About this session
Origami Workshop is a 60- to 90-minute team activity for teams who want a calm, focused break learning beginner origami. It runs live online or in person.
An origami teacher guides the group through basic folds and simple models step by step, with no experience needed.
Participants leave with finished models and a calm, focused activity they can return to on busy days.
What your people take away
- Learn the basic folds and creases
- Follow step-by-step sequences to finish models
- Read and troubleshoot fold diagrams
- Take a calm, focused break from screens
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What each length covers
30 minutes
30 Minutes — Key Points: Learn the basic folds and creasesA focused 30-minute session on the essentials of Learn the basic folds and creases: make clean creases and practice core bases.
- Make clean creases
- Practice core bases
Covers Learn the basic folds and creases, in brief.
60 minutes
Fold your first modelsAn origami teacher shows the basic folds and guides everyone through simple models step by step. Participants leave with finished pieces.
- Learn the basic folds and creases
- Follow step-by-step sequences
- Live Q&A
Covers 1 of 3 parts: Learn the basic folds and creases.
90 minutes
Fold from diagramsAdds learning to read and troubleshoot fold diagrams. Participants can then try new models on their own.
- Learn the basic folds and creases
- Follow step-by-step sequences
- Read and troubleshoot fold diagrams
- Live Q&A
Covers 2 of 3 parts: Learn the basic folds and creases and Follow step-by-step sequences.
3 hours
Covers all 3 parts.
Full day
Covers all 3 parts, in more depth, with more time to practice.
What’s covered
Learn the basic folds and creases
Every length- Make clean creasesParticipants learn valley and mountain folds and why sharp creases help.
- Practice core basesThe teacher shows a few common bases that many models start from.
Follow step-by-step sequences
90 minutes and longer- Fold a simple modelThe group folds a first model together, one step at a time.
- Try a second modelParticipants fold another model with a little less guidance.
Read and troubleshoot fold diagrams
3 hours and longer- Learn diagram symbolsParticipants learn the arrows and lines used in origami diagrams.
- Fix common mistakesThe teacher shows how to spot where a fold went wrong and recover.
Tools and materials
- Origami paper, provided in person
- Paper list for online sessions
- Basic folds card
- Fold diagrams
- Model instructions to take home
Who it’s for
- Teams wanting a calm, low-pressure break
- Remote and hybrid teams
- Wellbeing days and lunch-and-learns
- Beginners of any age and ability
How booking works
- Book online. Create a free Workbliss profile, then pay with session credits, by card or by invoice.
- Pick a date. Choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or book now and set the date later.
- Choose your expert. Within 3 working days, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date.
- We deliver it. Your expert is briefed on your people and goals, then runs the session live online or at your site.
Questions about Origami Workshop
How long is Origami Workshop?
Origami Workshop runs as 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes, 3 hours or full day. You choose the length when you book. A 30-minute session covers the essentials of Learn the basic folds and creases: make clean creases and practice core bases. A 60-minute session covers Learn the basic folds and creases in full, with a live Q&A. A 90-minute session adds Follow step-by-step sequences. A 3-hour session adds Read and troubleshoot fold diagrams. A full-day session covers everything, in more depth, with more time to practice.
Can Origami Workshop be delivered online or in person?
Yes, both. It runs live online, so every office can join at the same time, or in person at your site, in any country.
How do we book Origami Workshop?
Create a free Workbliss profile with your work email, then open Origami Workshop to see the price for each length and book it. You can pay with session credits, by card or by invoice, and choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or set it later.
Who leads the session?
A vetted Workbliss expert, briefed on your people, culture and goals before the session. After you book, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date within 3 working days, so you can choose who leads it.
Can it be tailored to our company?
Yes. Every session is shaped around your goals, your people and the benefits you already offer, and delivered by experts in your people’s languages.