About the Foldspace Origami Convention 2020

​FOC 2020 occurred on Sept 25-27th online and was an origami convention for folders of all levels and interests!

About this Event
This inaugural event offers classes on two tracks of learning: Easy/Intermediate and Complex.  The conference will be hosted online via CrowdCast Webinar. The broadcast of the conference will begin on the evening of Friday, September 25th and conclude on the afternoon of Sunday, Sept 27th. Class sessions will be broken up into intermittent blocks of time that will take place throughout the weekend. A convention paper pack will be available for purchase through the Americas Origami Shop containing the paper you need for folding all of the convention models! 

• Details for joining the Crowd Cast event will be emailed to participants starting September 4, 2020.
• All participants must read and agree to the terms outlined in our Code of Conduct.
• Video recordings of all the classes will be accessible after the event.
• The convention diagram PDF will be emailed to participants after the event.
• Join us live Saturday Sept 12th  for a (free) Open House & Convention Preview.
• Join us live Saturday Sept 19th  for a (free) Convention Preview.

Cost
$40

Printable Schedule

Convention Guide

Code of Conduct

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Renowned teachers and artists from across the world

Artist's & Teacher's 
FOC 2020 is proud to partner with some of today's foremost artists and designers in the field. 

Leyla Torres

Interview

Kitten

Rob Snyder

Interview

Unicorn

Jared Needle

Interview

Fun Lizard

Boice Wong

Interview

Baby Octopus

Stacie Tamaki

Interview

Tiny Dragonfly

Robby Kraft

Interview

Walrus

Evan Zodl

interview

sakura

Ali Bahmani

Interview

Creamy Star

James W. Peake

Airplane

Dog

Ray Schamp Interview & Intro to Corrugations

Kathleen Sheridan

Interview

Fishbowl

Beth Johnson

Interview

Horse

Marc Kirschenbaum

Interview

Car

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Convention details

Contemporary tutorial method for every class
Each class will provide a consistent teaching experience. FOC classes offer clear and effective instruction to help ensure your success in folding each model. 

​Multiple modes of learning

1. Step by step diagram visuals throughout the class.
2. Live folding view of the instructors hands and paper
3. Live view of the instructor speaking.

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Model Diagram Book
Convention attendees will receive a pdf copy of diagrams for the Author/Designer owned models taught at FOC 2020.  

Order Book

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Curated Paper Packs
A convention paper pack will be available for purchase through the Americas Origami Shop containing the paper you need for folding all of the convention models!  A great opportunity to sample new and different papers.

Purchase Paper

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The official Foldspace Convention Unisex T-Shirt
Available starting at $22. Colors and sizes include Aqua, Black, and Purple are offered for: S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL

• 100% airlume combed and ringspun cotton
• Unisex sizing
• Cover stitched collar and sleeves
• Shoulder-to-shoulder taping
• Side seams
• Tear-away label

Purchase Shirt

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Convention Models

Creamy Star by Ali Bahmani

Sakura by Evan Zodl

Corrugation by James W. Peake

Boccia per Pesci (Fish Bowl) Design by Pasquale D’Auria Taught by Kathleen Sheridan

Unicorn by Rob Snyder

Dog by Andrew Hudson
Taught by James W. Peake

Tiny Dragonfly by Stacie Tamaki

Walrus by Robby Kraft

Car by Marc Kirschenbaum

Baby Octo by Boice Wong

Horse by Beth Johnson

Fun Lizard by Jared Needle

Kitten By Gen Hagiwara
Taught by Leyla Torres

Easy / Intermediate and Complex folding
The Foldspace Convention offers two tracks of learning, Easy/Intermediate and Complex. Participants can attend any class they want, recordings of classes will be released afterwards as a part of the conference package. 

Schedule

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Foldspace is proud to partner with the following origami resources, and tools in order to deliver FOC 2020 to you!