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 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

Sanbo Boxes

Saturday, November 15, 2025, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm EST
Level: 
Low Intermediate
Presenter: 
Patty Grodner
Host(s): 
Kathleen Sheridan
Creator(s): 
Various
Description: 

Get ready for some origami fun—Gay Merrill Gross style!
Gay had a gift for turning traditional folds into whimsical delights. One of her most charming creations? A clever combination of a cat’s head and a classic sanbo box—together forming an adorable origami cat-box that’s perfect for gifting candy, trinkets, or smiles!
This two-piece design fits together snugly—no glue, no tape, just pure origami magic. Gay's playful spirit inspired others to follow suit, using the sanbo box as a base for all sorts of animal creations.
In this class, you’ll learn:
The traditional sanbo box
Gay’s Cat Box and Dog Box
A festive Reindeer Box by Ms. Ryuko Nashimoto
A gentle Elephant Box by Shoko Aoyagi
A sweet Bunny Box by Zsuzsanna Kricskovics
And a roaring Dinosaur Box by Garcia
Join us and fold your way into a menagerie of delightful gift-ready boxes—each with its
own quirky personality!

Supplies: 

For each animal you need one each:
Body: 6" (15cm) kami
Head: 3" (15 cm) kami

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