✨ Aesthetic Hanfu Hairstick DIY Workshop in Amsterdam ✨

✨Aesthetic Hanfu Hairstick DIY Workshop in Amsterdam.✨

Create Your Own Traditional Chinese Hairpin

Inspired by Ancient Romance & Fashion.
Looking for the ultimate unique weekend activity in Amsterdam?
Grab your besties or come solo and vibe at
Amsterdam’s first-ever Chinese Hanfu inspired
hairstick making workshop!

Whether you’re obsessed with historical dramas (C/K/J Dramas), cosplay, traditional Asian fashion, or you just love a good aesthetic DIY project, this is your chance to craft a stunning piece of wearable art. Perfect for yourself, or as a deeply meaningful gift for someone special.

🌸 The Lore: More Than Just a Hair Accessory
Before we craft, we vibe with the history. Known as ji (笄) or fanzuan, Chinese hairsticks have been the ultimate fashion statement for over 2,000 years, dating back to the Qin Dynasty.
In ancient Han Chinese culture, these weren't just hairpins—they were a major mood:

The Ultimate Sweet 16 (but at 15): When a woman turned 15, she had a "hairpin ceremony" to mark her official coming-of-age.

Ancient Relationship Goals: Lovers used them as tokens of commitment. A woman would give her hairstick to her fiancé, and on their wedding night, the husband would tenderly place it back into her hair.
Today, they are the ultimate accessory for Hanfu fashion and modern cottagecore/boho aesthetics.

📅 When & Where

Date: The 2nd Sunday of every month
Time: 1:00 PM (Runs for approx. 2–3 hours)

Where:
Maakplaats Room (1st Floor),
OBA CC Amstel,
Cullinanplein 1,
1074 JM
Amsterdam

🛠️ What You’ll Do (No Experience Needed!)

This is a fully beginner-friendly, hands-on masterclass. We provide all the tools, premium materials, and step-by-step guidance.

You'll learn how to:
Curate Your Aesthetic:
Choose your hairstick base, glass flower petals, crystals, pearls, and chains.

Moodboard & Layout:
Pre-design your masterpiece before assembly.

Floral Weaving:
Master the delicate art of weaving petals into 3D flowers.

Chain & Drop Assembly:
Use jump rings and clasps to create those gorgeous, dangling elements that catch the light.

The Big Build:
Secure your flowers to the hairstick base.

🎧The Vibe Check

Good music, great company, and zero stress.
Expect a relaxing, creative afternoon filled with crafting, chatting, and laughing to an excellent soundtrack.
With a maximum of 6 people per session, it’s a super cozy, intimate, and welcoming space.

💎Pricing & What’s Included

€30 per person.
Includes your custom hairstick base and up to 25 decorative components:

Premium glass & acrylic flower petals + leaves.
High-quality metal findings & chains.
Lustrous pearls and beads.

Want to go extra? Additional aesthetic accessories can be purchased on-the-day!

🔒 How to Lock In Your Spot

Because spaces are strictly limited to 6 creators per workshop, spots fill up fast! Your place is only confirmed once payment is received.

Step 1: Drop us an email at origamicrane@gmail.com to check availability.

Step 2: Secure your spot via bank transfer:
Name: Samuel Tsang
IBAN: NL41 ABNA 0248 6878 40
Reference: [Your Full Name] – Hairsticks Workshop [Month]

📌The Fine Print (Policies)
Cancellations:
100% refund if cancelled 7+ days in advance.
50% refund if under 7 days.
No refunds within 48 hours of the workshop.

(If we cancel, you get an automatic 100% refund within 24 hours).

Age Limit:
Best for ages 10+ due to fine motor skills. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.

Your Creativity Rules:
This is a DIY crafting session! We are here to guide and assist you every step of the way, but the final masterpiece depends on your own unique touch and creativity.