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:
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。
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!
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.
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)
