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United to Fold (UnFold) gatherings on Saturdays
Posted: June 1st, 2020, 3:37 pm
by Gerardo
First of all, I'm sorry if I'm posting this on the wrong subforum. If I did, would a moderator or administrator please move it to the proper one? This isn't an origami club nor group, it's a series of informal gatherings. That's why I posted it here instead of the "Origami Clubs and Websites" subforum.
Anyway, many of the attendees from the Frankensteinian method presentation/workshop I had imparted some weeks ago proposed we kept on meeting. We will be gathering once a month to just fold together; kinda like the local folding gatherings but without being local. We are people from a wide variety of countries from all over the world.
The gatherings are called Folding Together - FoTo. The first one will be this Saturday June 6, 11:00 - 1:00 pm New York / 4:00 - 6:00 pm (London). We will all be talking in English since it's a global language.
You're invited to join, via Zoom platform. If you're interested send a message to gerardo(a)neorigami.com
Re: Folding Together (FoTo) gatherings on Saturdays
Posted: June 30th, 2020, 9:19 pm
by Gerardo
Last FoTo gathering was a great success. I'm including here pictures and comments from participants:
Steve wrote:I really loved the unique "Folding Together (FoTo) Gathering". It was an exceptional video-group folding experience. Gerardo created a bit of a mystery around the Folding Game which framed the session perfectly. I couldn't imagine what we were going to do. I've never participated in a session where participants contributed to a model (windmill base) step by step - very entertaining. Gerardo’s patience, attention to detail and process elements really made the session go comfortably. Creating our own Froebel's was fun and amusing. Everyone created something unique. The best part was the smaller breakout sessions where we attempted to duplicate each other’s Froebel. The breakouts let us visit and get to know other folders from around the world. I want to thank Gerardo for all the time, forethought, planning and patience’s he put into the session. In my breakout we had some very experienced folders and no one had ever participated in anything like it, truly unique.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/kYMyqoV1ZSQ4DLAA8
Soledad from Argentina wrote:I’m still processing what I lived yesterday. I’m so happy, so amused; I can’t find the words! I’ve never been in an international convention but this felt almost like one, with all the joy of getting to know new people from around the world; everyone joining together with the same passion and overall the same interest in making new friends. Your dynamics were wonderful. I’m not used to creating new models and working without a diagram, but those initiatives were inspiring!
https://photos.app.goo.gl/GW6dYdkH9wSGDLXw7
This Saturday July 4, 11:00 - 12:30ish pm (New York) / 4:00 - 5:30ish pm (London) / 8:30 - 10:00ish pm (New Delhi), there will be another Folding Together - FoTo gathering. You are all welcome; it's through the Zoom platform. If you would like to attend, simply send me a message: gerardo(a)neorigami.com
Re: Folding Together (FoTo) gatherings on Saturdays
Posted: August 3rd, 2020, 6:03 pm
by Gerardo
Once again, this Saturday August 8, 11:00 - 1:00ish pm (New York) / 4:00 - 6:00ish pm (London) / 8:30 - 10:30ish pm (New Delhi), there will be another Folding Together - FoTo gathering. You are all welcome to join; it's through the Zoom platform. If you would like to attend, simply send me a message: gerardo(a)neorigami.com
At the previous gathering, Govind taught a variation of
Heptad ring, which is a model by Jeff Beynon:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/Ffyh3qMVZPbQf4HLA
And Simon taught
Emu created by Robert Lang:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/E8GovJ9bbkWcZkJZ6
Re: Folding Together (FoTo) gatherings on Saturdays
Posted: September 29th, 2020, 6:22 am
by Gerardo
This Saturday Octobre 3, 11:00 - 1:00ish pm (New York) / 4:00 - 6:00ish pm (London) / 8:30 - 10:30ish pm (New Delhi), there will be a Folding Together - FoTo gathering. You are all welcome to join; it's through the Zoom platform. At each gathering, two volunteers teach how to fold each a different simple or intermediate model. After that, everyone is divided into smaller groups just to meet people from different countries that share one common interest: origami!
If you would like to attend, simply send me a message: gerardo(a)neorigami.com
At the
September 5 gathering, Rosemary from UK and Italy taught both the twist fold (square twist), which is attributed to no one, and
Shell Envelope (A
Random Envelope) created by Paula Versnick.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/5JNZReYSXWYcXaph8
Christine from the US also taught us that day how to fold
Diamondrose Squarejumper, which is a variation by Gerwin Sturm of
Diamond, a model created by Caroline Cermak.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/8nkGmvrxSDhm4MNVA
And at the
August 8 gathering, Asha from India taught mitre and forage cap, which are both traditional models.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/BnQDoy1hZMcipjRa8
https://photos.app.goo.gl/9hBpU7BSkgcQBqsy9
At that same gathering, Tej who's also from India, taught
Baggi Box created by Guissepe Baggi and
Jumping Frog created by Michael LaFosse. With the two models we were to help the frogs jump into their "wells".
https://photos.app.goo.gl/eEMfSRnQaYzVqXux9
Re: Folding Together (FoTo) gatherings on Saturdays
Posted: October 26th, 2020, 10:00 pm
by Gerardo
This Saturday October 31, 10:30 - 12:30ish (New York) / 14:30 - 16:30ish (London) / 20:00- 22:00ish (New Delhi), there will be a Folding Together - FoTo gathering. You are all welcome to join; it's through the Zoom platform. At each gathering, two volunteers teach how to fold each a different simple or intermediate model. After that, everyone is divided into smaller groups just to meet people from different countries that share one common interest: origami!
