When does the origami workshop take place?

The workshop takes place on Monday, October 26, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

Where is the event located?

The event location is the Dornberg district library at the Bürgerzentrum Amt Dornberg, Werther Straße 436, 33619 Bielefeld.

How much does participation cost?

The course fee is 19.00 euros, reduced 11.00 euros. Material costs of 2.00 euros are included.

Who is the workshop suitable for?

The workshop is aimed at beginners and advanced participants.

What origami motifs will be covered?

The focus is on animal models such as insects, fish, birds, dinosaurs, and mammals. The forms can be two- or three-dimensional and partially movable.

What should participants bring?

A box is recommended for transporting the folded artworks.

Discover Origami: Experience Japanese Paper Art and Cultural Education in Bielefeld

Name: Origami - The Art of Japanese Paper Folding with Jürgen Adam
Start: 2026-10-26T15:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-10-26T18:00:00+01:00
Location: Stadtteilbibliothek Dornberg

Origami in Dornberg: When Paper Transforms into Lively Shapes

On October 26, 2026, Jürgen Adam invites you to a workshop on the Japanese art of paper folding at the Dornberg district library. Origami combines focused handwork with aesthetic experience: From a flat sheet arise animals, figures, and movable shapes with surprising spatial effects.

From a Simple Sheet to a Three-Dimensional Form

Animals are among the most versatile motifs in the world of origami. The workshop covers a range from eel to butterfly, from ant to elephant. Dinosaurs, insects, fish, birds, and mammals also belong to the treasure trove of this traditional folding art. The models can be two- or three-dimensional and even movable.

Cultural Education through Folding, Shaping, and Observing

Origami provides direct access to design, geometry, and Japanese cultural history. Participants will learn the internationally used symbols of folding instructions and discover how precise creases, surfaces, and angles create a three-dimensional form. Each work review begins with an inconspicuous piece of paper and ends in a small sculpture.

Workshop for Beginners and Advanced Participants

The offering is aimed at beginners as well as those with prior experience. The quiet exhibition atmosphere of the library supports concentrated working methods while the step-by-step instructions allow space for individual solutions. The material costs of 2.00 euros are already included in the course fee. A box is recommended for transporting your artworks.

Conclusion: An Artistic Experience with Your Own Hands

This origami workshop makes the connection between craftsmanship, art, and cultural education immediately tangible. Visitors will experience how paper transforms through folding, patience, and imagination into an independent form. Those who want to not just observe Japanese folding art but also create it will find an inspiring afternoon full of shapes, precision, and aesthetic discoveries in Dornberg.