Key information
Suitable for
- Key Stage 1
- Key Stage 2
Curriculum Links
- Art
- D&T
You will need
- Rectangular paper, for example A4 size printer paper
- Colouring pens or pencils to decorate.
All sorts of boats
Thousands of boats pass under Tower Bridge every year, some tall and some short!
These boats might be ferries, tourist boats, cruise ships, transport barges or police boats, so come in all shapes and sizes.
Top tips
Use the films or instruction sheets below and have a go at making your own collection of origami boats. Are you going to make a barge, canoe or sail boat?
If it's the first time you have made origami, we recommend starting with the sail boat as it is the easiest.
Make an origami sail boat
To make a classic sail boat, download the instruction sheet, or watch the video below.
Make an origami canoe
To make a canoe, download the instruction sheet, or watch the video below.
Make an origami barge
To make a barge, download the instruction sheet, or watch the video below.
