Re: [Origami] Origami program, Newton NJ, Wednesday 6/28/2023, 6:30pm
Bump. On Mon, Jun 26, 2023 at 8:59 AM Patsy Wang-Iverson wrote: > Hi Karen, > > Have you resumed Princeton origami? We are reviving SCOF (South County > Origami Folders) on 8/1. > > Neil King Jr. Will be speaking at Princeton Public Library on 7/11 at 6pm > about his book, American Ramble: A walk of memory and renewal. > > Patsy > > On Mon, Jun 26, 2023 at 8:22 AM Karen Reeds via Origami < > origami@lists.digitalorigami.com> wrote: > >> 6/26/2023 — just spotted this on the events newsletter of League of >> Historical Societies of New Jersey: >> Family Origami program, with Aldo Putignano 6:30 – 8 PM >> 6/28/2023, SCAHC Gallery >> 133 Spring St >> Newton NJ >> Preregistration required. Members $10 >> Non members $15 >> Call Andrea for info/registration >> 973—383–0027 >> >> >> and...@scahc.org >> >> >> Sussex County Arts and Heritage Council >> SCAHC.org >> >> (From the photos, I’d guess the models are simple-intermediate. ) >> >> >> [image: c2b800aa-c6b4-4b67-8e4e-19095d50ca85.jpg] >> >> Karen >> karenmre...@gmail.com >> Karen Reeds, Ringleader >> Princeton Public Library Origami Group >> (STILL ON PANDEMIC HIATUS) >> Princeton Public Library info: 609.924.9529 >> https://princetonlibrary.org/ >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> > -- > ** > Patsy Wang-Iverson > cell: 609.532.0292 > net: pwangiver...@gmail.com > -- ** Patsy Wang-Iverson cell: 609.532.0292 net: pwangiver...@gmail.com
Re: [Origami] Origami program, Newton NJ, Wednesday 6/28/2023, 6:30pm
Hi Karen, Have you resumed Princeton origami? We are reviving SCOF (South County Origami Folders) on 8/1. Neil King Jr. Will be speaking at Princeton Public Library on 7/11 at 6pm about his book, American Ramble: A walk of memory and renewal. Patsy On Mon, Jun 26, 2023 at 8:22 AM Karen Reeds via Origami < origami@lists.digitalorigami.com> wrote: > 6/26/2023 — just spotted this on the events newsletter of League of > Historical Societies of New Jersey: > Family Origami program, with Aldo Putignano 6:30 – 8 PM > 6/28/2023, SCAHC Gallery > 133 Spring St > Newton NJ > Preregistration required. Members $10 > Non members $15 > Call Andrea for info/registration > 973—383–0027 > > > and...@scahc.org > > > Sussex County Arts and Heritage Council > SCAHC.org > > (From the photos, I’d guess the models are simple-intermediate. ) > > > [image: c2b800aa-c6b4-4b67-8e4e-19095d50ca85.jpg] > > Karen > karenmre...@gmail.com > Karen Reeds, Ringleader > Princeton Public Library Origami Group > (STILL ON PANDEMIC HIATUS) > Princeton Public Library info: 609.924.9529 > https://princetonlibrary.org/ > > Sent from my iPhone > -- ** Patsy Wang-Iverson cell: 609.532.0292 net: pwangiver...@gmail.com
Re: [Origami] origami symbolism sighting --- "A Thousand Cranes for India: Reclaiming Plurality Amid Hatred, "
Thank you, Karen? Did you buy it? Patsy On Mon, Aug 15, 2022 at 4:46 PM Karen Reeds via Origami < origami@lists.digitalorigami.com> wrote: > 8/15/2022 > Spotted on the University of Chicago e-book sale just now -- a book > inspired by the symbolism of the origami crane: > https://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/distributed/T/bo50460825.html > The cover illustration is an ingenious melding of images invoking both > peacocks and origami cranes. > https://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/distributed/T/bo50460825.html > I haven't read the book yet, but I applaud the theme! > > Happy folding! Keep safe! > Karen > > = > DISTRIBUTED FOR Seagull Books > Cover copy: > A Thousand Cranes for India > > Reclaiming Plurality Amid Hatred > > Edited by Pallavi Aiyar > > In Japan there is a legend that anyone who folds one thousand paper cranes > will have their wishes realized. But folding cranes, and the meditative, > solemn care that it involves, has come to mean more than just an exercise > in wish making. Origami cranes have become a symbol of renewal, atonement, > and warning. Their symbolism may have emerged out of Japan’s particular > mythology and history, but they do not belong