Origami Connect - Past Events

These are all of the Origami Connect classes taught since the program began. If you'd like to see a repeat, or have an idea for a class, send it to origamiconnect [at] origamiusa.org.

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

Creator(s):

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.

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Sitting Gnome

Saturday, December 11, 2021, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm EST

Level:

Intermediate

Presenter:

Riccardo Foschi

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Host(s):

Kathleen Sheridan

Creator(s):

Riccardo Foschi

Come and fold this lovely sitting gnome. It would make a lovely holiday decoration.

This event is a free 'Thank you' event-all folders are welcome!

Supplies:

24 cm kami or kraft paper

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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.

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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-...

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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)

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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

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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.

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Duo Color Family Star

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

Level:

Intermediate

Presenter:

Ilan Garibi

Details

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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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Shell Card and Box

Sunday, August 16, 2020, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm EDT

Level:

Intermediate

Presenter:

Janet Yelle

Details

Finish your book, pick up your bag and walk around the beach to collect 2 shells to remember your virtual summer vacation at the beach. Fold Akiko Yamanashi’s shell box and shell card with Janet Yelle. You will need 6” kami (plain) to see the landmarks better.

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Book

Sunday, August 2, 2020, 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm EDT

Level:

High Intermediate

Presenter:

Michał Kosmulski

Details

What’s a visit to the beach without a good summer read? Make your own book with Michał Kosmulski. You will need a long strip of paper, at least 2 inches wide and about 10-15 times as long as it is wide. Exact proportions do not matter. It is best if the paper is white on one side and colored on the other. You can cut such a strip from a gift- wrapping paper roll. Such rolls are often 30 inches wide, so a 2-3 inch wide strip cut from the end will be a good choice for this model.

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Tote Bag

Wednesday, July 29, 2020, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm EDT

Level:

Intermediate

Presenter:

Martin Quinn

Details

Time to dig into your tote bag for some sunscreen, a snack and some paper. You can use minimum 6” kami (bag) and ½ sheet (handle) to fold your own Yamaguchi-san’s tote bag with Martin Quinn.

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Shark

Sunday, July 19, 2020, 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm EDT

Level:

Intermediate

Presenter:

Oriol Esteve

Details

Just when you think it is safe to go back in the water, you see a shark fin! It’s Oriol Esteve’s shark! Make sure to have some 10” kami to fold your whimsical shark.

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Wave

Wednesday, July 8, 2020, 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm EDT

Level:

High Intermediate

Presenter:

Jared Needle

Details

Time for some sunbathing. Lay on your towel and fold your own wave with Jared Needle. You will need a 10” Kami.

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