Day 1A: Introduction/OrigamiUSA and JOAS Welcome
October 24, 7:30 pm to 8:00 pm EDT
Level:
Unrated
Presenter: Makoto Yamaguchi and Wendy Zeichner
Host(s):
Kathleen Sheridan
Creator(s):

None needed

To kick off World Origami Days we are celebrating the birthday of a woman who played a huge role in bringing origami to the West. October 24 is the birthday of Lillian Oppenheimer (1898-1992), who founded the first origami group in America. She was also one of the founders of the British Origami Society and OrigamiUSA. A dynamic woman, she was delighted in the magic to be found in a piece of paper and wanted to share it with the world. She famously held folding events in her apartment in NYC, and there are still those among us who attended those events. Happy Birthday, Lillian!

We will learn from Wendy Zeichner and Makoto Yamaguchi about the major organizations in the US and Japan and how World Origami Days became important.

Day 1B: Easel
October 24, 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm EDT
Level:
Intermediate
Presenter: Charles Knuffke
Host(s):
Kathleen Sheridan
Creator(s):
Mark Bolitho

Printed Template

This model will look really nice in your photos next to your models from World Origami Days. Just download the template, cut to a square (include the WOD logo in one corner), and you are ready to fold!

Day 2: 'Origami' International Flag Symbols
October 25, 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm EDT
Level:
Intermediate
Presenter: Jannie van Schuylenburg
Host(s):
Kathleen Sheridan
Creator(s):
Jannie van Schuylenburg

All squares are 15x15 cm (6 inch):
2 squares double sided yellow/red; 2 squares double sided yellow/black (ore yellow kami and a black marker); 3 squares kami blue/white;
1 square kami yellow.

Theme: Modular/Kawaii.
Jannie has done it again with a unique twist on spelling 'origami' with folded international signal flags.

In this workshop we will make international signal flags. Every flag has its own international information but also represents a letter of the alphabet. It's fun to spell words with flags. We will make the word ORIGAMI. All flags are made from the same size paper and are, after folding, also the same size.

Day 3: Star Quilt
October 26, 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm EDT
Level:
Intermediate
Presenter: Arlene Gorchov
Host(s):
Kathleen Sheridan
Creator(s):
An de Vries

4 pieces of patterned origami paper 15 cm or 6"
1 sheet 3" plain kami for connector

Theme: Origami Quilt/Modular
Arlene has many origami quilts adorning her home. She experiments with different paper and sizes to create stunning effects.

This model consists of a star which can stand alone, or be linked with connectors to become a hanging star, a quilt or a kusadama. We will make a 4-piece quilt. As time permits differing connectors will be taught. The pretty stars can be made with kami, mandala, harmony papers or papers with patterns at the corners. The sky is the limit. This model will get your creative juices flowing.

Day 4: Curved Tessellation
October 27, 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm EDT
Level:
High Intermediate
Presenter: Ekaterina Lukasheva
Host(s):
Kathleen Sheridan
Creator(s):
Ekaterina Lukasheva

-Scoring tool: Burnisher!!! Without a ball or with smallest ball possible. If no burnisher: old out-of-ink gel pen will do. Preferably a pen of 0.4-0.5.
-Paper: either tant if you have it large or plain printer paper. Stardream is OK, but you may want to train on something cheaper. NOT KAMI or thin paper.
-Pieces of cardstock to make templates from: something of a thickness of origami paper pack cardstock sheet is good(the sheet that comes to make a pack stiff). But you need it to cover your sheet entirely. So if you are folding letter paper, it's good to have about that size piece of thick cardstock. Old notebook covers are great. --Plastic of same thickness - even better, as long as you can cut it with scissors.
-A cutting mat or a pack of paper or newspaper you put on your table to save it from scoring tool damage :)

Theme: Tessellations/Curved folding
Like tessellations?... but folding a grid intimidates you? Bores you? Then this class is for you! Learn how to create fun and easy curved tessellations without a grid!
The models are ... very much folk models by this time, many origamists created them in some way, Huffman maybe first documented one. I would only take credit for the easy scoring/folding mechanism of them. I will gently guide you to success with this origami form.

Day 5: The Stars and Galaxy
October 28, 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm EDT
Level:
Simple
Presenter: Jun Maekawa
Host(s):
Kathleen Sheridan
Creator(s):
Jun Maekawa

Kami 6” (15 cm)

Theme: Simple/Holiday/Representational

Sometimes the most satisfying models are easy. Many origami creators say it is harder to create a good simple model. Maekawa-san will be teaching three of his simple but very effective models.

Five-pointed Star, Shooting Star, and Galaxy (Barred Spiral Galaxy) Holiday Tree Ornaments

The Stars and Galaxy are all simple models, and perfect to be used as ornaments for your Holiday Tree.

