Japanaroo Origami Workshop

Japanaroo Origami Workshop

Fold with Love

Origami Workshop for Adults

As part of Japanaroo 2022

Sun 4th September 2022

1.30 -3 pm

at Kintsugi Australia Studio

(402, 235 Clarence Street, Sydney)

It’s time to put down your phones, stop swiping and scrolling, and start folding! Being able to transform a flat sheet of paper into 3D form, using your own hands, Origami seems magical!

Do you know that the Paper Crane, the most famous and popular origami in the world has more than 400 years of history?

No previous experience is necessary.

$55 pp Material included
Small class, max 6 people.
Booking essential: https://classbento.com.au/l/4jdz-w

Looking forward to seeing you there.

Midori Furze2022-08-07T21:11:12+10:00July 24th, 2022|Origami, Workshops|

Origami Workshop to SMASH!2022

Origami Workshop to SMASH!2022

Free Origami Lucky Charm Workshop

Sydney Manga and Anime Show – Sydney’s big manga and Anime convention are back!
I am looking forward to being a part of SMASH this year!
My origami team and I will run the “Free Origami Lucky Charm Workshop” at SMASH!2022 at Darling Harbour Convention Centre on Sat 16- Sun 17 July!

It’s time to put down your phones, stop swiping and scrolling, and start folding! Being able to transform a flat sheet of paper into 3D form, using your own hands, Origami seems magical.
Do you know that the Paper Crane – the most famous and popular origami in the world has more than 400 years of history?

Booking essential.
Come early to register your spot to avoid disappointment.

No knowledge is required.
You can choose the colours. Materials are provided and you’r sure to come away with a beautiful Origami Lucky Charm!
Enjoy!

SMASH!2022

Midori Furze2022-07-24T12:49:22+10:00July 13th, 2022|Origami, Workshops|

Mother’s Day Workshop

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!

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!

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|

Spring is a Cherry Blossoms Season

Spring is a Cherry Blossoms Season

I miss the spring in Japan

Origami Evening Cherry Blossom Ball Lantern

Cherry blossom season has started in Japan.
I made an origami cherry blossom and put on some LED lights.
Love a little Japan on my table in Sydney.
日本は桜の季節ですね。
夜桜を思い浮かべて桜玉にLED lightを飾りました。
シドニーから故郷を偲んで。

#origami #cherry #cherryblossom #midorifurze #sydney #桜玉　 #春 #故郷

Midori Furze2022-04-18T21:56:45+10:00April 1st, 2022|New Work|

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|

Happy 1st anniversary, T Magazine!

Happy 1st anniversary, T Magazine!

Created an origami work for the magazine

My response to the Talented Jordan Turner’s request for their magazine.
T Magazine turns 1. Congratulations, T Magazine!

Paper is a canvas to create, a page to write on. It is a medium to cut, fold and reinvent. Whatever the way you choose to tell the story you want to share, we can all connect with one thing. The act of holding that piece of paper in front of you and watching ideas come to life. That is the paper’s performance.

You can find his full article on T Magazine: https://taustralia.com.au/t-turns-1-papers-performance/#

Midori Furze2022-04-01T10:50:26+11:00March 16th, 2022|Media, New Work, 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|