Online origami workshops

TEAM socials, wellbeing weeks & more

socials, wellbeing weeks & more

Virtual origami workshops for teams.

Virtual origami workshops for teams.

Live on Zoom or Teams, beginner friendly, with nothing complex to arrange in advance. Just printer/recycled paper. For 2 to 2,000+ people, from £370 per workshop.

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TEAM socials, wellbeing weeks & more

socials, wellbeing weeks & more

Our virtual origami workshops. Take your pick.

Our virtual origami workshops. Take your pick.

Pick a set workshop for any time of year, or ask about a bespoke session built around your team, brand or event.

Pick a set workshop for any time of year, or ask about a bespoke session built around your team, brand or event.

Most popular

Introduction to Origami Masterclass

The perfect first taste of origami for your team: simple and satisfying.

Best for: Team socials, onboarding and first-timers

Michael Trew teaching an origami workshop

Fold 4–6 simple, classic models

Fun, light and engaging

Includes a brief history of origami

From £370 + VAT

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Best for wellbeing

Origami for Being Well

A calm, hands-on digital detox. The perfect antidote for busy teams.

Best for: Wellbeing events, Mental Health Awareness Week and busy seasons

Michael Trew teaching an origami workshop

A slower, more reflective pace

Simple models with no need to be perfect

Introduction to origami and mindfulness

From £370 + VAT

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Now booking Christmas 2026

Christmas/Festive Workshop

Festive folding for your team’s Christmas party or end-of-year social.

Best for: Christmas parties, end-of-year socials and client events

Michael Trew teaching an origami workshop

Festive or winter themes, with Santa-free options

Short 30-minute options for busy party schedules

Create gifts and cards for loved ones and colleagues

From £370 + VAT

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Perfect for December 2026

Origami Inspired Giftwrap Workshop

Learn some top pro tips to take your festive wrapping to the next level for 2026

Best for: Christmas socials, and festive client events and parties

Michael Trew teaching an origami workshop

Learn to wrap the 3 B's of Giftwrap - Box, Bottle, Book

Easy techniques anyone can use again at home

Practical skills you can use all year round

From £370 + VAT

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New for January 2027

New Year Workshop

A calm, creative reset to start the year together as a team in a hands on way.

Best for: January kick-offs, team away days and new-starter welcomes

Michael Trew teaching an origami workshop

A fresh start, away from the inbox

Fold a model to mark a goal for the year

An easy win way to bring together colleagues at the start of the year

From £370 + VAT

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Made for you

Bespoke Workshop

A workshop designed around your brand, event or theme, including a custom model of your logo.

Best for: Product launches, brand events, conferences and anniversaries

Michael Trew teaching an origami workshop

A custom model designed for you by Michael

Themed to your brand, colours or event

Book a call to plan it together

From £620 + VAT

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Plan a bespoke workshop

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See papershake workshops in action

TEAM socials, wellbeing weeks & more

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.

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TEAM socials, wellbeing weeks & more

What is a virtual origami workshop?

What is a virtual origami workshop?

A virtual origami workshop is a live, hosted session where your team folds paper models together over Zoom, Teams or Google Meet. Michael teaches each fold step by step from a two-camera studio, so complete beginners can follow along. Everyone uses ordinary A4 printer paper and finishes with 4–6 models to keep.

A virtual origami workshop is a live, hosted session where your team folds paper models together over Zoom, Teams or Google Meet. Michael teaches each fold step by step from a two-camera studio, so complete beginners can follow along. Everyone uses ordinary A4 printer paper and finishes with 4–6 models to keep.

Why origami

Why origami

Why origami for team building?

Why origami for team building?

Origami, the ancient art of paper folding, gets everyone off their keyboards and doing something with their hands, together. It’s calm, inclusive and easy to follow, and everyone leaves with something they made.

Origami, the ancient art of paper folding, gets everyone off their keyboards and doing something with their hands, together. It’s calm, inclusive and easy to follow, and everyone leaves with something they made.

15+

Years of commercial experience

15+

Years of commercial experience

150+

Online events hosted

5★

On Google & 4.9 on Trustpilot

4,500+

Online participants

Michael Trew teaching origami online
Michael Trew teaching origami online

A real break from screens

Hands busy, inbox closed: a genuine reset in the working day.

“doing something practical eliminates any ‘zoom fatigue’” (Dan K., workshop participant)

A real break from screens

Hands busy, inbox closed: a genuine reset in the working day.

“doing something practical eliminates any ‘zoom fatigue’” (Dan K., workshop participant)

Calmer, happier teams

Folding is focused and mindful, so people leave relaxed, not drained.

