San Diego, California

The Art of
Paper Folding

A community of origami enthusiasts bringing people together through the joy of folding since the early 1990s.

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Welcome

What is the Greater San Diego Origami Group?

We are a community of paper folders based in San Diego, California — brought together by a shared love of origami in all its forms. From simple cranes to complex tessellations, from seasoned artists to first-time folders, everyone has a place here.

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Everyone is welcome.
No experience necessary.

What We Do

A Community
Built on Folds

From monthly meetups to museum exhibitions, our members share a deep love for paper.

Monthly meeting

Monthly Meetings

We gather virtually every first Saturday to fold together, share techniques, and welcome newcomers of all skill levels.

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Community exhibit

Community Exhibits

Our members have shown work in galleries and museums, including the celebrated Origami Masterworks at Mingei International.

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Learning origami

Instruction & Learning

Curated links to diagrams, video tutorials, and resources for all levels — from first crane to complex tessellation.

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Member creation

Member Spotlights

Celebrating the incredible work of our members — from traditional forms to innovative contemporary designs.

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From Our Gallery

The Work of Our Members

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"In origami, a single sheet of paper becomes something that could not have been imagined from looking at the flat square."
— Robert J. Lang, Origami Design Secrets
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The Work

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Yellow Flower by Joseph Hwang
Alex Nguyen'S Fiery Dragon
Est. early 1990s

Rooted in a
Rich History

Our group was founded by Florence Temko, a prolific origami author, and V'Ann Cornelius, who co-curated one of the first major museum origami exhibitions in the world. Their legacy lives in every fold our members make today.

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Our People

The Folders Behind This Group

From our current coordinator Perla Myers to founders Florence Temko and V'Ann Cornelius, and our beloved co-coordinator Arnold Tubis — these are the people who gave GSDOG its heart.

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