Japanese Art of Origami - A Perfect Hobby for Kids

... absolutely no cutting or messy pasting required

All of us have been mesmerised at one time or the other with the interesting and beautiful shapes that paper can be crafted into. Origami - The Japaneseis are of folding paper, is a fun and creative hobby using paper to create things.

You'll be pleased to know that Origami is also one of the most popular hobbies out there, and one which is also inexpensive. What makes origami even more appealing is the fact that it originated almost 500 years ago in Japan or perhaps in China. Interestingly enough its birthplace remains a mystery although Japan his however credited with developing the art of origami. Even though it is believed that origami was originally a
pastime, today it has become a serious art.

 

Essentially, origami revolves around folding pieces of paper numerous times in order to create models ranging from the simplest forms of airplane or flowers to highly detailed spaceships. The extent to which a person decides to take their hobby depends entirely on how enthusiastic they are; Be warned though, because while origami may start off as a hobby, it can soon become an obsession, particularly once you become advanced enough to begin designing and developing your own works of art. 

 

 

What many people don't realize is that those who choose origami as a hobby are in fact choosing something which has an almost limitless number of benefits, apart from the fact that they are unknowingly developing their skills and their level of concentration and creativity. Interestingly enough, people realized back in the 1800’s that origami for kids is a perfect hobby for young children because it not only teaches hand and eye coordination, but it also helps a child to develop a sense of concentration and learn to follow step-by-step instructions. Furthermore, it helps a child to develop their creative skills and it also helps the child to relax. Considering that even children are nowadays subjected to hectic lifestyles, origami provides a child with an opportunity to sit quietly and peacefully while making paper figures, and this in itself helps to establish a sense of balance in a child’s life. Of course, what makes it even better is the fact that when a child has finished making their project, they have a toy to play with which they’ve made themselves.

And whats More ... "It's Origami! It's Absolutely no cutting or messy pasting required!"

So, enrol your kid today and let his/her imagination soar ...

Date & Time of Workshop: Sep 26, 2010 (10am - 1pm)
Age Group : 6 years and above
Venue: Lets Do Something, Velachery
Fees: Rs. 350 /participant

Registration & contact details : Call in at 044-45014350 or visit the center to register.

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Workshops Scheduled in Sep & Oct

 

1. Pottery & Pot Painting – Sep 12th, Sep 19th (Adults & Kids)
2. Crystal Painting – Sep 18th
3. Marble Finish Painting – Sep 18th
4. Japanese Art of Origami – Sep 26th
5. Journalism Avenues for Career (for Kids) - Sep 26th
6. Astronomy - Theory and Overnight Sky viewing for Moon and Jupiter – Oct 3rd
7. Rubik cube Solving – Oct 9th, 10th
8. Terracotta Jewellery Making – Oct 23rd 
9. Clay Sculpting & Modern Clay Work – Oct 24th
10. Basics of Share Trading – Oct 30th
11. Personality Development and Communication for Kids – Oct 31st

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Drawing and Painting Competition– Sep 25th- Reigistration closes by Sep 24th

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