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Intro to Origami with Yoshimi Arai
Sat, Nov 07
|Hyde Park Library
Fold your way to calm. Discover how the ancient art of origami transforms simple paper into a mindful practice that boosts focus, creativity, and well-being. No experience needed — just your hands and a moment to slow down.
Time & Location
Nov 07, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Hyde Park Library, 2 Main St, Hyde Park, NY 12538, USA
About the event
INtro to Origami with Yoshimi Arai
Saturday, November 7, 2026 | 2:00—4:30 PM
Hyde Park Library Annex, 2 Main St, Hyde Park, New York 12538
In this special arts and wellness program, papercraft artist Yoshimi Arai will show how to discover the hidden wellness benefits of the ancient art form of Origami (from ori, meaning "folding," and kami, meaning "paper"), where traditional paper folding becomes a pathway to mental clarity and physical wellness. While deeply rooted in Japanese cultural heritage, this workshop reimagines origami as a modern wellness practice, thoughtfully blending:
• Gentle finger exercises that improve dexterity