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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 โ€” 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 donโ€™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

Upcoming events

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    ๐Ÿ‘ป Trick or Fold! ๐ŸŽƒ

    ๐Ÿ‘ป Trick or Fold! ๐ŸŽƒ

    Tales Untold, Am Comeniuspl. 1, 10243 Berlin, Germany, Berlin, BE, DE

    Our favourite folding tales are getting a little spooky this time! ๐ŸŽƒ
    We are returning to
    Tales Untold in Friedrichshain for a special Halloween edition of our origami meetup. Expect plenty of paper, folds, and a suitably mysterious atmosphere โ€” with all the cozy board-game cafรฉ vibes we have enjoyed here before ๐Ÿ•ธ๏ธ๐Ÿ“œ

    What you can expect at all our events:

    • In-person folding practice for all levels โ€“ beginners and experienced folders are equally welcome.
    • Origami paper + model instructions will be provided (from the hostโ€™s collection, for reference only). Feel free to bring your own favorite sheets or tools!
    • Donation in any amount you choose โ€“ this supports essential costs like the Meetup subscription and keeps our community thriving ๐ŸŒฑ You can either submit a physical donation to the event host in person or make a digital donation here (and inform the host afterwards).
    • Photos may be taken for memories & our archive (Meetup, Instagram and Telegram) โ€“ let the host know if you prefer not to appear.
    • We kindly encourage everyone to order at least one drink/snack to support Tales Untold for hosting us!

    โš ๏ธ RSVP Policy โ€“ Please Read โš ๏ธโ€จOur community has grown a lot since its birth in August 2024, which is amazing โ€” but it also means we need to handle RSVPs more carefully:

    • RSVP opens 7 days before each event (apart from short-notice events) and closes at noon on the event day.
    • Please cancel your spot or contact the host directly (via Meetup message function or our Telegram channel) by noon on the event day if you can't make it last minute.
    • Members with 2 no-shows (without notice) will be removed from the group unless a valid reason is provided.

    Thank you for helping us keep Origami Crafters Berlin respectful, reliable, and fun! ๐Ÿ™
    Get in touch if you have questions and see you all at the folding table super soon (at your own risks ๐Ÿ‘ป)!

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    3 attendees
  • ๐ŸŽ„ Origami Meets Santa Vol.2 ๐ŸŽ…

    ๐ŸŽ„ Origami Meets Santa Vol.2 ๐ŸŽ…

    KASCHK by BRLO, LinienstraรŸe 40, 10119 Berlin, Germany, Berlin, BE, DE

    Another year is slowly coming to its end and we do not want to leave it just yet without a little celebration! ๐ŸŽ… No better way to wrap up another year of folding and friendship than with a fun Christmas gathering at Kaschk, one of our favourite pubs, aye? ๐Ÿบ Highlights include the potluck party and Secret Santa exchange! ๐Ÿคฉ

    Here's what to bring if you wish to participate:

    • ๐ŸŽ One small gift (around โ‚ฌ5โ€“10 worth) for our Secret Santa exchange โ€” handmade gifts are especially welcome!
    • ๐Ÿฒ One dish or snacks to share with the group (sweet, savoury, or festive โ€” anything goes!)

    A few other remarks:

    • Please order at least one drink to support Kaschk for hosting us!
    • Although origami folding will not be the main activity this time, materials will still be provided. You are also more than welcome to bring your own paper or models to showcase โœจ
    • A donation (amount of your choice) is required to support our community's existence and ongoing activities such as this one ๐ŸŽ„ Both physical and digital forms (Paypal link here) work.
    • Photos may be taken for memories & our archive (Meetup, Instagram, Telegram) โ€“ let the host know if you prefer not to appear.

    โš ๏ธ RSVP Policy โ€“ Please Read โš ๏ธ
    Our community has grown a lot since its birth in August 2024, which is amazing โ€” but it also means we need to handle RSVPs more carefully:

    • RSVP opens 7 days before each event (apart from special events such as this one) and closes at noon on the event day.
    • Please cancel your spot or contact the host directly (via Meetup message function or our Telegram channel) by noon on the event day if you can't make it last minute.
    • Members with 2 no-shows (without notice) will be removed from the group unless a valid reason is provided.

    Thank you for keeping things fun and reliable together as a community ๐ŸŽ… Let's wrap up the year together with a dash of holiday cheer! ๐ŸŽ„

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