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Origami Crane Mobile Workshop @ Observable Universe

  • Observable Universe 2200 Dominion Street Durham, NC, 27704 United States (map)

Join River for her first ever Origami Crane Mobile Making workshop! First time offering sliding scale! This design has been a favorite of River’s since she started make kinetic mobiles in 2017.

Saturday, June 14th, 11am-2pm

@ Observable Universe

In this workshop we will be folding and crafting 3 Origami Paper Cranes and making a wire kinetic sculpture that can hang in any home! The wire will be silver. You can choose between black paper or brown paper.

Supply list (students are encouraged, but not required to bring the following):

-Wire cutters

-Round Nose Pliers

-Gloves for handling wire
These supplies will be provided for students to share during the workshop. Feel free to bring your own if you don’t want to wait and share.


The design and construction methods are inspired by Alexander Calder, the credited father of the kinetic mobile design.

Sliding Scale Prices:

Level 1: $65- Scholarship price. Only 3 spots available.

Level 2: $75- True cost of workshop and supplies. 8 spots available.

Level 3: $85- Pay more to help cover the cost of scholarships! Thank You! 8 spots available.

20% of profit will be donated to families in Gaza.

Hosted at Observable Universe in Ample Storage in North Durham (Just beyond the intersection of E. Club Blvd. and N. Roxboro St.) Free Parking!
2200 Dominion Street. Unit F


*Attendees must sign up 3 days before this drop-in workshop. 3 people must be signed up by the day before, if only one person is signed up- workshop is subject to cancellation (signup with a friend!). River reserves the right to cancel or postpone workshops for personal reasons. Students will be notified via email of any cancellations.