The art of ORIGAMI
FOR CHILDREN
*** ONE HOUR CLASS on Saturday 6th October 2012***
Age 8 to 14
(There is a lot of Mike’s work dotted around the waiting room if you wish to have a look!)
For those of you who haven’t been able to book on the August class, here Mike’s next class at the Kikodo Centre!!!
To keep in line with our alignment to Japan through our martial arts, we are very excited to announce that Mike Lehan, one of our talented therapists, has accepted to run a one hour class on Origami for children.
The class will last one hour and will be run at the Kikodo Centre on SATURDAY 6th OCTOBER 2012 from 5.00 pm to 6.00 pm.
A little more information on the art of Origami:
Origami is the Japanese word for paper folding. ORI means to fold and KAMI means paper. Together, they form the word, “origami.” It is an art form that has been handed down from parent to child through many generations. Origami involves the creation of paper forms usually entirely by folding. Animals, birds, fish, geometric shapes, puppets, toys and masks are among the models that even very young children can learn to make in just one sitting.
The art of making paper from pulp originated in China in the year 102A.D. Paper then became more available to the masses. The secret of making paper was kept in China for several hundred years and finally made its way through Korea and into Japan. A Buddhist monk is said to have carried this secret .The introduction of paper making to Japan several hundred years later coincided with the development of their religion and soon became part of the lives of its people. Colors and silk threads were added and origami was held in high esteem. Gifts were decorated with “noshi.” Noshi had particular fold patterns depending on the gift.
In Japan, at one time origami was taught in schools but today, children are generally taught origami at home. Holidays are celebrated with colorful origamidecorations made by the family. On children’s day (formerly boy’s day), children make colorful carp: a fish that swims upstream, against the current. This symbolizes strength. During the summer, Tanabata, The Star Festival is celebrated. Live bamboo branches are decorated with origami stars and other paper decorations in a manner which brings to mind a decorated Christmas tree.
BOOKING INFORMATION: Cost of the class: £12 per child. Booking early is essential as the class will be limited to 7 children maximum.
To book call Steph on 01732 451839 and leave your contact details to get a booking form sent to you or send an email to steph@kikodo.co.uk.
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