to any one nation. The crane > is a migratory bird that crosses borders and makes its home with scant > regard to the blood-soaked lines that humans have drawn on maps. > > This anthology uses origami cranes as a way for some of India’s best-known > writers, poets, and artists to form a shared civic space for a conversation > about the fault lines in India at a time of darkness. The twenty-three > pieces collected here encompass reportage, stories, poems, memoir, and > polemic—the kind of complex and enriching diversity that India demands and > deserves. The paper crane becomes a motif of connection, beauty, and > reclamation in an otherwise degraded country, enabling those who fight with > words to become the best army they can be. > ___ > 176 pages | 5 1/2 x 7 3/4 > The India List > FICTION > Literature and Literary Criticism: GENERAL CRITICISM AND CRITICAL THEORY > > (Here's a link to the complete sale catalogue: > whole sale catalogue: > https://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/virtualCatalog/vc106.html?utm_source=newsletter_medium=email_content=75%25%20Off%20E-Book%20Sale%3A%20use%20code%20EBOOK75_campaign=D2C%2075%25%20Off%20E-Book%20Sale%20-%208/15/2022%28morning%29%20Winning%20Version > ) > > > ___ > Karen Reeds, ringleader > Princeton Public Library Origami Group ON HIATUS during pandemic > Affiliate of Origami USA, http://origamiusa.org/ > We usually meet 2nd Wednesday of the month, 6:30-8pm, First Floor, Quiet > Room. Free! > We provide paper! All welcome! (Kids under 8, please bring a grown-up.) > Princeton Public Library info: 609.924.9529 > https://princetonlibrary.org/ > > karenmre...@gmail.com > -- ** Patsy Wang-Iverson cell: 609.532.0292 net: pwangiver...@gmail.com
Re: [Origami] Call for 8OSME organizer proposals
Apologies! The correct url is http://osme.info, NOT https://osme.info Thank you. Best wishes, Patsy Sent from my iPhone > On May 10, 2022, at 8:11 AM, Patsy Wang-Iverson > wrote: > Hello, > > The call for 8OSME organizer proposals is now available at: > > https://osme.info > > The first deadline of June 30, 2022 is simply for an expression of interest, > with final full proposals due on September 30, 2022. Organizers can decide > when to hold the conference between 2023-2025. > > The OSME-Steering Committee (OSME-SC) is available to answer questions and > share past experiences. It will announce the winning proposal by October 30, > 2022. > > Can you please help with distributing this announcement to groups you think > may be interested in hosting 8OSME, including yourself and your colleagues? > > Thank you! > > Best wishes, > > Patsy Wang-Iverson > O/b/o OSME-SC: Emma Frigerio, Tom Hull, Toshikazu Kawasaki, Robert Lang, > Tomohiro Tachi, Zhongshan You > > Sent from my iPhone
[Origami] Call for 8OSME organizer proposals
Hello, The call for 8OSME organizer proposals is now available at: https://osme.info The first deadline of June 30, 2022 is simply for an expression of interest, with final full proposals due on September 30, 2022. Organizers can decide when to hold the conference between 2023-2025. The OSME-Steering Committee (OSME-SC) is available to answer questions and share past experiences. It will announce the winning proposal by October 30, 2022. Can you please help with distributing this announcement to groups you think may be interested in hosting 8OSME, including yourself and your colleagues? Thank you! Best wishes, Patsy Wang-Iverson O/b/o OSME-SC: Emma Frigerio, Tom Hull, Toshikazu Kawasaki, Robert Lang, Tomohiro Tachi, Zhongshan You Sent from my iPhone
[Origami] From space to our windows
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/origami-inspired-solar-panel-for-windows/#.XOfpcAg3_l4.mailto Sent from my iPhone
[Origami] Economist - Shared Article 'The function of folds'
Hello, Here’s an article about 7OSME, which took place in Oxford, UK, September 5-7, 2018: The Economist | The function of folds https://www.economist.com/node/21755417?frsc=dg%7Ce Patsy Sent from my iPhone
[Origami] Origami space flasher on the ISS