Since it's the 31st, you're invited to wear a
costume,
mask,
hat,
wig,
makeup or
whatever. I'll be using an origami hat! If you would like to attend, simply send me a message:
gerardo(a)neorigami.com
At the previous gathering,
Usman Rosyidhi from Indonesia taught his own model
Rotari Star v4.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/wpJGVXcVLdskDodX6
And Kalyani from India taught
Monkey created by
Kunihiko Kasahara:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/Hrw8o83gnPyvNH1k6
Re: Folding Together (FoTo) gatherings on Saturdays
Posted: November 24th, 2020, 8:35 am
by Gerardo
This Saturday November 28, 10:00 - 12:00ish (New York) / 15:00 - 17:00ish (London) / 20:30- 22:30ish (New Delhi), there will be a Folding Together - FoTo gathering. You are all welcome to join; it's through the Zoom platform. At each gathering, two volunteers teach how to fold each a different simple or intermediate model. After that, everyone is divided into smaller groups just to meet people from different countries that share one common interest: origami!
If you would like to attend, simply send me a message: gerardo(a)neorigami.com
At the previous gathering,
Shachi Jain taught her own
model Namaste:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/azPYu8PQ5wyf3XMR6
And
Namai Chandra taught his own model
Totem:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/NvcmaxxsyRAJdW4w5
See you on the 28th!
Re: Folding Together (FoTo) gatherings on Saturdays
Posted: December 23rd, 2020, 5:36 pm
by Gerardo
This Saturday December 26, 10:00 - 12:00ish (New York) / 15:00 - 17:00ish (London) / 20:30- 22:30ish (New Delhi), there will be a Folding Together - FoTo gathering. You are all welcome to join; it's through the Zoom platform. At each gathering, two volunteers teach how to fold each a different simple or intermediate model. After that, everyone is divided into smaller groups just to meet people from different countries that share one common interest: origami!
If you would like to attend, simply send me a message: gerardo(a)neorigami.com
At the previous gathering, patsy from the US taught
Tico Star created by
Maria Sinayskaya:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/QQhTED7TxzvMaEWF8
And Yossi from Israel taught
Puppy created by
Edwin Corrie:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/7knt2EMjypEF5US4A
See you on the 26th!
PS: Important news! Starting next year Folding Together - FoTo will change its name. I'll say more about it at the gathering.
Re: United to Fold (UnFold) gatherings on Saturdays
Posted: January 19th, 2021, 2:08 pm
by Gerardo
This Saturday, January 23, 10:00 - 12:00ish (New York) / 15:00 - 17:00ish (London) / 20:30- 22:30ish (New Delhi), there will be a United to Fold - UnFold gathering. You are all welcome to join; it's through the Zoom platform. At each gathering, two volunteers teach how to fold each a different simple or intermediate model. After that, everyone is divided into smaller groups just to meet people from different countries that share one common interest: origami!
If you would like to attend, simply send me a message: gerardo(a)neorigami.com
At the previous gathering, Soledad Juan from Argentina taught her own model
Maripascui which is a flower:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/Qxp1GNbaxKK3jgtb6
And Gita Kantawala, from India, taught
Camellia created by
Makoto Yamaguchi:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/nKF3mUC3qzsCgTWXA
See you on the 23rd!
Re: United to Fold (UnFold) gatherings on Saturdays
Posted: February 17th, 2021, 8:38 pm
by Gerardo
This Saturday, February 20, 10:00 - 12:00 (New York) / 15:00 - 17:00 (London) / 20:30 - 22:30 (New Delhi), there will be a United to Fold - UnFold gathering. You are all welcome to join; it's through the Zoom platform. At each gathering, two volunteers teach how to fold each a different simple or intermediate model. After that, everyone is divided into smaller groups just to meet people from different countries that share one common interest: origami!
If you would like to attend, and you still aren't part of the Foldeas/UnFold email list, simply send me a message:
gerardo(a)neorigami.com
At the previous gathering, Yossi from Israel taught
Omuta Rose by
Fumiaki Shingu:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/mgYGBLGjdmEc1iB88
And I, Gerardo G. from Colombia, taught my own model
Trihedron Cubic Box:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/71RBQUSdmcH99MiL9
See you on the 20th!
Re: United to Fold (UnFold) gatherings on Saturdays
Posted: March 16th, 2021, 2:50 pm
by Gerardo
This Saturday, March 20, 10:00 - 12:00 (New York) / 14:00 - 16:00 (London) / 19:30 - 21:30 (New Delhi), there will be a United to Fold - UnFold gathering. You are all welcome to join; it's through the Zoom platform. At each gathering, two volunteers teach how to fold each a different simple or intermediate model. After that, everyone is divided into smaller groups just to meet people from different countries that share one common interest: origami!
