The one and only Amsterdam Origami Club Meetup. OBA CC Amstel, Second Sun 11am
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## 🚨 IMPORTANT — READ BEFORE JOINING!
DO NOT RSVP ON MEETUP.
ALL attendance is managed ONLY through the WhatsApp channel.
Join the official WhatsApp channel here:
https://shorturl.at/Ttdhk
Once inside, tap “Origami Workshop Attendance Chat” and send a message with:
- Your name
- The workshop date you want to join
This workshop is advertised across multiple platforms, so the WhatsApp channel is the only fair way to manage first‑come, first‑served spots.
We regularly receive 30–40 sign‑ups, but can only host 20 people per session.
If the workshop is full, you’ll be placed on a priority waiting list for the next one.
If you can’t attend, please cancel your RSVP so someone else can take your place.
There is also a monthly intermediate workshop on the fourth Sunday. Message me in the WhatsApp channel if you’d like to join.
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# 👋 Welcome to the Amsterdam Origami Club
A monthly creative meetup where beginners and experienced folders come together to learn, relax and create beautiful paper art.
Each month features a new themed origami workshop, taught step‑by‑step by Samuel Tsang, author of The Book of Mindful Origami and The Magic of Mindful Origami.
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## 💸 Cost & Donations
This workshop is proudly supported by the OBA to encourage more community arts activities.
Attendance is voluntary donation based.
If you’re able, please donate to help cover:
- Art materials
- Origami paper
- Books
- Printing
Donations can be made in cash or via our QR Tikkie code at the workshop.
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## 🎨 Monthly Themes (Subject to change if I discover a fun new model!)
- January — Animals: birds, fish, cats, dogs
- February — Valentine’s Day: hearts, love letters, rings, tulips
- March — Wedding Bouquet: lilies, tulips, floral arrangements
- April — Easter: bunnies, chicks, baskets
- May — Mother’s Day: beautiful paper flowers
- June — Modular Origami: Sonobe units, geometric shapes, paper engineering
- July — Kirigami: cut‑paper art
- August — TBC
- September — Water Animals
- October — Halloween: ghosts, bats, pumpkins
- November — TBC
- December — Christmas: festive models and decorations
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## 📽️ What to Expect
This is an instructor‑led workshop with clear, step‑by‑step demonstrations projected on screen.
You’ll have time to fold each model, ask questions, and enjoy a relaxing creative session.
Included:
- All materials
- Guided instruction
- Access to video tutorials on our website
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## 🌱 Our Mission
The Amsterdam Origami Club aims to build a friendly, creative community.
We’re looking for volunteers to help run sessions and eventually lead workshops.
If you’d like to learn how to teach origami confidently, message me — I’d love to train you.
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## 📅 2026 Workshop Dates
Second Sunday of every month — 11:00 to 12:30
- Jan 11
- Feb 8
- Mar 8
- Apr 12
- May 10
- Jun 14
- Sep 13
- Oct 11
- Nov 8
- Dec 13
Please arrive on time.
If you’re late, ring the doorbell — the last person to arrive will help open the door for others.
Max capacity: 20 participants
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## 📍 Venue
Makerplaats Room (1st Floor)
OBA CC Amstel
Cullinanplein 1
1074 JM Amsterdam
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## 🧘 About Origami
Origami is more than paper folding — it’s a blend of art, craft, mindfulness, geometry and meditation.
Benefits include:
- Relaxation & stress relief
- Improved focus & memory
- Better hand‑eye coordination
- Creative thinking
- A calm, meditative state
Origami is accessible to everyone — no tools needed, just your hands and a sheet of paper.
It’s truly yoga for the mind.
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## 🎥 Media Features
Our workshops have been featured on:
- AT5 / OBA Live
- BBC
- Channel 4
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## ℹ️ Additional Info
- Suitable for complete beginners
- Children welcome (recommended 8+)
- Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult
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## 🚇 Transport
Closest metro: De Pijp
Street parking is usually free on Sundays.
Nearest paid parking: ParkBee Pestana
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## 👜 What to Bring
- All materials provided
- Optional: your own paper
- A bag to take home your creations
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## 📬 Contact
Questions? Email: **origamicrane@gmail.com**
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## 📚 Books
Signed copies of my origami books (English & Dutch) are available at the workshop.
More of my work:
Follow on Instagram:
@mindFOLDness
@MindfulOrigami
After the workshop, check out my other paid arts & crafts sessions.