About this Event
👋 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.
💸 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.
🎨 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
📽️ 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
🌱 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.
#📅 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
📍 Venue
Makerplaats Room (1st Floor)
OBA CC Amstel
Cullinanplein 1
1074 JM Amsterdam
🧘 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.
🎥 Media Features
Our workshops have been featured on:
- AT5 / OBA Live
- BBC
- Channel 4
ℹ️ Additional Info
- Suitable for complete beginners
- Children welcome (recommended 8+)
- Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult
🚇 Transport
Closest metro: De Pijp
Street parking is usually free on Sundays.
Nearest paid parking: ParkBee Pestana
👜 What to Bring
- All materials provided
- Optional: your own paper
- A bag to take home your creations
📬 Contact
Questions? Email: **[email protected]**
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## 📚 Books
Signed copies of my origami books (English & Dutch) are available at the workshop.
More of my work:
- www.sesames.co.uk
- www.mindfulorigami.com
Follow on Instagram:
@mindFOLDness
@MindfulOrigami
After the workshop, check out my other paid arts & crafts sessions.
Event venue & nearby stays
OBA CC Amstel, 1 Cullinanplein, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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