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Happy Origami Workshop

5(29 reviews)
Learn to beautiful art of folding paper in this origami class
Canonbury
In-person
£15 pp
1hr 30min
Beginner
What happens in this class?

This is a wonderful Origami experience where you will learn about the Japanese tradition and also purely makes you happy, calm and smile by folding paper!

Japanese Origami artist Toshiko will be teaching you to fold beautiful flowers like tulips and lilies, kimono book marks, lovely gift & jewellery boxes to kawaii dress bunting. Every workshop has a different theme, so it'll be wonderful surprise!

Toshiko will also be adding a special 'Japanese topping'..for example, wearing & explaining about "Kimono", Japanese language, seasonal ceremonies in Japan.

Things to remember

All materials provided for all participants.

Latest Reviews
5(29 reviews)
Chris - 18 February 2024
I can highly recommend this. Being around 14th Feb, we made some appropriately valentine’s-themed designs and it was super-easy to do and loads of fun with the guidance that we received from Toshiko.
Davide Pintus - 26 January 2024
The location was welcoming and easy to find, the class was small and the actual lesson was in the right spot between challenging and understandable as well as a lot of fun.
Declan - 26 November 2023
Toshiko is a wonderful host and teacher, a perfect afternoon activity!
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Age Requirement

18

Flexible cancellation policy

Any class can be cancelled and fully refunded within 24 hours of purchase. See cancellation policy.
Your Teacher

Toshiko has been practising origami since she was a child growing up in Japan. She first learnt the traditional Japanese art of paper folding from her grandmother and it's that fun, relaxed, "lets do something together" type of learning atmosphere that she carries through to her popular online and in person origami workshops but now from her base in East London.

Toshiko is a member of The British Origami Society. She teaches both adults and children workshops,

She has folded paper for a wide range of clients including The Handmade Fair at Hampton Court Palace, Christian Dior in Selfridges…

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Class Location
The Snooty Fox
Canonbury
75 Grosvenor Ave,
Mildmay Ward,
N5 2NN
London

Reviews

Chris - 18 February 2024
I can highly recommend this. Being around 14th Feb, we made some appropriately valentine’s-themed designs and it was super-easy to do and loads of fun with the guidance that we received from Toshiko.
Davide Pintus - 26 January 2024
The location was welcoming and easy to find, the class was small and the actual lesson was in the right spot between challenging and understandable as well as a lot of fun.
Declan - 26 November 2023
Toshiko is a wonderful host and teacher, a perfect afternoon activity!
Rosie - 10 September 2023
Incredible session! Toshiko was extremely patient and explained everything so well including aspects of Japanese culture. We made a beautiful flower and butterfly
Marcela - 16 June 2023
The workshop was a fantastic way to spend an evening. I've learned a lot and Toshiko was a great and enthusiastic teacher. If time permits will happily do it again.
Debra - 16 March 2023
As always, a fun session with Toshi. I brought a guest who ended up being better than me! Cheek of it! Will definitely be rebooking .
Lisa - 15 January 2023
Toshi created a beautiful and welcoming workshop space for our origami lesson with a wide selection of colourful patterned papers to choose from. Toshi taught us two different creatures - a rabbit and a celebration crane to welcome in the new Year of the Rabbit! She demonstrated and explained the process clearly, making it easy to follow along. It was a very enjoyable afternoon, the 90 minutes flew by. Toshi is a wonderfully warm, patient and generous teacher. I would highly recommend.
Issy Cole - 25 November 2022
Toshiko was a fantastic host as soon as we entered the room, her energy and passion filled the class and we had a really fun, relaxing evening making origami Christmas decorations. I can't wait to make more and share my new skill with others. Thank you Toshiko!
Paul Judge - 20 November 2022
Great class we both really enjoyed it and met some lovely people. Toshiko is a great teacher, very patient and didn’t even laugh at my terrible effort 😂
Andrea Wylde - 20 November 2022
What a lovely little origami class. Toshiko was a breath of fresh air and a kind, patient, fun teacher. The class was well-resourced and perfectly paced, with enough one-to-one attention for anyone who needed it. Toshiko was kind enough to offer extra papers to make another star at home. I'm so pleased with the results and looking forward to hanging them on my Christmas tree.
Carmen Alkalai - 28 October 2022
I really enjoyed this experience. We Made a number of items, my favourite was the origami flower and the teacher was so lovely and really helped to explain in a simple easy to follow way. I will deffo do more classes and highly recommend
Nadine - 16 October 2022
A fun experience
Lunda - 7 October 2022
Really enjoyable class ! Great way to spend an evening !
Catherine Hunter - 1 July 2022
Lovely class! The teacher goes at the right pace to help you understand the basic steps. Would recommend
Marta - 31 March 2022
Amazing!!! Super interesting and really well teacher!! Super recommend!!
Lia Choi - 13 February 2022
Another great class. Good pace and clear instructions. Lovely to do origami with others in person.
Anjum Misbahuddin - 21 January 2022
my second Happy Origami workshop. loved it again. made a beautiful flower that I am sure I could repeat
Debra Pring - 21 January 2022
I’m running out of superlatives for Toshi’s workshops. This is my third, and how she retains her patience when I’m sighing in the corner over a forgotten fold I don’t know. 😊 Cannot recommend the workshops highly enough. Roll on the next one!
Debra Pring - 10 December 2021
This is the second if Toshi’s classes I’ve attempted and it was—if possible—even better than the first 😃 There was a real team spirit amongst the participants, as we helped and encouraged each other. And left with a gorgeous triangular gift box, and poinsettia decoration. I’ve already booked for the next class. ❤️
Brett M - 10 December 2021
Fantastic course - the time just flew by! Presenter was very welcoming and accepting of our tardiness! Glad we managed to get there and do the course before Christmas. Thanks!
Debra Pring - 28 November 2021
Wow! This was fantastic from the second Toshi came down to show us to the—wonderfully decorated—room, to the last show-and-tell of our creations. Toshi guided us through the techniques, and the group quickly developed a camaraderie such that those of us who came on our own were quickly taken along in the atmosphere of helping each other as a group. Toshi worked in a way that suited each person’s pace and ability, so it was enjoyable for everyone. I loved it, and have booked again for December 6. (A quick mention also to the Snooty Fox—the venue—for their warm welcome.)
Anjum - 28 November 2021
Really enjoyed class. Good value. Friendly teacher. Maybe would be good to know a little more about what you would be making in advance. Will do another class I'm sure.
angela - 30 May 2019
Loved it - WELL DONE Toshi for making this origami workshop such fun and informative, whilst learning a totally new skill.
Kate - 28 May 2019
Always super fun :)
Kate - 2 May 2019
I would recommend this class to anyone, it's a really fun and different way to spend an evening out :)
Kate - 3 April 2019
I loved this class, the teacher gave really clear, easy to understand instruction, and I loved the finished product :)