I think I must explain more about my Jottings. These days there is a plethora of folding instructions of all sorts and although I am fascinated in how the craft/art has progressed over the years since then, my main interest … Continue reading →
Our first virtual convention was held on the 13th September 2020. Here are some images.
Continue reading →In the meantime I found ‘The Secret’s of Origami’ in the library and subsequently bought our own copy. I remember noting Lillian Oppenheimer’s address in the back of the book but did not get around to writing to her at … Continue reading →
We have had to cancel our Autumn convention due to the coronavirus pandemic, so instead we are going to hold a one-day virtual convention (BOS Vcon 2020) on Sunday 13th September 2020. This will use the popular Zoom online system. … Continue reading →
Being a girl who had left grammar school and lived on a council estate, I had no idea how much travelling I would do. In the 40s and 50s life in the UK was a little bleak – so many … Continue reading →
A new “search” feature has been added to the magazine menus (under “Society”). We hope this will be useful!
Continue reading →We’ve uploaded three more years of early BO magazines to the members area – lots of superb designs! Please do not share these with anyone else, they are a benefit of membership. #057 contains diagrams for Max Hulme’s amazing “Traction Engine” … Continue reading →
The BOS are truly sorry to report that Max Hulme has died after a serious illness. We will soon be publishing a tribute to this extraordinarily gifted, yet incredibly humble man.
Continue reading →Dave Venables magnificent book “The Origami of Neal Elias” can now be bought from BOS supplies at a considerable saving to Amazon prices!
Continue reading →For many years, the BOS has produced these unique booklets, collecting the work of creative folders both famous and unknown. These are in printed format and numbers are strictly limited. We have substantially reduced our prices of the higher-priced editions … Continue reading →