japanese origami workshop

bring Japanese Mindful or playful origami to your event

Origami is one of Japan’s most recognisable crafts — simple in principle, yet genuinely mindful in practice, and something everybody can do. We offer two ways to bring it to your event: a classic individual fold, like the iconic Japanese crane, or a team-built modular piece assembled together, piece by piece. Both make for a memorable way to celebrate Japanese craft, or to bring mindful focus to team building.

How to organise an origami workshop –

format

Our origami workshops suit two types of events. For team building, the whole group works together to create one impressive modular piece. If you’re after a crowd-pleaser instead, we can design a simple, iconic fold tailored to your event — a Brentford Bee, for example!

price

We don’t charge a flat per-person rate for this workshop. Instead, we quote based on the design time your origami requires and the staff needed to deliver your event.

venue

This workshop can be held anywhere with tables and chairs. For the quicker, simple-fold version, a standing audience with access to a table surface works just as well.

DURATION

Depending on the intricacy of the design, this can take anywhere from 10 minutes for a simple fold to an hour for a full team-building modular piece.

Why Choose our Origami workshop –

who we are

We’re cultural educators at heart, and craft teachers by trade. Dear Asia workshops exist to share ESEA heritage in a way people can actually feel — through their hands, not just a slideshow. It’s the same care and pride that goes into every workshop and event, whatever the craft.

not just craft

Our workshops work for every skill level — instructors give hands-on help throughout, so everyone leaves with a finished piece they’re proud of. But the craft is only half of it. Underneath is the story: the festivals, beliefs and traditions that ESEA communities have carried for generations, and that we bring to life in the room with you.

one stop shop event partner

Our full time team are experienced event organisers. We bring together event facilitators and craft instructors, so you don’t need to source multiple suppliers yourself. On the day, we handle setup, materials and introductions end to end — you just need to book the room.

origami 折り紙

Origami combines the Japanese words for “fold” (oru) and “paper” (kami). What began as a ceremonial art in Japan has become one of the country’s most recognisable crafts, valued for the patience and precision it demands. From the senbazuru (thousand paper cranes, a symbol of hope and good fortune) to modern minimalist designs, each fold turns a flat sheet into something dimensional and lasting.

Our Client Reviews

Read reviews from our clients to see how our cultural workshops have made a positive impact on workplace cultural diversity.

  • What a fantastic event. I have had several colleagues approach me to tell that it was their favorite event they’ve been to!
    Philippa Bradbury
    Mayer Brown
  • Everyone at the event gave the most positive feedback about the session and are dying to have you guys come back for other events.
    Nicole Chan
    Just Eat
  • I’m very pleased with how the workshop turned out. Everyone loved the mooncakes and tea, and had a fantastic time. Thanks for the quiz prizes as well.
    Isabela Gomes
    Slack
  • We’ve invited Dear Asia to run events for our teams two years in a row, and they’ve been fantastic each time. We definitely recommend them.
    Shahir Ahmed
    Universal Pictures

Origami Workshop FAQs

Organising an origami workshop for your event? Let us help you.

We use high-quality origami paper suited to each design — durable enough for repeated folding, with a range of colours and patterns available. Let us know if you’d like a specific look for your event.

That depends on the format you choose. A simple crowd-pleaser fold focuses on one design, while our team-building sessions combine multiple folds into a single modular piece. We’ll talk you through the options when you enquire.

Yes — we can design a bespoke fold to suit your event, whether that’s a brand mascot, a seasonal shape, or something meaningful to your team. Just let us know what you have in mind when you enquire.

The whole group works together to fold and assemble one large modular piece, section by section. It’s a great way to encourage collaboration and focus, and you’re left with an impressive finished piece to display.

Depending on your event, we can bring in additional elements — like Japanese food tasting or other arts and crafts — for a fuller cultural immersion. Just share your event idea with us, and we’ll advise on what’s possible.

Yes. Dear Asia holds public liability insurance for all workshops, and we’re happy to share our risk assessment and insurance documentation for your internal approval process — just let us know when you enquire.

Yes. Origami is a seated, table-based craft, making it easy to adapt for guests with mobility needs. Let us know any specific requirements when you enquire so we can plan the setup accordingly.

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