Sunday, January 4, 2026 from 2 to 4 p.m.
In Japan, New Year’s Day is the most important holiday of the year—a time to welcome fresh beginnings and hope for good fortune. Although Japan follows the Gregorian calendar, the New Year is also seen as the symbolic start of spring, filled with beauty and renewal. In this class, we’ll celebrate the season by creating elegant origami decorations inspired by Japanese traditions: a cherry-blossom like flower symbolizing Japanese beauty, and the iconic paper crane—folded especially for this joyful occasion. Join me to experience the art, meaning, and peaceful spirit of Japanese New Year through origami!
Youth and Adults
All levels
6 participants
$50
Supplies: $2 for will be paid directly to Instructor
About Naoko
Fold Joy and Creativity!
This is the motto of Naoko Kamioka, an origami instructor and educator from Japan. Based in the DMV area, she has been teaching origami to children, youth and adults at schools/after-school programs and at various art centers, bringing joy and imagination to every fold. Her interactive approach blends origami with collage, card-making, and other crafts to spark creativity.
