Join us to create amazing things ... with paper. Anyone and everyone, young, mature and in-between, can learn and participate with Origami experts. Origami-Palooza connects you with the art and science of origami, featuring activities for novice and master alike!
FOLD WITH A MASTER
Join Jeremy Shafer, entertainer and author as he performs and teaches some of his most famous folds. Origami extraordinaire and an American physicist, Jeremy is one of the foremost origami artists and theorists in the world. He is known for his complex and elegant designs, most notably of insects and animals.
PAPER AIRPLANE CHALLENGE
3PM, Peace Pagoda/Peace Plaza, Japantown
Conducted by special guest, JOHN COLLINS - The Paper Airplane Guy! John is the current record holder for paper airplane distance. Fine tune your airplane skills with this YouTube superstar, as he shares his secrets for amazing airplanes. Bring your best flyer and compete to set your own record. Planes will be judged on distance and style! Check in by 2:30p at the INFO/REGISTRATION BOOTH in the East Japan Center Mall.
ORIGAMI PALOOZA ACTIVITIES & CHALLENGES!
ACTIVITIES
Join and learn from one of a dozen instructional sessions, for folders of all levels
CHALLENGES
Enter your best Origami creation to win amazing prizes. We will award prizes to individuals in three categories: Under 6 years old, 7-13 years old and 14-100+.
ORIGAMI-MASTERS LEVEL CHALLENGE
If you've folded a unusual, intricate and/or COMPLEX MODEL, enter it here! Open to all ages. You must provide the name of the model and it's creator.
The Origami Challenges will be judged by local Origami Experts and Community leaders. Prizes include gift certificates, books, paper and more!
Registration or Check-in (if preregistered) will open at 11 AM on Sunday 8/25 at the Union Bank Community Room in the East Japan Center Malls.
Hosted in Partnership with Paper Tree and San Francisco Recreation and Parks.
Free
Presented by Japan Center Malls
show less
FOLD WITH A MASTER
Join Jeremy Shafer, entertainer and author as he performs and teaches some of his most famous folds. Origami extraordinaire and an American physicist, Jeremy is one of the foremost origami artists and theorists in the world. He is known for his complex and elegant designs, most notably of insects and animals.
PAPER AIRPLANE CHALLENGE
3PM, Peace Pagoda/Peace Plaza, Japantown
Conducted by special guest, JOHN COLLINS - The Paper Airplane Guy! John is the current record holder for paper airplane distance. Fine tune your airplane skills with this YouTube superstar, as he shares his secrets for amazing airplanes. Bring your best flyer and compete to set your own record. Planes will be judged on distance and style! Check in by 2:30p at the INFO/REGISTRATION BOOTH in the East Japan Center Mall.
ORIGAMI PALOOZA ACTIVITIES & CHALLENGES!
ACTIVITIES
Join and learn from one of a dozen instructional sessions, for folders of all levels
CHALLENGES
Enter your best Origami creation to win amazing prizes. We will award prizes to individuals in three categories: Under 6 years old, 7-13 years old and 14-100+.
ORIGAMI-MASTERS LEVEL CHALLENGE
If you've folded a unusual, intricate and/or COMPLEX MODEL, enter it here! Open to all ages. You must provide the name of the model and it's creator.
The Origami Challenges will be judged by local Origami Experts and Community leaders. Prizes include gift certificates, books, paper and more!
Registration or Check-in (if preregistered) will open at 11 AM on Sunday 8/25 at the Union Bank Community Room in the East Japan Center Malls.
Hosted in Partnership with Paper Tree and San Francisco Recreation and Parks.
Free
Presented by Japan Center Malls
Join us to create amazing things ... with paper. Anyone and everyone, young, mature and in-between, can learn and participate with Origami experts. Origami-Palooza connects you with the art and science of origami, featuring activities for novice and master alike!
FOLD WITH A MASTER
Join Jeremy Shafer, entertainer and author as he performs and teaches some of his most famous folds. Origami extraordinaire and an American physicist, Jeremy is one of the foremost origami artists and theorists in the world. He is known for his complex and elegant designs, most notably of insects and animals.
PAPER AIRPLANE CHALLENGE
3PM, Peace Pagoda/Peace Plaza, Japantown
Conducted by special guest, JOHN COLLINS - The Paper Airplane Guy! John is the current record holder for paper airplane distance. Fine tune your airplane skills with this YouTube superstar, as he shares his secrets for amazing airplanes. Bring your best flyer and compete to set your own record. Planes will be judged on distance and style! Check in by 2:30p at the INFO/REGISTRATION BOOTH in the East Japan Center Mall.
ORIGAMI PALOOZA ACTIVITIES & CHALLENGES!
ACTIVITIES
Join and learn from one of a dozen instructional sessions, for folders of all levels
CHALLENGES
Enter your best Origami creation to win amazing prizes. We will award prizes to individuals in three categories: Under 6 years old, 7-13 years old and 14-100+.
ORIGAMI-MASTERS LEVEL CHALLENGE
If you've folded a unusual, intricate and/or COMPLEX MODEL, enter it here! Open to all ages. You must provide the name of the model and it's creator.
The Origami Challenges will be judged by local Origami Experts and Community leaders. Prizes include gift certificates, books, paper and more!
Registration or Check-in (if preregistered) will open at 11 AM on Sunday 8/25 at the Union Bank Community Room in the East Japan Center Malls.
Hosted in Partnership with Paper Tree and San Francisco Recreation and Parks.
Free
Presented by Japan Center Malls
read more
FOLD WITH A MASTER
Join Jeremy Shafer, entertainer and author as he performs and teaches some of his most famous folds. Origami extraordinaire and an American physicist, Jeremy is one of the foremost origami artists and theorists in the world. He is known for his complex and elegant designs, most notably of insects and animals.
PAPER AIRPLANE CHALLENGE
3PM, Peace Pagoda/Peace Plaza, Japantown
Conducted by special guest, JOHN COLLINS - The Paper Airplane Guy! John is the current record holder for paper airplane distance. Fine tune your airplane skills with this YouTube superstar, as he shares his secrets for amazing airplanes. Bring your best flyer and compete to set your own record. Planes will be judged on distance and style! Check in by 2:30p at the INFO/REGISTRATION BOOTH in the East Japan Center Mall.
ORIGAMI PALOOZA ACTIVITIES & CHALLENGES!
ACTIVITIES
Join and learn from one of a dozen instructional sessions, for folders of all levels
CHALLENGES
Enter your best Origami creation to win amazing prizes. We will award prizes to individuals in three categories: Under 6 years old, 7-13 years old and 14-100+.
ORIGAMI-MASTERS LEVEL CHALLENGE
If you've folded a unusual, intricate and/or COMPLEX MODEL, enter it here! Open to all ages. You must provide the name of the model and it's creator.
The Origami Challenges will be judged by local Origami Experts and Community leaders. Prizes include gift certificates, books, paper and more!
Registration or Check-in (if preregistered) will open at 11 AM on Sunday 8/25 at the Union Bank Community Room in the East Japan Center Malls.
Hosted in Partnership with Paper Tree and San Francisco Recreation and Parks.
Free
Presented by Japan Center Malls
show less
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