We have just finished the third and final session of our three-part Tsumami Zaiku workshop, and these beautiful pieces are now complete.
Over the three sessions, participants learned the basic techniques for making round petals, pointed petals, and leaves, and then completed their chosen pieces as either a framed artwork or a hair accessory.
Although the types of flowers created were essentially the same, the choice of colors and the final form resulted in remarkably different impressions. Both pieces turned out beautifully.
One participant chose to create a framed artwork. Colorful patterned fabrics were used, with a background paper featuring cranes, resulting in a well-balanced and vibrant piece. I hope it will brighten up the room wherever it is displayed.
The other participant created a hair accessory. As her daughter will soon be celebrating her Coming-of-Age Ceremony, she selected colors that would complement a traditional furisode kimono. Using only solid-colored fabrics, the finished piece is elegant and charming. It will be a lovely accent when worn with the kimono, and her daughter is sure to be delighted to receive such a heartfelt, handmade gift from her mother.
Both participants looked truly satisfied when their one-of-a-kind creations were completed. There is something very special about finishing a piece made with care and intention.
Thank you very much for joining the workshop.
✴︎ I am planning to offer the same workshop again in January. If you are interested, you can reach me via Instagram message.
✴︎ I am also planning to launch a Tsumami Zaiku course next year, where participants can create a variety of different flowers. Please look forward to it!
I am excited to announce the start of our tsumami-zaiku workshop series.
Until now, tsumami-zaiku has mainly been available as finished works for sale, but thanks to many requests, it is now offered as a hands-on workshop.
As the nights grow longer, it’s also the perfect season to enjoy making a warm and gentle washi paper lampshade.
Experience the calming beauty of handmade Japanese crafts.
🌸 Tsumami-Zaiku
Tsumami-zaiku is a traditional Japanese craft technique in which small squares of fabric are folded and assembled into delicate flowers.
It creates an elegant, refined, and timeless look.
While tsumami-zaiku is often known as hair accessories, at Coloratura you may also choose to display your work as framed art, so you can enjoy it in your home.
✔️ Choose from framed art, hair accessories, or a brooch
✔️ Select your flower colors, patterns, and background paper
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「Basic Flower」Course
Perfect for beginners — you will learn the essential techniques for round petals (maru-tsumami) and pointed petals (ken-tsumami).
《Course Schedule》 3 sessions, 2 hours each
• Session 1: Fabric cutting & making pointed petals
• Session 2: Making large round petals
• Session 3: Making small round petals & finishing
《Date》
[Weekday Workshop]
November 18 (Tue), November 25 (Tue), and December 2 (Tue)
10:30 – 12:30
[Weekend Workshop]
November 29 (Sat), December 6 (Sat), and December 13 (Sat)
14:00 – 16:00
《Fee》€108 for 3 sessions (includes materials, frame, drink & sweets)
Special introductory price — will be €130 next time
Details & booking ↓↓
🌷🌻🌸 More seasonal flower workshops coming in 2026:
Cherry blossoms, sunflowers, tulips, hydrangeas, roses, and more.
(One-time participation may be possible depending on skill level.)
Beginners are encouraged to start with the “Basic Flower” course.
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🌟 Washi Paper Lampshade Workshop
Create your own lampshade using traditional hand-crafted Japanese washi.
The natural fibers diffuse the light beautifully, bringing warmth and tranquility to your space.
Tear and paste freely, create floral shapes, or use die-cut motifs — design is up to you!
Fun for adults and children.
Enjoy crafting — and then use your lamp at home!
Winter school holiday sessions available for children as well.
《Date》
[Weekend Workshop]
November 22 (Sat) 14:00–16:30
[Weekday Workshop]
December 22 (Mon) 13:30–16:00
《Fee》: € 48 includes all materials, drink & sweets
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General Info (Both Workshops)
《Group size》 3–7 participants
《Language》 Japanese & English
《Location》2-min walk from Amsterdamse Bos bus stop (Address shared after reservation)
At the request of a kimono teacher, I made accessories in her favorite color and style. Pink and red, orange.. I wonder what kind of kimono she will use them with..
I’m making many other handcraft goods for the next sale in Amstelveen on September 3rd. (Details will notice here later.)
Coloratura mainly hold miniature clay workshops and courses, and sell handmade products only several times a year at markets and Japanese events.
Due to the limited number I can make, I do not sell them online, but if you want something like the one shown here, I can make it for you. If you are interested, please feel free to contact. I will do my best to meet your requests, such as colors and styles.
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☆ Coloratura offers miniature clay workshops from time to time.
Coloratura offers one-day miniature clay workshops and other handcraft workshops such as Tsumamizaiki (making flower accessories or decorations using Japanese fabrics).. in Amsterdam.
Coloratura also sell handmade miniature clay goods and Japanese style goods such as accessories or ornaments made of Japanese fabrics or Origami papers ..etc. at Sunday markets, Japanese events…
Two years have passed since I came to the Netherlands. It's also been almost two years since I started miniature clay workshops from autumn 2021.