Day 6: Card Stand and House Box
October 29, 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm EDT
Level:
Intermediate
Presenter: Akiko Yamanashi
Host(s):
Kathleen Sheridan
Creator(s):
Akiko Yamanashi

House Box: 2 sheets of 6” (15 cm) Kami
Card Stand: 1 sheet of 6” (15 cm) Kami

Theme: Box/Modular/Representational/Practical

Yamanashi-san will teach us some of her signature creations. She is well know for her practical models and boxes. We are lucky to have her with us to teach both of these models.

Both models are made from 1:√２ propoportion paper. Instruction of how to cut a 1:√２ propoportion paper from a square Kami will be provided in the beginning of the class. The Card Stand is unpublished, but the House Box can be found in “Origami Boxes”

Day 7: Cookie Flower
October 30, 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm EDT
Level:
Intermediate
Presenter: Miyuki Kawamura
Host(s):
Kathleen Sheridan
Creator(s):
Miyuki Kawamura

8 sheets of Kami 3” (7.5 cm)

For the variation: 8 sheets of Kami 3” (7.5 cm) and 2 sheets of different color of Kami 3” (7.5 cm)

Box cutter or paper cutter

Theme: Modulars

Modulars are very popular in the origami world and Kawamura-san creates some amazing models using just pockets and tabs to hold the model together without glue. The flaps on the back of this model are like springs and act like a cushion. It can also be used as an exhibition stand for other works.
Time permitting, an alternative assembly will be taught.

Day 8: Let’s Fold the Corn of Abundance
October 31, 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm EDT
Level:
Intermediate
Presenter: Aldos Marcell
Host(s):
Kathleen Sheridan
Creator(s):
Aldos Marcell

1 sheet (8”x16”)Yellow paper for corn
2 sheets of (6”x6”} for leaves
1 sheet (3”x6”) for stem, 80–100 gm
Tweezers or tools for small folding
The model can be done from many different paper types including kami and printer paper

Theme: Representational/Tessellations/Modular

Today's model is a great example of representational origami. Your mouth starts watering thinking about eating this juicy piece of corn. It is a multi piece model, one of Aldos' first designs in the year 2001. It was inspired by Ananas by Maartern Vann Gelder, who was inspired in the Pine Cone by David Petty.

Day 9: Standing $House With Heart
November 1, 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm EDT
Level:
Intermediate
Presenter: Jane Rosemarin
Host(s):
Kathleen Sheridan
Creator(s):
Cye Newman and Jane Rosemarin

A real or fake dollar bill and/or paper in the proportion of 3:7. Both sides show.
Also have a 75 x 150 mm (3 x 6-inch) duo sheet available.
A folding tool and something with a point will be helpful.

Theme: Dollar ($) Folding
Dollar bill folding is very popular in the world of origami. Some folders, such as Cye Newman specialize in folding dollar models and adapting existing models to the dollar bill proportion.

While Jane was teaching her House With Heart at a Zoom meeting in 2020, Cye was folding it from a dollar bill and using the extra length to create a chimney and a stand. We’ll fold the fusion design in this class, and if time allows, we’ll fold a corner bookmark version or another fun model. Precise folding is necessary.

Day 10: Mooser's Train
November 2, 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm EDT
Level:
Complex
Presenter: Richard Ellison
Host(s):
Kathleen Sheridan
Creator(s):
Emmanuel Mooser

3 sheets of paper preprinted with crease patterns provided, and fully precreased. Prepare one locomotive and two boxcars
hobby knife, tweezers, tape

Theme: Representational/One piece

Today we revisit a landmark work of origami originally produced sixty years ago: a complete train folded from a single sheet of paper. This remarkable design pioneered the use of grid-based crease patterns and pointed the way to what became a new design technique known as box pleating.
The unusual appearance of the model is matched by what was, at the time of its creation, an unusual folding method. Mooser’s Train cannot be folded flat on a table with a step-by-step sequence. The strategy commonly promoted is to draw the crease pattern directly on the paper, precrease the pattern entirely, hold the model in the air above the table, and collapse it, more or less, all at once.
In his book Mooser’s Train: The Origami Train Set, JC Nolan has provided an excellent guide to folding this model, and we will employ his suggestion to collapse the model in a sequence, working from the rear of the train to the front. Nolan further suggests that one learn to fold the train one car at a time from separate sheets of paper, and only to attempt the entire train from a single sheet after the individual collapses have become familiar. This is the method we will use for this class, assembling the train at the end.
In preparation for this class, download the folding template file from http://tinyurl.com/gamitrain. Print two copies of page 1 (boxcar/caboose) and one copy of page 2 (locomotive) directly on a paper of your choice. The file prints full size on US Letter sized paper. Ordinary printer paper is adequate, but a slightly thicker paper is preferable. Fully precrease all three sheets along the creases marked. Blue lines are valley and red lines are mountain. You might find it easier to precrease all mountain (so that the printed lines remain visible during creasing) and then reverse the valleys.