If you would like to attend, and you still aren't part of the Foldeas/UnFold email list, simply send me a message:
gerardo(a)neorigami.com
At the previous gathering,
Namai Chandra from India taught his own model
Popping Heart Postcard:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/oyt9ham6Y1NauWvQ6
And Monika Kessler from Germany, taught
Simple Heart Wreath by
Noriko Nagata:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/rwc2uP9AvuJdYpGa7
See you on the 20th!
Re: United to Fold (UnFold) gatherings on Saturdays
Posted: April 14th, 2021, 2:01 am
by Gerardo
This Saturday, April 17, 10:00 - 12:00 (New York) / 15:00 - 17:00 (London) / 19:30 - 21:30 (New Delhi), there will be a United to Fold - UnFold gathering. You are all welcome to join; it's through the Zoom platform. At each gathering, two volunteers teach how to fold each a different simple or intermediate model. After that, everyone is divided into smaller groups just to meet people from different countries that share one common interest: origami!
If you would like to attend, and you still aren't part of the Foldeas/UnFold email list, simply send me a message:
gerardo(a)neorigami.com
At the previous gathering,
Jannie Van Schuylenburg from the Netherlands taught her own model
Rosa-fant:
And Amandeep from India taught
Sitting Dog by
Shoko Aoyagi:
See you on the 17th!
Re: United to Fold (UnFold) gatherings on Saturdays
Posted: May 11th, 2021, 3:14 pm
by Gerardo
This Saturday, May 15, 10:00 - 12:00 (New York) / 15:00 - 17:00 (London) / 19:30 - 21:30 (New Delhi), there will be a United to Fold - UnFold gathering. You are all welcome to join; it's through the Zoom platform. At each gathering, two volunteers teach how to fold each a different simple or intermediate model. After that, everyone is divided into smaller groups just to meet people from different countries that share one common interest: origami!
If you would like to attend, and you still aren't a part of the Foldeas/UnFold email list, simply send me a message:
gerardo(a)neorigami.com
At the previous gathering,
Hans Dybkjær from Denmark taught his own model
Angel:
And Shachi from India taught the
cherry blossom, a
traditional model, along with
Stem, created by
Kunihiko Kasahara:
See you Saturday!
Re: United to Fold (UnFold) gatherings on Saturdays
Posted: June 8th, 2021, 9:44 pm
by Gerardo
This Saturday, June 12, 11:00 - 13:30ish (New York) / 16:00 - 18:30ish (London) / 20:30 - 23:00ish (New Delhi), there will be a United to Fold - UnFold gathering. You are all welcome to join; it's through the Zoom platform. This time three volunteers will teach how to fold each a different simple or intermediate model. After that, everyone is divided into smaller groups just to meet people from different countries that share one common interest: origami!
By the way, it'll be UnFold's 1st birthday! We were only 20 in our first gathering: June 6, 2020
. Now, were usually 70 or more at each gathering! You're invited to
wear a party hat or anything festive/wacky. I'll wear some colorful glasses and an artificial flower garland on my neck. You can also have
birthday decorations in your background! And of course, your accessories and decoration can all be made from origami if you prefer!
If you would like to attend, and you still aren't a part of the Foldeas/UnFold email list, simply email me:
gerardo(a)neorigami.com
At the previous gathering, Namai from India taught
Easiest Flasher, created by
Jeremy Shafer.
And James from the UK taught a
variation of Kawasaki Rose, created by
Toshikazu Kawasaki.
See you Saturday!
Re: United to Fold (UnFold) gatherings on Saturdays
Posted: July 5th, 2021, 2:14 pm
by Gerardo
This Saturday, July 10, 11:00 - 13:30ish (New York) / 16:00 - 18:30ish (London) / 20:30 - 23:00ish (New Delhi), there will be a United to Fold - UnFold gathering. You are all welcome to join; it's through the Zoom platform. Three volunteers will teach how to fold each a different simple or intermediate model. After that, everyone is divided into smaller groups just to meet people from different countries that share one common interest: origami!
If you would like to attend, and you still aren't a part of the Foldeas/UnFold email list, simply email me:
gerardo(a)neorigami.com
At the previous gathering, we celebrated our first anniversary! Padmaja taught
Five-Pointed Star, created by
José Meeusen.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/NW3XGPYMATEKhJmV9
Akshaan taught
Fasett Sonobe Cube, created by
Maria Sinayskaya. I lost the snapshot with the other half of the folders
.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/f6U6Nb9y9wgp87aw8
And Amandeep taught
Tulip and
Stem, created by
Kunihiko Kasahara, and
Vase created by Amandeep's daughter
Udita!
https://photos.app.goo.gl/8Wm2MzGnt2MjgtwKA
See you Saturday!
Re: United to Fold (UnFold) gatherings on Saturdays
Posted: July 13th, 2021, 11:14 am
by SunnyLeslie
Whoa! There are so many of you! It must be a lot of fun and fun!