Free Origami Crane Workshop April 11 – 1,000 Birds of Peace
Have you always wanted to learn how to make the origami crane? Would you like to help make a work of public art?
Saturday April 11 at 1:30 p.m., artist Linda Stephen will teach how to make an origami crane at a free public workshop in the Parish Hall at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 6001 A St. The workshop will include step by step instructions on how to fold paper to create a crane, a bird that is an ancient symbol of peace and health.
Participants can contribute their paper cranes to the public art “1,000 Birds of Peace,” which will be unveiled May 2 at the 5th annual Holy Trinity Arts Festival in Lincoln. The art represents a prayerful longing for peace and involves thousands of origami birds created by all ages from throughout the community.
This workshop is designed for ages eight to 98. Materials will be provided. Children should be accompanied by an adult.
Instructor: Linda Stephen has taught origami to thousands of people ages three to 97. An award-winning artist, author and illustrator, she is fluent in Japanese and lived in Japan for six years. Learn more at LindaStephen.com or on Facebook at LindaStephenOrigamiArt.
About the Holy Trinity Arts Festival: The 5th annual Holy Trinity Arts Festival will be held Saturday May 2, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 6001 A St. The festival celebrates spring and the arts with artist booths, bird-inspired art exhibits, live music, floral presentations, children’s art tent, and food vendors. This year, an inspiring work of public art “1,000 Birds of Peace” will be installed in the church sanctuary, which will involve more than 4,000 origami birds created by children and adults alike, from throughout the community. Learn more at holytrinityartsfestival.com/