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ABOUT RACHEL KATZ
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In addition to memberships in various origami associations, Rachel is the founder of L.I.F.E. (Long Island Folding Enthusiasts). Click here for information about L.I.F.E. Rachel honed her skills as a K-12 substitute teacher, a classroom teacher, scout and 4-H leader. |
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She was
an elected library trustee and has various other community involvements.
She is married to Martin and they have two grown sons, Geoffrey and Howard.
For the past 30 years, Rachel has been presenting her unique programs, which blend origami and storytelling, to groups on Long Island and beyond. From pre-schoolers through staff develpment and at various venues including Hofstara University, C.W. Post College, Long Island University her origami programs convince anyone that they are capable of learning this beautiful art form. She is a New York State certified arts-in-education "visiting expert" and her presentations can be funded through B.O.C.E.S. (Board of Cooperative Educational Services). Rachel's presentations range from small group instructions to assemblies of several classes followed by smaller group workshops. Each participant learns to make origami models to take home. When presenting more than one workshop, each group learns something different to share with the others. This keeps the level of interest in origami growing. An exhibition of award winning origami by children is available for only the cost of first class mail and insurance to any group that has a locked showcase. For information contact: info@origami-usa.org
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A "Master
Folder, " Rachel has been so honored by Origami USA. (A not-for-profit
arts organization headquartered in the American Museum of Natural History.)
This honor focussed on her extensive teaching and sharing of the joy of
origami. She has been involved with many creative endeavors of this prestigious
group including the annual Christmas tree for the museum. She is a regular
presenter on many aspects of origami at the annual convention held in
New York City attended by over 700 people from the U.S. and many foreign
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| The photos by Cliff DeBear |
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There is an article entitled "Origami Makes Brain Sense." featuring Rachel Katz. If you'd like to contact Rachel Katz, please send email to: origamiteacher@yahoo.com |
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Rachel
Katz is an artist who specializes in origami (The Oriental art of
paper folding). She is co-author of FUN FOLDS: Language Learning
Through Paper Folding; and several of her original models have
appeared in collections both in the United States and abroad. She is
a N.Y.S. licensed teacher. Ms. Katz has become noted, not only for the
art of paper folding, but also for her ability to entertain while emphasizing
skills within the curriculum.