This page contains important information about Convention registration. Please read through it all. Online registration forms are at the bottom.

If you have already registered but would like to add Monday dinner, the diagram book, and/or T-shirts to your existing registration, use the "Forgot Something" form.

If you plan to teach a class, we need you to register early so we can plan the class schedule. As in years past, classes are assigned based on your requests and your ticketing priority number; early registration also gets you a low (good!) priority number. See Ticketing for deadlines and eligibility details.

Registration Categories

Most people come to Convention to take classes all three days, of course! But you can come and take classes on just one or two days for a reduced fee, or just come as a guardian, aide, or companion of another folder. Please note: all minors must identify a guardian on their registration form.

The six registration categories and prices are below. Book and T-shirt prices are detailed on the Prices page. All book and T-shirts purchases are à la carte.

This table shows what each category can do. See the individual categories below for details.

Registration category Access to the Community Folding Room Teach a class Volunteer Attend classes Sit in a class with a folder
With Classes (1, 2, or 3 days) Yes Yes Yes Yes N/A
Without Classes (all 3 days) Yes Yes Yes No N/A
Guardian Yes No Yes No No
Aide Yes No Yes No Yes
Companion No No Yes No No

With Classes

Select this option to take in-person classes on one, two, or three days:

  • You can attend in-person classes on the days for which you’ve purchased a day pass.
  • You can hang out in the Community Folding Room on the days for which you’ve purchased a day pass.
  • You are invited to teach on any day of Convention for which you've purchased a day pass.
  • You are invited to volunteer on any day of Convention.
  • Priority ticketing is available for teachers and volunteers. Learn more.
  • Prices:
    • One day: $200 for the general public, $180 for OrigamiUSA members
    • Two days: $300 for the general public, $270 for OrigamiUSA members
    • Three day: $400 for the general public, $360 for OrigamiUSA members

If you order books and/or shirts on your registration form, you will pick them up at Convention.

Without Classes

Select this option to attend and fully participate but not take classes:

  • You can hang out in the Community Folding Room on any day of Convention.
  • You are invited to teach on any day of Convention.
  • You are invited to volunteer on any day of Convention.
  • Price: $250 for the general public, $225 for OrigamiUSA members

If you order books and/or shirts on your registration form, you will pick them up at Convention.

Guardians for Young Attendees

Young attendees (under age 18) should be registered under their own name. A space on the young attendee’s registration form is provided for specifying a guardian’s name.

An on-site guardian may be required depending on the age of the young attendees (see table below). If so, the guardian should register separately under their own name. A fee is required if the guardian will be taking classes.

Young Attendee Age Guardian Registration Action
9 and under

Required: A guardian must register as either With Classes (see options above) or as Guardian (without access to classes).

For this age group, it is strongly recommended that the guardian register as With Classes and fold along with their young attendee.
10 to 13

Required: A guardian must register as either With Classes (see options above) or as Guardian (without access to classes).
14 to 17 Not required: For this age group, having a guardian present is optional.

A guardian that is registered as Guardian will be given a badge that allows them access to the Community Folding Room.

Guardians may purchase Monday dinner, the diagram book, and/or T-shirts on their registration form.

For guardians looking for a way to fill their time while their young attendee is in class at Convention, please consider volunteering!

Questions: Contact patty.grodner [at] origamiusa.org.

Aide

Select this option if you are accompanying a person with disabilities (of any age) and are not taking classes.

  • You can accompany your convention attendee in the Community Folding Room on any of the days they are registered to attend.
  • You are invited to volunteer on any day of Convention.
  • Price: no charge.

Non-folders who are accompanying a person with disabilities may register as an aide without charge. The rules for aides are the same as for guardians above:

  • Only one or two aides may register for the person they are aiding;
  • Aides and the person being aided must list who they're with on their registration forms;
  • Only one aide at a time may accompany the person in the Community Folding Room;
  • Only folders registered to take classes may enter the classrooms.

Aides may purchase Monday dinner, the diagram book, and/or T-shirts on their registration form.

Companion

Select this option if you will be attending a meal and/or wish to volunteer but will not take classes or spend time in the Community Folding Room.

  • You will not be permitted to go into any of the folding classrooms or the Community Folding Room.
  • You are invited to volunteer on any day of Convention.
  • Price: no charge.

Companions may purchase Monday dinner on their registration form.

Notifications via Email

We will be making several important announcements via email to registered attendees. Note that if you have selected "No Email from OrigamiUSA" in your Privacy settings, you won't receive these, so please visit your Privacy settings and make sure that box is unchecked.

Ordering T-Shirts and/or The Collection

You can order one or more Convention T-shirts and/or the 2025 Collection on your registration form for pickup at Convention. However, you must pick them up from The Source during its open hours on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday or pay for shipping fees to get them delivered to your home after Convention. See the Shirts and Book page for details.

Buying the Monday Dinner

You can buy the Monday Dinner on your registration form. Each person attending the Monday dinner must fill out their own separate registration form to register for the dinner. The dinner is held at Carmine’s Restaurant and is a wonderful (and delicious) way to end your Convention.

Cancellation Policy

If you wish to cancel your registration, please email the Convention registration team at convention-registration [at] origamiusa.org. The refund policy is:

  • Full refund if cancelled by July 5, 1:00 pm EDT.

Registration Forms

Everyone must register using the form linked below, even if you are only volunteering or teaching.

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