Overview
Spanish porcelain mastery meets Japanese paper artistry in a collaboration you’ll find only here, only once. For one evening, two iconic cultures intertwine inside LLADRÓ’s dazzling boutique in New York’s vibrant Meatpacking District, transforming it into a stage where delicate porcelain and precise folds resonate in perfect harmony.
Join Brooklyn origami master Talo Kawasaki (co-designer of the American Museum of Natural History’s famed holiday tree) as he guides you through:
•Hand-folding a graceful swan and a trumpeting elephant—designs inspired by LLADRÓ’s beloved figurines, perfect for beginners and enthusiasts alike.
•A behind-the-scenes talk from a LLADRÓ representative on the brand’s creative process and its long-standing ties to Japan.
•Exclusive perks: a special LLADRÓ gift and 10 % off any purchase—valid the night of the workshop and anytime through June 29.
Spaces are limited for this rare cultural mash-up. Secure your seat now and experience the elegance of Spanish porcelain through the timeless craft of Japanese origami.
About the Instructor
Talo Kawasaki
Visual Artist
Talo Kawasaki is a Nisei in Brooklyn and a visual artist who splits his time between graphic design and origami. He’s best known online as the originator of the Patty Bat, an origami action model with realistic sounding flapping wings made with letter-size paper. (The video alone has had over 1million viewers.) Talo is a co-designer for the American Museum of Natural History’s origami holiday tree, a 13 ft (4 meter) tall tree decorated with over 1,000 pieces of origami. He’s a member of and contributing creator of models to OrigamiUSA, the U.S. organization promoting origami and locally organizes the Origami Meet up Group (OMG NYC) who meet regularly and teach paperfolding now online.
