Origami Connect - Past Events

Origami Truchet Tiling

Saturday, August 21, 2021, 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm EDT

Level:

High Intermediate

Presenter:

Winnie Leung

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Host(s):

Kathleen Sheridan

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Winnie Leung

For our last class we will travel down under to Australia and meet up with Winnie Leung. She will be teaching us about Truchet Tiles. Truchet Tiles were first described by Sebastian Truchet way back in 1704. The original version consists of squares split along the diagonal, with one half colored black and one half colored white (which means there are 4 possible variations). These 4 tiles can then be combined to form very intricate patterns.

In this class, Winnie will demonstrate a simple method to create any combination of Truchet Tiling of any size (in theory) via origami.
But be prepared to do lots of closed sinks!
(There won’t be enough time to make the 6x6 model. However, we’ll go through enough theory and practice so you can make your own big version in your own time).

Supplies:

A few sheets of strong 6” paper like Tant or copy paper (cut into squares). Kami is not recommended-too fragile.

Zinnia Fractal Modular

Saturday, August 14, 2021, 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm EDT

Level:

High Intermediate

Presenter:

Aldos Marcell

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Host(s):

Kathleen Sheridan

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Aldos Marcell

We travel to South America to meet Aldos Marcell. Aldos is a biologist, specializing in botany. He likes to design plant representations. We will be folding his Zinnia Fractal Model today. The model consists of multiple rings...we will make the outer ring and you can keep on going! Don't miss this special treat with Aldos!

Supplies:

3 Sheets of each: 9”; 6”; 4” will make a 3 ring fractal. Kami will work well.

Froebel Art

Saturday, August 7, 2021, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm EDT

Level:

Intermediate

Presenter:

Mariela Recinos

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Host(s):

Kathleen Sheridan

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Mariela Recinos

We return to North America for this class with Mariela Recinos known on social media as Origami Maniacs. She will be teaching us a beautiful quilt model that can be used as a brooch, quilt or modular. The unit is based on a Froebel design using multiple pieces of paper. Join us to learn this versatile model.

Supplies:

Materials for a 4 unit Quilt:
4 sheets of 15x15 cm paper for outer layer
4 sheets of 15x15 cm paper for flowers (duo paper recommended)
1 sheet of 10x10 cm paper for connector in center
Each unit has 2 sheets

Blooming Flower and Rose

Monday, July 26, 2021, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm EDT

Level:

Intermediate

Presenter:

Miyuki Kawamura

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Host(s):

Kathleen Sheridan

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Miyuki Kawamura

Our next continent will be Asia with Miyuki Kawamura. She will be teaching two models: A blooming flower and a rose. This will be a special treat from Miyuki who is best known for modular origami creations. Don’t miss this class to learn two beautiful flowers.

Supplies:

1 sheet of 6” (15 cm) origami (kami) paper for a Blooming Flower.
1 sheet of 6” (15 cm) origami (kami) paper for a Rose. Once you have mastered the rose, try it in a nice paper like glassine. 1 sheet of 3” green and white, or green duo paper for a base of rose.
We will need tweezers to shape the center of the rose.

Mask

Sunday, July 25, 2021, 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm EDT

Level:

Intermediate

Presenter:

Fynn Jackson

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Kathleen Sheridan

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Fynn Jackson

Fynn Jackson, from South Africa, will teach us about mask making. The art of mask folding has become quite popular nowadays. Classical origami consists of only straight lines, in comparison, mask folding utilizes both curved lines, straight lines and other abstract angles. This opens up a whole new world of design possibilities.

We will be folding Mask 20, a design that consists of a face merged with a simple pattern. This is the perfect mask for both beginner and experienced folders. It is one of the top 3 masks normally recommended for people interest in learning this technique.

Mark your calendar for the 25th and come join us as for this unique class-We’re going to have a blast!

Supplies:

Read Mask Folding Guide for more information on paper and tools: https://docdro.id/Nqperef
Crease Pattern: https://docdro.id/9qyyGWr

Kami Paper Carrier

Sunday, July 11, 2021, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm EDT

Level:

Intermediate

Presenter:

Jannie van Schuylenburg

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Host(s):

Kathleen Sheridan

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Jannie van Schuylenburg

The second continent in our origami summer travels will be Europe to visit Jannie van Schuylenburg to fold a kami paper carrier. She will show us how to modify the carrier to fit various sizes of paper. Origami travelers need a way to transport their paper for folding. Jannie will show us this amazing paper carrier that comes with a lock! If time permits, we will also fold a container to hold 4" paper.

