Yesterday, under the midsummer-like heat, many people came and experienced Coloratura‘s workshops.
Thanks to everyone, this year’s workshops were a huge success! For the miniature clay workshop, we featured sushi, onigiri (rice balls), and wagashi (Japanese sweets) magnets. Also, the other workshop for making "braided origami bookmarks" was very well received. Except for the very first session right after the opening, all the other sessions were completely full! Thank you so much to everyone who stopped by.
I am absolutely delighted to have met people who discovered the workshop on the spot and jumped right in, those who had seen the information in advance and were looking forward to coming, and the repeaters who came back to see me again this year.
Thank you very much to all of you... who participated in the workshops, who were not able to join due to full seats but left warm and encouraging words, who held and organized the wonderful Japan Festival, and friends and acquaintances who came to support us.
Time flies, and it has already been 5 years since I came to the Netherlands. Starting from scratch 5 years ago without knowing left from right, I have challenged myself through various events, markets, and workshops. I feel so blessed with many wonderful encounters, and it is all thanks to your continuous support that I am able to keep going like this.
I will continue to do my best, step by step, to bring you the joy and excitement of handcrafting. Thank you for your continued support.
✳︎ For those who were unable to participate this time due to the timing, I look forward to seeing you at another opportunity, such as future events or lessons!
Coloratura holds workshops from time to time. Miniature clay workshops ↓ https://coloraturanl.com
The Japan Festival in Amstelveen is one of the largest Japanese events in the Netherlands, welcoming over 10,000 visitors! Coloratura is thrilled to be joining again this year!
I will be offering two fun, hands-on workshops:
Date: Sunday, 28 June 2026
Time: 12:00 - 19:00
Location: Handelsplein, Amstelveen
※ Please note our venue has changed this year! It is the square where the restaurant "Kokusai" and the tram terminus station are located.
Participation Fee: €5 per session
Age Requirement: Suitable for adults, and children who can sit and participate independently.
☆ Every year, my workshops get fully booked very quickly. If you are interested, please come early! To welcome as many participants as possible, participation is limited to one session per person (however, if there are spaces available at the start of a session, you may join on the spot).
The festival will also feature plenty of Japanese food stalls, goods, and exciting stage performances. Bring your family and friends for a wonderful day out!
On Sunday, May 10th, the "Japanse Dag" (Japanse Day) will be held at the botanical garden of Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (Botanische Tuin Zuidas). Coloratura will be there selling a variety of Japanese-style handmade crafts!
Come and browse our collection of:
・Miniature clay works ・Tsumami Zaiku (pinched fabric) accessories and decorations ・Japanese-style small goods
There will also be Japanese food stalls and other Japanese goods available. It is a lovely opportunity to enjoy a short stroll through the botanical garden while exploring unique handmade items.
【Details】
Date: Sunday, May 10th
Time: 12:00 – 17:00
Location: Botanische Tuin Zuidas Van der Boechorststraat 8, 1081 BT Amsterdam
I sell Japanese-style handmade items such as miniature clay and tsumami crafts (hana kanzashi) this year again at Lodder Bonsai where many bonsai are sold in the Netherlands.
⏰ March 14th (Sat) 9:00-17:00 March 15th (Sun) 10:00-16:00
📍 Hugo de Vriesweg 1 348JA Harmelen
There are so many bonsai, and many different shops on the day. Please come and enjoy with your family or friends.
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オランダで盆栽がたくさん販売されているところ「@Lodder Bonsai 」のOpen House で、今年もミニチュア粘土やつまみ細工などの和風ハンドメイド品を販売します。
I’m excited to share that Coloratura’s tsumami-zaiku (traditional Japanese fabric crafts) will be for sale at the upcoming Japanese School Fair in Rotterdam.
While I won’t be attending in person, the organizers have selected some pieces in advance to be showcased at the event.
I usually don’t sell in Rotterdam, so I’m happy for the local community to get a chance to see and enjoy tsumami-zaiku.