Hello, Larry Howell (BYU) just sent me the following video made by Paolo Nespoli, Italian astronaut, on the International Space Station: https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be=vu9cFGwD2Ps It was sent to him by Roberto Gretter. WOW!! WOW!! WOW!! Patsy ** Patsy Wang-Iverson cell: 609.532.0292 net: pwangiver...@gmail.com
[Origami] Registration for 7OSME and BOS Convention
is now open: http://osme.info/7osme/registration.html ** Patsy Wang-Iverson cell: 609.532.0292 net: pwangiver...@gmail.com
Re: [Origami] 100th Birthday Anniversary of Gershon Legman
Re < celebrate the 100th Birthday Anniversary of Gershon Legman How fitting that Legman's birthday falls during World Origami Days! Re < We pay tribute to Gershon Legman's legacy by learning more about the art and history of paperfolding, a practice that has the power to unify people wherever they are. We can continue to learn by reading *A Tribute to David Lister*, edited by Nick Robinson, which helped me gain more insight into the history of paper folding and about David Lister, with whom I corresponded but did not have the opportunity to meet. Thank you for enlightening me, Laura. Best wishes, Patsy ** Patsy Wang-Iverson cell: 609.532.0292 <(609)%20532-0292> net: pwangiver...@gmail.com
[Origami] New software speeds origami structure designs | EurekAlert! Science News
https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2017-10/giot-nss101117.php Sent from my iPhone
Re: [Origami] Origami Sighting
Hello, Re < Robert Neale's... If you are a Robert Neale fan, and you will be in/near Washington, DC between 9/5-10/27, 2017, please visit the Embassy of Japan's Japan Information & Culture Center, which is celebrating World Origami Days early with an origami exhibition including some of Bob's pieces. The address is JICC, 1150 18th St., NW, WDC 20036 On 10/26, at 6:30pm, Erik Demaine will be the featured speaker as part of WOD. Stay tuned for more detail and registration information. Best regards, Patsy Sent from my iPhone Sent from my iPhone
Re: [Origami] Origami inspired art
Hi Scott, Re < "Bumblebees... Thanks!! Just emailed to ask if the art is on exhibit in the U.K.? Best regards, Patsy
[Origami] Good at origami? NASA wants you! - IN SCHOOL - The Hindu
Hello, Maybe some folks may be interested? http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-in-school/good-at-origami-nasa-wants-you/article19328042.ece Re < bishop's mitre Sounds like a shout out to Sy Chen. Patsy Sent from my iPhone
[Origami] Vicarious origami sighting
Hi, A friend just sent some photos from EPIC Origami, current exhibit through September 2017 at Denver International Airport: https://www.flydenver.com/about/art_culture/epic_origami Patsy Sent from my iPhone
[Origami] How origami could provide 'revolutionary' police protection - CSMonitor.com
Hello, Larry Howell said, "the ballistic barrier was first seen publicly on the NOVA episode." http://www.csmonitor.com/Technology/2017/0218/How-origami-could-provide-revolutionary-police-protection Patsy Sent from my iPhone
[Origami] The Folding Way - NEWSROOM TOKYO - TV - NHK WORLD - English
Hello, Here's a link to an article and video on origami research reported at a recent conference in Tokyo provided by Yves Klett: http://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/newsroomtokyo/aired/20161020.html Nice way to herald World Origami Days: October 24 - November 11. Patsy Sent from my iPhone
[Origami] Putting origami to use in space - Astrobeat : Astrobeat
Hello, Hope some of you enjoy the following link - courtesy of Larry Howell - profiling a presentation from the recent ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineering) conference: http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/astrobeat/2016/08/27/putting-origami-to-use-in-space/#.V8tP6fkrJEa Patsy Sent from my iPhone
Re: [Origami] Box with lid
Hi Dennis! Re < one sheet box by Minako Ishibashi How fortuitous! I just learned this box from June Yamasaki at informal folding at Centerfold this past weekend. Neat box! Patsy Sent from my iPhone
Re: [Origami] Origami6 on Kindle (was: Langorigami.com 4.0)
