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The recent issue of the British Origami Magazine reports "Without doubt, London is currently the creative hotbed of the UK."Wow! Can we continue to live up to that!

The latest challenge theme 'World cup soccer'. However it seems no one was inspired as soccer was the first challenge which did not result in any attempts. Was it Englands early demise from the World soccer contest, or was soccer just not inspiring anyway?

This time we are trying something very different. It is an attempt to illustrate a thought provoking poem.

Paul

Next Meeting - Saturday 12th August 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

July meeting report

As previously mentioned the challenge theme 'World cup soccer' did not inspire anyone. But we did see some other models as follows. Larry brought along his Dark Clown which everyone folded. It was created for a Terry Pratchet (author of the Diskworld novels) Convention. Paul showed a figure crerated with curved improvised folds.

The model from the 125 year BOS library project was 'Lock Ness monster' taught by Sharon.

Folding challenge No. 27 - The Poem The Box by Kendrew LaSalles

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)

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.

M 62 Tank by PC Blencowe

Dated  may 1970. This 2D model involves a little cutting.

M 259 Lock Ness monster by Steve Manthrop

A multi part piece which unusually relies upon the surface it is resting on to form pat of the models illusion.

Cranes at the Festival of London

The Festival of London had a Japanese theme this year, and the organizers wanted some origami content. Some of the London based BOS members were engaged by Hannah Newman, who was running the Festival Education Projects, to provide assistance on two days during the Festival.

The first event was a Family Day, which took place at the bandstand at Parliament Hill on Hampstead Heath on 24th June.

Hannah had acquired a large number of peace cranes contributed by various school groups. Inspired by the monument to Sadako Sasaki in Hiroshima, the cranes were destined to be displayed on a wire mesh and paper Peace Sculpture in St Paul’s Cathedral.

The second event, dubbed an Origami Workshop, took place on a very changeable July 7th in the Guildhall Yard in Central London.

See pictures

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

• 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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