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2026-2027 Box Office is now open: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/event/68013What to expect
A relaxed community folding session where everyone is welcome to participate.
• Guided teaching of one or two models
• Diagrams to fold independently or with help
• Opportunities to share and teach your own favourite models
• All folders are welcome, from complete novices to advanced artists
Tickets are essential
Advance booking is required. We’re unable to admit participants who have not registered, so please book your place before attending.
On the day
Venue: The Recital Room, 45 Bootham, York
Please note this is a community event and we do not have access to the school grounds.
• Arrival: 1:40–1:45 pm
• Doors close: 1:50 pm sharp
• Finish: by 4:30 pm, with informal breaks throughout
The front door will be open between 1:40 and 1:50 pm. Walk along Bootham just beyond Wandesford House and Photographic Lane, then enter 45 Bootham and follow the signs to the first-floor Recital Room.
Please note: this is an external community event and we do not have access to the School. Please do not enter the school grounds. Please do not contact the school reception. Please do not attempt to use the school’s car parks.
Before you attend
Please read and follow the British Origami Society’s policies, including the Code of Conduct and the BOS Safeguarding Policy:
https://www.britishorigami.org/the-society/public-information/
Children under 18 must be supervised by a responsible adult at all times.
These meetings are designed to be calm, focused sessions, so participants should be able to sit quietly and follow instruction. Recommended age: 11+ (younger participants by prior arrangement).
Food & drink
• Please bring your own drink in a suitable container.
• This is a nut-free environment.
• Please do not bring food without prior notice.
Limited spaces
If your plans change, please cancel your ticket as soon as possible. Returning your place allows someone else to attend and helps us reduce waste.
Join the community
Please consider joining the British Origami Society. Membership starts from £17 per year:
https://www.britishorigami.org/membership/
Paper, books & tools
A small supply of paper is provided. If you’d like to buy your own books and materials, we recommend the British Origami Society Shop:
https://www.britishorigami.org/our-shop/
Hear about future events
To hear about future events and receive booking links first, join our mailing list:
https://mailchi.mp/0bdd61c34455/origami-in-york-e-mail-list
We send around 6–10 newsletters per year.
Folding Saturdays – upcoming dates
Our planned folding sessions are:
1) 5 September 2026: 1:30–4:30 pm
2) 3 October 2026: 1:30–4:30 pm
3) 7 November 2026: 1:30–4:30 pm
4) 5 December 2026: 1:30–4:30 pm
5) 16 January 2027: 1:30–4:30 pm
6) 6 February 2027: 1:30–4:30 pm
7) 6 March 2027: 1:30–4:30 pm
8) 15 May 2027: 1:30–4:30 pm
9) 19 June 2027: 1:30–4:30 pm
Please check the individual Facebook Events for each session and book your ticket to attend.
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Event venue
45 Bootham, YO31 7EH, 39 Bootham, York, YO30 7BT, United Kingdom
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