The Folded Forms

We have all folded paper as kids, unaware of the geometry, precision and attention to detail that went into making simple paper boats and planes. A flat sheet of paper, if folded well, can become such complex 3D forms that we often forget it is, in the end, just a series of folds. That is Origami: the Japanese craft of paper folding, where you can create almost any shape. A bird, a flower, a box, a crane - all created without cutting, sculpting or assembling separate pieces. Join us and unfold the fascinating world of origami. Discover the philosophy behind the craft, examine different kinds of paper and notice the variations in texture, weight and flexibility. Learn to create an origami crane and a table lamp and experience firsthand how this ancient art is as much about the mindful process as it is about structural precision.