Amsterdam Origami Club & Craft Club @ OBA

Learn to make spicy Kimchi! - Amsterdam cooking class. Make and Take!

Sun, Sep 6 · 12:30 PM CEST

Huis van de Wijk De Pijp, Tweede van der Helststraat 66, Amsterdam, NL

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⚠️ IMPORTANT: RSVPing on Meetup does NOT save your spot!
Your place is only confirmed after payment.
First paid = first reserved.
Only 12 spots — this workshop sells out fast!
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Amsterdam Kimchi Making Workshop 2026 🥬🌶️
Learn to Make Authentic Korean Kimchi & Take Home a Giant 2L Jar!

Hosted by Sam Tsang
Looking for a unique food experience in Amsterdam? Join our hands-on Kimchi Making Workshop and learn how to create authentic Korean kimchi from scratch while meeting fellow food lovers in a fun and relaxed environment.
Whether you're a complete beginner, a fermentation enthusiast, or simply curious about Korean food culture, this workshop will teach you everything you need to know to make delicious homemade kimchi.

📅 Date & Time
Sunday, 6th September 2026
12:30 PM – 3:30 PM

What You'll Learn
During this interactive 3-hour workshop, you'll make your own 2-litre jar of traditional white cabbage kimchi to take home, ferment, and enjoy.

We'll cover:
✅ The history and origins of Korean kimchi
✅ The science of fermentation
✅ Health benefits of fermented foods
✅ How different ingredients affect flavour and texture
✅ How to prepare and cut vegetables correctly
✅ How to make authentic kimchi chilli paste from scratch
✅ Storage, fermentation, and troubleshooting tips

Kimchi Tasting Session 🌶️
Not sure how spicy you like your kimchi?
We'll begin with a guided tasting of three different kimchis, prepared 12 days before the workshop at varying spice levels.
You'll taste each one and decide how mild, medium, or spicy you want your own kimchi to be.
Perfect for both spice lovers and beginners!

Hands-On Kimchi Making
You'll work alongside the group to prepare vegetables, mix seasonings, and assemble your kimchi.
Sam will demonstrate how different cutting techniques can influence:
Texture
Crunch
Fermentation speed
Overall eating experience
Finally, you'll combine everything and pack your kimchi into a large 2L preserving jar ready to take home.
Any extra kimchi that doesn't fit in the jar can be enjoyed immediately as Geotjeori (Fresh Kimchi), topped with roasted sesame seeds.

Ingredients
Traditional kimchi ingredients include:
White cabbage
White radish
Carrot
Apple
Spring onions
Onion
Shallots
Garlic
Ginger
Saujeot (Korean fermented shrimp)
Fish sauce

Vegetarian, Vegan & Gluten-Free Options Available 🌱
Alternative ingredients include:
Tamari
Miso paste
Soy sauce

Please contact us before booking if you require dietary accommodations.
You may also omit any ingredient if preferred.

What's Included?
✔ All ingredients
✔ Large 2L preserving jar
✔ Use of all kitchen equipment
✔ Apron and gloves
✔ Detailed PDF recipe guide emailed after the workshop

The recipe guide includes:
Step-by-step instructions
Ingredient quantities in grams and units
Ingredient buying guide
Local Amsterdam supplier recommendations
Storage and fermentation notes
Additional kimchi tips and techniques

A Social & Creative Food Experience
This workshop isn't just about making kimchi.

It's a relaxed afternoon filled with:
🥬 Hands-on cooking
🌶️ Korean food culture
😄 Meeting new people
☕ Good conversation
📸 Great photo opportunities
🍽️ Delicious food

Come solo, bring a friend, or make it a unique date activity.

Important Information
Please Bring:
A strong shopping bag or tote bag.
Your finished 2L jar of kimchi will weigh approximately 4kg.

Clothing
Aprons and gloves are provided.
We recommend wearing older or dark-coloured clothing as kimchi chilli paste can permanently stain light fabrics.

Venue
Huis van de Wijk De Pijp
Tweede van der Helststraat 66,
1072 PG
Amsterdam
https://maps.app.goo.gl/FE9NQtEHLHrBKdko7

Tickets & Pricing
Workshop Price: €70 per person
Spaces are limited to 12 participants to ensure everyone receives individual guidance.

💳 How to Book Your Spot
1. Email Sam first: origamicrane@gmail.com
2. Pay via bank transfer to confirm:
Name: Samuel Tsang
IBAN: NL41 ABNA 0248 6878 40
Reference: [Your full name] Kimchi workshop [month]
3. DM me on Meetup after paying + let me know any allergies
Need PayPal or Tikkie? Just ask.

Important:
Your place is only confirmed once payment has been received.
Tickets cannot be shared.
Each participant must purchase their own ticket.
Couples and groups require individual tickets.

