Participants at the workshop can choose to create one of two different three dimensional stars, combine multiple stars to create a wreath or build a three dimensional 2016 desk calendar. Instruction will be given at 10:30 a.m. and repeated at 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Pre-registration for a particular time slot is required. Reservations for earlier time slots are strongly encouraged to enable time to complete more complicated pieces.
Modular origami is a system of paper folding that repeats patterns to create a complex structure. Separate units or modules are joined together by inserting edges into pockets created during the folding process to create larger, more intricate pieces. No tape, glue or other adhesive is needed.
In addition to being beautiful, origami has been shown to be useful in teaching math concepts.
According to Szillery, the art of folding things has applications in the real world. For example, she said in a press release, “scientists devise ways to fold instruments to be sent into space. Medical science uses folding techniques in order to insert devices into the body during surgery. The automobile industry uses folding to pack air bags into cars.” MIT teaches classes using modular origami in their Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Department.
Szillery is a member of the Maine Junior Engineering Technical Society and founder and director of the Maine Mathematics Science and Engineering Talent Search Program. In 2005, she received the University of Maine Educator Recognition Award for Programming Excellence for her work with the MJETS and MMSETS programs.
This class is free and wheelchair accessible. The Kennebunk Free Library is located at 112 Main St., Kennebunk. For more information or to pre-register, call 985-2173, ext. 5 or visit the website www.kennebunklibrary.org. Further information about modular origami can be found at http://mmsets.org.
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