《 以下に、これまでのColoaturaの活動の一部をご紹介します。》
《 Below are some of Coloratura’s activities.》
【 イベント参加、マーケット出店(ハンドメイド品販売 ) 】 【 Participating in events・Held a stall at market (handmade goods sales) 】
✳︎ アムステルフェーンのジャパンフェスティバルにて、ミニチュア粘土や折り紙などの和風ハンドクラフトワークショップを開催 (2022年6月) ✳︎ At the Japan Festival in Amstelveen, held a Japanese-style handcraft workshop such as miniature clay, Origami etc..(June 2022)
I also held stalls at the Sunday Market in Westerpark in Amsterdam, the Open Day at the Garden Complex in Amstelveen, and the International School Fair…
In addition to the workshops planned by Coloratura, people who personally contacted me and used workshops for birthdays, children's events, adult gathering…
✳︎ お友達同士で、つまみ細工のレッスンにご参加 (2023年6月)
✳︎ Participated in Tsumami-zaiku lessons with friends (June 2023)
✳︎ アムステルダムのキッチンスタジオにて、おにぎり販売されてる傍らで、おにぎりや和菓子のミニチュア粘土ワークショップも行いました。(2023年3月) ✳︎ At the kitchen studio in Amsterdam, while selling rice balls, Coloratura held a miniature clay workshop on Japanese food(rice balls..) and Japanese sweets. (March 2023)
Today, a Japanese student who attends university here requested Tsumami-zaiku workshop, and came with her friends from the same university.
They chose their favorite fabrics for a large flower and a small flower, and also chose from hair band, hairpin, charm, key chain and brooch.
Everyone like handcrafts, and they enjoyed making their first Tsumami-zaiku flowers.
When they finished making flowers, the hairpin and key holders were completed, they were very happy and said how cute they were！
Hope to attach them to their hair or decorate it on your bag ♪
☆ I don't usually hold the "Tsumami-zaiku" workshop that we did today, but if there is a request and the number of people gathers, I will hold the workshop.
☆ I hold one-day miniature clay workshops from time to time.
☆ I will hold a miniature clay "Wagashi" workshop on June 13. ↓↓ https://coloratura-clayhandcraft.com/workshops-information
I set a goal at the beginning of the year to sell it in the market and online in addition to the miniature clay and handcraft classes, but I have not much spare time💦 and will be April soon.
I'm working on something for sale little by little. I still have lots of things to do, to make more production for sales and have to prepare to sell at market or online… The progress is slow, but it is progressing little by little.
The new school, work year starts in April in Japan. Even if I’ve lived abroad for a long time, I still have the feeling that April will be a new start.
Dark and cold winter has gone and bright spring full of flowers came !
It's a good season to start something. I will do my best and move forward.
In "Coloratura ~ Miniature Clay & Handmade workshop", in addition to miniature clay, I also hold workshops on making accessories using Japanese-style cloth..etc.
The cherry blossoms are in full bloom now. Cherry blossom brooches and hair accessories that are perfect for this time of year ...
If we wear brooch or hair accessories on our clothes, bag or hair, we look gorgeous and bright!
We made flower accessories using Japanese-patterned cloth.
A Dutch lady participated today. Three people were scheduled to participate but due to circumstances, a lady who was planning to come with friend from far away couldn’t come suddenly, so it became a one-on-one lesson.
In Today’s workshop, she could make two works with a large flower and a small flower, and she chose hair pin and charm. The hair pin was for her daughter and the charm was for herself.
She likes Japan and also makes bags and accessories..etc using Japanese-patterned cloth. I’m glad Dutch people likes Japanese things and makes Japanese craft like this.
Since there was only one participant, we were able to talk about various things and I had a good time. I think I am really happy to be holding workshops whenever people came and could interact like this.
Would you like to make Japanese-style accessories using Japanese-patterned cloth?
At "Coloratura 〜 Miniature clay & Japanese Handcraft" in Amsterdam is holding clay workshops and Japanese style accessories workshops.
This time, you can make these accessories using Japanese-pattern cloth.
Japanese style cute flower hair accessories, brooches, charms, etc… We can make them without using needle and thread. Why don't you make a cloth flower that you can easily make?
On this workshop, you can make two flowers and make one or two of your favorite…hair tie, hair pin, brooch or key holder..etc
Date and time: 8 March 2022 (Tuesday) 10:00-11:30
Cost: ① €22 (including material cost, drink and sweets)
You can choose the color and pattern of the cloth you like. You can make two of them (photos ①②③ ) or one (photo④…keychain and brooch). Please see the photos above.
Minimum 3 participants, maximum 6
Language: Japanese & English Depending on participants, I will conduct workshops in Japanese and English.
Location: Near the main entrance of Amsteldamse Bos. 1 minute walk from Bus stop: Amsterdamse Bos I will send you the details after you apply for the lesson.
During the year-end and New Year holidays, I visited Japan, and came back to the Netherlands a few days ago.
I usually don't have much time, so I concentrated on making works while I was in quarantine at the hotel, (The work in the photo was made in the meantime.)
Then while I was quarantining at my father’s house, I was cleaning the house, sending New Year's message to my friends ...etc. and I was busy So time flew quickly.
It was good I was able to help to clean my fathers house and spend time with my father In this temporary return to Japan,
This year, in addition to miniature clay, I am planning to hold a workshop to make accessories etc. with Japanese pattern cloth as shown in the photo. (For the time being, it is difficult to hold workshops due to the spread of corona infection and Government regulations, so I’m watching for the timing to hold workshops .)
I want to sell my handmade goods at a local market and also sell them online this year.
Well, I'll do my best this year!
I hope that this year the Corona will be settled and our life will move in a better direction.
