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。
I’m happy to announce that I will be hosting Japanese craft workshops at the Japanese goods shop ’t JAPANSE WINKELTJE, located near Dam Square in the center of Amsterdam.
At Coloratura, my goal is to introduce the beauty and joy of Japanese handmade crafts to more people.
In addition to workshops and sales at Japanese events and markets, I am now offering workshops and pop-up sales at Japanese shops and restaurants to make them more accessible to a wider audience.
In these workshops, you can enjoy creating small handmade pieces inspired by Japanese culture.
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Workshop Themes
⭐ Miniature Clay Art
Create realistic miniature Japanese food such as onigiri, sushi, wagashi and more using clay.
⭐ Tsumami Zaiku (Traditional Japanese Fabric Flower Craft)
⭐ Japanese Paper & Origami Workshops
⭐ Decorative crafts using traditional Japanese fabrics
Each workshop focuses not only on the finished piece, but also on enjoying the creative process.
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What is Tsumami Zaiku?
🌸 Tsumami Zaiku is a traditional Japanese craft in which small square pieces of fabric are folded and pinched to create delicate flowers.
It is well known as a traditional hair ornament, but in Coloratura’s workshops we also explore ways to enjoy it as decorative art, such as framing it or using it as small accessories.
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。
Here are some moments from our recent Tsumami Zaiku and miniature clay photo frame workshops.
In the Tsumami Zaiku workshop, participants chose their favorite fabrics and background papers to create beautiful floral frames, each with its own unique character.
Although it was their first time, both participants showed wonderful creativity and great taste, resulting in truly beautiful pieces. They enjoyed the creative process and were delighted with their finished works.
In the miniature clay workshop, we made charming Dutch-style photo frames featuring cute windmills and tulips.
It was a special time where one-of-a-kind creations were brought to life.
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At Coloratura, we offer miniature clay and Tsumami Zaiku workshops on an ongoing basis.
Beginners are always welcome.
Please feel free to contact me if you are interested.
This Saturday, I’ll be doing a special pop-up at OSAKA BALL, a well-loved takoyaki spot at Albert Cuyp Market ✨
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, Jan 24 ⏰ 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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🐙 ポップアップ販売のお知らせ 🐙
Albert Cuyp Market にあるたこ焼き屋さん 「OSAKA BALL」 にて、今週土曜日、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。
