Make a Koinobori Party Fish

This is a ClassBento LiveBox class! From the comfort of your home, share an artisan experience with your friends, family or colleagues, or enjoy with like-minded others. As seen on The Guardian, GQ, Daily Mirror, The Metro, and more. Here's how it works:

1. Request your preferred time
2. We'll deliver a ClassBento Box to you - this is a physical DIY craft box containing the materials you'll need. Shipping is free, and it should arrive within 2 to 4 business days. We ship nationwide.
3. Enjoy the online class. You'll receive a link to a Zoom meeting. On the day of the class, use that link to join the class. Class sizes are kept small, so you can easily ask questions and get immediate responses. Zoom is free and easy to use, on any device. You're in control of your privacy - you can mute yourself and hide your webcam if and when you prefer.

Looking for kids activities at home to keep the little ones entertained? Help them to develop their creative skills by making a koibori fish with an online class live-streamed from sunny Aus!

That's right, with this virtual class, your youngsters will learn from a patient and experienced Aussie teacher whilst getting crafty with a Japanese tradition. It's a truly global experience (despite being stuck in UK lockdown)!

Koinobori fish are traditionally made for children's day in Japan. Landscapes across Japan are decorated with koinobori to honour children in the hope they will grow up healthy and strong in the future. So let's get lost in some cultural traditions and unique kids arts and crafts for a little lockdown escapism. A koinobori fish also acts as a powerful symbol during this difficult time and who knows, it could even help them to grow up healthy and strong!

In this live online class, you will:

• Make two koinobori fish to hang in your windows, to send out a message that you are doing OK!
• Learn how to make a koi fish based on the traditional Japanese koinbori which translates as 'carp streamers'.
• Work with a young person to assist them to construct their fish (this is a great adult/child bonding project).

This unique virtual class is perfect for a kids' birthday party or to add to your list of cute indoor activities for kids (that will keep them quiet for a bit).

No prior knowledge but children will need an adult to help.
  Materials for two koinobori fish

• Two craft cardboard rolls
• Tissue paper circles
• Coloured papers
• Glass pebbles
• Ribbons
• Twine
• Double-sided tape for eyes
• Cut out shapes for decorating
• glue stick
• sticky tape

• Scissors

This is a fun indoor activity, suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 5 years old). An adult must be present whilst kid(s) engage with the box.