BOS Mini-meeting - Folding Saturday
Schedule
Sat Jun 06 2026 at 01:30 pm to 04:30 pm
UTC+01:00Location
45 Bootham, York, YO30 7BT, United Kingdom | York, EN
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Event Details & RegistrationTickets are required to attend. We cannot accept participants who have not registered. Thank you for your understanding!
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To keep the event calm and enjoyable, participants should be able to sit quietly and follow along. Recommended age 11+ (exceptions by prior agreement). Under-18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Please familiarise yourself with the BOS Code of conduct and Safeguarding policy at https://www.britishorigami.org/the-society/public-information/.
The Meeting
Atmosphere: This is a laid-back folding meeting in a formal room with a grand piano where everyone can contribute and participate. Please note that the BOS Code of conduct and Safeguarding policies apply at all times: https://www.britishorigami.org/the-society/public-information/.
Activities: We usually have a couple of models ready to teach, plus a number of diagrams for people to try out on their own or with help.
Sharing: Please do share your experience of origami and see if you could teach a model that you know.
Membership
As a way to support these meetings, we invite everyone to join the British Origami Society. Membership starts from £17/year. Full details at: https://www.britishorigami.org/membership/
Accessing the Site
Walk down Bootham, just beyond Wandesford House and Photographic Lane. The front door will be open between 13:40 – 13:50, and signs will direct you to the Recital Room on the first floor.
Food and Drink
Please bring your own drink in a suitable container to enjoy during the event with care for the other participants, room and furniture.
Note: This is a nut-free environment. We ask that no food or drink be brought in without prior notice in case of severe allergies. Thank you for your support with this!
Housekeeping
Arrival: Please arrive between 1:40 PM and 1:45 PM. After 1:50 PM, the door will be closed and the workshop will begin.
Note: There is no doorbell for the Recital Room (the existing bell is for private flats).
Schedule: We expect to finish by 4:30 PM at the latest, though there will be informal breaks throughout. You are welcome to leave earlier if needed. Fire regulations will be explained before we begin.
Tickets and Spaces
This is a small event with limited space. If your plans change, please update your booking or get in touch to return your ticket. This allows someone else to attend and helps us provide the right amount of refreshments without waste. We aim to keep the monthly Saturday folding sessions free. If you want to support the local group, please join the BOS at https://www.britishorigami.org/membership/
Origami Books, Paper and Tools
Small quantities of paper will be provided. If you wish to buy your own, we recommend the British Origami Shop: https://www.britishorigami.org/our-shop/.
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