Origami Class - Nia Makes

Nia's origami sessions are centred around mindfulness creativity, fostering calmness and aiding mental clarity. The concentration and precision of folding paper engages hand eye co ordination, creating a meditative flow state allowing worries and anxiety to be gently muted. Origami practice reduces stress, promotes relaxation and encourages team bonding. The repetitive movements and attention to detail also help ground the maker and provides a sense of accomplishment when the pattern has been completed. There is also an opportunity to decorate your piece and of course, it is yours to keep! Nia hosts with a happy disposition and on-the-spot guidance for the duration of the workshop ensuring an enjoyable time for all who attend! Nia has hosted workshops for HMS prison service, Manchester Metropolitan University and MUBI fest!

The session includes two origami patterns (with additional patterns for longer sessions or multiple options for drop-in sessions). Nia will demonstrate and guide the group step-by-step through each fold, ensuring everyone can follow along at the same pace. The origami will be taught in stages to keep participants aligned, and there will be an opportunity to decorate your creations before taking them home!