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A unique experience of geometry and wholeness, folding circles opens up endless discovery and wonder—for both children and adults. This hands-on practice expands our capacity to observe, create, and think critically.
Folding circles is a process of learning and exploration that uses the body, engages the mind, and stimulates the creative spirit. It inspires fresh perspectives and personal insight. To fold a circle is to make connections across geometry, the arts, sciences, math, design, and philosophy—unlike any other process or curriculum in traditional education.
Wholemovement™ offers a comprehensive way to experience geometry and the movement of an inexplicable whole. Folding circles frees us from conventional ways of thinking, revealing how everything is interrelated—right here, in one place. It demonstrates the organization within wholeness without adding or taking anything away. The beauty of proportional relationships that emerge through folding reflects a full range of human experience and interests—making it cross-disciplinary, intercultural, and accessible to all.
Workshops
Schedule a workshop and experience geometry in a delightful, hands-on way—where nature’s patterns emerge in surprising ways, right in your hands. From single workshops to multi-class series or residencies, our programs engage and inspire learners of all ages.
Learn More >How To Fold
Start folding right away! With a paper circle and a few simple folds, patterns and possibilities begin to appear. Our videos and PDFs guide you step by step, making it easy to explore and experiment on your own.
Learn More >Books
Discover new ways of seeing and thinking through our books! From hands-on activities to deeper explorations, Bradford Hansen-Smith shares 35 years of experience with Wholemovement™, revealing geometry, pattern, and connections in the simple act of folding circles.
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