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’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.
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。
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。
Today, two participants who had previously joined my miniature clay workshop came again. This time, one of them joined with her husband.
The two women are craft enthusiasts who enjoy other crafts, while her husband was experiencing miniature clay for the first time.
Everyone was very friendly, chatting happily, and at times fully focused in silence on their work, and small, adorable wagashi were created one after another.
They enjoyed the process of making them, and were very pleased with their finished creations.
It’s truly heartwarming when participants come back because they enjoyed their previous experience and want to try making something new.
Meeting such wonderful people and sharing these creative moments is one of the greatest joys for me.
Thank you so much for joining.
☆ I offers one-day miniature clay workshops on a flexible schedule. Please see below.
Tiny Japanese sweets that are so cute and “delicious-looking”—they always bring a smile to everyone who joins the workshops.
In this cold season with shorter days, taking the time to calmly enjoy crafting is a wonderful way to spend your time.
Would you like to enjoy making them together with us?
《Date and time》 4 December (Thursday) 10:00〜13:00
《Cost》 €60 (including material cost, drink, sweets)
《Group size》 minimum 3 participants, maximum 6
《Language》 Japanese & English
《Location》 along the Amstelveenseweg, near the main entrance of Amsterdamse Bos. 2 minutes walk from Bus stop: Amsterdamse Bos. I will send you the details after you apply for the workshop.
Recently, our popular “Miniature Wagashi” workshop has been attracting many participants.
Today, a close group of three friends joined us.
Although it was their first time working with miniature clay, they enjoyed making dango, dorayaki, senbei, daifuku, and more, carefully crafting each piece one by one.
As longtime friends, they chatted happily while working with their hands. They chatted happily while creating the piece, and were delighted when it was completed...
I also had a wonderful time with such lovely participants. Thank you very much for joining the workshop.
One of the great things about handmade crafts is that you can learn how to make them, enjoy the process of creation, feel the satisfaction of completing a piece, and continue to enjoy it afterwards by displaying or using it.
Using your hands and trying new things is also great brain exercise.
You can enjoy it with friends in a relaxed, cheerful atmosphere, or join alone and meet new people.
At Coloratura, in addition to miniature clay, I am preparing a variety of craft workshops for you to enjoy.
Tsumami-zaiku (traditional Japanese fabric folding) workshops will be starting soon—stay tuned!
