Oct 26–30, San Francisco, California USA

Join your fellow folders in beautiful downtown San Francisco with special guests Tomoko Fuse and Robert J. Lang:

Learn more about our special guests.

Highlights: What to Expect

  • Three full days of classes from beginner to super complex
  • Classes include model folding, lectures and techniques
  • World-class origami exhibits
  • Silent auction (rare finds and more)
  • Meet and fold with well-known and aspiring origami designers.
  • Finish up with a post-conference tour of San Francisco.

Quick Overview

There are lots of links on this site for you to learn from. Here’s a quick overview of the most important.

Key Dates

  • August 31, 1:00 pm EDT — Registration opens.
  • August 31, 1:00 pmOctober 6, 1:00 pm EDT — Registration to teach.
  • September 25, 2:59 am EDT — Prices increase.
  • October 6, 1:00 pm EDT — Registration to teach ends.
  • October 8, 1:00 pm EDT — Preliminary class schedule posted
  • October 11, 1:00 pm EDT — Final class schedule posted
  • October 14, 1:00 pmOctober 19, 1:00 pm EDT — Request classes.
  • October 19, 1:00 pm EDT — Class requests close.
  • October 19, 5:00 pm EDT — Class assignments posted
  • October 20, 1:00 pm EDT — PVP no longer available.
  • October 26, 2:00 pm–5:00 pm, 7:00 pm–9:00 pm PDT — PCOC check-in and registration available (at the door)
  • October 27, 8:00 am PDT — PCOC begins

Note: the earlier you register, the better chances you will have at getting your preferred classes when class requests open up. The popular classes will sell out before the conference.

Prices

We will have a PCOC Value Package (PVP) of $225 with a $20 discount for OrigamiUSA members for the whole weekend! Single day passes are also available. Details are on the Prices page.

Hotel

The conference will be held at the Parc 55 (Hilton), in downtown San Francisco, where the price will be $199/night, after applying our discount code. Learn more about hotel booking.

Travel Details

Via air or land, here's how to get to San Francisco, California.

Day-to-Day Overview

Thursday, October 26

Early Registration/check-in - Open from 2:00 pm–6:00 pm and 7:00 pm–9:00 pm. Come and enjoy refreshments and register early. Dinner will be on your own.

Friday, October 27

This will be the first day of classes. Lectures, technique classes and model teaching will be spread throughout the weekend.

  • 8:30 am-10:00 am — Register for Friday classes or request changes.
  • 9:30am — Opening announcements and formal introductions of our special guests.
  • The day will conclude with a reception and the Chocogami activity.

Saturday, October 28

  • 8:30 am-10:00 am — Register for Saturday classes or request changes.
  • 9:30am - Opening announcements and formal introductions of our special guests.
  • The day will conclude with a banquet.

Sunday, October 29

  • 8:30 am-10:00 am — Register for Sunday classes or request changes.
  • More classes.

Monday, October 30

We plan to have a post-PCOC Tour (optional, must pre-register), Keep an eye on this page for more information.

Sponsors

Thanks to our sponsors for helping us bring PCOC 2023 to you:

Further Information

Please check the links in the PCOC sub-menu at the upper right (right of the "PCOC 2023" logo) for further information. If you still have questions, contact us at pcoc-info [at] origamiusa.org.