Amsterdam Origami & Craft Club @ OBA

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IMPORTANT:
Just RSVPing here in MEETUP will NOT guarantee you a place.
You must make payment before your place is confirmed.

Places are allocated on a first paid, first reserved basis.
If you wish to attend the workshop please make payment as soon as possible, the workshop will be closed once I have received payment from 12 attendees.
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Hi, Everyone

This is Sam and this is the meetup group for my kimchi making workshop.

Date:

The next workshop will be on Sunday 6th July 2025 at 1pm.

Workshop Description:

The workshop is about 3 hours and you will be taught to make a massive 2L jar of white cabbage Kimchi.

I will go through some of the history, science and health benefits of kimchi.

The workshop will start with a kimchi tasting session where you will gauge your spiciness level!

I will make 3 batches of kimchi 12 days before the workshop with 3 levels of spiciness. You will taste each kimchi to deteremine how spicy you want to make your own jar.

I will demonstrate how to make the chilli paste and then you will all prepare the vegetables together. I will show you how to prepare the vegetables and how different sizes might impact the taste, texture and mouthfeel of the kimchi.

The kimchi will contain white cabbage, white raddish, carrot, apple, spring onions, onions, shallots, garlic, ginger, saujeot shrimp and fish sauce.

A vegetarian/vegan/gluten free option is also available using soya sauce, miso paste or tamari please contact me for more information.

Naturally you can omit any ingredient if you wish.

You will finally mix the sauce into the cabbage and chopped vegetables and pack it into your perserving jars to take home to ferment and enjoy.

You will probably have a little kimchi that won't fit into the jar and you can eat it as fresh kimchi (geotjeori) with a sprinkle of roasted sesame seeds.

A pdf recipe file will be emailed to you after the workshop. It contains very detailed step by step instructions and quantities in grams and item units. The file will also have a reference section detailing each ingredient and what to buy, a list of local suppliers for all ingredients and jars and additional notes on storage.

The workshop includes all the ingredients, a 2L preserving jar and instruction recipe pdf.

All kitchen equipment is provided.

The workshop is a fun and relaxing afternoon of hands on making of delicious food, laughing and chatting.

Please check out the photos from my previous workshops.

Please bring a strong carrying bag as the 2L jar inclulding kimchi will weigh close to 4KG.

An apron and gloves are provided but it is recommended to wear old or dark coloured clothes as the chilli paste will stain light coloured clothes.

Venue location:

Buurt Huis Lydia
Basement Floor
Kitchen
Roelof Hartplein 2A,
1071 TT

https://maps.app.goo.gl/hKnng4bE78N1qbsE6

The kitchen area is in the basement of Buurt Huis Lydia.

Cost and payment:

The workshop full price is €70.
The workshop has a maximum of 12 people.

IMPORTANT:
Just RSVPing here in MEETUP will NOT guarantee you a place.
You must make payment before your place is confirmed.

Places are allocated on a first paid, first reserved basis.
If you wish to attend the workshop please make payment as soon as possible, the workshop will be closed once I have received payment from 12 attendees.

This workshop is advertised on multiple platforms, due to processing delays it is possible that you will make payment when the workshop is already full.
In this situation I will refund you immediately and give you first priority for the next scheduled workshop.

It is not possible to show up and pay on the day as I will not have allocated enough ingredients.

Each attendee has to pay the full price for a ticket.
Multiple people can not share one ticket.
eg: A couple can not pay for one ticket and share one set of ingredients to make one jar of kimchi.

If you have not paid by the Friday 6pm before the workshop you will NOT be able to attend as I will not have purchased or allocated ingredients for you.

Payment:
Please make payment of €70 to the following account

Name: Samuel Tsang
Bank account IBAN: NL41 ABNA 0248 6878 40

Payment reference: [your full name], kimchi workshop 6th July 2025

Please also send me a message through meet up chat to let me know you have paid and if you have any allergies.

If you have trouble making payment I can also send you a paypal or tikkie link please just contact me.

Refund and cancellations:

100% refund if cancelled at least 7 days in advance.
50% refund if cancellation is less then 7 days.
No refund if cancellation is less than 48 hours before the workshop.

In the unlikely event that I need to cancel the workshop I will automatically issue full refunds within 24 hours.

