal creases, book folds, and petal folds to form a movable head, wings, and tail that flap.

Learn to fold simple animal heads, from a dog to two cats, a bunny, and an elephant, with easy steps and faces drawn or glued with Sharpie and googly eyes.

Learn how to fold a cute dog head from origami, adjusting ear and face proportions with simple folds, pinches, and basic valley and diagonal creases, then decorate with eyes.

Fold a cat head origami from a diagonal crease with valley folds and center marks; adjust ear length and face shape, then finish with optional facial details.

Learn the second version of the cat head origami with color options and adjustable ears and proportions, then follow step-by-step folds to form the ears, nose, and whiskers.

Learn to fold an origami elephant head with a long trunk and two ears, using diagonal folds, pinch marks, and valley folds to form the tusks.

Fold a rabbit head origami using valley folds, mountain folds, and pinch marks to form the ears and head; finish by adding a face with buck teeth and googly eyes.

learn to fold seven boats from a simple yacht to a motorboat, progressing through sail and speed boats to a steamboat and sampan, with a final inside-out turning step.

Learn to fold a yacht with a sail using diagonal valley folds and a sequence that reverses a mountain fold into a valley, finishing with a stand for the boat.

Learn to fold a two-sail origami sailboat that can stand up on its own, featuring valley folds, center x creases, and the open sink technique.

Learn to fold a speedboat origami with a color-changing windshield, using diagonal, horizontal, and vertical creases, pedal folds, and inside-out turning to create a three-dimensional boat.

Learn to fold a magic boat origami with diagonal and valley folds, then perform the classic magic trick where a spectator holds the sail and reveals the bow.

Learn to fold a steamboat origami with a smokestack, using squash folds and squash fields, starting from a color-side-down base and precise valley folds.

Learn to fold a sampan origami boat from a six-inch sheet, with optional larger paper, starting with the colored side down, and master the tricky inside-out turn.

Learn to fold a motorboat in origami using blintz folds, edge-to-edge alignments, and inside-out turns to create a three-dimensional boat with a windshield.

Learn to fold nine different birds, from a swan to a crane, including pajarito, peace dove, and mandarin duck. Master intricate shaping and an action model that flaps.

learn to fold a swan from start to finish, using valley and mountain folds, precise edge alignments, and steps to make the origami bird stand on its own.

Fold an origami crow from basic steps to a finished model using valley folds and inside reverse folds. The crow can stand on the edge of a book or table.

Fold a parakeet origami using inside reverse folds, valley and vertical creases, starting with the colored side up, and form the head and beak to complete the parakeet.

Learn the traditional pajarita, a little bird origami from Europe, by folding with the colored side down and using diagonal and valley folds to form a color-changing head that stands.

Learn to fold a Mandarin duck through a series of valley folds and reverse folds, shaping a colorful origami bird with adjustable angles.

Learn to fold a pigeon from colored paper, using valley and mountain folds, center alignments, reverse folds, and final feet and tail creases to make it stand.

Create an animated origami flapping bird by executing diagonal folds, valley and mountain folds, pinch marks, swivel folds, and a head and tail reverse fold to enable wing movement.

Practice folding a dove origami using diagonal folds, inside reverse folds, and belly and wing shaping to create a lifelike bird.

Learn to fold the traditional origami crane with step-by-step pedal folds and inside reverse folds, mastering valley folds, creases, and wing folds to create the iconic crane.

Fold a variety of flowers—camellia, bellflower, iris, tulip (two sheets for bloom and stem), and a fractal rose—using larger sheets and color on each side to add petals.

Learn to fold a camellia origami flower using valley and mountain folds, edge alignments, and pocket tucks to create a vibrant, double-sided paper bloom.

Fold a bell flower from origami using diagonal, horizontal, and vertical folds; apply squash folds, book folds, pedal folds, and two Buchwalds to complete the bloom.

Create an iris origami with four-petal structure, learn squash and petal folds, and explore folding multiples in two colors for vibrant, layered flowers.

Fold a tulip from two sheets, forming the flower and stem, inflate the blossom, and shape the pedals and leaf to make it stand up.

Learn to fold a rose in origami using a square sheet, blintz and valley folds, building petals in a fractal sequence and shaping them for a lifelike bloom.

Learn origami bugs: fold a cicada with color change, a beetle, a butterfly, and a snail with shell shaping.

Learn to fold a color-changing cicada origami with adjustable wings and proportions, starting from a diagonal fold and symmetry-focused steps to customize its look.

Learn to fold a beetle origami with color change, using valley folds and center creases, and adjust the beetle’s proportions for a skinnier or fatter look.

Learn to fold an origami butterfly from paper, using valley and mountain folds, symmetrical steps, and center creases to form a colorful, patterned wing design.

Fold a snail origami model from start to finish, mastering the antenna folds, three dimensional shell shaping, and careful final taping to achieve a realistic look.

Practice folding clothing and accessories in origami, from hats and a samurai helmet to a purse, wallet, necktie, yakuza motif, pants, and a baseball cap with three dimensional shaping.

Fold a pointed hat from origami using diagonal valley folds, edge alignment, and thirds divisions to create a three-dimensional hat.

Learn to fold a triangle hat from origami, using colored paper, valley folds on diagonals, 60-degree angles, and folding three flaps to create a wearable paper hat.

Learn to fold a samurai helmet using origami, with valley and diagonal folds, corner folds, top flaps, and pocket reinforcements, from finger-sized to head-sized sheets.

Learn to fold a purse with a flap and inner opening to hold money, using a large sheet with two sides and a string for a shoulder bag.

Learn to fold a wallet from a larger sheet of paper, revealing both colored sides and creating a functional wallet that can hold money or coins.

Learn to fold a necktie with color side down, using mountain and swivel folds, tucking the flap, and adjust knot size and proportions for a skinnier or bigger look.

Master the Jakobsson origami model, folding with blintz and diagonal creases to build Yakko-San, then open layers and slide pants into the base for display.

Fold origami pants using valley and blintz folds, centering corners into the X. Unfold and pop sections to finish the pants so they fit with the earlier model.

Fold a baseball cap from a sheet of paper using diagonal and top-layer folds, then shape a curved brim with pinch points and gentle interior pressing.