Ticket sales close at 9:00 PM the night before the workshop.

Unfortunately, walk-ins and on-the-day payments are not possible as ingredients are purchased and allocated in advance.

Payment
Please book through Eventbrite.
If you're experiencing payment difficulties, contact us and alternative payment options can be arranged.

Refund Policy
More than 7 days before the workshop
✅ Full refund (100%)
Less than 7 days before the workshop
✅ 50% refund
Less than 48 hours before the workshop
❌ No refund

If the workshop must be cancelled by the organiser, a full refund will automatically be issued within 24 hours.

About Your Instructor
Samuel Tsang
Samuel is a professional workshop instructor with over 15 years of teaching experience specialising in Asian food, fermentation, and creative arts.
His family operated restaurants and takeaways in West London, inspiring a lifelong passion for food and cooking.

Culinary Background
Leiths School of Food and Wine
Current instructor at Amsterdam Cooking Workshops
Samuel also runs private cooking events and public kimchi workshops throughout the year.

Author & Origami Expert
Samuel is also founder of the Amsterdam Origami Club and author of:
📖 The Book of Mindful Origami
📖 The Magic of Mindful Origami
His books explore "MindFOLDness" – mindfulness through the art of origami.

TV & Media Appearances
AT5 / OBA Live
Channel 4 – Kirstie's Handmade Christmas
Channel 4 – Sunday Brunch
BBC – Make! Craft Britain
MasterChef Goes Large (UK) – 2005
Britain's Finest Dish – 2005
Chef vs Britain with Gino D'Acampo – 2007

Follow & Connect
Website: [www.DreamWorkshops.nl](http://www.DreamWorkshops.nl)
Instagram: @dream.workshops.amsterdam

Reserve Your Spot Today
With only 12 places available, workshops often fill up quickly.
Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of Korean food, fermentation, creativity, and community—and leave with your own giant jar of homemade kimchi!

Official Amsterdam Origami Club. OBA CC Amstel 2nd Sunday Every month 11am

Sun, Sep 13 · 11:00 AM CEST

OBA CC Amstel, OBA CC Amstel, Cullinanplein 1 , 1074 JN, Amsterdam, NL

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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/Ttdhk

Once you have joined the chat channel.
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.

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 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 2026 dates :

• January 11, 2026
• February 8, 2026
• March 8, 2026
• April 12, 2026
• May 10, 2026
• June 14, 2026
• September 13, 2026
• October 11, 2026
• November 8, 2026
• December 13, 2026

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!

Chinese Hanfu Hairsticks making. Hair accessories Fashion Cosplay Asian art

Sun, Sep 13 · 1:00 PM CEST

OBA CC Amstel, OBA CC Amstel, Cullinanplein 1 , 1074 JN, Amsterdam, NL

Hi Everyone!
This is the first every Chinese Hanfu style hairstick making workshop experience in Amsterdam!
In fact we might be the only hanfu hairstick workshop in the whole of Europe!!
Learn to make a beautiful hairstick for yourself or a loved one.

Details:
Chinese Hairsticks or hairpins were used during the Qin dynasty and were made out of various materials, such as jade, gold, silver, ivory, bronze, bamboo, carved wood, tortoiseshell and bone, as well as others.

Hairsticks played an important role in the coming of age of Han Chinese women.
When a woman turned 15 she would have a hairpin ceremony held to mark the rite of passage to becoming and adult.
They were also used during engagments. A Chinese women would take the hairpin from their hair and give it to their fiancé. After the wedding, the husband would then return the hairpin to his newly-wed wife by placing it back in her hair.

Date:
The second Sunday of every month at 13:00 pm.

Workshop Description:
The workshop is 2-3 hours
All equipment, materials and instructions is included.

The workshop will start with an introduction and will cover the following topic.
1. Select the hairstick, petals and accessories such as beads, chains and crystals.
2. Pre-design before assembly.
3. How to weave the petals together.
4. How to make chains and adornements using jump rings and clasps.
5. Tying the flowers together and attaching to hairstick.
6. Securing with wound thread and glueing

The workshop is a fun and relaxing afternoon of hands on art and craft.

It wil be a fun time of crafting, laughing and chatting with people in a nice environment with an excellent soundtrack.

Venue location:

Maakplaats Room

1st Floor
OBA CC Amstel
Cullinanplein 1,
1074 JM
Amsterdam

Cost and payment:

€30 for one hairstick and up to 25 component parts.

component parts :
1. Glass/ Acrylic flower petals.
2. Glass/ Acrylic leaf.
3. Metal finding.
4. Pearls and beads.
5. Chains.

If you require additional accessories they can be purchased on the day.

