Bat measures approximately 6" tall by various widths. 

Hand folded paper

Michael G. LaFosse has been working for over forty years as an origami artist, papermaker and author. Trained as a biologist, he finds his strongest inspiration in the natural world preferring to study his subjects in their natural habitats. He credits the work of the late Japanese Origami Grand Master, Akira Yoshizawa, for leading the way by exploring nature and achieving creative expression in origami art.

Richard Alexander Richard met Michael LaFosse in 1988, and they have worked together to advance origami as a fine art. In 1996 they co-founded Origamido Studio, a teaching and resource center / art gallery for their handmade papers and folded paper art. Richard’s background in industrial training made it easy for him to become a seasoned teacher of origami and hand papermaking. Together, Michael and Richard have authored over 70 books, kits, and video publications about their origami designs and hand papermaking.

SHIPPING:
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1. Shop online at shop.pem.org.
2. At checkout, select Curbside Pickup as your shipping method and place your order.
3. Once your order is ready, you will receive an email with pickup instructions.
4. Follow the instructions in your email and pick up your order at PEM Shop, located at 161 Essex Street, Salem, MA 01970.
5. Orders not picked up within two weeks of the order date will be canceled and refunded.

Please Note:

• Please allow 2–3 days from the purchase date for order processing.

• In-store pickup is available Thursday through Monday, 10 am–5 pm.

• Please wait for your order-ready email before visiting for pickup.

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PEM Shop accepts eligible returns within 30 days of the original purchase date. To qualify for a return, items must be in their original condition and packaging.

To initiate a return, please contact us at contactus@pem.org. Please include your order information and details about the item you wish to return. Our team will provide instructions for the return process.

Shipping Fees: Buyers are responsible for all incoming shipping charges associated with returns or exchanges, including the cost of shipping items back to PEM Shop. Original outgoing shipping charges paid at the time of purchase are non-refundable. PEM Shop does not reimburse outgoing or incoming shipping costs for returns or exchanges.

Non-Returnable Items: The following items cannot be returned or exchanged for store credit:

• Jellycat products

• Sale and clearance items

• Personal-use items, including face masks

• Food Items

• Akari Lighting

Please contact us before sending any items back to ensure your return is handled properly.