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| September 2023 |
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British Origami Society (BOS)
Autumn Convention - Hull 2023 |
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On September 15th to 17th, 2023, the BOS autumn convention was held in Hull. This is in the UK. Dave Brill and Assia, and I were all special guests at the convention.
14th September 2023
James and Jane very kindly picked me up at Manchester Airport on Thursday, September14th. They were holding up a welcome sign that James had made.
With my name, he had attached a teddy bear origami!
It was such a sweet welcome!
As I had wanted to stay in a home instead of a hotel, to get a taste of everyday life there, they generously welcomed me into their home. I was excited like a child at Christmas!
They live in an amazing red brick house with nature on all sides! Out in the garden, I saw robins, magpies, and squirrels! I even found holes dug by a badger!
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| 15th September 2023 |
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| Bronte Parsonage Museum |
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| Mercure Hull Grange Park Hotel |
On our way to Hull, James stopped at the Bronte Parsonage Museum so I could visit. This museum tells the story of three sisters, who were daughters of a country clergyman. We could learn how the sisters became world-renowned, powerful novelists.
After visiting the museum, we stopped at a nearby pub for lunch. We enjoyed some delicious celery soup and bread, then headed to Hull.
We finally arrived at the Mercure Hull Grange Park Hotel. It is a beautiful place set on 12 acres of landscaped gardens! |
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Humber bridge |
Participants who had already arrived were gathered in the hotel pub drinking and folding origami. I checked in, then joined them. I was welcomed by everyone, making me feel like I had known them for years!
After setting up my origami display, I had dinner with all my new and old friends. The hotel had asked everyone in advance to choose their main dishes and desert, so they served what we had chosen. I think it was considerate of them to do this.
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| Nick and Iris |
While driving to Hull, we saw a long, cool-looking bridge known as Humber Bridge!
It was an amazing piece of architecture!
I need to write about the late Iris Walker. She was an origami legend who lived in Hull. They are holding a "talk and panel" in her memory on Sunday at 2:00 in the afternoon.
I have a class, though, so I cannot attend. Many masters of origami have passed away recently, so I was really interested in this panel.
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| *Vehicle* by Nick Robinson |
*Vehicle* diagram by Iris Walker |
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| Day 1 - Saturday, 16th September |
BOS Autumn Convention - Hull 2023 |
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9:30-10:30
The convention finally began with a "welcome and opening fold" at 9:30~10:30 on Saturday the 16th. Dave, Assia, and I were special guests, so we all three introduced ourselves. Assia then showed everyone how to make Pennant Bunting, so we made a lot and decorated the room!
10:30-11:20
My first class was from 10:00 to 11:20.
I taught how to make a "Prim Cat" .
First, we made a kitten using two pieces of same-size paper. We then used two pieces of different-size paper to make a grown up cat.
Everyone was successful! Take a look at the pictures!
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11:30-12:00 Tea ＆Coffee
12:00-12:50
After that, I had a class from 12:00~12:50 where I taught how to make a "hinged box."
After first practicing with regular paper, we made boxes with beautiful "washi" paper. Aren't these boxes beautiful?!
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13:00 Lunch
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14:30-15:20 Shoko's Presentation
My presentation was 14:30~15:20.
My topic was "The Special Power of Origami".
Together, we all made "yakkosan" paper clips.
We connected origami with the clips, then people shared what origami has brought into their lives.
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| 15:30-16:00 Group Photo Shoot |
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| Photography Robin Macey |
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16:00-18:00
From 16:00 to 18:00, I taught a class how to make a "rose box," "rose letter," "star basket rose," and "cat box". Those were back to back without a break!
I got a little tired, but enjoyed the class. Many have created a variety of roses. My origami rose is simple with a touch of uniqueness. I hope everyone who joined in had a good time.
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18:00
At 6:00 p.m., a "novelty competition" was held.
There were 7 groups competing with bridge creations. I had a class, so couldn't watch them create.
I was disappointed because I wanted to see "how" the bridges were made!
18:30 Dinner
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| Day 2 - Sunday, 17th September |
BOS Autumn Convention - Hull 2023 |
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9:30-10:30
There was an "Exhibition Review" on Sunday, 17th September, at 9:30-10:30.
Lee asked some questions to each folder.
I was asked why my origami creations were so cute (kawaii)?
I replied I often find curious or cute shapes while visiting museums or reading books, then I gradually create it. Suddenly a new cute origami appears on my palm
10:30-11:20
I taught "Chipmunk and a box".
The chipmunk can hold a box or book.
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12:00-12:50
I taught "Shiba dog and a log".
"How to assemble the head and body is tricky, so we used different colored paper.
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13:00 Lunch
14:00-15:00
Finally, I joined Assia's Christmas tree class. Her tree is elegant with candles created by Kasahara.
There were many wonderful origami classes!
It was pity I had no time to join them!
16:30 Closed
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| After the convention / 18th-21th September >> |
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Shoko Aoyagi |
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