Blossom Origami - by Nick Robinson (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

With 13 nature-inspired origami step-by-step patterns, this unique activity book is full of amazing origami inspiration, beautiful art, and extracts from well-loved nature poems, as well as 50 sheets of origami paper.



Showcasing enticing cut-paper artwork from pattern designer and illustrator Clover Robin, this stunning gift book is ideal for origami fans of all ages!

Featuring clear step-by-step instructions for 13 plants and flowers and fifty pull-out sheets of beautifully patterned origami paper, crafters can create their own distinct versions of each nature-inspired piece, including a cherry blossom, an orchid, a cactus, and more.

From a pine tree to a lotus flower, the three different difficulty levels will suit both beginners and experts, and a handy QR code will link aspiring origami artists to helpful how-to videos that cover all pieces and steps.

Read the poems and enjoy the pictures . . . then make the stunning origami pieces!

About the Author

Nick Robinson (Author)
Nick Robinson has been folding paper since the early 80's and is currently the president of the British Origami Society, having been a member for over 30 years. He is a professional origami teacher and travels to schools, libraries, youth clubs, hospitals and art galleries, running origami and paper artwork sessions with people of all ages and physical abilities.

Nick has written and illustrated over 100 origami books, with total world-wide sales into the millions. His website is www.nickorigami.com and there you can find out everything you need to know (and more) about origami and enjoy his ori-blog. He is in his 60s and lives in Sheffield, England with his wife Alison, grown-up children Daisy and Nick, plus cats Rhubarb & Pickle. A former professional musician, Nick still performs solo ambient guitar concerts (www.nickrobinson.co.uk) and records/performs with his band Das Ras (www.dasrad.uk)

Clover Robin (Illustrator)
Clover Robin is a surface pattern designer and illustrator. She grew up in glorious Devon before training and graduating from Leeds College of Art and Design in 2007, followed by a Masters from Central Saint Martins in 2009.

She delights in nature and all things botanical, inspired by a childhood of woodland walks and countryside rambles.

Clover is currently based in Teignmouth, Devon, where all of her artwork is lovingly hand-crafted and printed.