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Japanese tutors to attend origami convention at Gallery

By Latrobe City Council - 1st April 2005 - Back to News

Tutors from the Japanese Academic Origami Society, Makoto Yamaguchi, Jun Maekawa and Satoshi Kamiya, will attend ‘Folding Australia 2005’ at the Latrobe Regional Gallery. The presence of these prestigious tutors will be the highlight of the origami convention to be held from Friday 8 to Sunday 10 April 2005.

Gallery Director Louise Tegart said that the international guests would teach innovative origami models that would break new ground in this ever evolving art form.

"Origami is a wonderful art and the convention will highlight the diversity of the medium as well as being a great place to meet, learn from and exchange ideas with contemporary Australian and international folders," Ms Tegart explained.

"Key events of the convention include master classes with international guests, classes for all ages taught by Australia's leading folders, public workshops and an exhibition of current Australian and International origami works," Ms Tegart said.

Ms Tegart added that complementary to the theme of the convention, the Origami House, a 3m by 3m cubby hut constructed out of origami bricks and roof tiles, would be on display at the Gallery until Sunday 10 April.

"The Origami House was constructed in February, following workshops held by the Melbourne Origami Group. Members of the public, including local schoolchildren, learned how to fold bricks, tiles and other domestic items during these sessions.

"More public workshops will be held during the Folding Australia 2005 convention. Folders of all experience levels from beginners through to highly advanced folders designing their own models are welcome," Ms Tegart said.

Public workshops will be held on Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 April from 1.30 to 2.30pm. Cost of the workshop is $11.00 adults and $7.70 children.

Registrations for the convention can be made at Latrobe Regional Gallery. Cost of the two day convention is $55 adults, $33 children and includes all materials, lunches and afternoon tea on both days and a convention showbag.

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