The Origami USA annual convention is for people of all ages and levels of experience. This year’s event was held at the Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel in Manhattan and was as inspiring as any other convention I’ve attended. The video covers these three days of fun and origami education.. CONVENTION HIGHLIGHTS TWO SPECIAL … Read more
The Community for Creators of Origami had its Third International Convention, CfC3, in Bogotá, Colombia the weekend of February 10 – 12, 2023. Attendees come from four continents and met for three days in The Japan Center at Universidad de los Andes, Bogotá. Here we feature some of the models and origami creators who attended this event. James … Read more
The Community for Creators of Origami* is having its Third International Convention, CfC3, in Bogotá, Colombia this weekend, February 10 – 12, 2023. Attendees come from four continents and are meeting for three days in The Japan Center at Universidad de los Andes, Bogotá. In the world of origami, “creators” are those who design their … Read more
Louise Mabbs is the next guest presenter at Foldeas: Sharing Ideas through Origami. Louise has been a textile artist for over 40 years, is the author of the book “Origami Quilts”, and a member of the British Origami Society. Foldeas is a series of online hands-on paper-folding presentations hosted by Gerardo Gacharná. Each presentation … Read more
A few years back, an events company invited me to give an origami demonstration in Bermuda at a trade show. Traveling to this island for a purpose other than tourism meant that the company that invited me had to request a special work permit from the authorities in Bermuda. Just before my trip, I was … Read more
Gerardo Gacharná has invited Leyla Torres, writer of this blog, as the next guest speaker of Foldeas: Sharing Ideas through Origami. Foldeas is a series of online hands-on presentations related to paper folding (Zoom Platform). Each presentation is free of charge and features a guest speaker from different countries and backgrounds. The title of Leyla’s … Read more