Official Amsterdam Origami Club. OBA CC Amstel, Second Sunday every month 11am
About the event
⚠️ IMPORTANT – READ THIS FIRST ⚠️ Do NOT RSVP here on Meetup! Spots are managed through WhatsApp only (first come, first served).
👇 To join the workshop: 1. Join this WhatsApp channel 👉 [https://shorturl.at/e4sVb](https://shorturl.at/e4sVb)
2. Go to "Origami workshop attendance chat" 3. Send: \`Your full name \+ workshop date\`
📢 The workshop is shared across multiple platforms. WhatsApp is the ONLY way to secure your spot fairly. We get 30–40 requests but only have 20 spots per workshop. If you don’t get in, you’ll go on the waiting list + get priority for next time.
❌ Can’t make it? Please cancel so someone else can take your spot.
🗓️ Also: There’s an intermediate workshop on the 4th Sunday of each month. Interested? Just message Samuel in the WhatsApp chat.
🧘 Welcome to Amsterdam Origami Club! A monthly origami workshop for all levels – from total beginners to paper nerds. Each month = a different theme. Led by Samuel Tsang, author of The Book of Mindful Origami & The Magic of Mindful Origami.
💰 Cost? Thanks to OBA, this workshop runs on voluntary donation (cash or Tikkie QR). Your donation helps fund paper, books & materials.
🗓️ 2026 Monthly themes (may change if Samuel finds something cooler 😄) Jan – Animals (birds, fish, cats, dogs) Feb – Valentine’s (hearts, rings, tulips) Mar – Wedding bouquet (lilies + tulips) Apr – Easter (bunnies, chicks, baskets) May – Mother’s Day flowers Jun – Modular origami (math + architecture meets paper) Jul – Kirigami (cut paper art) Aug – TBC Sep – Sea animals Oct – Halloween (ghosts, bats, pumpkins) Nov – TBC Dec – Christmas origami
🧠 How it works Instructor-led + projector step-by-step. You’ll get time to fold between demos + a short break halfway. All materials provided + link to tutorial videos on our website.
🙋 Want to help run the club? We’re looking for volunteers & future co-hosts. Samuel will train you to confidently teach origami.
Message him if interested! 📅 Dates & Time Second Sunday of every month 🕚 11:00 – 12:30
2026 dates: Jan 11, Feb 8, Mar 8, Apr 12, May 10, Jun 14, Sep 13, Oct 11, Nov 8, Dec 13
📍 Arrive on time! The room is on the 1st floor (just above entrance). Sunday = front door locked. Late? Ring the bell. ⚠️ The last person to arrive has to be the door opener for everyone else (so Samuel doesn’t keep running up/down).
👥 Max 20 people (room capacity) Venue: Makerplaats Room, 1st Floor OBA CC Amstel Cullinanplein 1, 1074 JM Amsterdam
🧠 Why origami? It’s like yoga for your mind – boosts patience, memory, hand-eye coordination, and creativity. No tools needed. Just paper + your hands. Calm, peaceful, and strangely addictive. Turn a flat piece of paper into a 3D object – magic, right?
📺 We’ve been on TV! AT5 / OBA Live → jump to 16:30 \[watch here\](https://www.at5.nl/artikelen/229659/oba-live-vrouwelijke-sint-en-iets-wat-ons-verbindt)
BBC → \[watch\](https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p060lv4m)
Channel 4 → \[watch\](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JINxFi68dmo&t=164s)
❓ FAQs (quick version) 👶 Is this for kids? Yes, but recommended ages 8+. Younger kids often struggle with fine motor skills for folding. Under 16 must be with an adult.
🚆 Transport? Closest Metro: De Pijp → [map](%5Bhttps://maps.app.goo.gl/V9H9ya9xKFpNKt7s5%5D(https://maps.app.goo.gl/V9H9ya9xKFpNKt7s5)) No parking on site. Street parking usually free on Sundays. Nearest car park: ParkBee Pestana.
📦 What to bring? All materials provided. Bring a bag to take home your creations. You can bring your own paper if you like.
📧 Contact? Email Sam: [origamicrane@gmail.com](origamicrane@gmail.com) (mailto:origamicrane@gmail.com)
📚 Books & socials Signed copies of Samuel’s origami books available [www.sesames.co.uk](www.sesames.co.uk) [www.mindfulorigami.com](www.mindfulorigami.com)
📸 Instagram: @mindFOLDness + @MindfulOrigami
🎨 After the workshop… Stick around for paid arts & crafts workshops – check my other listings!