The workshop has a maximum of 10 people as such your place will only be confirmed once payment has been made.

Payment:
Please email me at origamicrane@gmail.com before making payment.
Or message me on Whatsapp
Our Whatsapp Channel

Please make payment to the following account
Name: Samuel Tsang
IBAN:NL41 ABNA 0248 6878 40
Payment reference: [your full name], Hairsticks workshop [month]

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.

Additional information:
Please note that this is a hand on crafting session.
We will be very happy to guide and assist you but we can not do the drawing and decorating for you.

You are purchasing an arts and craft activity with instruction, material and tools provided.

The resulting artwork you create is dependant on your own skill and creativity, we can not be held responsible if you are unhappy with the end result.

The workshop is suitable for complete beginners.

Children are welcome to attend but we only recommend the workshop for children over 10 years old as it require several hours of concentration and fine motor skills.

Please note children must be accompanied by a responsible adult during the workshop. We are not a child minding services and can not take responsibility for children.

Shrinky Dinks workshop. Make keychains, pins, badges & croc jibbitz workshop

Sun, Sep 13 · 1:15 PM CEST

OBA CC Amstel, OBA CC Amstel, Cullinanplein 1 , 1074 JN, Amsterdam, NL

Hi Everyone!

Details:
This is the only Shrinky Dink workshop experience in Amsterdam!
Shrinky dinks is an art form that uses sheets of special plastic that shrink and contract when they are heated.
The sheets can be drawn on and coloured with marker pens and cut with scissors.
When they are heated they shrink into cute little charms that can be made into key chains, earings, lapel pin badges and fridge magnet.
These were really popularity in the 1980s but they are currently making a come back!
Draw you favourite cartoon character or picture on the plastic and then shrink it.
Cover it in UV resin to dry and then attaché them to earring badges pins and keychains!
Make beautiful and unique gifts for your loved ones.

Date:
The workshops are on the second Sunday of every month at 1:15pm.

Workshop Description:
The workshop is 2-3 hours
All equipment, materials and instructions is included.
It is a good idea to have an idea about what character you would like to draw and make into a shrinky dink.

Maybe Hello Kitty? Cinnamoroll? Buzz Lightyear? Pikachu? Lilo & Stitch?

Once you have decided what you want to draw, print it out or save a picture to your smartphone or tablet and bring it to the workshop.

If you can’t decide, we have a mini library of books teaching you how to draw cute / kawaii animals and popular cartoon characters that you can use for inspiration.

We also have a selection of pre-printed templates of popular characters you can use to trace.

The workshop will start with an introduction and will cover the following topic.
1. How to draw, trace and colour on the shrink dink sheets.
2. How to trace using you phone or tablet.
3. How to cut and shape shrink dinks.
4. How to heat them and keep them flat.
5. Applying UV resin and how to cure them.
6.Attaching charm to earing hoops, keychains, badge pin and magnets.
7. Troubleshooting common problems. Curling, smudges & rough edges.

The workshop is a fun and relaxing afternoon of hands on art and craft.

It wil be a fun time of crafting, laughing and chatting with people in a nice environment with an excellent soundtrack.

An apron and gloves are provided but it is recommended to wear old or dark coloured clothes.

Venue location:
Maakplaats Room
1st Floor
OBA CC Amstel
Cullinanplein 1,
1074 JM
Amsterdam

Cost and payment:

€30 for four designs.
You will be given one A5 sheet of shrinky dink paper.
From this sheet you can cut it into 4 piece to make 4 designs.
Select 4 accessories.

Accessories:
1. Keychain
2. Ball bead chain
3. lapel pin backing
4. pin badge backing
5. Earring hook
6. fridge magnet
7. Crocs shoes jibbitz charms
8. Crocs shoes LED flashing jibbitz charms (addtional €1 per flashing module)

If you require additional shrink dink sheets or accessories they can be purchased on the day.

The workshop has a maximum of 10 people as such your place will only be confirmed once payment has been made.

Payment:
Please email me at origamicrane@gmail.com before making payment
Please make payment to the following account
Name: Samuel Tsang
IBAN:NL41 ABNA 0248 6878 40
Payment reference: [your full name], Shrinky Dinks [Month]

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.

Additional information:
Please note that this is a hand on crafting session.
We will be very happy to guide and assist you but we can not do the drawing and decorating for you.

You are purchasing an arts and craft activity with instruction, material and tools provided.

The resulting artwork you create is dependant on your own skill and creativity, we can not be held responsible if you are unhappy with the end result.

The workshop is suitable for complete beginners.

Children are welcome to attend but we only recommend the workshop for children over 10 years old as it require several hours of concentration and fine motor skills.

Please note children must be accompanied by a responsible adult during the workshop. We are not a child minding services and can not take responsibility for children.