North East Festival of Blossom 2026: Origami and calligraphy workshop
Discover the playful arts of origami and calligraphy with students from Durham's Teikyo University
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Have a go at origami and calligraphy in a drop-in workshop for all ages.
As part of this year's North East Festival of Blossom, students from Durham's Teikyo University will be joining us, wearing traditional Japanese dress to set the scene. They'll introduce you to the traditional paper craft of origami, and the elegant artform of Japanese calligraphy, Shodo.
This activity is free. Donations are welcome.
Festival of Blossom is supported by players of People's Postcode Lottery with fund awarded from Postcode Earth Trust.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Suitability
Children welcome, must be accompanied by an adult.
- Meeting point
Head to the admissions hut at the entrance; a member of our admissions team will direct you to the workshop.
- Accessibility
Level access from the car park; from there, access to the main garden area is via an incline. Winding, narrow or uneven paths make some areas inaccessible to wheelchair users. Please get in touch if you have any questions regarding access.
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