Make a Koinobori Party Fish

With DIY craft kit delivered to you

Help your kids develop their creative skills with these fun kids indoor activities

Pamela Woods

4.9 (193)

45 mins

10 $48

How it works

This is a virtual Live/Box class! From the comfort of your home, share an artisan experience with your friends, family or colleagues, or enjoy with like-minded others. Here's how it works:

Request your preferred time
We'll deliver a Box to you - this is a physical DIY craft kit containing the materials you'll need. Shipping is free, and it should arrive within 2 to 4 business days for Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra; 4 to 9 days elsewhere. We ship nationwide.
Enjoy the online class. After booking, you'll receive a link to a Zoom meeting. At the time of the class, use that link to join. During the class, you can easily ask questions and get immediate responses. Zoom is free and easy to use, on any device. You're in control of your privacy - you can mute yourself and hide your webcam if and when you prefer.

What you'll do

Looking for fun kids indoor activities to keep the kids occupied and help them learn and develop their creative skills? Making koibori fish for a kids' birthday party or celebration is a perfect fun activity, especially when you can't meet up in person or want to involve friends and relatives interstate.

Koinobori fish are traditionally made for children's day in Japan on May 5th. Landscapes across Japan are decorated with koinobori from April to early May to honour children in the hope they will grow up healthy and strong in the future. So let's make them together to provide us with a powerful symbol during this difficult time, plus they make things to do at home really beneficial to your kids.

In this live online class, you will:

Make two koinobori fish to hang in your windows, to send out a message that you are doing OK!
Learn how to make a koi fish based on the traditional Japanese koinbori which translates as 'carp streamers'.
Work with a young person to assist them to construct their fish (this is a great adult/child project).

Add-ons available for this class

Optional Materials (set of scissors, sticky tape and glue) ($5)

scissors (small, not safety) ($2)

You can add these when you book (optional).

Knowledge Required

No prior knowledge but children will need an adult to help.

What you'll get in your craft kit

Materials for two koinobori fish

Two craft cardboard rolls
Tissue paper circles
Coloured papers
Glass pebbles
Ribbons
Twine
Double-sided tape for eyes
Cut out shapes for decorating
glue stick
sticky tape

What you'll need

Scissors

Your teacher

Pamela Woods

Pamela is a teacher with 20 years of experience

4.9 (193)

I have had the best life ever, following my passions. I have worked as a script editor and writer and been a course leader and senior lecturer in the UK in film and TV and before that I was an illustrator and artist.

For the last 5 years have become increasingly interested in informal learning. I run classes around Sydney in different venues and concentrate on my passion of growing succulents, art and the art of teaching. I go by the name classbunny.

Verified reviews

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Heather Vmch • Jun 2020

The Class was a fun experience, with everyone interacting and learning how to make Koinobori Fish. Thanks Pamela for yet another exceptional class :-)

Make a Koinobori Party Fish review by Heather Vmch

Julie Hatcher • Apr 2020

I did the Koinobori Fish workshop run by Pamela today with my 2 grandsons aged 3 & 5yrs. It was a lot of fun and interesting to learn of the Japanese custom of hanging them at the ground of their home to bring health and prosperity to children. The craft elements were supplied ahead of time with plenty for the class and extras to make more later. There was lots of variety to allow for individual creativity. The boys loved it and can’t wai to hang their wares for all to see. Thanks Pamela. From Julie Bill and Alfie

Paper Craft and Ink workshop review by Julie Hatcher

Jacqui Stockdale • Apr 2020

Matilda and I really enjoyed the class. The instructions were easy to folly but not too easy and Pamela was great to chat to while we wer busy working away at our good luck charms.

"It was fun, I like the creative eyes and learning to make two different versions. I want to do it again using the stuff around the house."
Matilda