Origami Class at BPL's Art & Music Dept. Feb. 10, 2007

It had been raining for a few days, and I was afraid that, besides my faithful friend Gillian, no one else would come to this Saturday afternoon for my origami class. My new boss, Ms. Jane S. was there to help me and Gillian to put up some chairs and tables. Hong-Bao, my younger son, was also there to help with taking pictures and passing out some good luck candies after class.

To my surprise, 32 people showed up to learn origami. Women, children, and men of all ages and backgrounds came together on this rainy afternoon to folds. We didn't have enough tables and chairs so some had to stand (sorry!). I showed people to fold some simple shapes: a heart, a wallet, a container, a box, and a crane-flyer. We had such a good time, and at the end of the class everyone clapped and said "Thank you!" Some people asked when I am going to teach again, and some wanted copies of the folds. One lady gave me a pretty heart-shaped-pin (thank you!).

I loved every minute of it and I hope to do it again soon. I would like to thank everybody for coming to my origami class. A special thank to Jane, Rebecca, and everyone in the Art & Music department their support. I thank Gillian for being such a good friend and helper. With deep appreciation for Hong-Bao to spend his Saturday afternoon with me, and take pictures. I am forever in debt to the library for giving me the opportunity to teach origami. In a small way, I feel like a bridge that connects the community and the library together in a positive way.



With my boss, Ms. Jane S.



With Gillian L. next to my pink-crane-flyer.





















































Happy Valentine and Happy Lunar New Year to everyone. May the year of the pig bring good health, love, peace and happiness to us all.


COMMENTS:


January 16, 2007

Nga,

Thanks so much for your good work.

Jane

February 1, 2007

Hi Nga,

Thanks so much for putting on the origami class and
sharing your creativity with the library community. 

Andrea S.