Centerfold
Centerfold is the premiere Mid-West (ie Center :) Origami Convention! It is held in August in Columbus, Ohio.
Centerfold 2011
Guests of Honor!
Paul Jackson - Paul Jackson has taken origami in some surprising directions. He creates elegant and intriguing pieces from a single fold.
Miri Golan - Miri is the founder and Director of the Israeli Origami Center (founded 1993), responsible for the training and placement of specialist origami teachers in schools .
Won Park - Won Park is a master of Origami. He is also called the “money folder”, a practitioner of origami whose canvas is the United States One Dollar Bill. Bending, twisting, and folding, Won Park creates life-like shapes inspired by objects living and not– both in stunning detail.
Special Classes
- Paper Marbling - Beginner - Create your own paper designs!
- Paper Marbling - Advanced - Create your own paper designs!
- Paper Making - In depth discussion of hand made paper from the artists at the Paper Circle.
- Check out the rest of our classes!
When & Where
Will run from Aug 12 - 14 (Fri - Sun) 2011 in Columbus, Ohio at the The Ramada Plaza Hotel & Conference Center.
What's Next
Register for the convention now! Tell us a bit about what you'd like to see, and if you want, sign up to help teach a class or perhaps even teach one yourself!
Exhibit
This year we will have an exhibit space, so bring your models! The professional gallery exhibit we had last year was well reviewed, but people did miss having an exhibit space at the convention, so this year we will combine the two concepts: We will have an exhibit featuring the work of the guests of honor and local origami artists for the month leading up to the convention in a downtown art gallery, then move the display to the convention exhibit space, plus add plenty of display space for everyone's work.
Folding contests
There will be a creative folding contest during the convention. Judging and awards and be Saturday evening. Details about the contest will be announced at the convention.
Eric Joisel tribute
The Eric Joisel Tribute will be on hand in remembrance of his life and work. You may want to take a few minutes and examine the tribute.
Silent Auction
There will be a silent auction at the convention. Proceeds from the auction will go to CenterFold. We could use any contributions you might spare for the auction. We have some nice items which will be available and we’re eager to add what you might be able to contribute. If you have questions contact me and I’ll try and get you an answer.
ATC Exchange
There will be an Artist Trading Card swap at CenterFold. If you are interested in participating in the ATC swap you need not prepare cards for everyone at the convention. (There will not be more than 200 people because we can not accommodate a number larger than that.) Only those people who are interested in the exchange, need have cards. And you aren't required to swap with everyone who's in the card exchange.
On Sunday afternoon we will have the swap. The room has not be assigned yet, that will be decided once the class schedule is set. Since you will need to be present to swap cards, please don't mail cards to me. We don’t have staff to deal with mail in exchanges. If you can't be present, please make arrangements with someone who will be able to attend the swap.
If you are interested in participating the requirements are as follows:
- All cards must be 2.5 inches by 3.5 inches.
- All cards must have origami on them or be folded (letter fold that results in a 2.5 by 3.5 fold)
- Please put your name (folder/makers name) and email address
- Optional:
- Edition numbers (like 1/25, etc.)
- Designer of the model that's was used for the card
- Country/City where you live
- Title of the card
- Date
CenterFold 2010
Check out our CenterFold 2010 Photos.
Opinion
CenterFold 2011
CenterFold is the premiere mid-west Origami Convention. CenterFold 2011 will be held Aug 12 - 14, 2011 in Columbus, Ohio.
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- Signup and Assist a class! - You can now let us know which classes you are interested in, and offer to assist in teaching online!
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