Paper Cranes for Peace - Public Program

Sun Aug 24 2025 at 01:00 am to 03:00 am UTC+10:00

466 Peel Street, Tamworth, NSW, Australia, New South Wales 2340 | Tamworth

Tamworth Regional Gallery
Publisher/HostTamworth Regional Gallery
Paper Cranes for Peace - Public Program
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Paper Cranes for Peace - Public Program
One Sunday a month, until the 21st of September 2025
11am-1pm
We invite you to join us in origami workshop to create paper cranes. This public program is free to attend and open to all ages, we do ask children to be supervised. Our public program is a symbolic activity with ties to peace, healing, mindfulness, making and community collaboration. Our aim is to create 1000 paper cranes and celebrate our display to mark the UN International Day of Peace on 21 September 2025.
One a month, gallery staff will be on site to teach participants how to fold origami paper cranes. Our workshops will provide all necessary materials. We invite participants to make a number of cranes allowing them to take 1 or 2 home or give as a gift, also donating 1 or 2 cranes to the gallery display, and also consider joining the Peace Crane Project.
The workshop is a fun and relaxing way to learn a new skill, meet new people and be part of our collaborative public art project.

Why Sunday 21 September 2025?
Across the world, on Sunday 21 September, people get together and observe the International Day of Peace.
Students may wish to join the - https://peacecraneproject.org/
The Peace Crane Project invites every student on the planet to fold an origami crane, write a message of peace on its wings, then exchange it with another student somewhere in the world. The Project builds friendships, strengthens hand-eye coordination and writing skills, teaches geography, exposes students to new languages and cultures, and empowers youth to make a difference in their community, country, and world. Classrooms, teachers, students, schools, community groups, and individuals are welcome. It’s FREE to participate!

Why 1000 paper cranes?
In Japan, the act of folding 1,000 origami cranes (senbazuru) is a tradition associated with making a wish come true. The crane, a revered creature in Japanese culture, is believed to live for a thousand years, making each folded crane represent a year of its life. The legend of Sadako Sasaki, who folded cranes with the hope of regaining her health after being exposed to radiation from the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, is a well-known example of this tradition.
The act of making cranes together can also foster a sense of community and support, especially during difficult times.
When: Sunday 8 June, 11am-1pm and facilitated monthly
Where: Tamworth Regional Gallery
Cost: FREE, all materials supplied (more than welcome to bring along your own paper).
Age: Open to all ages. Children need to be supervised.
The Gallery is fully accessible and offers free parking at the rear of the building.
If you have any questions, please contact the friendly gallery staff.
Phone: (02) 6767 5247 or email [email protected]
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