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When i got Works of SK for Christmas, I got two sample magazines of The Paper from OUSA. I am interested in subscribing, but there isn't a slip in there to mail back for a subscription. Is there a page on OUSA's website to subscribe? or do i just need to go to a convention and do it there?
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Joe the white
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https://www.origami-usa.org/civicrm/con ... set=1&id=3
They've got a few options there for subscribing.
They've got a few options there for subscribing.
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Joe the white
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I would ask here first, then ask at http://www.origami-usa.org/contact/Conv ... BCommittee if everything can't be answered. Alot of things happen at the convention, and outside of it while you're in NYC, so one person's experience may be different than another's.
Ok, heres a few things i was wondering. This will be my first convention.
Do I need to be a member of OUSA to go?
How should i tell them I will be attending, and when is the deadline?
Do i sign up for folding sessions beforehand, or when i get there?
Are there special books put out for each convention with diagrams or CPs of models there? or is there just a speical issue of the Paper?
How much does it cost to go?
and lastly, what are some of the things they do at the convention other than folding sessions and displaying models?
I am very excited about going and possibly getting to meet the "famous" origamists and some of the people here that have helped me!
Do I need to be a member of OUSA to go?
How should i tell them I will be attending, and when is the deadline?
Do i sign up for folding sessions beforehand, or when i get there?
Are there special books put out for each convention with diagrams or CPs of models there? or is there just a speical issue of the Paper?
How much does it cost to go?
and lastly, what are some of the things they do at the convention other than folding sessions and displaying models?
I am very excited about going and possibly getting to meet the "famous" origamists and some of the people here that have helped me!
Hi Zoraz, I'll answer a few questions.
You need to be a member to attend the convention. Registration can either be done online or by mail (since you need to be a member to go, if you've become a member early enough you'll receive a registration packet in the mail.) You can register quite late, even at the convention itself, but it costs more to wait. It's cheaper to sign up right away when registration first begins, around April maybe (?) The cost depends on various things, like how many days you'll be attending, how many classes you'll take, etc. If you attend for 2 days with some classes, it will cost over $100 (I don't remember too well the costs).
Each year there is a special book with diagrams, published in order to be ready for the convention. It doesn't reflect models that will be presented there, only models that members have chosen to submit for that year's book.
You need to be a member to attend the convention. Registration can either be done online or by mail (since you need to be a member to go, if you've become a member early enough you'll receive a registration packet in the mail.) You can register quite late, even at the convention itself, but it costs more to wait. It's cheaper to sign up right away when registration first begins, around April maybe (?) The cost depends on various things, like how many days you'll be attending, how many classes you'll take, etc. If you attend for 2 days with some classes, it will cost over $100 (I don't remember too well the costs).
Each year there is a special book with diagrams, published in order to be ready for the convention. It doesn't reflect models that will be presented there, only models that members have chosen to submit for that year's book.
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Brimstone
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One very important thing not to be forgotten about the convention is the accomodation price. It is around U$50 a night because you have to pay some fees and also pay for the linen and pillows besides the cost of each night.
Regarding the cost os the classes, they all cost the same, but you can not attend them all. You are given a special "turn" or priority to choose the classes depending on how quickly you registered after the process started. If you get a good number you have the chance to pick the classes you really want, but if you register late, you will get a lousy number that will only allow you to register for the left over classes. So register as quickly as you can. I think registration starts in early May.
Regarding other activities, some people get together the previous days and go around NYC visiting places and most of these places have to do with paper and origami accesories.
The convention takes place in late June which is summer but it rains sometimes. The folding sessions take place in a room that has air conditioned as if it were to cool off hell, so bring a light jacket or something you can put on and off easily.
Regarding the cost os the classes, they all cost the same, but you can not attend them all. You are given a special "turn" or priority to choose the classes depending on how quickly you registered after the process started. If you get a good number you have the chance to pick the classes you really want, but if you register late, you will get a lousy number that will only allow you to register for the left over classes. So register as quickly as you can. I think registration starts in early May.
Regarding other activities, some people get together the previous days and go around NYC visiting places and most of these places have to do with paper and origami accesories.
The convention takes place in late June which is summer but it rains sometimes. The folding sessions take place in a room that has air conditioned as if it were to cool off hell, so bring a light jacket or something you can put on and off easily.