This school fair is open not only to Japanese school families but also to the general public, so it’s a wonderful event to explore!
At Coloratura, workshops are my main focus. Miniature clay and Japanese-style handmade crafts are sold only a few times a year at Japanese markets and events etc., and I do not operate an online shop.
However, I am happy to accommodate special orders, such as multiple items, upon request.
If you’re interested, please feel free to contact me.
Yesterday, I participated in the “BUNKA-SAI Festival” held at SAKB (Nemo Sabo) in Amstelveen, organized by Jacop, and sold handmade items such as miniature clay and tsumami-zaiku crafts.
I offered a wide range of items, including Japanese-style miniature clay pieces like onigiri and wagashi, handmade accessories and ornaments, as well as practical items such as bookmarks and keychains. It was wonderful to see so many people take an interest in them.
At these Japanese event, many visitors are either Japanese or locals who love Japanese culture.
Seeing people smile and say “So cute!” or “Beautiful!” when looking at the items is truly heartwarming. Some even expressed interest in joining my workshops, which is very encouraging. I was especially happy to meet people who said they follow me on Instagram or came specifically to see my booth. The little interactions with visitors were also enjoyable, and it was a real pleasure to sell my items.
The event was blessed with great weather and was a huge success! I believe visitors also enjoyed Japanese food, various shops, performances, and workshops.
Thank you to everyone who visited our booth! We are also deeply grateful to Jacop and all the volunteers who supported the event.
On Sunday, September 28, the event “BUNKA-SAI” will be held in Amstelveen, organized by JACOP (Stichting Japanese Communities Platform), and Coloratura will also be joining to sell handmade items.
This event takes place at Nemo Sabo / SAKB Kunstlokaal in Amstelveen and recreates the atmosphere of a Japanese school festival (bunkasai). There will be many food and goods stalls, stage activities, and a lively program for everyone to enjoy.
Despite the hot day, many people visited the Japan Festival yesterday and joined Coloratura’s miniature clay workshop. Thank you so much to everyone who came!
At the Japan Festival, participants created tiny and cute Japanese foods, including Japanese dishes (rice ball etc..), Sushi, Japanese sweets.
Thanks to your support, all workshop sessions were fully booked within the first hour, including the final session after 5pm. I’m so happy that everyone who joined seemed to enjoy the experience.
Thanks for those who participated in the workshop, those who kindly showed interest, the Japan Festival organizers, my friends who helped with the reception, And to friends and acquaintances who stopped by to say hello.
Thank you very much.
Through miniature clay lessons and workshops, as well as sales of miniature clay pieces and tsumami-zaiku (traditional Japanese fabric crafts) at markets and events, I’ve had the joy of meeting so many people, and that has kept me going.
Looking ahead, I hope to expand beyond miniature clay and offer workshops in tsumami-zaiku and other Japanese-style crafts.
✳︎ I‘m holding the same “Japanese Food & Sweets” workshop again and other workshops in summer.
Details will be shared here soon, so please check back if you’re interested.
I am excited to announce that Coloratura will once again be hosting a miniature clay workshop at the Japan Festival, held on Sunday, June 29th at Stadshart Amstelveen.
This is the largest Japan-related event in the Netherlands!
This year, I’m focusing on the miniature clay workshop, which is very popular every year, and offering more sessions so that even more people can participate. You’ll have the chance to create tiny Sushi, Japanese food, and traditional sweets (wagashi).
Please come and join the fun !
Location: Stadshart Square, Amstelveen
Date: Sunday, June 29th
Time: 12:00 – 18:00
The workshop is open to adults and children who are able to work independently. Please note that the miniature sushi includes many intricate details, so it is recommended for upper elementary school age and older.
There will be many food stalls and stage performances throughout the day, making it a great outing for families and friends.
I look forward to seeing you there !
* Due to high demand, participation is limited to one session per person. If there are open spots at the start of any session, walk-in participants will be accepted.
