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 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!
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Circus Elephant
A representational model depicting an elephant balancing on a ball.
One sheet of paper (single color is fine) 25 cm or 10 inch is recommended. Weight: Anything from kami to elephant hide should work.
Rose Kusudama
A 30 piece modular rose flower ball.
30 half squares from 15 cm or 6” paper
The recommended paper is two-tone Kraft but kami is also fine.
Duo Color Family Star
A star modular from the duo color family series.
8 sheets of 3 or 4” paper, duo color combination suggested.
Stackable Cube-Faced Cube
A modular (different from the familiar sonobe). To have a stack multiple models are needed.
12 square sheets of 3-inch paper (+1 additional sheet to make a thirds folding tool). Kami is suggested.
Cardinal + Blue Jay Variation
A representation model of a cardinal and blue jay variation.
15 cm square (red/black duo suggested) 15 cm square (blue/white duo suggested)
Star Wars Snowspeeder and Resistance Bomber
Representational models from the movie Star Wars.
Two 6 inch/15CM squares of kami. Printed PDFs available here.
http://starwarsorigami.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Snowspeeder-Update...
http://starwarsorigami.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Resistance-Bomber-...
Buddha Head, Daisy’s Butterfly, Staircase
3 Representational Models, a simple Buddha head, a delightful butterfly and a staircase from Harry Potter.
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.