Spring 2023 Convention : Milton Keynes

31st March – 2nd April

The BOS is holding its second convention at this purpose-built conference centre in Milton Keynes. The weekend will offer all the usual activities which are popular at a BOS convention, including: classes for folders of all levels, BOS Supplies from Colortree, Novelty Competition, a chill-out area to fold, talk and relax, teas, coffees, a bar and much more.

We are delighted to present Polly Verity (UK) and Paula Versnick (Netherlands) as our special guests for this convention. They will be displaying some of their work as well as holding teaching workshops over the weekend.

See their websites for details of their work.

Polly https://polyscene.com/press
Paula www.orihouse.com 

Please note, we are now fully booked.  Sorry if you’ve left it too late ;(

Teaching session

Volunteers

The programme organisers would be delighted to hear from you if you would like to teach your own model (we need models of all levels). We would like teachers to explain briefly before or during their session how they came to create their particular model. Apart from teaching you could offer to help in the supplies shop, arrange the exhibition table, or assist with preparing paper for folding groups.

Model Collection

If you have any model instruction diagrams which you would like considered for the model collection, please send these to models@britishorigami.org. Please send as high-resolution pdfs if possible. Anyone whose work is included in the model collection will receive a complimentary hard copy (or pdf if preferred) as a token of our thanks.

Teaching Programme

If you want to teach or run a workshop conatct Edward Holmes please. If you plan to teach someone else’s design, please obtain their permission beforehand. 

Contacts

Convention Bookings
Penny Groom  penny.groom@btinternet.com

Convention Programme Organisers
Edward Holmes  edward_holmes@live.co.uk
Steph Moore  stephb@lineone.net

It is important that you let us know if you have any dietary requirements. There is a vegetarian option available. If you have any special requirements (e.g. hearing or access) please let us know in advance. Attendees at BOS events (online and in person) are expected to familiarize themselves with the BOS Code of Conduct in advance and agree to adhere to this. The Code of Conduct is available on the website

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