I attended the OrigamiUSA convention this year from June 26-27. The convention is usually held on a college campus, but this year, instead of canceling it, OUSA decide to reduce the number of events and host it on Zoom. I attended an in-person convention a few years and actually preferred this year’s online one:
- I could participate from my sofa instead of commuting 1.5+ hours each way and day
- I had all my tools and supplies readily available
- I actually got to attend the classes I wanted. Classes taught by famous artists, e.g. Robert J. Lang, are in high demand and it’s normally difficult to secure a spot. When I went to the in-person convention, I wasn’t able to attend most of the classes that I (and everyone else) wanted
This is the list of events this year, followed by my foldings of all the models:
Friday, June 26
| Time | Activity | Teacher |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00–3:15 pm | Welcome/Introduction | |
| 3:15–4:45 pm | Star Flower Modular, Opus 817 | Robert J. Lang |
| 5:00–5:45 pm | Annual Meeting | |
| 6:30–7:15 pm | Robert J. Lang - Live Chat with Q&A | |
| 7:15–8:00 pm | Michael LaFosse & Richard Alexander - Live Chat with Q&A | |
| 8:00–8:45 pm | Beth Johnson - Live Chat with Q&A | |
| 8:45–9:30 pm | Miyuki Kawamura - Live Chat with Q&A | |
| 9:30–10:15 pm | Jeremy Shafer - Live Chat with Q&A |
Saturday, June 27
| Time | Activity | Teacher |
|---|---|---|
| 11:00–11:45 am | Opening & Awards Ceremony | |
| 12:00–1:30 pm | An Orchid for Susie | Michael LaFosse |
| 1:30–2:00 pm | 30 Minute Break | |
| 2:00–2:45 pm | "Two-Tone" the Origamido Elephant | Richard Alexander |
| 3:00–3:45 pm | Box Dogwood, Opus 803 | Robert J. Lang |
| 3:45–4:30 pm | 45 Minute Break | |
| 4:30–5:15 pm | Oscillation Fidget Spinner Pig | Jeremy Shafer |
| 5:30–7:15 pm | Koala | Beth Johnson |
| 7:15–8:00 pm | 45 Minute Break | |
| 8:00–8:45 pm | Little Circus | Miyuki Kawamura |
| 8:45–9:30 pm | House | Miyuki Kawamura |
| 9:30–9:45 pm | Closing Remarks |
