Chinese Culture

Organizer doesn't post weekly but most of Sundays are possible to meetup. Do you want to meet someone who can advise you about Japan trip? Do you wan to meet someone who needs an explanation about Japanese unique culture or an advice about Japan trip? We can meetup and share some tips! The organizer love analyzing and explaining about Japanese culture. Please ask any questions or wonders you have in your mind. Please cover a coffee fee (divided by participants) of the organizer. Your organizer will bring a small Japanese snack for you!

Discover the Alternative side of Amsterdam with a local insider. What did the hippie culture do in Amsterdam? Is drugs legal? Free houseboat, free bikes? And a lot more stories of the liberal side of Amsterdam. For more info check: https://freealternativetouramsterdam.com/ Book via the website, it is the only way to book a spot.

Jojn us for food and fun! every monday in Amsterdam north: food for free (donation in time or money is appreciated) followed by pingpong or boardgames from 1700 till 1900

If you are living in The Netherlands, by now, you may well have noticed the amount of open water. If you enjoy cycling in the city, you may wish to feel safer as you navigate the bridges and canals. And you may also want to get ready for visiting the beach, pools or the many lakes this summer. Learning how to swim takes approx 1 year and it all starts with the very first lesson. New comers enroll via our website and pay € 30,50, this is the first lesson and a goody bag. After the class you agree with the personal swim coach how to continue to obtain your final objectives. Enrolling is only possible via [www.your-personal-swim-coach.nl ](https://www.your-personal-swim-coach.nl/)hence a rvsp via meetup is not enough.

🇳🇱 **Dutch Courses Start again on 19 & 20 January 2026!** 🇳🇱 ✨Registration Period Ends on the 12th of January. Sign up before this date! **DUTCH: LEARN, CONNECT & THRIVE** Ready to speak Dutch, feel confident and happy in Amsterdam, and join a community that grows together? Contact us! 📲 Whatsapp: +31(0)20- 2211862 www.languagecorner.amsterdam Courses [HERE.](https://crm.languagecorner.amsterdam/Web/OverviewCourses?LanguageId=0&LocaleId=1) Events & Masterclasses [HERE.](https://shop.weeztix.com/e2ce2d9e-6163-40ec-be9c-22970827ec7c/events?shop_code=fqmy8rq9) 🚀Our next round of Dutch courses start **19 January**: ✨ What you’ll experience: ✅ Small interactive classes, focus on communication!🗣️ ✅ All levels offered A0-A2-B1 & B2 👍🏻 ✅ General & Conversation Courses 🇳🇱 ✅ Real-life Dutch practice 🙌🏻 ✅ "Improv" & "Storytelling" **Masterclasses** to gain even more confidence!🇳🇱🇬🇧🇪🇸 ✅ Supportive teachers ☺️ Not only professionals but with great vibes who will help you along your language learning journey. ✅ Meet our amazing international community. People from all over the world. ✅ Join our free **language exchange community** \- Every month we organise language exchange Bar Nights & Special editions 🍻[at Pacific Amsterdam.](https://www.pacificamsterdam.nl) ✅ Join our Language Exchange **Movie Nights** at [Cinecenter](https://cinecenter.nl)! (Special price for our attendees) 🎥 ✅ Join our free café meet ups in the afternoons :) ☕️ ✅ Get special discounts on the **coolest attractions in Amsterdam**; Boat tours, Fun Museums, Ice Bar, Van Gogh & Rembrandt Experience, and more! 🚢 ✅ Join **Bachata & Salsa classes** with special discounts for you at [Bailemos dancing school](https://bailemos-amsterdam.com) and their awesome weekly parties! 💃🏻 ✅ We want to contribute to a **greener planet** with greater biodiversity. Therefore, for years we plant a tree for every one of our students🌳 as we are partners of [TreesforAll.](https://treesforall.nl) ✅ **Want to study with a friend**? You will get a 10% off in your course for joining with a friend or partner in the first course. 🫶🏻 Get in touch with us on how to do it. ✅ We promise you will boost your confidence & life in NL. Do you want to be part of our language community? Check out our courses on [this link.](https://crm.languagecorner.amsterdam/Web/OverviewCourses?LanguageId=0&LocaleId=1) Do you have a specific question? Fill in [this form.](https://crm.languagecorner.amsterdam/Web/Contact/1)

