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Official Amsterdam Origami Club. OBA CC Amstel, Second Sunday every month 11am

Sun, Aug 9 · 11:00 AM CEST

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

Amsterdam Origami Club | Monthly Origami Workshop in Amsterdam

Learn Origami, Relax Your Mind & Meet Creative People
Looking for a unique creative activity in Amsterdam?

Join the Amsterdam Origami Club, a welcoming monthly workshop where you'll learn the beautiful Japanese art of paper folding while meeting like-minded people, improving focus, and having fun.

Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced folder, our workshops are designed for all skill levels.

⚠️ IMPORTANT: HOW TO RESERVE YOUR PLACE
PLEASE DO NOT RSVP ON MEETUP
RSVPs on Meetup do NOT guarantee a place in the workshop.
To secure your spot, you must join our WhatsApp channel:
https://shorturl.at/Ttdhk

How to Register
1. Join the WhatsApp channel.
2. Open the "Origami Workshop Attendance Chat".
3. Send a message with:
Your name
The workshop date you'd like to attend

Why WhatsApp Registration?
The workshop is advertised across multiple platforms, and WhatsApp is the only way we can manage registrations fairly on a first-come, first-served basis.
Our workshops regularly receive 30–40 registrations, but we can only accommodate 20 participants per session.

If a workshop is full:
You'll be added to the waiting list.
You'll receive priority for the next available workshop.

If you can no longer attend, please cancel your registration so another participant can take your place.

Intermediate Origami Workshop
We also run a Monthly Intermediate Origami Workshop on the fourth Sunday of every month.
Interested? Send us a message in the WhatsApp channel.

About the Workshop
Every month we explore a different origami theme, learning exciting models through step-by-step demonstrations projected on a screen.
You'll learn how to transform a simple sheet of paper into beautiful creations while discovering the relaxing and mindful benefits of origami.

Workshop Features
✔ Beginner-friendly instruction
✔ Suitable for all abilities
✔ All materials provided
✔ Relaxed and social atmosphere
✔ Take-home creations
✔ Access to instructional videos after the workshop
✔ Learn directly from an internationally published origami author

Meet Your Instructor
The workshop is led by Samuel Tsang, author of:
The Book of Mindful Origami
The Magic of Mindful Origami

Samuel has been featured by:
BBC
Channel 4
AT5 / OBA Live

His workshops combine creativity, mindfulness, education, and community engagement.

Cost - Pay What You Can
This workshop is sponsored by the Openbare Bibliotheek Amsterdam (OBA) to support community arts and cultural activities.
Participation is offered on a voluntary donation basis.

If you're able to contribute, donations help cover:
Origami paper
Art materials
Printing costs
Educational resources
Future workshops

Donations can be made during the workshop via:
Cash
Tikkie QR code

2026 Workshop Themes
Each month features a different creative theme here are some examples.

January – Animals
Create birds, fish, cats, dogs, and other creatures from land, sea, and sky.
February – Valentine's Origami
Fold hearts, love letters, diamond rings, and tulips.
March – Wedding Bouquet
Create elegant lilies and tulips and assemble a beautiful paper bouquet.
April – Easter Origami
Bunnies, chicks, baskets, flowers, and spring-themed creations.
May – Mother's Day Flowers
Learn to fold beautiful flowers perfect for gifting.
June – Modular Origami
Explore the fascinating mathematics and architecture behind modular origami. Learn Sonobe units and build geometric structures.
July – Kirigami
Discover the art of paper cutting and folded paper sculptures.
August – Theme To Be Announced
September – Water Animals
Create sea creatures and aquatic-themed models.
October – Halloween Origami
Fold ghosts, bats, pumpkins, and spooky seasonal designs.
November – Theme To Be Announced
December – Christmas Origami
Festive decorations, ornaments, and seasonal paper crafts.

Workshop Schedule 2026
Second Sunday of each month
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
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Please arrive on time.
The workshop room is located on the first floor above the entrance.
As the building entrance remains locked on Sundays, late arrivals should ring the doorbell. To minimise disruption, participants may be asked to assist with opening the door for others.

Venue
Makerplaats Room
OBA CC Amstel
Cullinanplein 1
1074 JM Amsterdam

Maximum capacity: 20 participants

Why Learn Origami?
Origami is far more than paper folding.
Research and experience suggest that origami can help:
Improve concentration
Strengthen memory
Develop patience
Enhance hand-eye coordination
Reduce stress
Encourage mindfulness
Boost creativity and problem-solving skills

Many participants describe origami as a form of "yoga for the mind"—a calming activity that helps you slow down, focus on the present moment, and disconnect from daily stress.
With nothing more than paper and your hands, you can create something beautiful while experiencing a sense of calm and accomplishment.

