Convention

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

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

Rob Snyder

Jared Needle

Boice Wong

Stacie Tamaki

Robby Kraft

Evan Zodl

Ali Bahmani

James W. Peake

Dog

Ray Schamp Interview & Intro to Corrugations

Kathleen Sheridan

Interview

Fishbowl

Beth Johnson

Interview

Horse

Marc Kirschenbaum

Interview

Car

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

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

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

Order Book

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

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

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

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