Online origami workshops that bring teams together through the magic of folding paper
Online origami workshops that bring teams together through the magic of folding paper
Live, hands-on team building for 2 to 2,000 people, remote or hybrid. Led by origami artist Michael Trew, creating commercial origami for global brands for 15+ years.
135+ reviews. Trusted by global teams and brands including:
135+ reviews. Trusted by global teams and brands including:
Virtual origami team building events
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Online origami workshops. For every occasion.
Online origami workshops. For every occasion.
Every workshop is live, hosted by Michael and designed for complete beginners. Choose a flagship session for any time of year, a seasonal workshop for Christmas, Halloween, Spring or Pride, or even create your own bespoke workshop.
30 or 60 mins
30 or 60 mins
30 or 60 mins
2 to 2,000 people
2 to 2,000 people
2 to 2,000 people
Beginner friendly
Beginner friendly
Beginner friendly
Your paper or our kits
Your paper or our kits
Your paper or our kits
Zoom, Teams, Meet & more
Zoom, Teams & more
Zoom, Teams, Meet & more
From £370 + VAT
From £370 + VAT
From £370 + VAT
Featured workshops
Book now for Halloween
Horrogami: Halloween Origami Workshop
Spooky, silly and surprisingly calming: fold six Halloween models in a live session your team will talk about all week.
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Book now for Halloween
Horrogami: Halloween Origami Workshop
Spooky, silly and surprisingly calming: fold six Halloween models in a live session your team will talk about all week.
More on this workshop
More on this workshop
Book now for Halloween
Horrogami: Halloween Origami Workshop
Spooky, silly and surprisingly calming: fold six Halloween models in a live session your team will talk about all week.
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Most Popular
Introduction to Origami Masterclass
Fold 4 to 6 classic models in 30 or 60 minutes, step by step. Perfect for beginners.
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Most Popular
Introduction to Origami Masterclass
Fold 4 to 6 classic models in 30 or 60 minutes, step by step. Perfect for beginners.
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Most Popular
Introduction to Origami Masterclass
Fold 4 to 6 classic models in 30 or 60 minutes, step by step. Perfect for beginners.
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Best for wellbeing
Origami for Being Well
A calm, screen-free break where your team slows down, folds and finds their flow.
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Best for wellbeing
Origami for Being Well
A calm, screen-free break where your team slows down, folds and finds their flow.
More on this workshop
More on this workshop
Best for wellbeing
Origami for Being Well
A calm, screen-free break where your team slows down, folds and finds their flow.
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Live origami workshops. Every fold, up close.
Live origami workshops. Every fold, up close.
Michael's two-camera studio makes it feel like you're in the room with him. One camera on Michael, one looking straight down at the paper, so everyone can follow every fold, whether they're at home or in an office on the other side of the world.
Michael's two-camera studio makes it feel like you're in the room with him. One camera on Michael, one looking straight down at the paper, so everyone can follow every fold, whether they're at home or in an office on the other side of the world.
Why Papershake
Why Papershake
Why teams choose Papershake. Another quiz? Your team deserves better.
Why teams choose Papershake. Another quiz? Your team deserves better.
Origami gets the team away from their keyboards and using their hands, and by the end they've made something real to keep on their desk.
Origami gets the team away from their keyboards and using their hands, and by the end they've made something real to keep on their desk.
15+
Years of commercial experience
15+
Years experience
150+
Online events hosted
150+
Online events
5★
On Google & Trustpilot
5★
On Google & Trustpilot
4,500+
Online participants
4,500+
Online participants
Don't worry, you're in safe hands
A real origami artist
Michael has folded since age 6 and has created commercial origami for global brands for 15+ years.
A real origami artist
Folding since age 6, and making origami for global brands for 15+ years.
Two-camera studio
Close-up views of every fold, so nobody gets left behind.
Two-camera studio
Close-up views of every fold, so nobody gets left behind.
No kit needed
Just a few sheets of printer paper, so global teams can join without shipping costs.
No kit needed
Just a few sheets of printer paper, so global teams can join without shipping costs.
