In-person Origami Instruction by the East Bay’s own Jun Hamamoto and her students from Folding Justice*. All origami materials are provided! Each session can accommodate a total of 18 people spread out around three large tables outdoors.

Instructor Bio

Jun Hamamoto ’77 views origami as a means of spiritual healing and connection. At San Quentin Rehabilitation Center, Jun uses origami, painting, and drawing to help students feel connected to the outside world. With a background in science and math, Jun has taught at San Quentin for over 20 years. She also organizes the annual San Quentin Day of Peace and supports formerly incarcerated people in ICE custody. Since 2012, Jun has led origami projects at San Quentin. Her students have created thousands of origami models for various causes, including memorials and anti-nuclear campaigns.