Dive into the colourful world of Japanese paper craft in this fun and hands-on origami workshop! You’ll learn how to fold the iconic origami crane — a symbol of peace, love, health, and good luck in Japanese culture. Then, we’ll explore creative ways to turn your creations into special greeting cards, garlands, and even your own fairy light decorations. You’ll be guided step by step and practise your folding skills throughout the day, discovering how simple paper can be transformed into beautiful, meaningful creations. There’s plenty of room to express your creativity while learning origami basics and techniques. Origami helps build focus and calm — and it’s fun too! By the end of the day, you’ll take home handmade crafts to treasure or gift to someone special. The Conservatoire are delighted to be working for the first time with local artist Yukako Shibata. Yukako was born in Hokkaido, Japan, and has lived and worked in London since 1993. Yukako holds an MA in Painting from the Royal College of Art. She has exhibited in numerous solo and group shows across the UK, Canada, Germany, and Japan. Her work is held in many public and private collections worldwide, including those of Doris Lockhart Saatchi, The Tim Sayer Collection (bequeathed to Hepworth, Wakefield), Crédit Agricole Corporate & Investment Bank, Braintree District Council, Poplar HARCA, and the Royal College of Art Collection. About The Conservatoire Welcome to the Blackheath Conservatoire, the home of creativity... Our mission is to be the home of creativity for people in South East London, of all abilities and backgrounds, seeking excellent learning in the arts – providing a safe, vibrant and welcoming space to inspire and nurture our community of life-long learners. Our aim is to ensure our adventurous range of creative learning opportunities are accessible to all ages, backgrounds and abilities, through innovative individual, group and online learning, alongside exciting and ambitious collaborations and partnerships.