A Non-Profit Mobile/Virtual Origami Teaching Station
The magic of origami knows no boundaries and no limits. Origami Canada embodies the symbol of multiculturalism and diversity, principles our country holds. We strive to allow people of all backgrounds to enjoy the fantastic experience of folding—join our ride and let us create art that transcends language and time!
-----from Jackie Han, the founder of Origami Canada
ABOUT US
Great news! To date (July 31st. 2023) Origami Canada has been teaching over 55000 people in various activities (including virtual workshops worldwide). Our Free Origami Teaching Station gained more and more popularity in many diverse communities.
ORIGAMI CANADA
Origami Canada is a federal non-profit organization founded and registered by Jackie Han.
It’s a free mobile origami teaching station dedicated to promoting the art of origami to children, youth, parents, and seniors in various community activities/events.
Origami Canada was founded on the motto of “no borders”, as its core intention is for individuals of all cultural backgrounds, ages, and genders to enjoy origami equally.
It has become an indispensable part of many Canadian's leisure time during the pandemic.
Our vision:
* Design and create all kinds of complicated and beautiful origami models (single uncut sheet of paper)
* Promote and introduce the art of origami creation to Canadians and the world.
* Communicate the skills with the residents of Canada.
*Popularize the art of origami to Kids, children, teenagers, and seniors in various community activities, creating beautiful and colorful models for free.
He has been teaching himself for 10 years and has studied a variety of origami methods and origami models. His love and passion for origami have become an integral part of him as he engages the community. He promotes contemporary origami and shares his passion with children and seniors, enriching their lives while sparking all of his participant's natural curiosity!
M: Multi-faceted
I: Innovation
Origami truly knows no boundaries. Origami Canada always aims to express the principles of multiculturalism and inclusiveness: every resident can immerse themselves in the fun of origami. Welcome to a fantastic world created from just one sheet of paper!
Jackie Han, a second-year university student, is passionate about creating origami art with his hands from 6 years old. Insects, animals and architecture(geometric designs) are among some of his favorite subjects.
Jackie is always looking for new challenges to improve his origami craft. And, he would like to let everyone know that there is an amazing world of fun and creativity to be found in one piece of uncut paper!
Congratulations! 2020 Richmond Hill Arts Awards for Youth winner-Jackie Han
Virtual Ceremony- Facebook video
My RichmondHill.ca
Portfolio
Jackie has been teaching the children's origami in the communities since he was 12 years old (Grade 6), and never stopped. Transforming personal interests and hobbies into the productivity of community service motivates him to learn more and more.
2018 Ontario Volunteers Award🎉
Jackie is also a promoter of multi-culturalism in our community, performing hundreds of times for various community activities all these years.💗💗
Email: origamicanada100@gmail.com
Twitter: @origami_canada
Facebook: @ORIGAMICANADA
