The May 2023 Paper Folding Convention (Rencontres de Mai) will take place from May 18 to 21, 2023 in the parish halls of Saint-Antoine des Quinze-Vingt, Paris 12th, a stone’s throw from the Gare de Lyon and a few strides from the association’s office. We will be happy to meet you during this moment of sharing around origami !
We will be happy to meet you during this moment of sharing around origami !
You can buy your passport for one or more days on the association’s online store.
If you are already a member, remember to log in the website before ordering and choose special members package.
| Package | member rate | New member rate (memberhip until 2023-12-31 included) | Special discount until March 12th |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 day | 50 € | 80/95 € | -15 € |
| 2 days | 65 € | 95/110 € | -15 € |
| 3 days | 75 € | 105/120 € | -15 € |
| 4 days | 80 € | 110/125 € | -15 € |
The Guest : Pierre-Yves Gallard
Origamiste basé dans le Jura, membre du club Orilyon « hors les murs ». Plieur depuis 2016, j’ai commencé à créer mes premiers modèles en 2019. J’aime concevoir des modèles figuratifs, de niveau simple ou intermédiaire, qui conservent une dimension géométrique marquée. Je m’intéresse aussi à la photographie : en travaillant la mise en scène, l’éclairage, le cadrage, je cherche à mettre en valeur les pliages et à les animer.
FAQ
What is our convention ?
These are the traditional annual convention of the Mouvement Français des Plieurs de Papier (the oldest French Origami Association).
Four days of workshops, conferences, collective foldings and animation. This is an opportunity to meet other folders, to exhibit your own foldings and to share around our common passion and to learn or to teach foldings and techniques.
You can access the papeterigami (the association’s shop) to buy paper and books, as well as part of the orithèque (the association’s library).
Meals are not included but easy to find around the meeting place.
You can join us for one or more days depending on your availabilities.
Who can participate ?
This year, the convention is limited to the members of the association. However, you can take your membership along with your passport and thus benefit from all that the association offers to its members.
Underage participants must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Where does it take place ?
In Paris, in the 12th arrondissement, in the parish halls of Saint-Antoine des Quinze-Vingt, near the Gare de Lyon. A location easy to find and close to all shops.
How to register ?
Go to the store and select the 1, 2, 3 or 4 day pass, specifying the days chosen. Registration for the convention includes membership fees. If you are already a member, please log in on the website with your member account, the amount of the contribution will be subtracted.
The payment of the meetings is made by Paypal, wire transfer or check at the time of registration.
How much does it cost ?
The prices displayed on the site include membership of the association (30/45€ for membership until 31/12/2023). Until March 12th, you benefit from a preferential rate (a €15 discount).
| Package | member rate | New member rate (memberhip until 2023-12-31 included) | Special discount until March 12th |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 day | 50 € | 80/95 € | -15 € |
| 2 days | 65 € | 95/110 € | -15 € |
| 3 days | 75 € | 105/120 € | -15 € |
| 4 days | 80 € | 110/125 € | -15 € |
What do the packages include ?
The packages include access to the meeting place, access in the proposed workshops, and a participant welcome kit. They offer the possibility of teaching or exhibiting your work during the convention. They also include the standard papers necessary for the workshops in which you participate (you are free to use others according to the advice of the presenters). They do not include meals, accommodation or transportation.
Terms of cancellation
The period is complicated and it is possible that the event will be cancelled or your participation compromised. If the association is forced to cancel the event, you will be fully refunded for your package (if you have joined for the occasion, membership remains with the association and you will continue to benefit from online services and your subscription). If you have to cancel up to 7 days before the start of the event, the association will refund your package, minus the costs associated with the payment (if you paid by paypal).
Come accompanied ?
You can come accompanied by your spouse or a member of your family. If the person participates in the workshops, you must buy a passport as for you. If the person is not a member, they do not need to join.
Where to stay ? Where to eat ?
Accommodation and meals are not included in the passport. The 12th arrondissement of Paris is rich in accommodation and catering solutions available for every budget. Nevertheless, the Ascension is a period that can be quite busy, do not delay to book accommodation on one of the usual platforms. You can contact us if necessary, some members can offer beds for the occasion.
How to exhibit ?
Once registered, you will receive regular news about the organization of the meetings. You can tell us what you want to exhibit and prepare your foldings as well as possible. You will be able to download cartels (labels) to specify all the references of the foldings presented (folder, designer, etc.)
How to teach ?
Once registered, you will receive regular news about the organization of the meetings. You can fill out a form or send us the list of workshops you want to offer.
Do I have the level ?
Convention is a good time to improve its practice of origami. The difficulty of the workshops will be indicated on the schedule. For folding beginners, the level can often be a bit too high.
What is the program ?
The program is designed according to the participants. Also, an evolving schedule will be put in place in May. But every day there will be workshops and interesting encounters !
Are there any guests ?
Yes, but the list will be revealed later.
I have another question !
Send us an email at contact@mfpp-origami.fr, we will answer you and possibly add details to this FAQ !