Origami Bogotá is an event designed for all paper folding enthusiasts, both young and old. It is a space to meet people who share the same interests and passion for folding origami figures. Origami Bogotá offers the opportunity to learn new folding techniques and get introduced to the world of origami, even if it's your first time attending.
During the event, folding takes place in various spaces, not just in workshops, but also while enjoying a cup of coffee or strolling through the corridors. Over the years, we have worked hard to ensure that all lovers of this art have a place at the event, which is why we offer spaces for adults with different levels of complexity (from beginners to advanced) and a separate space for children. It is truly exciting to see more experienced individuals create intricate models and showcase them, demonstrating the endless possibilities and versatility of paper.
Passionate about teaching and origami, Dáša eloquently develops geometric models and their diagrams in an exceptional manner. She becomes not only a creator of origami models but also an author of multiple books, supporting other artists in the dissemination of their models through the publication of diagrams. You can find more information about her work on her website. website.
Apasionado del origami, teólogo y docente, ha estado inmerso en este maravilloso arte por más de 20 años. Gracias a Andrés Sierra, pudo profundizar aún más en su conocimiento. Al doblar modelos de varios autores y contemplar cada vértice, ha adquirido una sensibilidad particular. Con cada diseño logrado, muchas veces por azar, intenta transmitir emociones y sentimientos, siguiendo la filosofía de E. Joisel: “lo importante es darle vida al papel”. Manteniendo una amistad de más de 13 años con Amigos Plegadores, espera que perdure por muchos más.
GUESTS
Cada año hay un invitado internacional y uno nacional, por lo que para muchos ésta es una oportunidad única de conocer de primera mano a origamistas muy reconocidos..
Panel discussion
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It is carried out with the guests (international and national), and various questions related to techniques, trends, creation, papers, among others, are posed. It is a space to get to know the guests, understand their thoughts, and ask questions!
Workshops
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They are divided into levels so that everyone can fold models that are within their abilities (beginner, intermediate, or advanced) and they are taught by volunteers and guests, in many cases featuring models created by the instructors themselves, making these unique opportunities to learn specific models.
Exhibition
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The exhibition space is open for you to showcase your works. Remember to label the models with the author, folder, type of paper, and initial size of the paper. Additionally, competitions are held, and prizes are awarded to the best exhibition of the event. Factors such as craftsmanship, creativity, among others, are taken into consideration. Voting is usually open throughout the event, so don't forget to cast your vote.
Origami kids
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Within the event, there are exclusive spaces for children, with workshops designed specifically for them, where they can play and create fun origami figures. If you enjoy sharing and teaching younger ones, you can also sign up to teach them and have a beautiful and rewarding folding experience.
There are many activities to share Discover more by entering the following sections
It's about folding cards with a flat origami design, or a design that can be flattened, including the model information, the folder, and contact details to participate in this activity . download spanish guidelines. Go ahead and get yourself a collection of models folded by other origamists.
Chocogami
It is an activity that consists of spontaneously folding and designing models that are hidden in photographs inside very popular chocolates in Colombia. The rules suggest that the model must be folded using the chocolate's own packaging, and prizes are offered to the winner. It is highly enjoyable to observe. If you do not wish to participate in the creativity challenge, you can also take advantage of indulging in plenty of chocolates.
Dicta talleres
Yes! You can sign up to teach workshops in different categories (Basic, Intermediate, Advanced, Kids) and share your knowledge. When registering, you can provide details of the models you want to teach. Alternatively, you can send the details of your workshop later.
Submit diagrams
Origami Bogotá provides once again a space for the publication of original models, Our book Origami Pages 2024
Call for Origami Pages, Model Collection 2024
This publication will consist of a collection of original models, submitted with their respective publication authorization before March 30, 2024. As always, it is open to participation from people all around the world and will also serve as the event's book. Join in: Download the spanish guidelines or English guidelines and submit your diagrams to the book coordinator PAGINAS DE ORIGAMI 2024, Camilo Torres, at the email paginasdeorigami@gmail.com
La Chiva Rumbera ?
The 'chiva rumbera' is a colorful and popular bus in Colombia, which serves as an additional recreational activity during the event for participants and guests. It's a nighttime activity where only adults eager to dance! ヾ(-.-)ゞ can participate .
Pines 2023
Don't be like the Eskimo who lost the love of his life because he didn't know how to break the ice.
In the pin exchange, you can break the ice and meet new people. You should fold as many origami pieces as you like that can be used as pins (brooches), and you can give them as gifts to anyone you want during our opening or throughout the event.
Registro de talleres
The Itinerary
Day -350 before the event
We already know that you are meticulously crossing off the days remaining until the event on your calendar, systematically flipping through the pages of the digital book, sharing your anxiety in the WhatsApp group, and exercising patience. After all, we can only host one event per year.
A few months before
The registrations are now open, for God's sake! Register now, as it's cheaper and you'll have a better chance to choose workshop slots.
1. Wait until the night before the event starts (it's important to sleep even if anxiety doesn't allow it).
2. On the specified date, make your way to the venue. If you prefer, arrive a couple of hours before everything begins; you're likely to encounter another anxious Origami enthusiast in the area. You can have lunch together (or in an extreme case, breakfast), enjoy a coffee, and wait until it's 3 o'clock (we've learned that setting up the expo takes half an hour).
3. Claim your kit, and if you folded something for the Expo, proceed to set it up. Wait calmly while you check the kit's contents (make a mental list of what you'll need to complete the box for the following day).
4. Ready for the 'canelazo' and the inauguration. By this time, you're sure to have folded something in the hallways, caught up with old friends in your notebook, or met your weekend crew.
5. Prepare yourself to not sleep tonight either.
6. Please get some sleep! ;)
Wait for day 2
0. Since you couldn't fall asleep early and finally managed to sleep around 4 am, hurry up because you're going to be late.
1. While you're on your way to the event, whether it's by Transmi, bus, taxi, Uber, or even running, access the website and select your workshops. Don't panic if it doesn't let you in; perhaps it's not your turn yet. If you're the one driving, pull over to register; do not use your phone while driving.
2. Dedicate yourself to folding all day, mentally prepare for the group photo. If you're cautious, you already know where you're going to have lunch. If not, no worries: there are groups that have already scoped out the area, join the one that catches your attention the most.
3. Overcoming sleepiness, attend the afternoon workshops and get ready for the chocogami. And for heaven's sake, if you signed up for the cards, turn them in because they've been looking for you since yesterday.
4. Only if you're of legal age, get ready for the chiva (you won't be sleeping tonight either).
Wait for day 3
1. If you managed to get up, see you at the event.
2. Everything else is the same as the second day.
3. Award ceremony, closing, hot chocolate. You will feel a slight nostalgia that will last until the next event.
It's possible that unplanned activities may come up. Stay tuned on the event's WhatsApp group; excitement might lead us to meet up for two consecutive weeks. If you feel like it at any point, we'll see each other.
