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Virtual Introduction to Origami Lessons

March 25 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm

Learn the Japanese art of paper folding!
** $10 class fee**

**$10 class fee**

Origami Class Description

From cranes to flowers to cute little boxes, origami is the Japanese art of paper folding that allows you to create anything your heart desires! Come join us for beginner classes on Saturdays. See you there!

Materials Needed

1 or 2 square pieces of paper will be needed. You can copy origami paper from here.

Instructor Bio

Ty Yamamoto is a Chicago-based filmmaker, photographer and Japanese teacher with a passion for the art of folding paper. Ever since childhood, Ty has loved folding all sorts of intricate paper creations. Over the past year, Ty has taught virtual origami lessons to people of all ages, bringing the traditional Japanese art form to households all over the world.

*Once you register, you will receive an Eventbrite confirmation email which will include a “View Now” button that will take you to the Zoom link to join. Please reach out if you do not receive this email or have trouble accessing the Zoom link.

**Registration will close one hour prior to the class.