Two origami workshops on March 30 and 31 will kickoff two week exhibition

Tucson Japanese Culture & Origami Meetup Group founder M Craig will be teaching origami to children & parents on March 30, 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Yume Japanese Gardens, 2130 N. Alvernon Way.  An adults-only workshop will be held the next day March 31 at 2 to 3:30 p.m. at  the same location.  These workshops are a kickoff for a two week exhibition of over-size paper creations and sculptures at the Gardens from March 30 to April 14. Regular admission prices to Yume Japanese  Gardens will apply during the outdoor show, but the exhibition will be free to  view. This origami exhibition will feature life-size and larger paper cranes, koi, roses, butterflies, and other paper sculptures placed throughout the gardens.

rose origami creation by M Craig

To enroll in the workshops which cost $10/adult, $5/children, call M. Craig at 520-331-0602. The workshop fee does not include admission to the gardens. For information about the exhibition, contact Yume Japanese Gardens at 520-445-2957.

(Photo of origami crane below taken at preview of Yume Japanese gardens by M Craig).

3/31/13 UPDATE:  View enchanting photos of this origami exhibit at Tucsoncitizen.com/community.