Cozy Fridays - Origami Lesson
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Chiyogami Origami Paper and Book: 20 Easy Models with 96 High Quality Folding Sheets (Double-Sided)
Beautiful origami starts here.
Cherry blossoms. Cranes. Kimonos. This all-in-one package with 96 papers and instructions for 20 models makes it easy to dive into the beautiful world of origami, even if you've never folded a single sheet.
The perfect origami book for beginners, inside you'll find everything you need to start folding today:
96 folding sheets featuring 12 chiyogami designs inspired by traditional Japanese textiles printed on one side with a solid complementary color on the back to make every finished model pop 20 beginner-friendly projects including the classic Crane, Samurai Helmet, Carp, Kimono, Butterfly, and more Clear and simple step-by-step instructions with colorful diagrams and a quick-start guide to folding symbols so you get great results right from your very first fold Whether you're new to origami or looking for a beautiful gift for someone who is, this stylish hardcover package delivers a complete, satisfying experience from the very first page.
A perfect gift for crafters, Japan enthusiasts, mindfulness seekers, and anyone who loves working with their hands.
About This Event
Queen Takes Book is launching a Friday event series: Cozy Fridays! Join us for an Origami Lesson on November 6th at 6:30pm.
Come learn the art of origami! You will be provided with an origami kit (includes origami paper and an instruction booklet) and Amelia will lead a lesson on how to fold a paper crane. Any remaining free time can be used to try different projects from the instruction booklet with Amelia on hand to help.
Tickets are $20 and include an origami kit. To attend this event, you MUST purchase a ticket through our Eventbrite. Purchasing the linked origami kit does not reserve you a spot at this event. We can't wait to see you there!
About the Venue
Queen Takes Book
We are Columbia, MD's only independent bookstore. We believe that everyone should be able to see themselves in the pages of a book and are committed to providing a welcoming environment for everyone who walks through our doors. Columbia is halfway in-between Baltimore and Washington, D.C., making us accessible to people from both of these cities. We have a robust slate of book clubs and also do on-site and off-site author events and book fairs.
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