Day 11: Surprise Model!
November 3, 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm EDT
Level:
Intermediate
Presenter: Jeremy Shafer
Host(s):
Kathleen Sheridan
Creator(s):
Jeremy Shafer

15 cm (6") Kami

Theme: Action!
Action models are very popular among kids and adults. Jeremy always delights us with his fun, moving models.
It's a SURPRISE!

Day 12: Cow
November 4, 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm EDT
Level:
Intermediate
Presenter: Tatsumi (Shigeru Mitsuda)
Host(s):
Kathleen Sheridan
Creator(s):
Tatsumi (Shigeru Mitsuda)

2 sheets of kami (6"/15 cm)

Theme: Representational/Kawaii

Shigeru Mitsuda enjoys creating representational models that have a bit of whimsy. This modular cow has a geometric look.

Day 13: Complex/super Complex Intro to Folding and Designing Representational Hex Pleated Origami
November 5, 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm EDT
Level:
Super Complex
Presenter: Brandon Wong & Boice Wong
Host(s):
Kathleen Sheridan
Creator(s):
Brandon Wong & Boice Wong

15-25cm kami

Theme: Complex/Super Complex
This class is not for the faint of heart, but join even if you are not a super complex folder. You will learn some techniques from these 2 amazing teachers.

In this class, we will first look at uniaxial hex pleating theory: the contrast from box pleating, advantages of hex pleating, and hex pleat design. Then we will fold a simple human figure from a hex pleated crease pattern and look at how to shape it with a dynamic pose. Folders taking this class should prepare their creased paper using the provided Diagram.

Day 14: Kawaii/Holiday Santa and Reindeer
November 6, 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm EST
Level:
Intermediate
Presenter: Kanoko9
Host(s):
Kathleen Sheridan
Creator(s):
Kanoko9

2 x Kami 6” (15 cm)
The following colors are recommended, however feel free to use any color:
Red and Whilte for Santa
Brown and White for Reindeer
For the Santa, pre-crease ⅓’s valley grid on the white side and both diagonals.

Theme: Holiday/Kawaii

Santa is inspired by the candy Santa that decorates Christmas cakes in Japan. The reindeer also has a cute little tail.
Together, let's prepare for a wonderful holiday season!
Santa is easy, and reindeer is a little more difficult.

Day 15: Santa with Bag
November 7, 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm EST
Level:
High Intermediate
Presenter: Fumiaki Kawahata
Host(s):
Kathleen Sheridan
Creator(s):
Fumiaki Kawahata

Kami 10” (24 cm)

Theme: Holiday/Container
Many times holiday origami also is a box/container for a sweet treat.

This high-intermediate level Santa has a three-dimensional bag that can be used to store sweets and other small items, making it a great gift for children.

Day 16: Renzuru, a circle of connection.
November 8, 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm EST
Level:
Intermediate
Presenter: Paula Pietranera
Host(s):
Kathleen Sheridan
Creator(s):
Paula Pietranera

15cm x 30cm (6" x12") cm washi paper (suitable for Renzuru)
Knife paper cutter
Cutting surface
Mounting board

Theme: Connected Cranes
Connected crane folding is an old origami tradition. Although it involves cutting, the results are extraordinary. If you have not tried this type of origami, you will be pleased with the process and results.

We will fold a model of eight connected cranes using the Renzuru origami technique. These cranes are arranged in a circle shape and are all folded from a single sheet of paper. We will first prepare the paper by transferring the cutting diagram and then learn how to make the strategic cuts before the folding process.
Although the paper crane folding instructions are widely known, we will learn the particularities of folding this traditional design using this special Renzuru technique.

Day 17: 3-D Modular Prismatic
November 9, 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm EST
Level:
Intermediate
Presenter: Linda Mihara
Host(s):
Kathleen Sheridan
Creator(s):
Linda Mihara

12 sheets of kami, 15 cm (6”), and a creasing tool.

Theme: Modular

This class will introduce a new model, designed by Linda
Mihara, the Prismatic. These unique modulars feature detail created within the inverse
corners of a square.

Day 18: Toucan
November 10, 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm EST
Level:
High Intermediate
Presenter: Beth Johnson
Host(s):
Kathleen Sheridan
Creator(s):
Beth Johnson

One 10” kami or heavier weight duo paper.

Theme: Representational/Animal

As with many of Beth's models, the toucan has some unique twists and turns as she captures its essence. It is a fun 3D model with a fully enclosed body.

Day 19: World Origami Day in Japan
November 11, 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm EST
Level:
Low Intermediate
Presenter: Kathleen Sheridan
Host(s):
Patty Grodner
Creator(s):
Makoto Yamaguchi

1 Sheet 7.5 x 7.5 cm for crane
6 sheets 3.75 x 3.75 for connecting mobile
8 sheets 7.5 x 3.75 for struts of mobile

Theme: Modular/Crane

A delightful model to celebrate World Origami Day in Japan. It can be a nice ornament or mobile to decorate your home.