A hands-on in-person Japanese craft class that will inspire you with the magic of folding to create exquisite little paper sculptures.

Origami - the art of paper folding

Date & Time: February 13, 2027 at 10:30 AM (GMT)

Venue: Shrewsbury Library

Origami is an ancient Japanese art that means “folding paper”. It’s more than just making shapes – it’s about transformation, creativity, and seeing things from a new perspective. In this workshop, you’ll learn some of the main origami bases with step-by-step support.

We’ll create traditional Japanese origami like the tulip, kusudama flower, butterfly, dove, and various containers, all using colorful origami paper. Folding paper helps you relax, be mindful, and realize that anything is possible!

What you’ll make and take home

You’ll have the opportunity to create a variety of origami pieces to take home, from delicate flowers and butterflies to traditional decorative forms and practical little containers. You’ll explore the possibilities of folding through a beautiful selection of colourful, quality origami papers, discovering how different colours and patterns can bring each creation to life.

No previous experience is needed – just curiosity and a willingness to experiment! You’ll be guided through each step, with support and encouragement throughout the workshop.

About the artist

Monika Cilmi is an artist, illustrator, author and art educator with a Postgraduate Certificate in Japanese Art from Royal Holloway, University of London. Her specialist studies provide an academic foundation for her appreciation of Japanese artistic traditions and aesthetics, which inform her approach to creative practice and the exploration of origami.

With extensive experience in art education and developing creative courses, Monika combines her knowledge of art with a supportive, hands-on teaching approach. In this workshop, she shares her enthusiasm for Japanese paper-folding traditions, guiding participants in discovering the beauty, precision and creativity of origami, and the remarkable possibilities of transforming a simple sheet of paper into something beautiful.

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