Virtual Origami Workshop — Japanese Paper Folding

With DIY craft kit delivered to you

Fold something beautiful—no experience needed, just paper and curiosity.



1 hour

Class size 1 to 20 (public dates), 5 to 50

  £15 - £28 (£15 for Class only, no box; £28 for Class and box) (PayPal Pay in 3 available)

How it works


Book or Request your preferred time
We'll send a ClassBento Box to you (a craft kit with what you'll need). Shipping in the UK is free, and you'll get your box delivered in time for your class. This craft kit only ships to UK mainland.
Enjoy the online class - after booking, you'll get a link to join the interactive class.
Join us on the second Tuesday of every month for a live, guided origami session from the comfort of your own home.
Led by Mai, a native Japanese instructor with a background in corporate well-being and a certified Search Inside Yourself teacher, this monthly class is a chance to slow down, learn something new, and make something beautiful in an hour.
Each month features a different traditional Japanese design, with a short introduction to the history and meaning behind it. Whether you fold a crane, a heart, or a geometric modular piece, you will leave with a finished creation and a little piece of Japanese culture.
All you need is a few sheets of square paper. A full materials list is sent before every session.
For international participants outside the UK, please enquire about kit delivery options and pricing.
What you'll get in your craft kit
  • A selection of quality origami paper in assorted colours and patterns
  • Step-by-step printed folding guide for the month's design
Knowledge required
None — complete beginners are very welcome.
What you'll need
Without a kit: a few sheets of square paper (A4 cut to a square works perfectly), a flat surface, and good lighting.
With a kit: everything is included — just open and fold.
Your teacher

Mai Uehara
Mai Uehara

female Women-owned

My origami journey began in childhood in Japan, where I first discovered the quiet magic of transforming a simple square of paper into something alive. Today, that wonder has grown into a lifelong practice — and a deep belief that making things by hand is one of the most grounding things a person can do.
I am a native Japanese instructor based in Twickenham, and I specialise in transparent "stained glass" origami using Japanese Hikari Torigami paper — a technique that creates stunning light-catching decorations that seem to glow. I also teach traditional origami using beautiful Washi paper, and adapt every session to the people in the room — whether that's a group of curious five-year-olds, a team of busy professionals, or adults looking for a moment of calm.
Before becoming a full-time maker and educator, I spent over a decade in tech consulting at Google. That experience taught me how to break down complexity into clear, achievable steps — which turns out to be exactly what good teaching requires.
I run Origami Club from Twickenham, with regular sessions at local community venues, schools, and corporate offices. What I love most is the moment a student holds up their finished piece and realises what their own hands are capable of. That moment never gets old.
Let's fold something beautiful together.

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