About us
### Creative Arts & Crafts workshops and events.
This Meetup group is a collective of previous meetup groups that have merged.
Amsterdam Arts, Crafts & DIY Meetup.
Dream Workshops Amsterdam.
Amsterdam Origami Club.
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Looking to start crafting but don’t want to do it alone?
This is a group for anyone interested in arts and crafts of all kinds, who are interested in getting together to get crafting.
If you have a particular skill you would like to share with a group of creative individuals (or just want to learn a new craft or DIY technique) then come join!
All skill levels welcome, you only need to bring your enthusiasm and imagination — whether you want to learn, brainstorm, or just join in or share your knowledge.
I am starting this group to be able to get together in a new, fun atmosphere, exchange artistic ideas, work together, explore art techniques, create DIY projects and see all types of new ideas come to life. Looking forward to meeting you!
Would you like to run your own craft workshop?
If you do, we can help! We run a "voluntary donations" workshop where we teach you how to setup and run your own workshop.
We teach you how to find locations, set up marketing and create a lesson plan.
We want to create a collective of arts and craft workshop providers.
If you already run a workshop and want to advertise it here, just message me.
Upcoming events
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Mosaic workshop
Shaggies Rugs Amsterdam, Czaar Peterstraat 104 A, Amsterdam, NLLooking for a fun and creative beginner's workshop to jump start your mosaic journey? This is a beginner's course in which we will teach you the basics needed to complete a mosaic project from start to finish, all while you mosaic your unique mosaic piece which you'll take home with you at the end of the class!
All tools materials are included in this workshop, including colored tiles, a wooden plank, glue and grout so you will finish the entire project by the end of the class. We will guide you step by step during the workshop so you can relax and have fun.
* Tickets are required! order them here:
https://www.shaggies-amsterdam.com/service-page/introduction-to-mosaicLevel: Beginner
Language: English
Materials: Included5 attendees
WEDNESDAY NIGHT - Amsterdam Origami Club - OBA CC Amstel - 5:30pm
OBA CC Amstel, OBA CC Amstel, Cullinanplein 1 , 1074 JN, Amsterdam, NLWEDNESDAY NIGHT - Amsterdam Origami Club @ OBA CC Amstel.
Third Wednesday of every month from 5:30pm-7pm.
Dates for 2026:
16th Sep
21st Oct
18th Nov
16th Dec*******************************
IMPORTANT!!!
DO NOT RSVP HERE IN MEETUP!
DO NOT RSVP HERE IN MEETUP!If you want to join the origami workshop you MUST join the following whatsapp channel.
https://shorturl.at/e4sVbOnce you have joined the chat channel.
Click on the "Origami workshop attendance chat" channel.Please send a message stating:
"I like to join the March Wednesday night workshop".This workshop is being advertised on multiple platforms as such the whatsapp channel is the only way for me to ensure people get a place on a first come, first served basis.
Please understand that we have a limited number of spaces and as a voluntary donation workshop, it is very popular!
The workshop is regularly getting 30-40 registrations but we are only able to accomodate 20 people per workshop.
If you do not get a place for the current workshop, you will be put on a waiting list and given first priority for the next available one.
If you can NOT make it, please cancel your RSVP so that someone else can attend.
There is also a monthly intermediate workshop on the fourth Sunday of every month. If you like to join that workshop please message me in the chat channel.
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Hi Everyone!
Welcome to Amsterdam Origami Club.
This is a monthly origami workshop for all abilities to learn the wonderful art of origami.Each month there will be a different themed origami workshop.
The workshop is run by Samuel Tsang
the author of "The Book of Mindful Origami"
and "The Magic of Mindful Origami."How much is the workshop?
The workshop is sponsored by the OBA to promote more community activies and events in the libraries.
The workshop will run on a voluntary donation basis.If you can, please donate to help fund the art materials, paper, books & printing.
You can make a donation at the workshop either with cash or our QR tikkie code.Monthly themes:
Every month I choose a different set of models to teach.
Below are just suggested topics, they can often change if I discover a new fun model.Jan - Animals - land, air and sea. Learn to make birds, fish and cats and dogs.
Feb - Valentines Day - learn to make hearts, love letters, diamond ring and tulips.
March - Wedding bouquet - learn to make lilies and tulips and tie them into a beautiful bouquet .
April - Easter - bunnies, chicks , baskets and tulips
May - Mother's day - learn to make beautiful flowers
June - Modular origami - Learn about the science and math of modular origami and their architectural uses. Make Sonobe modules and build complex geometric shapes.
July - Kirigami - cut paper models.
Aug - tbc
Sep - Water animals
Oct - Halloween - learn to make spooky ghosts, bats and pumpkins.
Nov - tbc
December - Christmas themesThis is an instructor lead workshop where you will follow step by step instructions on a projector screen on how to create each of the beautiful models.
In between demonstrations you will have time to recreate each model and there will be a short break half way through the workshop.
You will also be provided with all materials and sent a link to instructional videos on our website.Aims of the origami club:
We are looking for volunteers to help run the workshops and hope to make the origami club a regular meetup to promote origami.
