Peer-Led Experiential Learning

Organizes the annual "Origami by Children" competition and publishes a winners' gallery, promoting youth creativity and participation in origami art.

Creates and displays a holiday tree decorated with origami models at the American Museum of Natural History annually for seven weeks, offering public access to large-scale origami art.

Makes recordings of past events such as World Origami Days and FoldFest available for purchase and provides access to members through the Video Vault, preserving event content for ongoing learning and engagement.

Provides regular in-person classes (Special Sessions) and free folding sessions (Folding Sundays) at the American Museum of Natural History, along with online classes (Origami Connect), Origami University led by the Junior Board, and large-scale international online events including FoldFest and World Origami Days held annually from October 24 to November 11.

Sells origami books, downloadable instructional diagrams, papers, and supplies through an online store, ships in-stock items within 1–2 days via USPS Priority Mail, and uses HTTPS encryption to secure transactions without storing full credit card details.

Plans and runs the annual OrigamiUSA Convention in New York City each summer, the Pacific Coast OrigamiUSA Conference (PCOC) in odd-numbered years, and the biannual Chicago OrigamiUSA Convention (COcon) since 2022. These events include classes, exhibits, sales, auctions, and special activities for participants of all skill levels.

Publishes a print magazine, The Paper, three to four times per year, and an online magazine, The Fold, six times per year, featuring instructional diagrams, articles, and educational content on origami’s applications in math, science, engineering, therapy, and education.

Offers online registration processing for conventions organized by other groups, charging a small fee to cover administrative and processing costs.

Has awarded scholarships since 2017 to at least two young people annually, covering full convention fees, housing, food, travel reimbursement up to $500, one-year membership, and mentorship opportunities for recipients and their accompanying parent/guardian to attend the OrigamiUSA Annual Convention or Pacific Coast Origami Convention.

Operates Origami Café, a free, always-open virtual folding space using Gather.town, enabling global origami enthusiasts to connect and fold together in real time.

Provides educational programs focused on the art and craft of fine woodworking, promoting skill development and craftsmanship in the field.

Involves members in volunteer leadership and operational roles to support organizational functions, including running events like the Woodworker’s Showcase and Totally Turning symposium, which offer free admission to volunteers.

Organizes an annual woodturning symposium in collaboration with the Adirondack Woodturners Association, featuring live demonstrations by local, national, and internationally recognized woodturners, and curates an on-site gallery of quality wood turnings. The event is volunteer-run and offers free admission to volunteers.

Organizes an annual 30,000+ square foot woodworking exposition featuring exhibitions, competitions, free lectures, demonstrations, and vendor booths. The event includes amateur and professional woodworkers and offers commercial exhibit space for rent with comprehensive packages including space, draping, online visibility, and utilities.

Organizes monthly in-person and virtual meetings for woodworkers in the Town of Kingston, featuring 'Show and Tell' segments where members present projects, technical presentations on woodworking techniques, and includes refreshments and door prizes.

Provides family memberships for $60 per year with badges for each named member and offers gift memberships. Membership includes access to events, facilities, and services such as the lending library and classified ads.

Maintains a lending library with books and videos on woodworking techniques and tools available for member borrowing, supporting ongoing education and skill development.

Conducts regular woodworking classes, workshops, and seminars for members and the public at the Herm Finkbeiner Learning Center in Albany, NY. Includes a monthly class for adults with disabilities from Glenville’s Center for Disability Services and free skill-building seminars open to the public.