Hi, Re < Origami^6 on Kindle Origami^6 came out in December 2015 and is available at a discount at ams.org I was told last year that an e-version will be made available, but at a later date than the hard copy. Just sent off a note asking for release date and pricing. Will post the information as soon as I hear back. Best regards, Patsy
Re: [Origami] Paper airplane with a live streaming camera
Dear Ilan, Re < Here is this Kickstarter campaign I am taking part of: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/393053146/powerup-fpv-live-streaming-pa per-airplane-drone?ref=discover_potd Good luck with your campaign, but watch out for eagles: http://mashable.com/2015/11/12/eagles-drone/#lPhbn.pw1kqa Best regards, Patsy ** Patsy Wang-Iverson cell: 609.532.0292 net: pwangiver...@gmail.com
[Origami] Folding a New Tomorrow: Origami Meets Math and Science | Mathematical Association of America
Hello, What better way to celebrate World Origami Days than to hear an MAA (Mathematical Association of America) Distinguished lecture by our own Tom Hull! Date: November 10, 2015 Time: 6:30 pm Location: MAA Carriage House, 1781 Church St., Washington, DC http://www.maa.org/meetings/calendar-events/hull My own schedule is fluid right now, but if I do go down for the lecture, I may request a private tour of the Carriage House. If you plan to attend Tom's lecture and might be interested in participating in the tour, please let me know off-line (pwangiver...@gmail.com). Thanks. Patsy Sent from my iPhone Sent from my iPhone
Re: [Origami] Advice for models to teach to kiddos
Dear Dawn, Re suggestions for two action models Here is one suggestion. Kids and I like the 'kissing lips' action model, although for that age I would suggest calling it 'talking mouth' to avoid the yuk response. It's all right isosceles triangles (*not* diaper fold), with one scalene triangle (this sentence is for you, Mark Kennedy). I have folded it with classes of gr. 4 and gr. 8 students (in under 30', with kids helping each other) and both levels liked it. Will send you photos. Hope you're well. Patsy ** Patsy Wang-Iverson cell: 609.532.0292 net: pwangiver...@gmail.com
[Origami] Origami and the laws of physics | Cosmos
Hello, Thought some folks might enjoy reading the following article: https://cosmosmagazine.com/physical-sciences/origami-and-laws-physics Happy Holidays! Patsy
[Origami] Post-6OSME/Pre-Tanteidan activity on 14 August 2014
Hello, A public lesson will be offered on Thursday, 14 August 2014: Grade level: Grade 9 Time: 9am - 12pm Lesson Title: Origamics: Pursuit of the mathematical principle that lurks in origami Location: University of Tsukuba attached school, Tokyo, Japan (accessible by public transportation). Details available after registration Fee: None The lesson will be conducted in Japanese by Mr Sakamoto, with simultaneous translation by Dr. Masami Isoda. Registration is limited to 40 people. To register, please send an email of interest to: 6osme.publicles...@gmail.com A number of excursions will available for 14 August, with some of them starting in the afternoon. It will be possible to observe the public lesson and participate in an afternoon excursion. ** Patsy Wang-Iverson cell: 609.532.0292 net: pwangiver...@gmail.com
Re: [Origami] Toot and a free download
Ravi, Re I was present at the Gathering 4 Gardner Conference when this award was announced in a very Oscar Style. Kudos to Robert.. Did Robert manage to finish all his thanks before the music started? ;- Robert, thanks very much for sharing the news and the article! Best regards, Patsy ** Patsy Wang-Iverson cell: 609.532.0292 net: pwangiver...@gmail.com
Re: [Origami] Tesseract