I also hope to train up some deputies to help lead the workshops.
I will show you how to present and confidently teach an origami model.
If you are interested in volunteering please contact me.Date: Third Wednesday of every month.
Time: 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Please try to arrive on time.
The room we are in is on the first floor, just above the entrance.
The front door is locked on Sundays, if you are late, press the door bell and someone will let you in.
To avoid me having to run up and down to open the door and disrupting the class, the last person to arrive, will be the one to walk down to open the door for others. :)Max number: 20 participants.
The room can accomodate a maximum of 20 people.Venue Address:
Makerplaats Room
1st Floor
OBA CC Amstel
Cullinanplein 1,
1074 JM
AmsterdamAbout Origami
Origami is the Japanese art of paper folding and has been shown to promote relaxation, improve memory, patience and hand eye coordination. It is also effective at promoting mindfulness and creative thinking. You will find that origami is fun and relaxing activity that allows you to quieten your mind and allows you to focus, concentrate and be in the present moment.
Origami is a relaxing and peaceful hobby, a beautiful art, a craft, a science and a meditation all in one. When you are folding paper, there is stillness, calm and an inner peace. There is something beautiful in turning a plain flat piece of paper into an amazing three dimensional object with just your own hands. It’s one of the simplest art forms in that it just requires a piece of paper and your hands – there’s no need for tools such as pens, brush, inks and paints.I call origami ‘yoga for the mind’ as it allows you to stretch and exercise the creative and artistic areas of your brain that most of us don’t utilise on a day to day basis. Origami is a gender and age neutral activity and something that can be practise anywhere as long as you have a piece of paper.
Video:
AT5
The origami club was featured on the AT5 / OBALIVE progam.
Forward to the 16:30 time mark to see our workshop.
https://www.at5.nl/artikelen/229659/oba-live-vrouwelijke-sint-en-iets-wat-ons-verbindt
BBC:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p060lv4m
Channel 4:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JINxFi68dmo&t=164sAdditional information:
Please note that this is a hand on crafting session.
The workshop is suitable for complete beginners.
Children are welcome to attend but we only recommend the workshop for children over 8 years old.FAQs
This workshop is suitable for adults and children.
Children under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult during the workshop.
This workshop is recommended for children over 8 years old. From our previous experience children under 8 years will not have the necessary fine motor skills to complete the models.What are my transport/parking options for getting to and from the event?
Closest Metro station is De Pijp.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/V9H9ya9xKFpNKt7s5
There is no parking on site.
There is street parking (Usually free on Sundays).
The closest car park is ParkBee Pestana.What can I bring into the event?
All materials are provided.
But feel free to bring your own paper if you want to work with that.
Please bring a bag to take home your creations.
How can I contact the organiser with any questions?
If you have any questions please contact me on [origamicrane@gmail.com](http://mailto:origamicrane@gmail.com/)Books:
I will also be selling signed copies of my origami books available in English and Dutch.
See my works on my other websites.
Www.sesames.co.uk
Www.mindfulorigami.comFollow me on Instagram
#mindFOLDness
#MindfulOrigami
After the origami workshop there are paid arts and craft workshops. Check out my other listings!2 attendees
Embroidery for beginners
Shaggies Rugs Amsterdam, Czaar Peterstraat 104 A, Amsterdam, NLJoin our beginners embroidery workshop and learn the timeless art of embroidery at Shaggies - a cozy, relaxed, and inspiring creative environment.
You will learn the 6 most common embroidery stitches while making your chosen design. We will walk you through every line, stitch by stitch, so that you really master the skills and have time to perfect them in the class. You'll leave with a complete design, embroidered totally by you.
You can choose from two beginner-friendly designs:
- A silhouette of a woman’s body surrounded by flowers
- A bouquet of flowers
No experience necessary.
Seats are limited, so don’t miss your chance to join this hands-on, stress-free creative experience!
*Tickets are required! Purchase them here *
https://www.shaggies-amsterdam.com/service-page/embroidery-for-beginners1 attendee
Punch needle workshop
Shaggies Rugs Amsterdam, Czaar Peterstraat 104 A, Amsterdam, NLCome join us for a punch needle workshop and begin your journey into this endlessly fun craft! During the workshop you learn exactly how to punch, stitch by stitch, and we share lots of tips and tricks along the way. We explain various techniques and you get to design your very own pattern which you will then create into a masterpiece under the guidance of our instructors. You can choose to make whatever design you like, or pick from the templates we have available in the class!
During the class you will learn:
-How to thread a punch needle;
-What kinds of fabrics and yarns you can use in your work
-How to stretch the base fabric over your frame
-Where and how to punch your first stitches
-How to change colors/yarns
-How to finish the punch needle workAt the end of the class you will be a punch needle pro, and you'll get to take your masterpiece home to brag to all your friends and family! Our instructors will keep the energy high by providing tea, coffee and snacks during the workshop.
No experience necessary.
*Tickets are required! Order them here.
1 attendee
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