Let me know if you have any questions.

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IMPORTANT!!!
DO NOT RSVP HERE IN MEETUP.

If you want to join the origami workshop you MUST join the following whatsapp channel.

https://shorturl.at/Ttdhk

Once you have joined
Click on the "Origami workshop attendance chat" channel.
Please send a message stating your name and the workshop date you want to join.

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.

A second monthly workshop will be added soon, this should hopefully allow everyone to attend.

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The April workshop is already FULL.
Please still register on the whatsapp channel and you will be put on the waiting list and you will get first priority for the May workshop.

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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.

Themes:
Jan - Animals - land, air and sea. Learnt 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 themes

This 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: We run on the Second Sunday of evey month
2025 dates :
9 Feb, 9 Mar,
13 Apr, 11 May, 8 Jun
13 Jul, 10 Aug (tbc), 14 Sep,
12 Oct, 9 Nov, 14 Dec

Time: 11am - 12:30pm

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
Amsterdam

About 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=164s

Additional 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

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.com

Follow me on Instagram
#mindFOLDness
#MindfulOrigami

After the origami workshop there are paid arts and craft workshops. Check out my other listings!

*******************************
IMPORTANT!!!
DO NOT RSVP HERE IN MEETUP.

If you want to join the origami workshop you MUST join the following whatsapp channel.

https://shorturl.at/Ttdhk

Once you have joined.
Click on the "Origami workshop attendance chat" channel.
Please send a message stating your name and the workshop date you want to join.

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 be given first priority for the next available one.

If you can NOT make it, please cancel your RSVP so that someone else can attend.

A second monthly workshop will be added soon, this should hopefully allow everyone to attend.

******************************

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.

Themes:
Jan - Animals - land, air and sea. Learnt 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 - no workshop due to holiday
Aug - no workshop due to holiday
Sep - Water animals
Oct - Halloween - learn to make spooky ghosts, bats and pumpkins.
Nov - tbc
December - Christmas themes

This 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: We run on the Second Sunday of evey month
2025 dates :
8 Jun
14 Sep,
12 Oct,
9 Nov,
14 Dec

Time: 11am - 12:30pm

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
Amsterdam

About 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=164s

Additional 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

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.com

Follow me on Instagram
#mindFOLDness
#MindfulOrigami

After the origami workshop there are paid arts and craft workshops. Check out my other listings!

Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/dream.decoden.amsterdam/
Web : www.DreamDecoden.NL

Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/@DreamDecodenAmsterdam
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550986314146

Hashtag: #DreamWorkshopsAmsterdam

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IMPORTANT!!!
DO NOT RSVP HERE IN MEETUP.
DO NOT RSVP HERE IN MEETUP!

The ONLY way to register for this origami workshop is to join the following whatsapp channel.

https://shorturl.at/Ttdhk

YOU MUST JOIN THE WHATSAPP CHANNEL.

Once you have joined.

Click on the "Origami workshop attendance chat" channel.
Please send a message stating your name and the workshop date you want to join.

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.

A second monthly workshop will be added soon, this should hopefully allow everyone to attend.
*******************************

## 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."

Themes:
Jan - Animals - land, air and sea. Learnt 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 - tbc
Oct - Halloween - learn to make spooky ghosts, bats and pumpkins.
Nov - tbc
December - Christmas themes

This 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.
If you are interested in volunteering please let contact me.

Date: We run on the Second Sunday of evey month
2025 dates :
12 Jan, 9 Feb, 9 Mar,
13 Apr, 11 May, 8 Jun
13 Jul, 10 Aug, 14 Sep,
12 Oct, 9 Nov, 14 Dec

Time: 11am -12:30pm

Venue Address:
Makerplaats Room
1st Floor
OBA CC Amstel
Cullinanplein 1,
1074 JM
Amsterdam

About 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=164s

Additional 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
Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?
This workshop is designed to be a parent and child activity.
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 less than 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 and 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 shopping bag or cardboard box 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

How much is the workshop?
The workshop is sponsored by the OBA to promote more community activies and event in the libraries.
The workshop will run on a voluntary donation basis.
If you can please donate to help fund the materials.

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.com
Follow me on Instagram'
#mindFOLDness
#MindfulOrigami