“My colleagues and I were so calm after our team workshop with him.” (Kathryn P.)

Calmer, happier teams

Folding is focused and mindful, so people leave relaxed, not drained.

“My colleagues and I were so calm after our team workshop with him.” (Kathryn P.)

Everyone can join in

No skills or confidence needed. Beginners and mixed groups follow at the same pace.

“Michael’s instructions were really easy to follow for everyone” (Kath)

Everyone can join in

No skills or confidence needed. Beginners and mixed groups follow at the same pace.

“Michael’s instructions were really easy to follow for everyone” (Kath)

Creative way to break the ice

Small shared wins get people chatting across teams and levels.

“a great activity to break the ice but also have fun!” (Norman)

Creative way to break the ice

Small shared wins get people chatting across teams and levels.

“a great activity to break the ice but also have fun!” (Norman)

Something to keep afterwards

Everyone finishes with models for their desk, a reminder of the session.

“I didn’t think I would actually be able to complete 1, let alone 5 origami creations but I did.” (Nkiru A.)

Something to keep afterwards

Everyone finishes with models for their desk, a reminder of the session.

“I didn’t think I would actually be able to complete 1, let alone 5 origami creations but I did.” (Nkiru A.)

Works at any size

From a team of 2 to a company of 2,000+, everyone gets a clear view.

“We held a virtual workshop for our team of ~150 people. Michael was interactive, entertaining and patient with us.” (Leena)

Works at any size

From a team of 2 to a company of 2,000+, everyone gets a clear view.

“We held a virtual workshop for our team of ~150 people. Michael was interactive, entertaining and patient with us.” (Leena)

how it works

How does a virtual origami workshop work? Simple.

Life's busy, so booking a workshop shouldn't be. Here's everything that happens, start to finish.

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Pick your workshop

Choose a flagship or seasonal workshop, and a 30- or 60-minute session.

1

Pick your workshop

Choose a flagship or seasonal workshop, and a 30- or 60-minute session.

2

Check availability

Send us your date, time and group size, and we'll confirm within one working day.

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Check availability

Send us your date, time and group size, and we'll confirm within one working day.

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Get booked in

Pay securely by card or BACS, or ask for an invoice.

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Get booked in

Pay securely by card or BACS, or ask for an invoice.

4

Get folding

On the day, your team brings a few sheets of printer paper (old flyers work too). Michael does the rest.

4

Get folding

On the day, your team brings a few sheets of printer paper (old flyers work too). Michael does the rest.

Works on Zoom · Microsoft Teams · Google Meet & most other platforms

Works on Zoom · Microsoft Teams · Google Meet & most other platforms

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What people say

What people say

135+ five-star reviews. Here are a few favourites.

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    “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

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    “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

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    “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.

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    Team wellbeing

    Trustpilot review

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    “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.

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    Virtual offsite

    Google review

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    “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.

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    Workplace session

    Google review

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    “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

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    Team of 150

    Trustpilot review

  • Decorative background image for Parley template section

    “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

  • Decorative background image for Parley template section

    “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

  • Decorative background image for Parley template section

    “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

  • Decorative background image for Parley template section

    “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.

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    Virtual offsite

    Google review

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    “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

  • Decorative background image for Parley template section

    “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

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    Team of 150

    Trustpilot review

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FAQs

Virtual origami workshop FAQs. Quick answers.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Yes. Michael hosts teams across the UK, Europe and North America, and will suggest times that work for your team's time zone.

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How much does a virtual origami workshop cost?

From £370 for up to 30 people, about £12 per person, falling to £4.80 per person for 301–500 people. See the full prices on our pricing page.

From £370 for up to 30 people, about £12 per person, falling to £4.80 per person for 301–500 people. See the full prices on our pricing page.

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Can the workshop be themed or customised?

Yes. Choose a seasonal workshop like Christmas or New Year, or Michael can design a bespoke workshop with a custom model for your brand or event, from £620 + VAT.

Yes. Choose a seasonal workshop like Christmas or New Year, or Michael can design a bespoke workshop with a custom model for your brand or event, from £620 + VAT.

Still not sure?

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Can hybrid and in-office teams join?

Yes. Colleagues in the office can follow along together on a shared screen, while remote teammates join from home.

Yes. Colleagues in the office can follow along together on a shared screen, while remote teammates join from home.

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Do people need their cameras on?

No, but it helps. With cameras on, Michael can spot anyone who’s stuck and help them catch up.

No, but it helps. With cameras on, Michael can spot anyone who’s stuck and help them catch up.

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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.

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135+ five-star reviews · Book as little as 24 hours ahead

135+ five-star reviews · Book as little as 24 hours ahead