Paper makes music to PRAB

Since the northwest coast of the United States is known for the frequent rain, the symbol for Pacific Coast Origami Convention - WNCP * this year, it was an umbrella. The convention was held in Bellevue, WA, September 29 to October 2.

• Patty created Grodner composition rainy day-theme lovely she was posted to PRAB piece - shown on the photo above, together with a piece folded by Mark Morden.

Mount Rainier

• Morning my flight arrived at the airport in Seattle, the sky was unusually clear contrary to what I expected based on the reputation of rain from the Northwest. Approach, I had a magnificent view of Mount Rainier, a conical volcano covered with snow in the southeast of Seattle. I took this photo of the aircraft (click to view enlarged pictures).

Special guests

• Special convention PRAB invited this year were Seo won Seon and Lee Kyung, a couple of Korea South. Together, they were originals and teaching models several classes.

In the photo, Patsy Wang-Iverson (right) this book Origami 5: Fifth International meeting of Origami science, mathematics and education Seo won Seon and Lee Kyung.  In this book is documented work presented at 5OSME the fifth in a series of conferences exploring the connections between origami, mathematics, science, technology, education and other academic areas. With Robert Lang and Mark Yim, Patsy is one of the editors of this book.

• Renowned origami artist and author Peter Engel (US) was also a featured artist.

"Ear-igami."

• Saturday, that we have had a couple of charming shows an evening of entertainment. Louie Foxx began by us pleased with his magic Act. Mika Takano Tarmaly then led the Middle School International of Hamilton Concert Orchestra in a performance of "Ear-igami" by composer Richard Meyer. Composition invites musicians to use pieces of paper as instruments and it is for this last performance especially as the origami crowd cheered and welcomed with enthusiasm.  Here is a return of the ear-igami, (played by a different Orchestra).

Origami frog necklace

• There is a public exhibition of origami at Lincoln Square (Bellevue), featuring the works of several origami artists among which I was honored to be included. Two of my pieces, a brooch and a necklace of origami golden frogs were part of this exhibition and inspired a number of students to take the class that I offered folding of the model of frog.

• It was my first participation in the CBWM. The days of the convention have been fully that I met with newly formed and old friends, and the time much too quickly. The organizers convention - Lori Gregory, Ray Takeuchi, Mark Morden, Terry Allen, Ayumi Hayatsu, Rabbitt Boyer, John Smiley, Kim & Gordon Crane, Lisa Song-Mayekawa, Mary Williams and Robert Orndorff, did an absolutely fabulous job in the creation of a memorable event!  I am back home in Vermont satisfied and with many warm memories.

• Here are some photos I've folded prab both in classes and informally at the meeting room.

Folded Origami 2011 Pacific Coast Convention

Wind charm Taught by Carol Stevensmodular Box : sign by Patsy Wang-IversonOwl created and taught by Joseph Wuboxes various authors. Teachers: Kay Eng, Patty Grodner, Terry HathawayBowl petal created and taught by Vicky Mihara Averystacking Cubes created by d. Mitchell, taught by Morrow Charcreationof elephant and taught by Seo won Seonsnail : sign by Karen buzzardEifel Star created by Hans Werner-Guth, taught by Kathleen Sheridan

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* PCOC pronounces "Peacock".

An origami, designed by Kunihiko Kasahara, Peacock is the traditional symbol of the PRAB.

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