Easy to book
Clear prices online, and dates with as little as 24 hours' notice.
Easy to book
Clear prices online, and dates with as little as 24 hours' notice.
What people say
What people say
135+ five-star reviews. Here are a few favourites.
“My team at Google organised an hour of Origami with Michael and we thoroughly enjoyed it! … it was so easy to follow with the two camera set up. … Felt very tailored to the audience not scripted, very authentic.”
Merete B.
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Team at Google
Google review
“I'd definitely recommend Michael's origami workshops as the ideal Christmas team activity for all levels of creativity! His double camera setup meant you didn't miss any of the steps…”
Rachel S.
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Christmas offsite
Google review
“Communicating and scheduling with Michael was pleasant. His facilitating was incredibly organized. My colleagues and I were so calm after our team workshop with him.”
Kathryn P.
·
Team wellbeing
Trustpilot review
“It was the absolute highlight of everyone's day and we've already booked him in for another session in a few months time for the whole company… Cannot recommend him enough.”
Nicola A.
·
Virtual offsite
Google review
“But can you really teach origami over Zoom," you might ask. YES YOU CAN… His instructions are easy to follow… If anyone falls behind he's brilliant at catching them up quickly.”
Jenny B.
·
Workplace session
Google review
“We held a virtual workshop for our team of ~150 people. Michael was interactive, entertaining and patient with us. Setting up the event with Michael was extremely quick and easy as well!”
Leena
·
Team of 150
Trustpilot review
“My team at Google organised an hour of Origami with Michael and we thoroughly enjoyed it! … it was so easy to follow with the two camera set up. … Felt very tailored to the audience not scripted, very authentic.”
Merete B.
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Team at Google
Google review
“I'd definitely recommend Michael's origami workshops as the ideal Christmas team activity for all levels of creativity! His double camera setup meant you didn't miss any of the steps…”
Rachel S.
·
Christmas offsite
Google review
“Communicating and scheduling with Michael was pleasant. His facilitating was incredibly organized. My colleagues and I were so calm after our team workshop with him.”
Kathryn P.
·
Team wellbeing
Trustpilot review
“It was the absolute highlight of everyone's day and we've already booked him in for another session in a few months time for the whole company… Cannot recommend him enough.”
Nicola A.
·
Virtual offsite
Google review
“But can you really teach origami over Zoom," you might ask. YES YOU CAN… His instructions are easy to follow… If anyone falls behind he's brilliant at catching them up quickly.”
Jenny B.
·
Workplace session
Google review
“We held a virtual workshop for our team of ~150 people. Michael was interactive, entertaining and patient with us. Setting up the event with Michael was extremely quick and easy as well!”
Leena
·
Team of 150
Trustpilot review
“My team at Google organised an hour of Origami with Michael and we thoroughly enjoyed it! … it was so easy to follow with the two camera set up. … Felt very tailored to the audience not scripted, very authentic.”
Merete B.
·
Team at Google
Google review
“I'd definitely recommend Michael's origami workshops as the ideal Christmas team activity for all levels of creativity! His double camera setup meant you didn't miss any of the steps…”
Rachel S.
·
Christmas offsite
Google review
“Communicating and scheduling with Michael was pleasant. His facilitating was incredibly organized. My colleagues and I were so calm after our team workshop with him.”
Kathryn P.
·
Team wellbeing
Trustpilot review
“It was the absolute highlight of everyone's day and we've already booked him in for another session in a few months time for the whole company… Cannot recommend him enough.”
Nicola A.
·
Virtual offsite
Google review
“But can you really teach origami over Zoom," you might ask. YES YOU CAN… His instructions are easy to follow… If anyone falls behind he's brilliant at catching them up quickly.”
Jenny B.
·
Workplace session
Google review
“We held a virtual workshop for our team of ~150 people. Michael was interactive, entertaining and patient with us. Setting up the event with Michael was extremely quick and easy as well!”
Leena
·
Team of 150
Trustpilot review
“My team at Google organised an hour of Origami with Michael and we thoroughly enjoyed it! … it was so easy to follow with the two camera set up. … Felt very tailored to the audience not scripted, very authentic.”