Dear Vishakha, Re I was wondering if anyone had designed an origami Tesseract... Re In 4 esquinasmagazine number 1 there is a modular hypercube by Mateo Diaz and Nicolas Gajardo Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you, Vishakha, for posing the initial question, and thank you, Roman, for the link to the modular hypercube, which I just finished folding (made the units while enjoying the sunshine outside). I will send you two a photo of one I made. I used regular kami and had to clip the units in place until I finished. Will try stiffer paper next time. I am very grateful to you, because 2014 is the centennial of AMTNJ (Association of Mathematics Teachers of NJ), and its logo is the hypercube (www.amtnj.org). If I can obtain permission from Mssrs. Diaz and Gajardo, I would like to propose that we use the origami hypercube as the centerpiece for the banquet tables on May 17. Roman, might it be possible for you to forward my request to the creators? Thanks again, you two! Best regards, Patsy ** Patsy Wang-Iverson cell: 609.532.0292 net: pwangiver...@gmail.com
[Origami] 6OSME early registration and accommodations
Hello, Early registration for 6OSME is available at: http://www.origami.gr.jp/6osme/registration.html A list of reasonably priced accommodations accessible to both 6OSME and the Tanteidan Convention is available at: http://www.origami.gr.jp/6osme/accommodations.html If you have additional questions/comments, please send an email to: *6osme...@origami.gr.jp 6osme...@origami.gr.jp* Please check back periodically at http://www.origami.gr.jp/6osme for updates. Best regards, Patsy O/b/o the 6OSME organizers ** Patsy Wang-Iverson cell: 609.532.0292 net: pwangiver...@gmail.com
Re: [Origami] Toot: moi and Foer at Yale next week
Re After Moonwalking with Einstein, Josh Foer is taking a distinct step down by folding (or at least talking) with Robert; nevertheless, we'll have some fun conversation at Yale next week. Details here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ultimate-origami-featuring-robert-j-lang-hosted -by-joshua-foer-tickets-10282975657 I just purchased two tickets. There now are 12 non-member tickets left. Who else on this list is going? Thanks. Patsy ** Patsy Wang-Iverson cell: 609.532.0292 net: pwangiver...@gmail.com
[Origami] Fwd: Sighting: Michael and Richard at the Japanese Embassy
Hello, A colleague from DC sent me an announcement of the Japanese Embassy's celebration of World Origami Days. The celebration includes an origami exhibit (sponsored by OrigamiUSA) that will be on exhibit November 12-December 23, Mon-Fri, 9-5. http://www.us.emb-japan.go.jp/jicc/exhibits/origami.html On November 12, at noon, Michael LaFosse and Richard Alexander will present a lunchtime lecture. No registration is required. Address: JICC, Embassy of Japan 1150 18th St, NW Suite 100 Washington, DC 20036 Near the Farragut North red line stop, between L and M Sts. NW. Best regards, Patsy ** Patsy Wang-Iverson cell: 609.532.0292 net: pwangiver...@gmail.com
[Origami] Folding Architecture: Top 10 Origami-Inspired Buildings - Architizer
http://architizer.com/blog/folding-architecture-top-10-origami-inspired-buildings/ ** Patsy Wang-Iverson cell: 609.532.0292 net: pwangiver...@gmail.com
[Origami] Folding Architecture: Top 10 Origami-Inspired Buildings - Architizer
Hello, Thought some on this list may be interested in seeing some origami-inspired buildings: http://architizer.com/blog/folding-architecture-top-10-origami-inspired-buildings/ Here is a link on the relaunch of the architizer site along with information about the site (as well as mixed reactions in the comments section): http://techcrunch.com/2013/07/28/architizer-relaunches-to-connect-architects-with-other-architects-and-brands-and-clients-too/ I'm not in the field, so perhaps some architects on this list may wish to weigh in on the pros and cons of this website? In the meantime, I'm just enjoying the buildings profiled. Patsy ** Patsy Wang-Iverson cell: 609.532.0292 net: pwangiver...@gmail.com
Re: [Origami] World Origami Days 2013
Re WOD https://origamiusa.org/wod October 24 – November 11 Patsy ** Patsy Wang-Iverson cell: 609.532.0292 net: pwangiver...@gmail.com
[Origami] 6OSME Reminder: Abstract deadline 1 November 2013
