From ancient Egypt to Buddhism and Hinduism, the lotus flower represents the cycle of life, rebirth, peace, and love. In this class, you’ll learn how to make a beautiful folded paper version of the legendary lotus flower. It looks extremely intricate, but the folds are actually quite simple. Mia Semingson is an artist, book binder, and owner of Two Hands Paperie in Boulder, Colorado, and she is always looking for creative ways to use paper. With basic origami techniques, Mia will guide you through constructing a four-layered lotus blossom. You can use it as a gift wrap embellishment, ornament, or even include it as part of your own rituals and celebrations by writing messages inside the folds, like wishes for friends or thoughtful intentions.
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![Hands folding a colorful paper flower with black, green, white, and pink petals on a wooden table.](https://glensidepld.org/files/Lotus-Flower-3.jpg)
![Close-up of colorful origami lotus flowers on a pink surface with blurred ones in the background.](https://glensidepld.org/files/Lotus-Flower-5.jpg)
![Various origami flowers in vibrant colors on pink background, some displayed in small white vases.](https://glensidepld.org/files/Lotus-Flower-1.jpg)
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![A variety of colorful origami flowers on a table with hands holding two flowers, surrounded by crafting tools and materials.](https://glensidepld.org/files/Lotus-Flower-4.jpg)