Merete B.
·
Team at Google
Google review
“I'd definitely recommend Michael's origami workshops as the ideal Christmas team activity for all levels of creativity! His double camera setup meant you didn't miss any of the steps…”
Rachel S.
·
Christmas offsite
Google review
“Communicating and scheduling with Michael was pleasant. His facilitating was incredibly organized. My colleagues and I were so calm after our team workshop with him.”
Kathryn P.
·
Team wellbeing
Trustpilot review
“It was the absolute highlight of everyone's day and we've already booked him in for another session in a few months time for the whole company… Cannot recommend him enough.”
Nicola A.
·
Virtual offsite
Google review
“But can you really teach origami over Zoom," you might ask. YES YOU CAN… His instructions are easy to follow… If anyone falls behind he's brilliant at catching them up quickly.”
Jenny B.
·
Workplace session
Google review
“We held a virtual workshop for our team of ~150 people. Michael was interactive, entertaining and patient with us. Setting up the event with Michael was extremely quick and easy as well!”
Leena
·
Team of 150
Trustpilot review
“My team at Google organised an hour of Origami with Michael and we thoroughly enjoyed it! … it was so easy to follow with the two camera set up. … Felt very tailored to the audience not scripted, very authentic.”
Merete B.
·
Team at Google
Google review
“I'd definitely recommend Michael's origami workshops as the ideal Christmas team activity for all levels of creativity! His double camera setup meant you didn't miss any of the steps…”
Rachel S.
·
Christmas offsite
Google review
“Communicating and scheduling with Michael was pleasant. His facilitating was incredibly organized. My colleagues and I were so calm after our team workshop with him.”
Kathryn P.
·
Team wellbeing
Trustpilot review
“It was the absolute highlight of everyone's day and we've already booked him in for another session in a few months time for the whole company… Cannot recommend him enough.”
Nicola A.
·
Virtual offsite
Google review
“But can you really teach origami over Zoom," you might ask. YES YOU CAN… His instructions are easy to follow… If anyone falls behind he's brilliant at catching them up quickly.”
Jenny B.
·
Workplace session
Google review
“We held a virtual workshop for our team of ~150 people. Michael was interactive, entertaining and patient with us. Setting up the event with Michael was extremely quick and easy as well!”
Leena
·
Team of 150
Trustpilot review
“My team at Google organised an hour of Origami with Michael and we thoroughly enjoyed it! … it was so easy to follow with the two camera set up. … Felt very tailored to the audience not scripted, very authentic.”
Merete B.
·
Team at Google
Google review
“I'd definitely recommend Michael's origami workshops as the ideal Christmas team activity for all levels of creativity! His double camera setup meant you didn't miss any of the steps…”
Rachel S.
·
Christmas offsite
Google review
“Communicating and scheduling with Michael was pleasant. His facilitating was incredibly organized. My colleagues and I were so calm after our team workshop with him.”
Kathryn P.
·
Team wellbeing
Trustpilot review
“It was the absolute highlight of everyone's day and we've already booked him in for another session in a few months time for the whole company… Cannot recommend him enough.”
Nicola A.
·
Virtual offsite
Google review
“But can you really teach origami over Zoom," you might ask. YES YOU CAN… His instructions are easy to follow… If anyone falls behind he's brilliant at catching them up quickly.”
Jenny B.
·
Workplace session
Google review
“We held a virtual workshop for our team of ~150 people. Michael was interactive, entertaining and patient with us. Setting up the event with Michael was extremely quick and easy as well!”
Leena
·
Team of 150
Trustpilot review
“My team at Google organised an hour of Origami with Michael and we thoroughly enjoyed it! … it was so easy to follow with the two camera set up. … Felt very tailored to the audience not scripted, very authentic.”
Merete B.
·
Team at Google
Google review
“I'd definitely recommend Michael's origami workshops as the ideal Christmas team activity for all levels of creativity! His double camera setup meant you didn't miss any of the steps…”
Rachel S.
