U3A BRISBANE

University of the Third Age Brisbane


Connecting Seniors to Lifelong Learning

University of the Third Age Brisbane


Connecting Seniors to Lifelong Learning

Term 1 2026

A07 Origami


Tutor: Lynette Duffy
This is a practical hands-on class where your skills will build over the term. Each term is carefully planned to suit beginners and continuing members. You will create multiple designs each lesson and different models every term. Each class is kept small so individual support can be given as required. You are welcome to try origami for one term or enjoy the benefits for the entire year. This class fills quickly and some people do withdraw, if class shows 'FULL' please contact tutor for a wait list.
Venue: 232 Adelaide St
Friday 9.00am - 10.30am. Classes started 30 January, finish 3 April.
Cost: $45 (prepaid), 9 weeks
Current Enrolments: 8  (full capacity)


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Advantages to regularly making origami.
* Hands-on activity that enhances awareness.
* Requires following a set of instructions for a visibly pleasing result thus creating personal satisfaction.
* Engages both left and right hemispheres of your brain.
* Using motor cognition helps develop intuition.
* Assists space and volume awareness.
* Helps build attention with focus and concentration.
* It is an ideal way to practice mindfulness.
* Meditative and relaxing.
* Is a useful source of creative expression.
* Fun no matter what your level of ability, age or gender.

Unfortunately enrolments in this class have exceeded room capacity and no new enrolments can be accepted at this time. You may contact the tutor to express your interest should a vacancy arise.


If you wish to obtain further information about this class before enrolling, you may send a message to the tutor using the Send Enquiry Message button below.