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Our usual meeting venue was overtaken this month by building works, and therefore we had to resort to our previously used backup venue of the National Theatre. The refurbishment works in the Queen Elizabeth hall appear to be extending the stage facility in the coffee bar area where we currently meet. Therefore this may not be a suitable place to meet in the future. I will look into this when the works are complete in the middle of September. I have a feeling we may need to find a different venue. We could use the National Theatre. It has the disadvantage of not having as many tables, although this has not been a problem on the two occasions we have used it, if the tables are taken we would be pushed for room. If anyone has any idea of another venue please let me know.

Paul

Next Meeting - Saturday 14th October 2006 at 2.00pm

The next meeting will be in two month time due to the British Origami Societies convention which falls on our usual meeting date on the 9th September 2006. Anyone going to the convention we will of course see you there. The next all LondonOrigami meeting will be on 14th October 2006 at 2.00pm. The venue is presently undecided and will be announced in due course.

August meeting report

The theme of the Poem 'The Box' by Kendrew LaSalles, brought together a number of models, from a very characterful anti-war piece by Rikki Donachie to a number of individual items related to the theme which come from the 'Pandora's' box. Sharon created childrens skulls, and sourced some related items from the BOS models archive, including a flag and axe. Robin created a box which does not close, a pistol by Asghar and Paul a dark Grim Reaper figure, a flag and rifles.

Alexander taught Michael Lefosse's F14 Tomcat fighter, Sharon a Flag by Jessie Seto, Asghar his Deamon frog.

Folding challenge No. 28 - Manga

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.

M157 Flag Jessie Seto

Start with a 2:1 rectangle  Use very thin paper'
Diagrammed by Mick Guy  Eric Kenneway  11.8.70.

M155 Axe by Jessie Seto

Start with a 3x8 rectangle of thin paper same colour both sides
Diagrammed by Mick Guy 13.8.70  Trace of Eric Kenneway original.

M161 Arrow by P. Blencowe

Start with a square white side up
Diagrammed by Peter Mac (no date).

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

Mark Plant - NEW

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