·
Christmas offsite
Google review
“Communicating and scheduling with Michael was pleasant. His facilitating was incredibly organized. My colleagues and I were so calm after our team workshop with him.”
Kathryn P.
·
Team wellbeing
Trustpilot review
“It was the absolute highlight of everyone's day and we've already booked him in for another session in a few months time for the whole company… Cannot recommend him enough.”
Nicola A.
·
Virtual offsite
Google review
“But can you really teach origami over Zoom," you might ask. YES YOU CAN… His instructions are easy to follow… If anyone falls behind he's brilliant at catching them up quickly.”
Jenny B.
·
Workplace session
Google review
“We held a virtual workshop for our team of ~150 people. Michael was interactive, entertaining and patient with us. Setting up the event with Michael was extremely quick and easy as well!”
Leena
·
Team of 150
Trustpilot review
“My team at Google organised an hour of Origami with Michael and we thoroughly enjoyed it! … it was so easy to follow with the two camera set up. … Felt very tailored to the audience not scripted, very authentic.”
Merete B.
·
Team at Google
Google review
“I'd definitely recommend Michael's origami workshops as the ideal Christmas team activity for all levels of creativity! His double camera setup meant you didn't miss any of the steps…”
Rachel S.
·
Christmas offsite
Google review
“Communicating and scheduling with Michael was pleasant. His facilitating was incredibly organized. My colleagues and I were so calm after our team workshop with him.”
Kathryn P.
·
Team wellbeing
Trustpilot review
“It was the absolute highlight of everyone's day and we've already booked him in for another session in a few months time for the whole company… Cannot recommend him enough.”
Nicola A.
·
Virtual offsite
Google review
“But can you really teach origami over Zoom," you might ask. YES YOU CAN… His instructions are easy to follow… If anyone falls behind he's brilliant at catching them up quickly.”
Jenny B.
·
Workplace session
Google review
“We held a virtual workshop for our team of ~150 people. Michael was interactive, entertaining and patient with us. Setting up the event with Michael was extremely quick and easy as well!”
Leena
·
Team of 150
Trustpilot review
The artist behind your origami workshop
The artist behind your origami workshop
Meet Michael. The artist behind the folds.
Meet Michael. The artist behind the folds.
Michael has folded since age 6 and has been a full-time origami artist since 2012. When he's not teaching teams, he creates commercial origami for global brands, so your workshop is led by the same artist trusted by Pizza Hut, Time Out and Boston Scientific.
Michael has folded since age 6 and has been a full-time origami artist since 2012. When he's not teaching teams, he creates commercial origami for global brands, so your workshop is led by the same artist trusted by Pizza Hut, Time Out and Boston Scientific.
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FAQs
Virtual origami workshop FAQs. Quick answers.
Still not sure?
Do we need to buy kits?
No. Everyone just needs a few sheets of A4 printer paper; even old flyers work. Kits are available at £20 per person, including UK delivery, if you'd like them.
No. Everyone just needs a few sheets of A4 printer paper; even old flyers work. Kits are available at £20 per person, including UK delivery, if you’d like them.
Is it suitable for complete beginners?
Yes. Every workshop is designed for people who've never folded before, and Michael goes step by step, checking in and repeating steps whenever needed.
How many people can join?
From 2 to 2,000+. Michael regularly hosts groups of 100–150 people, and large events run on webinar platforms so everyone gets a clear view.
Which video platforms do you use?
Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet and most other platforms, whichever your team already uses. Michael joins early to check everything works.
How far ahead do we need to book?
As little as 24 hours ahead, though popular dates, especially in December, book up weeks in advance.
Can you run sessions across time zones?
Yes. Michael hosts teams across the UK, Europe and North America, and will suggest times that work for your team's time zone.
Still not sure?
Ready when you are
Make it the highlight of your team's day.
Live online origami workshops for 2 to 2,000+ people, hosted by Michael. From £370 per workshop, and all anyone needs is A4 paper.
Prefer to talk?
Prefer to talk?
135+ five-star reviews · Book as little as 24 hours ahead
135+ five-star reviews · Book as little as 24 hours ahead