Supplies:

Preferably 1 sheet of craft paper of 53x18 cm. Craft paper works best, but any other paper is okay. 1 sheet of 7.5x7.5 cm. A pencil and scale (ruler) with Centimeters.
; Also prepare: 1 sheet of craft paper of 68x25 cm and 1 sheet of 10x10 cm or 4 inches-if time permits we will fold a container for 4" paper.

Supplemental materials:

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OriPaper_Saver_dimensions_excel_lijst_2.pdf	69.16 KB

Balloon (Secret) Box

Thursday, July 8, 2021, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm EDT

Level:

Intermediate

Presenter:

Jane Rosemarin

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Host(s):

Kathleen Sheridan

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Sweet Paper

Our Origami Connect Summer session will take us around the world, learning models from creators from 6 different continents. We hope you sign up for the full itinerary! Our journey will start in North America with Jane Rosemarin teaching Sweet Paper’s Balloon (Secret) Box. You can make this with some left-over maps from your previous travels. This is our kick-off event and your completed box will serve as a place to store your keepsakes from your travels.

Supplies:

two sheets of either A5 or 8 1/2 x 6 1/8 inches;
Decorative papers look good, and two coordinating patterns or one pattern and one solid are especially attractive. For your first try, choose a pattern (or solid color) that doesn’t hide the creases and a paper that holds a crease well. Copy paper is good. Foil would be terrible. Only one side shows. Optional: A ribbon or cord for hanging the model.

Buddha Head, Daisy’s Butterfly, Staircase

Saturday, May 1, 2021, 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm EDT

Level:

Intermediate

Presenter:

Nick Robinson

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Host(s):

Kathleen Sheridan

Creator(s):

Nick Robinson

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.

Star Wars Snowspeeder and Resistance Bomber

Sunday, April 25, 2021, 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm EDT

Level:

Intermediate

Presenter:

Chris Alexander

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Host(s):

Kathleen Sheridan

Creator(s):

Chris Alexander

Representational models from the movie Star Wars.

Supplies:

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-...

Cardinal + Blue Jay Variation

Saturday, April 17, 2021, 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm EDT

Level:

High Intermediate

Presenter:

Francesco Mancini

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Host(s):

Kathleen Sheridan

Creator(s):

Francesco Mancini

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)

Stackable Cube-Faced Cube

Sunday, March 21, 2021, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm EDT

Level:

Intermediate

Presenter:

Brian Beitel

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Host(s):

Kathleen Sheridan

Creator(s):

Brian Beitel

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.

Duo Color Family Star

Sunday, February 28, 2021, 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm EST

Level:

Intermediate

Presenter:

Ilan Garibi

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Host(s):

Kathleen Sheridan

Creator(s):

Ilan Garibi

A star modular from the duo color family series.

Supplies:

8 sheets of 3 or 4” paper, duo color combination suggested.

Rose Kusudama

Saturday, February 13, 2021, 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm EST

Level:

High Intermediate

Presenter:

Enrica Dray

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Host(s):

Kathleen Sheridan

Creator(s):

Enrica Dray

A 30 piece modular rose flower ball.

Supplies:

30 half squares from 15 cm or 6” paper
The recommended paper is two-tone Kraft but kami is also fine.

Circus Elephant

Sunday, January 31, 2021, 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm EST

Level:

High Intermediate

Presenter:

Beth Johnson

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Host(s):

Kathleen Sheridan

Creator(s):

Beth Johnson

A representational model depicting an elephant balancing on a ball.

Supplies:

One sheet of paper (single color is fine) 25 cm or 10 inch is recommended. Weight: Anything from kami to elephant hide should work.

Sorpresas de Amor (Surprises of Love)

Sunday, January 17, 2021, 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm EST

Level:

Intermediate

Presenter:

Aldo Marcell

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Host(s):

Kathleen Sheridan

Creator(s):

Aldo Marcell

Surprises of Love is a practical model that can be used to keep a small gift, a note… The recipient of the heart will discover hidden compartments to find surprises.

Supplies:

4 rectangles with the proportion 1:1.5
Scrapbooking paper, Opaline paper, Stardream (90-100 gsm.)
6 x 9 inches is a good measurement
Or: For a smaller heart regular kami 4 x 6 inches makes a nice size heart