**Amsterdam Origami Club \| Monthly Origami Workshop in Amsterdam** **Learn Origami, Relax Your Mind & Meet Creative People** Looking for a unique creative activity in Amsterdam? Join the Amsterdam Origami Club, a welcoming monthly workshop where you'll learn the beautiful Japanese art of paper folding while meeting like-minded people, improving focus, and having fun. Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced folder, our workshops are designed for all skill levels. **⚠️ IMPORTANT: HOW TO RESERVE YOUR PLACE** **PLEASE DO NOT RSVP ON MEETUP** RSVPs on Meetup do NOT guarantee a place in the workshop. To secure your spot, you must join our WhatsApp channel: **[https://shorturl.at/Ttdhk](https://shorturl.at/Ttdhk)** **How to Register** **1\. Join the WhatsApp channel\.** **2\. Open the "Origami Workshop Attendance Chat"\.** **3\. Send a message with:** **Your name** **The workshop date you'd like to attend** **Why WhatsApp Registration?** The workshop is advertised across multiple platforms, and WhatsApp is the only way we can manage registrations fairly on a first-come, first-served basis. Our workshops regularly receive 30–40 registrations, but we can only accommodate 20 participants per session. **If a workshop is full:** You'll be added to the waiting list. You'll receive priority for the next available workshop. *If you can no longer attend, please cancel your registration so another participant can take your place.* *Intermediate Origami Workshop* *We also run a Monthly Intermediate Origami Workshop on the fourth Sunday of every month.* *Interested? Send us a message in the WhatsApp channel.* **About the Workshop** Every month we explore a different origami theme, learning exciting models through step-by-step demonstrations projected on a screen. You'll learn how to transform a simple sheet of paper into beautiful creations while discovering the relaxing and mindful benefits of origami. **Workshop Features** ✔ Beginner-friendly instruction ✔ Suitable for all abilities ✔ All materials provided ✔ Relaxed and social atmosphere ✔ Take-home creations ✔ Access to instructional videos after the workshop ✔ Learn directly from an internationally published origami author **Meet Your Instructor** The workshop is led by Samuel Tsang, author of: The Book of Mindful Origami The Magic of Mindful Origami Samuel has been featured by: BBC Channel 4 AT5 / OBA Live His workshops combine creativity, mindfulness, education, and community engagement. **Cost -** **Pay What You Can** This workshop is sponsored by the Openbare Bibliotheek Amsterdam (OBA) to support community arts and cultural activities. Participation is offered on a voluntary donation basis. If you're able to contribute, donations help cover: Origami paper Art materials Printing costs Educational resources Future workshops Donations can be made during the workshop via: Cash Tikkie QR code **2026 Workshop Themes** Each month features a different creative theme here are some examples. January – Animals Create birds, fish, cats, dogs, and other creatures from land, sea, and sky. February – Valentine's Origami Fold hearts, love letters, diamond rings, and tulips. March – Wedding Bouquet Create elegant lilies and tulips and assemble a beautiful paper bouquet. April – Easter Origami Bunnies, chicks, baskets, flowers, and spring-themed creations. May – Mother's Day Flowers Learn to fold beautiful flowers perfect for gifting. June – Modular Origami Explore the fascinating mathematics and architecture behind modular origami. Learn Sonobe units and build geometric structures. July – Kirigami Discover the art of paper cutting and folded paper sculptures. August – Theme To Be Announced September – Water Animals Create sea creatures and aquatic-themed models. October – Halloween Origami Fold ghosts, bats, pumpkins, and spooky seasonal designs. November – Theme To Be Announced December – Christmas Origami Festive decorations, ornaments, and seasonal paper crafts. **Workshop Schedule 202