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Jonnycakes
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The most expensive thing will probably be getting to and staying in New York. Travel can be expensive-flying is, well, flying. I drove to the convention last year with my dad-it was much cheaper. We payed to have the car parked in a garage (I forget exactly how much it was-I don't think it was more than $100). The housing provided by OUSA is $50 a night (by far the best you will find in NYC), and you need to bring your own linens or, as Brimstone mentioned, buy them for $45. The price of the convention varies up to about $150 based on how many days you are attending and how many days you are taking classes. The convention book (diagrams submitted by members) I think is about $20, a shirt is $17, and i think there is a convention pack or something for $40.
The main room for the convention is the hospitality area (a giant cafeteria-style room with tons of tables, a display of the models that will be taught, and a stage for announcements and presentations. This is where most people hang out when they are not in a class or doing other things. It is a great place to sit, meet new people, and of course fold. During classes (which run from morning through the afternoon all 3 days), there are not too many people in the hospitality area, so it can be a little boring if you don't sign up for classes.
Models are taught on Saturday and Sunday-there are simple, intermediate, and complex models taught-there are about as many intermediate models as simple and complex models combined. Some of these classes go very fast, namely the ones taught by famous origamists (Brian Chan, Michael Lafosse, Robert Lang, etc.). Monday classes can be about anything-from principles of origami design and how to make origami models ready for display to things like photography and other things that may not be closely related to origami.
This is probably a lot more information than you want, but I hope it is helpful for you.
The main room for the convention is the hospitality area (a giant cafeteria-style room with tons of tables, a display of the models that will be taught, and a stage for announcements and presentations. This is where most people hang out when they are not in a class or doing other things. It is a great place to sit, meet new people, and of course fold. During classes (which run from morning through the afternoon all 3 days), there are not too many people in the hospitality area, so it can be a little boring if you don't sign up for classes.
Models are taught on Saturday and Sunday-there are simple, intermediate, and complex models taught-there are about as many intermediate models as simple and complex models combined. Some of these classes go very fast, namely the ones taught by famous origamists (Brian Chan, Michael Lafosse, Robert Lang, etc.). Monday classes can be about anything-from principles of origami design and how to make origami models ready for display to things like photography and other things that may not be closely related to origami.
This is probably a lot more information than you want, but I hope it is helpful for you.
Thanks for all the information guys! I have the lodging issues sorted out, I will be staying with a friend in NY. One more question...If a parent will attend, do they need to be a member too even if they cant do origami? Since im still in high school, my mom will probably go there. Will she just have to drop me off there? cause thats fine too.
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Jonnycakes
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I am not positive that you have to be a member to attend the convention.
As far as signing up for classes, sometimes it helps to arrive early and volunteer to help set things up.
There is a tremendous amount of camaraderie and networking outside of normal hours. People will go out together for meals, and if you're lucky, you get to hear about some of the OUSA history from some of the best folders and designers in the world.
Also, there is a lot of folding that goes on until 3am, and sometimes you get to fold models from sessions that you weren't able to attend.
Also, there are lots of books and paper for sale. There may even be some models for sale.
Bring some boxes to carry your own paper, as well as your finished models. If you like, you can ask for space on a table to display your labelled models... but I don't know the details.
A book of models is published after every convention, and you can buy back copies from the OUSA Web site. A number of people take photos, which are also on the OUSA Web site. [ http://www.origami-usa.org/ ]
And you can contact folks at OUSA right now to ask some of those questions, even though they can't give you definitive answers on the 2009 Convention, yet.
Convention books:
http://www.origami-usa.org/thesource/ag ... blications
and the next few pages....
THis Web site: http://www.giladorigami.com/Books_default.html#USA
Has a set of excellent Convention reviews... as the end of the USA section.
- Hank Simon
As far as signing up for classes, sometimes it helps to arrive early and volunteer to help set things up.
There is a tremendous amount of camaraderie and networking outside of normal hours. People will go out together for meals, and if you're lucky, you get to hear about some of the OUSA history from some of the best folders and designers in the world.
Also, there is a lot of folding that goes on until 3am, and sometimes you get to fold models from sessions that you weren't able to attend.
Also, there are lots of books and paper for sale. There may even be some models for sale.
Bring some boxes to carry your own paper, as well as your finished models. If you like, you can ask for space on a table to display your labelled models... but I don't know the details.
A book of models is published after every convention, and you can buy back copies from the OUSA Web site. A number of people take photos, which are also on the OUSA Web site. [ http://www.origami-usa.org/ ]
And you can contact folks at OUSA right now to ask some of those questions, even though they can't give you definitive answers on the 2009 Convention, yet.
Convention books:
http://www.origami-usa.org/thesource/ag ... blications
and the next few pages....
THis Web site: http://www.giladorigami.com/Books_default.html#USA
Has a set of excellent Convention reviews... as the end of the USA section.
- Hank Simon