On Sunday, April 5th, we’ll be hosting a one-day-only event at Osaka Ball in the Albert Cuyp Market (Please note: We are specially opening on the Takoyaki shop’s regular closing day.)
I’m excited to collaborate with Chamee, a Mizuhiki artist based in Leiden, who invited me to join this wonderful project.
■ Live Demonstration & Sales Watch the process of creating miniature Japanese food clay art and Tsumami-zaiku flowers. You can also purchase these unique handmade pieces on the spot.
■ Mini Workshop (No reservation needed – Walk-ins welcome!) Create your own piece in just 15–20 minutes! We have prepared special menus for this event :
① Miniature Rice Ball (Onigiri) Charm
② "Chirimen" Ball Charm (Made with traditional Japanese crepe fabric)
Choice of strap or keychain for both.
【Workshop Fees】
1 piece: €6 2 pieces: €10 (Special event price including all materials and instruction.)
Chamee will also be hosting a Mizuhiki workshop at the same time!
We hope this will be a great opportunity for many people to discover the beauty of Japanese crafts. Please feel free to stop by and say hello.
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’ll be doing a special pop-up at OSAKA BALL, a well-loved takoyaki spot at Albert Cuyp Market again.
I’ll be bringing a selection of handmade miniature clay pieces, including tiny takoyaki accessories, Japanese sweets, and taiyaki, as well as tsumami-zaiku accessories (traditional Japanese fabric flowers) and other small handcrafted items.
Every piece is carefully made by hand, one at a time.
🗓 Saturday, March 7
⏰ 12:00–17:00
📍 OSAKA BALL Albert Cuypstraat 250, Amsterdam
Enjoy delicious takoyaki and discover a small world of Japanese handmade art.
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Albert Cuyp Market にあるたこ焼き屋さん 「Osaka Ball」 にて、来週の土曜日 3月7日(土)、ポップアップ販売を行います。
I’ll be hosting a 3-day pop-up at Onigiri YA!, a lovely onigiri shop near Albert Cuyp Market.
You’ll find handmade miniature clay creations like mini onigiri accessories, Japanese sweets, taiyaki & takoyaki, plus tsumami-zaiku accessories (traditional Japanese fabric flowers)and small handmade items. Each piece is handmade with care, one by one.
Date : Jan 16 (Fri) , 17(Sat), Jan 18 (Sun) Time : 12:00–17:00 Place : Onigiri YA! Ferdinand Bolstraat 132–134, Amsterdam
Come by for onigiri and a little taste of Japanese handmade art.
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Albert Cuyp Market の近くにある おにぎり屋さん 「Onigiri YA!」 にて、この週末の3日間、ポップアップ販売をさせていただくことになりました。
My works are now available on one shelf inside of OSAKA BALL, a popular takoyaki shop at Albert Cuyp Market in Amsterdam.
You’ll find miniature takoyaki, along with other Japanese-inspired miniature clay works such as onigiri, wagashi, and taiyaki, as well as tsumami-zaiku accessories.
While I was arranging my items today, a customer stopped by, said “So cute!”, and chose a miniature takoyaki necklace.
Their award-winning takoyaki,which won a championship at a takoyaki fair in New York, is perfect for the cold season — warm, comforting, and delicious.
The owners are incredibly kind and welcoming, and I’m very happy to share my work in such a lovely space.
I’ll also be hosting pop-up sales once or twice a month.
If you visit Albert Cuyp Market, please stop by and take a look inside the shop.
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Albert Cuypマーケットのたこ焼き屋さん OSAKA BALL の店内にて、棚一段をお借りし、私の作品を販売させていただくことになりました。
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.
＊ if the above dates do not work for you, you would like to participate with a group of there or more friends, or you are interested in a workshop at your location, please feel free to contact me.
Curious about miniature clay art? Love handicrafts? Or just anything small and cute?
This summer, I’m offering a variety of miniature clay workshops—some are short and budget-friendly, while others are a bit longer and more detailed. (Workshops No. ④ and ⑤ are the same ones we held at the Japan Festival—perfect for those who couldn’t join us back then!)
Come by on your own, or bring a friend or family member—everyone is welcome! I just hope you’ll enjoy the experience.
【 Mini Handmade sales 】
There will also be a small handmade sales before and after the workshops.
At the sales event, I’ll have a selection of handmade goods, mainly Japanese-style items such as miniature clay art and tsumami-zaiku (folded fabric flowers), including accessories and decorative pieces.
You’re very welcome to drop by even if you’re not joining the workshop, so please feel free to stop in and take a look!
Since the space is limited and we’d like to have an idea of how many people to expect, if you’re interested in stopping by the market, please send us a message via Instagram or email me at [coloratura.clayhandcraft@gmail.com] If you contact me by the morning of the day, I’ll send you the location details.
