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 24, 2026, Coloratura will have a stall at Japanmarkt in Leiden, organized by the Japan Museum Sieboldhuis.
I will bring a selection of Japanese-style handmade items, including miniature clay creations, small accessories, and flower accessories made with Japanese fabrics. You can also find practical handmade goods for everyday use, such as keyrings, bookmarks, magnets, decorative cases and ornaments.
《Place》 Along the canal where Japanmuseum Sieboldhuis located
✳︎Coloratura’s stall will be located along the canal area between Sieboldhuis and the Leiden University entrance.
《Date & Time》 Sunday, May 24, 2026 12:00 – 17:00
If you are interested in Japanese culture, handmade crafts, or local Japanese markets in the Netherlands, please stop by and say hello!
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《 ライデンで開催されるJapanmarktに出店します！ 》
2026年5月24日(日)、ライデンのJapan Museum シーボルトハウス主催のJapanmarktに出店します。
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
For English Speakers: This project is featured in my Instructor Certification Course. Currently, I offer the course only in Japanese. While I don’t have an English course scheduled at the moment, I am open to starting one if there is enough interest. In fact, I currently have a wonderful group of adult family members—two sisters and the elder sister's daughter—taking the course together!
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.
Discover the art of Tsumami Zaiku, a traditional Japanese craft.
Fold tiny pieces of fabric into delicate petals and create seasonal flowers!
🎨 [5-Session Course]
What you will make:
• March 🌸 Cherry blossoms • April 🌷 Tulips • May 🍀 Wisteria • June 🌿 Hydrangea • July 🌻 Sunflowers
Experience the traditional Japanese craft of Tsumami Zaiku and create seasonal flowers! Fold pieces of Japanese fabric (chirimen) into delicate petals, and assemble them into beautiful flowers.
No needle or thread is needed, so beginners can enjoy this craft with confidence.
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Each flower is completed in 2 sessions.
If your schedule is tight, you can combine weekday and weekend sessions.
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📅 Schedule (Weekday & Weekend Options)
🌸 Cherry Blossom
• Weekday: Session 1 – March 31(Tue) 10:00–13:00 / Session 2– April 14 (Tue) 10:00–12:00
• Weekend: Session 1 – March 28(Sat) 13:30–16:30 / Session 2 – April 11(Sat) 13:30–15:30
🌷 Tulip
• Weekday: Session 1 – April 7 (Tue) 10:00–13:00 / Session 2 – April 28 (Tue) 10:00–12:00
• Weekend: Session 1 – April 19 (Sun) 13:30–16:30 / Session 2 – May 3 (Sun) 13:30–15:30
🍀 Wisteria
• Weekday: Session 1 – May 12 (Tue) 10:00–13:00 / Session 2 – May 26 (Tue) 10:00–12:00
• Weekend: Session 1 – May 16 (Sat) 13:30–16:30 / Session 2 – May 23 (Sat)13:30–15:30
🌿 Hydrangea
• Weekday: Session 1 – June 9 (Tue) 10:00–13:00 / Session 2 – June 23 (Tue) 10:00–11:30
• Weekend: Session 1 – June 7 (Sun)13:30–16:30 / Session 2 – June 20(Sat)13:30–15:00
🌻 Sunflower
• Weekday: Session 1 – June 30 (Tue) 10:00–13:00 / Session 2 – July 7 (Tue) 10:00–12:00
• Weekend: Session 1 – July 4 (Sat) 13:30–16:30 / Session 2 – July 18 (Sat) 13:30–15:30
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🏠 Workshop Flow
Tsumami Zaiku involves repeating similar steps. Any unfinished flowers after the first session can be completed at home before the second session.
This approach helps reduce the cost for students. ※You may also finish the remaining work at the studio, but an extension fee will apply.
🎨 Finishing Options
You can choose how to finish your work:
• Framed artwork (for home display)
• Accessories (brooch, hairpin, or earrings) Up to 2 accessory items can be made per session.
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💶 Fees
• 1 flower (2 sessions): €118
• 5-flower course (all 5 flowers): €590
• Single session: €130
Materials, tea & sweets included.
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👥 Small Group Workshop
• Min: 2 participants / Max: 6 participants
Small groups ensure careful guidance.
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🌿 For Beginners
I also offer the “Basic Flower Workshop” to learn fundamental techniques:
• Learn the “round tsumami” and “pointed tsumami” flowers
• Recommended as a first step for new students
• After this workshop, the seasonal course will be easier to follow
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✴︎ Special Offer
If you join the seasonal course after completing the Basic Flower Workshop:
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。
