This weekend I had such a wonderful time returning to Southwood Stores for my first official workshop since maternity leave. It felt so good to be back! I was apprehensive, I never love leaving the kids, but getting back to teaching and sharing my passion for origami just makes me feel so alive. I was buzzing for the rest of the day.
Unfortunately a couple of workshop attendees had a change of plans last minute so we were slightly reduced in size, but it was so lovely to teach a smaller, more intimate group. We had a great time getting to know one another while folding. This is what I've missed, getting to meet so many new & wonderful people.
New workshop dates for Southwood Stores are NOW ONLINE! Join me for Little Accordions or Christmas Stars!
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Introducing Est’s new #foldyourown PARTY CROWN kits.
These kits are presented in beautiful gift boxes & include all you need to fold 6 fun party crowns. The step by step instructions, written by Est, are produced on a fab A3 fold out ‘zine’. Why not buy the kit & extra papers to just keep folding for a BIG party!
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A very exciting collaboration between two creatives – Cheryl Rawlings and Esther Thorpe. Featuring stunning Christmas cards & giant diamonds with script by Cheryl. Don’t miss out – this collection is Limited Edition.
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Est’s AUTUMN / WINTER collection is now live & features STUNNING papers & pattern, all inspired by the NINETIES.
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Est has been working hard at some new lampshades and seeks to continue innovating new designs. CLICK HERE to browse her current stock.
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PAPER HOME /// beautifully unique origami projects
ESTHER THORPE
(Pavilion Books)
With a distinctly graphic aesthetic, Esther Thorpe’s first book contains step-by-step instructions for 15 stunning origami projects for the home. Origami has been around for hundreds of years, but this is a thoroughly modern take on the art of paper folding. Basing her work on simple, traditional shapes and techniques, Esther creates simple, striking items that appear much more intricate than they are. The book contains projects with varying levels of difficulty. If you consider yourself an origami novice, it might be worth trying slightly simpler projects, like the Triangular Box or Star Garland. These simpler projects are designed to ease you in gently, and many of the items require you to fold multiples of the same shape – an ideal way to practice your skills. Mastering projects that use a similar origami technique is also a good way to develop your folding ability. Projects that lend themselves well together are the Photo Holder, Cube (in the Geometric Mobile) & Vase, which are all based on sonobe origami modules. Make paper cranes into a child’s mobile or string tiny stars onto a garland before moving on to a functional set of ‘feltigami’ storage baskets and the more ambitious, and incredibly impressive, concertina lampshade.
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/// SATURDAY 11th JUNE ///
Join local designer & maker, Origami-est to celebrate the launch of her first book, PAPER HOME. Est will be at POP UP to sign copies of her book, give demonstrations, & generally encourage you to give folding a go. Drop by from 4pm to see Est & enjoy the Pop Up’s fabulous coffee & cake. More details of Est’s book can be found HERE.
POP UP cafe | 16 High Street | Deal | Kent | CT14 7AE
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EST is now creating gorgeous stickers to add to her collection of stationery – do take a browse to discover giant, velvet & copper delights!
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EST has recently designed a collection of papers – with inspiration by her desire to fold & her recent personal designs of pottery.
These beautiful papers have been designed by EST with the intention to be wrapped, folded or crafted. The papers are A3 in size but can be chopped ready for folding.
120gsm /// A3
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The Autumn // Winter 2015 collection had some wonderful flavours of both seasons. Beautifully selected patterned prints by Esme Winter and Hanna Konola as well as bold neon orange, deep dark navy blue and fresh whites & greys.
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A perfect addition to ANY child or adult’s party! These cute crowns are made with children & the young hearted in mind. Either crown your party KING / QUEEN or kit everyone out in royal attire.
Each crown is carefully folded by EST without any glue!!! They all include PLENTY of ribbon ready to tie to any size head!
Available in a variety of colours, custom orders also welcome.
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