Origami Connect

Origami Connect is OrigamiUSA’s program of online classes, open to anyone anywhere in the world, whether or not you are a member of OrigamiUSA. All you need is a computer, tablet, or smartphone.

Participants and their models Broadcast class from PCOC 2019 Sample class, Reaching Utopia by Ekaterina Lukasheva
Left: Participants and their models in Meenakshi Mukerji’s class. Middle: A broadcast class with Toshikazu Kawasaki at PCOC 2019. Right: A sample class, "Reaching Utopia" by Ekaterina Lukasheva.

Origami Connect classes are taught in two sessions, Spring and Fall, with individual classes happening approximately monthly. See the class listing below. You do not need to be a member of OrigamiUSA to attend Origami Connect classes.

Classes are around 2 hours long. Live class size is limited to the first 100 registrants. All registrants will receive a link to the recording of the live event afterward. Register early! Registration and other information is in the MORE menu at upper right.

Origami Connect uses the Zoom platform to connect. You will need to install the Zoom client on your computer. Learn more about connecting with Zoom.

All Origami Connect presenters are experienced artists, folders, and/or teachers, and all Origami Connect events include a facilitator. Presenters are volunteers donating their time and talent to share the joy of origami and connect folders everywhere. Please support us to help us keep this program affordable and accessible to as many folders as possible!

Coming Up

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Stackable Cube-Faced Cube

Sunday, March 21, 2021, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm EDT
Level: 
Intermediate
Presenter: 
Brian Beitel
Host(s): 
Kathleen Sheridan
Creator(s): 
Brian Beitel
Description: 

A modular (different from the familiar sonobe). To have a stack multiple models are needed.

Supplies: 

12 square sheets of 3-inch paper (+1 additional sheet to make a thirds folding tool). Kami is suggested.

Cardinal + Blue Jay Variation

Saturday, April 17, 2021, 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm EDT
Level: 
High Intermediate
Presenter: 
Francesco Mancini
Host(s): 
Kathleen Sheridan
Creator(s): 
Francesco Mancini
Description: 

A representation model of a cardinal and blue jay variation.

Supplies: 

15 cm square (red/black duo suggested) 15 cm square (blue/white duo suggested)

Buddha Head, Daisy’s Butterfly, Staircase

Saturday, May 1, 2021, 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm EDT
Level: 
Intermediate
Presenter: 
Nick Robinson
Host(s): 
Kathleen Sheridan
Creator(s): 
Nick Robinson
Description: 

3 Representational Models, a simple Buddha head, a delightful butterfly and a staircase from Harry Potter.

Supplies: 

Buddha: 8” square (or larger) textured paper recommended; Butterfly: 8” square (or larger) duo suggested; Staircase: 4 squares of 6” (or larger) kami.

Questions? Email us at origamiconnect [at] origamiusa.org.