The unprecedented Covid-19 predicament leading to a closure of schools, has given an impetus to online learning. With this new model, the horizon of opportunities for students has also widened, particularly in the field of art and craft.
On 21 August 2020, sixty students of class V of The Indian School, along with their class teachers- Ms Pratima Roy, Ms Martina Roy, Ms Radhika Prabhakar, Ms Shuchishmita Chatterjee and Ms Parvinder Kaur participated in an online workshop organised by the Kiran Nadar Museum of Art. The workshop was to demonstrate the subtleties and sheer beauty of Origami art. The workshop was conducted by Ms Saloni Agarwal from 3.30 pm to 4.30 pm. [gallery link="file" order="DESC"] The hour-long workshop introduced students to interesting facts about Origami. They were amazed to learn that the practice of this craft develops coordination, patience, mathematical skills and improves attention span. Ms Agarwal demonstrated the art of paper folding with the help of an interactive presentation, aided by videos which helped the young Indianites grasp the craft step-by-step. While most students worked with origami paper, others used A-4 size coloured sheets that had been neatly cut into squares for the purpose. The difference between Origami and Kirigami was explained and also, how they are both traditional Japanese art forms. The enriching session helped the young minds understand how the crease patterns of Origami govern mathematical rules. The session proved to be a engrossing one where students not just learnt the geometry of the crease patterns but also discovered their creative talents. For more pictures click here...
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