Volunteer Opportunities
We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help grow the Amsterdam Origami Club.

Opportunities include:
Workshop assistance
Community building
Event support
Learning how to teach origami
Becoming a future workshop leader

If you'd like to get involved, please get in touch.

Media Features
AT5 / OBA Live
The Amsterdam Origami Club was
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

Frequently Asked Questions
Is the workshop suitable for beginners?
Absolutely. No previous origami experience is required.

Can children attend?
Yes.
We recommend the workshop for children aged 8+.
Children under 16 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

What should I bring?
All materials are provided.

You may also bring:
Your own origami paper
A bag to carry home your creations

How do I get there?
Nearest Metro Station: De Pijp
https://maps.app.goo.gl/V9H9ya9xKFpNKt7s5

Is parking available?
There is no on-site parking.

Options include:
Street parking (often free on Sundays)
ParkBee Pestana nearby

How can I contact the organiser?
Email:
[origamicrane@gmail.com](mailto:origamicrane@gmail.com)

Books & Resources
Signed copies of Samuel Tsang's origami books are available.

Learn more at:
[www.sesames.co.uk](http://www.sesames.co.uk)
[www.mindfulorigami.com](http://www.mindfulorigami.com)

Follow Us on Instagram:
@MindfulOrigami
@mindFOLDness

Looking for More Creative Workshops?
After the origami session, additional arts and crafts workshops are available. Check out our other listings for upcoming creative experiences in Amsterdam.

Decoden art and crafts workshop. Make cute mirrors and photoframes

Sun, Aug 9 · 1:30 PM CEST

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

Details:
Hi everyone!
This is the first ever Decoden workshop experience in Amsterdam!

Decoden is a Japanese art form where you decorate objects with fake cream and cute gems and charms.
Decoden is a short form of "Decorate DenWa" which means decorate mobile phone.
Typically phone cases are elaborately covered with a fake plastic whipped cream to look like real cake icing and then embellished with cute charms, gems and jewels and finished with colourful sprinkle and glitter.
You can do decoden on any object you like and we will offer 4 options.

Date:
Workshops are on the Second Sunday of every month at 1:30pm.

Workshop Description:
The workshop takes about 2-3 hours depending on the item you want to decorate.

All equipment, materials and instructions is included.

The workshop will start with an introduction and then you will select your charms and coloured creams.
We will instruct you on how to design and plan your decoration on paper first.
You will then make you artworks and decorate it with charms.
Once complete we will place your artwork in a box and you will then take it home to dry. Drying time usually take 2-3 days.

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.

Please bring a carrying bag to take home your art work.
An apron and gloves are provided but it is recommended to wear old or dark coloured clothes as the decoden cream can stain clothes.

Venue location:
Maakplaats Room

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

Cost and payment:
The workshop price is €30 and you can select one of the following items to decorate.
You will get to choose 16 charms and 2 creams.

1. One claw hairclip and two small hairclips.
2. Mirror 10x15cm.
3. Photoframe 10x15cm.
4. Three Toploader photocard holders. €30

5. Mobile phone case *
(Please note you will need to provide your own polycarbonate phone case to decorate.
Silicone phone cases are not recommended as the decoden cream does not adhere properly.)

If you require additional creams and charms they can be purchased on the day. We will be able to accept cash, direct bank transfer or tikkie payments on the day.

The workshop has a maximum of 20 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], Decoden 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 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.

FAQ:
Q: Is there a minimum age requirements to enter the event?
A: 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 10 years old. From our previous experience children less than 10 years will not have the necessary fine motor skills or patience to complete the models.

Q: Do I need to bring anything?
A: All materials are provided.
Please bring a bag or cardboard box to take home your creations.

Q: How can I contact the organiser with any questions?
A: Yes just email us.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT - Origami Club - OBA CC Amstel - 5:30pm

Wed, Aug 19 · 5:30 PM CEST

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

WEDNESDAY NIGHT - Amsterdam Origami Club @ OBA CC Amstel.

Third Wednesday of every month from 5:30pm-7pm.

Dates for 2026:
20th May
17th Jun
19th Aug
16th Sep
21st Oct
18th Nov
16th Dec

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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:
"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 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: 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
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](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.com

Follow me on Instagram
#mindFOLDness
#MindfulOrigami
After the origami workshop there are paid arts and craft workshops. Check out my other listings!