Origami Workshops at Japanaroo 2021

Japanaroo will take you on a short trip to Japan in Sydney.

Feb 2019

The new Japanese project in Sydney will be on 20-29 August 2021!
I will run two origami workshops at Kintsugi Australia Studio in Sydney CBD.
There are many reasons to do origami. I often say that origami is yoga for your brains. A nice exercise is good for your healthy life.

I will collaborate with Kintsugi Australia and offer you the workshops. You can choose one of the dates listed below.
Sat 21 August 11am-12.30pm
Sat 28 August 2.30-4pm

More info please go to: https://classbento.com.au/l/4jdz-w

My origami installation at the gala concert will be at the Sydney Conservatory of Music on 20 August, too.

origami roses
2021-07-13T14:21:09+10:00July 2nd, 2021|Origami, Projects, Service, Workshops|

Podcast with Sally

Enjoy talking about my practice at the Podcast

Podcast by Sally
Big thanks to Sally-Anne Hurley from “How to Love the Sht Out of Life”
She is a wonderful interviewer and I enjoyed talking about origami.
She liked my origami bookmark with her name in Japanese charactors.
Podcast “How to Love the Sht Out of Life”: https://www.howtolovetheshitoutoflife.com/podcast/episode/4c86d5ad/episode-58-how-to-love-the-sht-out-of-origami-with-midori-furze
Midori's origami kangaroos
2021-05-26T13:33:19+10:00May 26th, 2021|Origami, Projects, Workshops|

Interview by Consulate of Japan Sydney

Interview by Jessica Scott

Honoured to be interviewed by the Consulate of Japan.
I was very excited and nervous at the same time about my interview by Jessica Scott from the Consulate of Japan, Sydney.
I am the 10th person to be interviewed, so, I have seen all Jassica’s interviews.
All of them are amazing people in Sydney.
Anyway, I love talking about origami and my projects.
Origami Koi Fish Kite
2021-04-24T23:15:12+10:00April 14th, 2021|Origami, Projects|

Origami Koinobori Project 2021

Feed Me More Kabuto – Visit JPF and fold the Origami

Origami Koi Fish Kite
Join us for the origami project!
In April and May 2021, Japan Foundation in Sydney (Level 4, Central Park 28 Broadway Chippendale NSW) runs the origami project. Anyone can join the fun.
You can make a samurai hat and it will be a part of the koinobori.
This project was well-received at an origami workshop in Tonga, 2019, which I was invited to by The Japan Foundation. I particularly like that this project is based around the concept that people can work together to create a large collaborative work while anyone can participate in at their own pace.
Furthermore, I think this is a project that suits our current situation, where social gatherings are restricted but our desire to be connected with others remains. The Japanese hoist koinobori every year in May, allowing them to swim in the blue skies of spring in Japan. It is these koinobori that wish for children’s good health. I wish that our origami koinobori brings us similar good health here.
2021-04-03T12:30:25+11:00April 3rd, 2021|Origami, Projects|

311 Paper Cranes

Folded With Love

311 paper cranes
My 311 Paper Cranes installation was displayed at the East Japan disaster commemoration event.
Big thanks to my helpers. I couldn’t have done so well without them and I received a lot of nice feedback about my installation.
Mr Kiya, the Consul of General in Sydney congratulated me for making it.
The main stage events also went very well. I was honoured to meet energetic performers, wonderful volunteer staff, visitors and the sponsors that evening.
The event was on the news on TBS and the reporter was Hiroki Iijima.
Please watch the YouTube link: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zZ0VZ-lE3LQ
Consulate of General of Japan, Sydney
2021-03-20T22:12:34+11:00March 12th, 2021|Exhibitions, Origami, Projects|

A Short Trip to Japan in Balmain

Origami Workshop at Ryokan Gojyuan is Re-commenced!

Ryokan Gojyuan Workshop

Workshops are re-commenced at Ryokan Gojyuan in Balmain.
I did my origami workshop there yesterday. There were Shojin Ryori(Buddhist cuisine cooking class) and Kimono Salon (You can wear kimono!) at the same time, too.
A beautiful little gem in Sydney. Indulge yourself in Japanese culture and customs for a while.
Booking essential.

Check their website: https://ryokangojyuan.com/
More workshop schedule: https://www.ryokangojyuan.com/workshops/event-calendar?month=5&year=2021&next=1

Origami Workshop
2021-03-08T13:16:54+11:00March 8th, 2021|Origami, Workshops|

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