Read more
This stunning gift book from the National Trust features enticing paper-cut artwork from Clover Robin, alongside simple instructions to make 13 different origami plants and flowers, poems about nature, as well as 50 sheets of origami paper!Read the poem, enjoy the picture ... and then make the origami figure! From blossom to beech leaves and clovers to carnations, these amazing origami figures are all inspired by nature.
Featuring clear instructions for 13 nature-themed pieces across three different difficulty levels, and fifty pull-out sheets of beautifully patterned origami paper so crafters can create their own distinct versions of each nature-inspired piece.
Includes three different difficulty levels to suit both beginners and experts, as well as a handy QR code linking to rewatchable how-to videos that cover all pieces and steps.
Easy step-by-step origami instructions.Ideal for children (and grownups!) to follow and learn.A handy QR code linking to how-to videos that show beginners through each step.50 sheets of patterned origami paper included.Now available in this creative series:
Nature Origami and
Blossom Origami.
About the author
Clover Robin is a surface pattern designer and illustrator. She grew up in glorious Devon before training and graduating from Leeds College of Art and Design in 2007, followed by a Masters from Central Saint Martins in 2009.
She delights in nature and all things botanical, inspired by a childhood of woodland walks and countryside rambles.
Clover is currently based in Teignmouth, Devon, where all of her artwork is lovingly hand-crafted and printed.
Nick Robinson has been folding paper since the early 80's and is currently the president of the British Origami Society, having been a member for over 30 years. He is a professional origami teacher and travels to schools, libraries, youth clubs, hospitals and art galleries, running origami and paper artwork sessions with people of all ages and physical abilities.
Nick has written and illustrated over 100 origami books, with total world-wide sales into the millions. His website is www.nickorigami.com and there you can find out everything you need to know (and more) about origami and enjoy his ori-blog. He is in his 60s and lives in Sheffield, England with his wife Alison, grown-up children Daisy and Nick, plus cats Rhubarb & Pickle. A former professional musician, Nick still performs solo ambient guitar concerts (www.nickrobinson.co.uk) and records/performs with his band Das Ras (www.dasrad.uk)
Summary
With 13 nature-inspired pieces, this unique activity book is full of amazing origami, beautiful art and extracts from well-loved nature poems.
