Virtual origami class for teams

A virtual origami class with a live instructor on your video call and a paper kit at every guest's door. One calm hour: a little origami history, the basic folds, then designs folded step by step. From $25 a person plus a $379 base fee, kit included.

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60 minutes · Book 21 days ahead · Kits ship to the US, Canada and abroad

Folded paper models from a virtual origami class

The origami class, kit included

One live-hosted hour on your video call. Click the card for the full class page and booking.

Virtual / HybridLive hostKit

Starting at $41 USD / person

Origami

Some origami history, the basic folds, then designs step by step. Papers and a folding stick ship to each guest.

1 hour

Why teams book origami

A small, flat kit with nothing to plug in, melt or water.
Quiet and hands-on: no competition, and nobody is put on the spot.
Some culture in the hour: the instructor opens with origami history.
A good fit for AAPI Heritage Month in May, next to our heritage month events.

How the hour runs

A sample origami workshop. The instructor picks the designs to suit the group, so the exact models vary.

0:00Welcome · youOne line on why the team is here, then hand over to the instructor.
0:02Unbox · your instructorPapers out, folding stick in hand, laptops angled so the table shows.
0:07A little origami history · your instructorContext on the art of paper folding before the first crease.
0:13The basic folds · your instructorBasic folding techniques, and crisp creases with the stick.
0:23First design · everyoneA simple model, one step at a time. Hold it up if a fold looks off.
0:35Next design · everyoneA model with more steps, built on the folds you just learned.
0:50Show and tell · everyoneModels up to the camera in gallery view.
0:58Team photo · youOne gallery screenshot and a thank-you to close.

Good to know

Hosted on Zoom by default; Microsoft Teams, Google Meet or Webex on request.
The instructor teaches the basic folding techniques before the first design.
Hybrid team? Put the office group in front of one screen the instructor can see and hear.
Split across time zones? Book two sessions so everyone folds in their own workday.
Branded packaging or company swag in the kit needs 4 weeks' notice.

What's in the origami kit

One kit per guest, shipped to each home address.

Origami papersPapers in a variety of colors, for several different designs.
Popsicle stickA flat stick for sharp, precise creases: the secret to clean folds.

Have ready at home

A laptop or computer on the video call
A clear table to fold on
Nothing else: no tools, glue or scissors

Kits can vary slightly from the photos.

What a virtual origami class costs

One base fee for the group plus a price per guest, so the cost per person drops as the group grows. The kit and continental US shipping are included.

Class total and cost per person at 10, 25 and 50 guests
Class	10 guests	25 guests	50 guests
Origami$25 a person + $379 base fee	10 guests$63 /person$629 total	25 guests$41 /person$1,004 total	50 guests$33 /person$1,629 total

Not sure of your final headcount? Book with an estimate; the invoice follows your final numbers. A 50% deposit holds the date. Get a quote for your group.

When to book, and where kits ship

December dates fill first, so for a December class, book by mid-November.

21 days outBook. An estimated headcount is fine; we plan a 20% buffer on top of it.
14 days outGuests' shipping addresses are due. Share the address form a week before.
3 days outKits are expected at every door, with time left to fix a delivery problem.
Outside the USAddresses are due 4 weeks out, so book about 5 weeks ahead.

Kit shipping per guest, by guest address
Guest address	Per guest
Continental US	Included
Alaska, Hawaii & US territories	+$75 a guest
Canada	+$60 a guest
International	+$45 a guest

Each kit goes to the guest's own address. Tell us where people are when you book, and we confirm delivery to each address before the kits ship. More on shipping kits to global teams.

Virtual origami class questions

How does a virtual origami class work?

Every guest gets an origami kit at home before the day. On the call, a live instructor shares a little origami history, teaches the basic folds and then walks everyone through designs step by step. It runs 60 minutes on Zoom by default, or Teams, Google Meet or Webex, and ends with show and tell.

How much does a virtual origami class cost per person?

Origami is $25 a person plus a $379 base fee: $1,004 in total for 25 guests, about $41 a person. The kit and continental US shipping are included, and a 50% deposit holds the date.

What's in the origami kit, and what do guests need at home?

Origami papers in a variety of colors for several designs, and a popsicle stick for sharp creases. Guests need only access to the video call and a table to fold on: no tools, glue or scissors.

Do origami kits ship to Canada or outside the US?

Continental US shipping is included. Alaska, Hawaii and US territories add $75 a guest, Canada $60 a guest and international addresses $45 a guest. With guests outside the US, book about 5 weeks ahead to allow for customs and delivery.

How far ahead should we book an origami workshop?

Book at least 21 days ahead. Guests' addresses are due 14 days before the class, and kits are expected at least 3 days before it. Rescheduling is free up to 2 days before the event.

Is origami hard for beginners?

The class starts with the basics: the instructor teaches basic folding techniques first, then walks everyone through each design step by step on camera. Anyone who gets stuck holds their paper up to the camera for help.

Is an origami class a good AAPI Heritage Month activity?

It can be one part of it. Origami is the art of paper folding most closely tied to Japan (the Japanese word joins ori, to fold, and kami, paper), and the class opens with some of its history. AAPI Heritage Month is in May; pair the class with AAPI heritage trivia, or see our heritage month events for the full year.

Can a large team in different offices and time zones join?

Yes. Each guest gets their own kit at their own address. If the team spans time zones, book two sessions so everyone folds in their own workday. For an office group, put one screen in the room that the instructor can see and hear.