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DTSTART:20270213T000000Z
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LOCATION:Mt Ommaney Library, Mt Ommaney Shopping Centre, 171 Dandenong Road, Mt Ommaney
SUMMARY:The magic of paper: Origami and lanterns for little hands
CATEGORIES:Library event
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STATUS:CONFIRMED
DESCRIPTION:<p dir="ltr"><b><strong>Bookings required. To reserve your place, </strong></b><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/the-magic-of-paper-origami-and-lanterns-for-little-hands-tickets-2004690915493?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" dir="ltr"><b><strong>visit Eventbrite</strong></b></a><b><strong> or call the library.</strong></b></p>CPR awareness.A single square of paper can become a crane, a frog or a glowing lantern.In this hands-on craft workshop from the ImaginAsia Children’s Program, children will learn the art of origami, folding colourful paper into animals and shapes step by step, then design and build their own paper lantern to decorate and take home. Along the way they’ll hear the stories behind the folds and discover how paper craft has carried wishes, celebrations and good fortune across Japan and Asia for centuries.Guiding the session is Makiko Ramsay, an origami instructor certified by the Nippon Origami Association. Her patient, playful approach makes every fold achievable, whether it’s a child’s first crane or their fiftieth.Families of all abilities are welcome, including neurodivergent children and those with additional support needs. Folds can be simplified or extended for each child, and everyone works at their own pace.Bring your imagination and leave with a lantern full of light!Suitable for children and families.<i><em>BrisAsia Festival 2027 is Brisbane City Council’s annual celebration of Asian arts and culture that connects cultures, communities and generations across our city. BrisAsia Festival 2027 is proud to have ABC as the Official Media Partner and be produced by Sound Across Oceans.</em></i>
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p dir="ltr"><b><strong>Bookings required. To reserve your place, </strong></b><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/the-magic-of-paper-origami-and-lanterns-for-little-hands-tickets-2004690915493?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" dir="ltr"><b><strong>visit Eventbrite</strong></b></a><b><strong> or call the library.</strong></b></p>CPR awareness.<br/>A single square of paper can become a crane, a frog or a glowing lantern.<br/><br/>In this hands-on craft workshop from the ImaginAsia Children’s Program, children will learn the art of origami, folding colourful paper into animals and shapes step by step, then design and build their own paper lantern to decorate and take home. Along the way they’ll hear the stories behind the folds and discover how paper craft has carried wishes, celebrations and good fortune across Japan and Asia for centuries.<br/><br/>Guiding the session is Makiko Ramsay, an origami instructor certified by the Nippon Origami Association. Her patient, playful approach makes every fold achievable, whether it’s a child’s first crane or their fiftieth.<br/><br/>Families of all abilities are welcome, including neurodivergent children and those with additional support needs. Folds can be simplified or extended for each child, and everyone works at their own pace.<br/><br/>Bring your imagination and leave with a lantern full of light!<br/><br/>Suitable for children and families.<br/><br/><br/><i><em>BrisAsia Festival 2027 is Brisbane City Council’s annual celebration of Asian arts and culture that connects cultures, communities and generations across our city. BrisAsia Festival 2027 is proud to have ABC as the Official Media Partner and be produced by Sound Across Oceans.</em></i>
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