Amsterdam Origami Club @ OBA CC Amstel. Second Sunday every month @ 11am

This is a 90 minute hands on origami workshop where you will be taught to make three models and also be introduced to mindfulness. AOC@OBA 👋 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]** *** ## 📚 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.