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.
Origami Connect classes are taught in two or three sessions during the year, 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. All registrants will receive a link to the recording of the live event afterward. Register early! Registration and other information is in the ORIGAMI CONNECT 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
Roxy Star
In this session, Evan will teach participants how to fold his original Roxy’s Star design along with a variation featuring a more advanced color change. Both models are eight-sheet modular stars that are approachable to fold, with subtle differences that produce striking visual effects. Evan developed this family of stars while experimenting with color-change techniques and named the design in memory of his childhood dog, Roxy.
Eight sheets of 3" (7.5cm) squares of duo paper, such as kraft or kami, are recommended.
Blue Jay
In this class, William will teach a complex bird model featuring extensive color changes and elegant shaping. Locking folds allow the model to hold together securely without wet-shaping or glue and the design can be adjusted into a variety of perched poses. Participants will encounter multiple sink folds, collapses, and unusual maneuvers, so accurate precreasing and experience with complex models are recommended.
Supplies: 14"/35cm kami (ideally blue/white). 10"/25cm kami is workable, but a bit difficult. Avoid foil papers.
Origami and Pop Ups
This session explores the relationship between origami and pop-up design. Joel will guide participants through projects that blend the two disciplines, including origami models that incorporate pop-up mechanisms and a pop-up card constructed using origami techniques.
Several sheets of rectangular paper — American letter size or A4 is fine
Several sheets of rectangular light card stock — American letter size or A4 is fine
Scissors
Glue or tape
Cut outs of the 2 images from the pdf below. Light card stock is best, but letter paper will work too. There is no need to cut around the person precisely, but the fireworks should be trimmed close to the border.
| Attachment | Size |
|---|---|
 OrigamiUSA_pop-up_class_handout.pdf | 3.17 MB |
Tri-hexaflexagon
Inspired by a classic flexagon workshop at the Moves conference hosted by the National Museum of Mathematics (MoMATH) in 2025, Sy will teach a tri-hexaflexagon and share a pattern variation not included in the published diagram. He will also demonstrate his hexa-hexaflexagon (six faces) and briefly discuss his new book, Einstein Origami: Paper Puzzles & Games.
No prior flexagon experience required.
3 sheets of 15 cm (6 in) duo-color squares with the same color combinations. Colors on both sides need to be different.
Trillium
Inspired by the distinctive three-petaled trillium flower common in Pacific Northwest woodlands, Yuki created an elegant origami representation of this plant. Participants will fold the flower and leaves from equilateral triangles and the stamen from a 1:4 rectangle, with all components beginning from 6-inch (15 cm) squares.
This is a modular/composite requiring 3 sheets.
1 sheet of 6"x6" kami in white, pink or purple (for the flower)
1 sheet of 6"x6" kami in green (for the leaves)
1 sheet of 6"x6" kami in yellow (for the stamen)
A cutting tool (for cutting squares to two equilateral triangles and a rectangle)
Glue (for securing the units together)
Questions? Email us at origamiconnect [at] origamiusa.org.