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
Upcoming events
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Last Gift of Folding @ Das Gift 🎁
Das Gift, Donaustraße 119, 12043, Berlin, DEAn origami tradition has by now taken root at Das Gift, a cosy Scottish pub (special info for all post-rock fans: Mogwai was its previous owner! 😱) in central Neukölln. Known for its creative spirit and friendly vibe, it’s the perfect backdrop for an evening full of origami, good company, and pretending we are far more coordinated than we actually are 🍺
What you can expect at all our events:
- Donation in any amount you choose – this supports essential costs like the Meetup subscription and keeps our community thriving 🌱 You can either submit a physical donation to the event host in person or make a digital donation here (and inform the host afterwards).
- In-person folding practice for all levels – beginners and experienced folders are equally welcome.
- Origami paper + model instructions will be provided (from the host’s collection, for reference only). Feel free to bring your own favorite sheets or tools!
- Photos may be taken for memories & our archive (Meetup, Instagram, Telegram) – let the host know if you prefer not to appear.
- We kindly encourage everyone to order at least one drink to support Das Gift for hosting us! They are also kind enough to allow outside food, so feel free to bring something to snack on or share with the group if you wish!
⚠️ RSVP Policy – Please Read ⚠️
Our community has grown a lot since its birth in August 2024, which is amazing — 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 keeping things fun and reliable together as a community! 🙏
Get in touch if you have questions anytime, see you all at the folding tables very soon! 🍺4 attendees
Past events
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