Welcome

The next deadline for those contributing is the LondonOrigami CD, this is he final date when everything must be in.

Next month see's the end of our current yearly challenge. We would like to open this up for the final month to all our readers. Can you Origamify any of the following. If you can send us a photo.

Next month see's the start of our next annual challenge. Separate correspondance has been sent out regarding this.

The June BOS mag (we have agreed to create the contents for), ends our batch of deadlines for a while. I would encourage everyone who wishes to contribute to start their item, as soon as possible to ensure it is finished by the deadline of 31 March 2006. Remember all completed contributions should be sent to the londonOrigami address.

If anyone would like to suggest a subject or a paticular model you would like to be taught at the meetings, please send us an email.

Paul

Deadlines / Events

28 February 2006 - Final Deadline for LondonOrigami CDRom submissions - nothing will be accepted after this date.

11 March 2006 - Next meeting - see below

11 March 2006 - Annual Challenge The worlds of Gerry Anderson, Ends.

11 March 2006 - Annual challenge 2006, begins.

31 March 2006 - Deadline for LondonOrigami to submit items for June issue of BOS mag. Submissions to LondonOrigami. - nothing will be accepted after this date.

Next Meeting - Saturday 11th March 2006 at 2.00pm

The next meeting is on the second Saturday of the month. This will be in the foyer of The Queen Elizabeth Hall, which is located immediately adjacent to The Festival Hall, on The South Bank.

See details of location

February meeting report

The challence this time was envelopes. Robin created a box pleated side opening envelope, Sharon a front opening version with V shaped decoration, Peter an envelope with letter inside (sorry the photographer missed this one and one from Ben), Paul a triangular top opening envelope with grumpy face at the front. Ben was inspired by Peters techneque for his complex bee and created a fly. Peter also brought along a collection of models based upon a pond life theme. Including a new jumping frog, a fish, lilley pad and various other pond inhabitants.

Robin tought his envelope, Peter his fish, Phil, the Origamido butterfly from Michael LeFosse, latest book Advenced Origami. Sharon made her debut with the BOS models library collection and tought an ingenious matchbox by Max Hume from the mid 1970's.

Folding challenge No. 23 - Winter Olympics

If you are not within the LondonOrigami area, you are still welcome to have a go at the challenge. Send us your results as described below.

If you would like to have a go at the challenge but can not make it to the meeting we would still like to see your model. email us with a photo.

We have compiled a list of subjects for future challenges. If you have an idea for a challenge - email. us now!

Have a go, even if you do not normally create models — this may be the inspiration you need.
The following provide useful information on designing models.

David Petty's - Creating Origami
Lionel Albertinos lessons from Design in Origami
David Brill on creativity from British Origami Society Magazine 101
Martin Wall on creativity from British Origami Society Magazine 102
Robert Lang on creativity from British Origami Society magazine 128
Interview with Eric Joisel from British origami Society magazine 189

Book - Creative Origami by Kunihiko Kasahara Chapter V - (15 page guide to creating)

Book - Origami from angel fish to Zen by Peter Engel - (This book delves deeply into the thought process behind creating origami designs and compares this to the creative process in other arts)

Book - Origami Design Secrets - by Robert Lang (This book is the most complete description of origami design principles)

The Annual Challenge - Gerry Anderson

This challenge is due to end in next month (March 2006), there is still time to add more models.

See complete list

Humingbird - helicopter from The New Captain Scarlet

BOS Library - London Outpost

Sharon Turvey runs the London Outpost Library. She will bring a list of items and a selection of books etc. to the mini meetings for members to borrow.

Pauline Trew, librarian, visits the London mini meeting every couple of months with a larger selection of items for loan and reference. If you would like to order specific books for collection from the mini-meeting, contact Pauline by the Tuesday prior to that meeting.

Librarian contact details are in the magazine or on the contact page of this website. Do not hesitate to contact Pauline if you have further questions regarding this service.

Contact Librarian

Many hard to find books are available from the BOS library

From The BOS Model Library

Sharon Turvey is also now heading the 125 year LondonOrigami review of the British origami society model library which contains thousands of models, many of which have not been published. LondonOrigami have decided to delve deep into this valuable archive and present a model a month.

Members of the British origami society can borrow diagrams from the collection. Contact Pauline Trew, who administers requests.

M501 Matchbox by Max Hume

An ingenious model using box pleating, which looks realistic even from a short distance.

Creased Lines

Many of you may have seen Rikki Donachie's origami cartoons - however, some of you may not have seen them before. Can we encourage him to do a series 2?

So we are turning to you - only those with the heart of origami can save the day. If you have a gag idea for Ricky to draw, send it to us. And we will consider reviving the series.

Send in your ideas

Artwork © Rikki Donachie

What would be your origami playlist?

iTunes the popular digital audio software launched the idea of creating your own playlist from tracks in your music collection. The iTunes site currently includes playlists of famous people, this got us thinking - what would be our favourite playlist of music to fold along with? So we would like to hear from you on this one. Send us your playlist together with a brief description of each song or piece of music and we will publish it here. You do not need iTunes to do this, we are just looking for a list of your ideas of an ideal musical background to a folding session. The length of the music should last at least 30 minutes, and remember we need your descriptions of the music and why your playlist works for origami.

The entry which the LondonOrigami newsletter editorial team believe is the best, will receive a FREE copy of the LondonOrigami CDRom. Closing date is 1 March 2006. Send entries by email.

• If you are a beginner it is useful to see how other people fold models.
• If you are having difficulty with a model perhaps someone else can help.
• We are fortunate in the London area to have a number of enthusiasts who design models; therefore a new model appears at most meetings together with diagrams.
• If you design models yourself the meetings are an opportunity to test diagrams and receive feedback on your design.
• Perhaps you would like to create your own models but don't know where to start - others will be able to give you some advice.
• Borrow books from The British Origami Societies library - a selection of books will be brought along to most meetings.
• Order a book to borrow from the Librarian and collect it at the meeting.
  
• Attract the perfect partner with your folding techniques.
• Ultimately Mini meetings are an opportunity to meet other origami enthusiasts.
  
  We hope to see you there.
  
  If you have any questions please send an e-mail.
  
  

Websites created by London members

In this section we are featuring the web sites of members in the London area. If you have a web site please send us the link.

Imperial College London Origami Society

Rikki Donachie's - it's just a bit of paper

Robin Glynn

The Fire Engineer - Adventures in fire safety (includes Lisa's origami page) by Paul Hanson

Mark Bolitho's - creaselightning

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