About us

For quite a while I had been playing with the idea of learning origami, but as many things in this hectic Zeitgeist of ours, it never really happened until an unexpected turn of event in early August 2024: a Japanese Couchsurfer whom I hosted in autumn 2019 re-visited me here together with his girlfriend. They gave me an origami lesson in the evening before their departure, where I folded my very first origami crane — a simple moment that eventually turned into a lasting passion for myself and subsequently our thriving origami community!

Today, our fully donation-based community brings together Berliners (where our journey started and where most of our members live in) and internationals of all levels who share an interest in hands-on creativity, patience, and artistic exploration. You don’t need talent or prior experience to join; all you need is curiosity and a willingness to try out something with the origami crew!

To stay connected between events, you are welcome to follow us on:

Telegram - instant chat and origami-related discussions
Instagram - mostly featuring origami creations and our past events, but also some personal interests beyond origami sometimes
Financial sheet - public record of incomes (mainly funded by Meetup donations) and expenses for full transparency
Spotify collaborative playlist - inspiring music for origami focus and other similar activities
LinkedIn - networking and creative collaboration

Looking forward to seeing you at the folding table soon!
Shiyi / 23.02.2026