Hello, If you haven't yet done so, please think about submitting an abstract for 6OSME (6th International Meeting on Science, Mathematics and Education; August 10-13, 2014). Information is at: http://www.origami.gr.jp/6osme/ Categories include: mathematics, science and engineering, education, art, design and history. The Tanteidan Convention begins on August 15. On August 14, an open day, there will be a grade 7 public lesson on origami in mathematics. Details will follow. Looking forward to seeing some of you in Tokyo in 2014! Best regards, Patsy O/b/o the Japanese Organizing Committee ** Patsy Wang-Iverson cell: 609.532.0292 net: pwangiver...@gmail.com
Re: [Origami] Big toot; big crane
Re big crane WOW! What a great PCOC raffle gift! Thanks, Robert!! Patsy Sent from my iPhone On Aug 3, 2013, at 1:14 AM, Robert J. Lang rob...@langorigami.com wrote: Hi all, I'm currently in Santa Fe, working with my sculpting collaborator, Kevin Box (www.outsidethebox.com). One of the big projects in progress is Flight of Folds, a pairing of a traditional Tsuru with a more modern design of an origami crane as a metal sculpture. We've created these in several sizes and several metals in the past, and have in progress the largest one yet, with a 3-meter wingspan. Here's a short video of it going into the powder coating oven: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9Byo3okdpEfeature=youtu.be If you're attending OrigamiUSA's Pacific Coast Origami Convention in Albuquerque in October, the post-conference tour to Santa Fe will be stopping off at Kevin's studio at the Turquoise Trail Sculpture Garden (between Albuquerque and Santa Fe). We should have this piece finished and installed there by the time of the tour! Enjoy, Robert P.S. The two people in the photos are the powder-coating craftsman; the cameraperson who moves in front of the camera at about the 0:50 mark is Kevin.
Re: [Origami] Insights into New Dollar Bill Availabilty
Re procuring new dollar bills I just learned recently that I can order new dollar bills from my bank if I order at least $100. Patsy
[Origami] Espresso Book Machine
Hello, Has anyone self-published with Espresso Book Machine? http://ondemandbooks.com/history.php Patsy ** Patsy Wang-Iverson cell: 609.532.0292 net: pwangiver...@gmail.com
Re: [Origami] World Origami Days (WOD): Oct 24 - Nov 11
Dear Sara and Marcio, Re I'll be hosting a live video stream on November 11th at 9pm CET Sara, you are in my calendar for 3pm EST on 11/11. My celebration of WOD begins today. Here is my schedule: 1. Thursday, 10/24: Stony Brook University to see dedication of Helaman Ferguson's umbilic torus. commissioned by Jim Simons for the Simons Center* for Geometry and Physics (thanks to Michael Assis for the alert): http://scgp.stonybrook.edu/archives/4387 Make sure you click on the photos. Ferguson is a mathematician/sculptor who wrote the software for the robot needed to make the etchings. *Although this activity is not directly related to origami, it does link art and mathematics. Also, the Simons Center hosted Christine Edison as the first resident artist this past summer. 2. Saturday, 10/27: Cambridge, MA for second annual OrigaMIT convention: http://origamit.scripts.mit.edu/conv12.php 3. Sunday, 10/28: Folding Paper: The Infinite Possibilities of Origami traveling exhibit at Keene State College in Keene, NH: http://artsandartists.org/exhibitions/origami.html#.UH2_BoU6f94 http://www.keene.edu/tsag/exhibits.cfm 4. Wednesday, 11/7: MathEncounters lecture by Robert Lang: http://momath.org/math-encounters/ Best regards, Patsy PS Anne, I remembered to switch to plain text. ;- ** Patsy Wang-Iverson cell: 609.532.0292 net: pwangiver...@gmail.com
Re: [Origami] Introductory Models for Adults
Chris, Thanks for your follow-up detailed note. Re 2. The flapping crane, nice big inside reverse folds 3. The traditional crane-- petal folds! I'm glad you taught both versions, as I've encountered quite a few people who can fold the crane but say they can't fold the flapping bird. I was in Philadelphia last week attending a fundraiser for Philabundance. As I was giving a flapping bird to one of the workers, an individual walked up and exclaimed, I lived in Japan for 20 years, and I never saw one flap. ;- Thanks! Patsy ** Patsy Wang-Iverson cell: 609.532.0292 net: pwangiver...@gmail.com
