Official Amsterdam Origami Club. OBA CC Amstel, Second Sunday every month 11am
About the event
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 2026 Second Sunday of each month January 11, 2026 February 8,…