Mother’s Day Workshop

Fold with a lot of love for mother’s day!

Fold with Love – Mother’s day workshop

We made origami flowers and put LED tea lights inside.

The LED lights don’t get hot, so it is safe to use with origami.

My special LED lights changes colours. Fantastic!! I am sure all the mothers would love the handmade gifts from their children.

Big thanks to Lane Cove Council to run my origami workshop before Mother’s day.

Everyone worked hard and they were all wonderful!

Well done everyone!!

Midori Furze2022-05-08T15:23:49+10:00May 8th, 2022|Origami, Workshops|

Challenge yourself!

You will be surprised how easy this origami is!

I’d really like to show you how to make this amazing modular origami.

You will be surprised how cool and enjoyable this workshop is! Modular origami is easy!

All the materials are included in the workshop fee. No experience is necessary.

I think Origami is yoga for your brain. Let’s have a fun exercise!
Booking essential.

Saturday 7th May, 11 am – 12.30 pm

at Kintsugi Australia (The detail will be sent to you after your booking is confirmed.)

$55 per person

Some spots are still available.

Booking essential. Please email Midori at midorifurze@gmail.com

Thank you.

Midori Furze2022-07-24T12:50:41+10:00April 18th, 2022|Origami, Workshops|

Light up with origami!

Let’s make amazing origami lanterns!

Paper lanterns change the atmosphere with the light.

They are great table decorations. At the workshop, we will use LED tealights that don’t get hot, so they are safe.
All the materials are included in the workshop fee. No experience is necessary.

I think Origami is yoga for your brain. Let’s have a fun exercise!
Booking essential.

Sunday 19 June, 11 am – 12.30 pm

at Kintsugi Australia (The detail will be sent to you after your booking is confirmed.)

$55 per person

Some spots are still available.

Booking essential. Please email Midori at midorifurze@gmail.com

Thank you.

Midori Furze2022-07-24T12:52:20+10:00April 18th, 2022|Origami, Workshops|

11 years since the East Japan disaster

11 years since the East Japan disaster

11 years on since 2011

I folded a giant crane on the stage in Manly, Corso in 2013.
It was one of the stage events for the charity after the East Japan Disaster in 2011.
Manly beach is one of the popular tourist spots and you can walk to the beach from the Corso.
Many people saw our stage and we collected donations.
People are so kind about donations and they enjoyed many performances on the stage.
The donations went to the Rainbow Projet for inviting Japanese children in Fukushima who has lost their houses and families to Sydney for a holiday trip.

Midori Furze2022-04-01T11:48:32+11:00March 17th, 2022|Media, Projects|

Dinner meeting with Consulate-General of Japan, Sydney

Dinner meeting with Consulate-General of Japan, Sydney

311 event team since 2011

The news about the East Japan disaster in 2011 moved many people to do action.
I was one of them, I felt I wanted to do something to help people in Japan…. I think many Japanese who live overseas felt the same way.
Then I contacted Yukiko Hirano, a local Manly resident who started collecting donations for Japan. I saw her article in the local newspaper in March 2011.

Since then, I have helped Yukiko here and there for her events.
She has invited young Japanese to Sydney as exchange students, so they can enjoy playing in nature, learning the different cultures. She made programs, found host families and selections of places to visit, etc. She had run through with her amazing energy and lots of love.
Mr Masahiko Kiya who is a current Consul-general of Japan, Sydney has invited us to the dinner.
The attendees: Consul-General of Japan Sydney Kiya Masahiko, Yukiko Hirano, Ren Yano, Tae Gessner, Haruka Shinno and Midori Furze

We talked about future events in Sydney for Japanaroo 2022.

I found my Kimono bird in the room. So delighted to meet her again!

Midori Furze2022-03-15T11:15:40+11:00March 15th, 2022|Media, Projects|

Light up with origami!

Light up with origami!

Let’s make amazing origami lanterns!

Paper lanterns change the atmosphere with the light.

They are great table decorations. At the workshop, we will use LED tealights that don’t get hot, so it is safe.
All the materials are included in the workshop fee. No experience is necessary.

I think Origami is yoga for your brain. Let’s have a fun exercise!
Booking essential.

Sunday 20 March, 11 am – 12.30pm

at Kintsugi Australia (The detail will be sent to you after your booking is confirmed.)

$55 per person

Some spots are still available.

Booking essential. Please email Midori on midorifurze@gmail.com

Thank you.

Midori Furze2022-03-17T22:26:47+11:00March 13th, 2022|Origami, Workshops|

Valentine’s Day Workshop for Adults!

Valentine’s Day Workshop for Adults!

Handmade gifts for your special person!

Monday 14th February 2022 is Valentine’s day! So, we will run a special workshop on Sunday 13th February.

Would you like to make a special origami box? You can put some surprises inside. Or perhaps you and your partner can attend my workshop together.　No experience is necessary.

Sunday 13 February, 1.30-3.30pm

at Kintsugi Australia (The detail will be sent you after your booking is confirmed.)

$60 per person or $110 for a couple

Booking essential. Please email Midori on midorifurze@gmail.com

Only 6 spots are available. You can attend this class only if you have fully Covid-19 vaccinated. Thank you.

Midori Furze2022-02-07T22:00:32+11:00January 28th, 2022|Origami, Workshops|

Happy 1st Wedding Anniversary!

Happy 1st Wedding Anniversary!

Happy 1st Wedding Anniversary Couple

The first Wedding Anniversary is PAPER!

I have met many happy couples who wanted to do some special events for their first Wedding Anniversary.
Because the first wedding anniversary is paper, they came to the origami workshop to make special origami artworks.

They always tell me some lovely episodes.
Today’s couple told me so many heartwarming stories. One of them is how he proposed to her. Fantastic.

Congratulations and wish both of you happy and lovely lives together forever.

Midori Furze2022-01-28T11:27:25+11:00December 29th, 2021|Origami, Workshops|

Paper Crane Installation at Sydney Town Hall

Paper Crane Installation at Sydney Town Hall

Art Installation at Sydney Town Hall

Art installation at the beautiful Sydney Town Hall.
It was a part of Japanaroo+ Festive Season Concert installation.

It was a big sweaty day and fight against a clock, I was at the Town Hall from 8 am till 11 pm at night!
However, I really enjoyed being a part of the team and the venue was amazing. The concert with many talents was amazing.

Midori Furze2021-12-29T13:57:56+11:00December 18th, 2021|Origami, Projects|

Free Christmas Origami Tutorial Video

Free Christmas Origami Tutorial Video

Fold Santa & a Christmas tree with me for this Christmas!

My origami tutorial video for Lane Cove Council.
I made the first video for Lane Cove Council in May for Mother’s day and due to the popular demand, I’m back again!
I’m very happy to do another video.

Santa is very easy.
You need to use scissors to make a tree, so it may be tricky for some children.
The video is for everyone!

https://www.facebook.com/lanecovecouncil/videos/310433720936034

Midori Furze2021-12-18T12:47:38+11:00December 10th, 2021|Origami, Projects, Service, Workshops|