Eat, Drink, Dance & Laugh

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IMPORTANT:
Just RSVPing here in MEETUP will NOT guarantee you a place.
You must make payment before your place is confirmed.

Places are allocated on a first paid, first reserved basis.
If you wish to attend the workshop please make payment as soon as possible, the workshop will be closed once I have received payment from 12 attendees.
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Hi, Everyone

This is Sam and this is the meetup group for my kimchi making workshop.

Date:

The next workshop will be on Saturday 11th April 2026 @ 4pm

Workshop Description:

The workshop is about 3 hours and you will be taught to make a massive 2L jar of white cabbage Kimchi.

I will go through some of the history, science and health benefits of kimchi.

The workshop will start with a kimchi tasting session where you will gauge your spiciness level!

I will make 3 batches of kimchi 12 days before the workshop with 3 levels of spiciness. You will taste each kimchi to deteremine how spicy you want to make your own jar.

I will demonstrate how to make the chilli paste and then you will all prepare the vegetables together. I will show you how to prepare the vegetables and how different sizes might impact the taste, texture and mouthfeel of the kimchi.

The kimchi will contain white cabbage, white raddish, carrot, apple, spring onions, onions, shallots, garlic, ginger, saujeot shrimp and fish sauce.

A vegetarian/vegan/gluten free option is also available using soya sauce, miso paste or tamari please contact me for more information.

Naturally you can omit any ingredient if you wish.

You will finally mix the sauce into the cabbage and chopped vegetables and pack it into your perserving jars to take home to ferment and enjoy.

You will probably have a little kimchi that won't fit into the jar and you can eat it as fresh kimchi (geotjeori) with a sprinkle of roasted sesame seeds.

A pdf recipe file will be emailed to you after the workshop. It contains very detailed step by step instructions and quantities in grams and item units. The file will also have a reference section detailing each ingredient and what to buy, a list of local suppliers for all ingredients and jars and additional notes on storage.

The workshop includes all the ingredients, a 2L preserving jar and instruction recipe pdf.

All kitchen equipment is provided.

The workshop is a fun and relaxing afternoon of hands on making of delicious food, laughing and chatting.

Please check out the photos from my previous workshops.

Please bring a strong carrying bag as the 2L jar inclulding kimchi will weigh close to 4KG.

An apron and gloves are provided but it is recommended to wear old or dark coloured clothes as the chilli paste will stain light coloured clothes.

Venue location:

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 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.

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