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Social team games, drinks and bites, locals and expats together. If you are an outgoing person looking for friends, challenges or just to try new things, then this is the right place for you. We welcome you in our group. Join us to play dodgeball, spend a diner or drink a beer with us, or just come up with and idea and ask our staff to organise it for you.
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Disclaimer: if you want to approach the opposite sex, come to a meetup and ask their number. The organisers are happy to see relationships blooming from the soil of our community, but men without manners and not welcome and will be banned without warning.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- The First Official Amsterdam Origami Club Meetup. OBA CC Amstel, Second Sun 11amOBA CC Amstel, Amsterdam
Hi Everyone!
If you are interested in attending my origami workshop please go to my other Meetup group Amsterdam Origami & Craft Club @ OBAPlease do NOT RSVP from this page as you will not get a place!
Please RSVP on the following Meetup listing
https://www.meetup.com/amsterdam-origami-club/events/305369231/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=share-btn_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=linkPlease note: due to the popularity of this workshop there is a waiting list.
It is likely you need to register 2 months in advance to attend a workshop. - Chinese Hanfu Hairsticks making. Hair accessories Fashion Cosplay Asian artOBA CC Amstel, Amsterdam
Hi Everyone!
This is the first every Chinese Hanfu style hairstick making workshop experience in Amsterdam!
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 glueingThe 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:
1st Floor
OBA CC Amstel
Cullinanplein 1,
1074 JM
AmsterdamCost 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.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.