🇬🇧 **English Courses Start again on 19 & 20 January 2026!** ✨Registration Period Ends on the 12th of January. Sign up before this date! 🇬🇧**ENGLISH: LEARN, CONNECT & THRIVE 🚀** Ready to speak English, feel confident and happy in Amsterdam, and join a community that grows together? Contact us! 📲 Whatsapp: +31(0)20- 2211862 www.languagecorner.amsterdam Courses [HERE.](https://crm.languagecorner.amsterdam/Web/OverviewCourses?LanguageId=0&LocaleId=1) Events & Masterclasses [HERE.](https://shop.weeztix.com/e2ce2d9e-6163-40ec-be9c-22970827ec7c/events?shop_code=fqmy8rq9) 🚀Our next round of English courses start **19 January**: ✨ What you’ll experience: ✅ Small interactive classes, focus on communication!🗣️ ✅ All levels offered A1➡️C1👍🏻 ✅ General & Conversation Courses 🇬🇧 ✅ Real-life English practice 🙌🏻 ✅ 4-week **English Business** Practical Courses! Check it [here.](https://crm.languagecorner.amsterdam/Web/GroupCourse/englishbusinesspracticalcourse/1/68/0) ✅ "Improv" & "Storytelling" **Masterclasses** to gain even more confidence!🇬🇧🇪🇸 🇳🇱 ✅ Supportive teachers ☺️ Not only professionals but with **great vibes** who will help you along your language learning journey. ✅ Meet our amazing international community. People from all over the world. ✅ Join our free **language exchange community** \- Every month we organise language exchange Bar Nights & Special editions 🍻[at Pacific Amsterdam.](https://www.pacificamsterdam.nl) ✅ Join our Language Exchange **Movie Nights** at [Cinecenter](https://cinecenter.nl)! (Special price for our attendees) 🎥 ✅ Join our free café meet ups in the afternoons :) ☕️ ✅ Get special discounts on the coolest **attractions in Amsterdam**; Boat tours, Fun Museums, Ice Bar, Van Gogh & Rembrandt Experience, and more! 🚢 ✅ Join **Bachata & Salsa** classes with special discounts for you at [Bailemos dancing school](https://bailemos-amsterdam.com) and their awesome weekly parties! 💃🏻 ✅ We want to contribute to a **greener planet** with greater biodiversity. Therefore, for years we plant a tree for every one of our students🌳 as we are partners of [TreesforAll.](https://treesforall.nl) ✅ Want to **study with a friend**? You will get a 10% off in your course for joining with a friend or partner in the first course. 🫶🏻 Get in touch with us on how to do it. ✅ We promise you will boost your Confidence & improve your life in NL. Do you want to be part of our language community? Check out our courses on [this link.](https://crm.languagecorner.amsterdam/Web/OverviewCourses?LanguageId=0&LocaleId=1) Do you have a specific question? Fill in [this form.](https://crm.languagecorner.amsterdam/Web/Contact/1) Have a lovely day!🧡

**Your community to safely practice Communication & Public Speaking, with sound feedback!** We are a face2face meetup in Amsterdam - on the 1st & 3rd (& often the 5th) Monday of every month, from 19:00 to 21:00 – €5+ contribution. ⚉ Address for this meeting: **OBA LIBRARY 7 Floor (We are next to the restaurant KITCHEN, @Yellow-black sofas by the side windows - opposite side to the lifts) - Oosterdokskade 143 - 5 minutes walk from Central Station.** ⚉ ***If you can’t attend, please de-register your attendance so someone else can take your spot!*** **Have you ever wondered what your world would look like if you could:** **1.** Be part of a distinctively supportive and fun community that encourages each other to tangibly improve together? **2.** Connect on a deeper wholehearted level to the people you speak to, and become a top highly influential Communicator and Public speaker? **3.** Speak to any person or group of people with high confidence, high relevance and high influence? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then SPACE is for you! SPACE is for people who are willing to grow and help others grow; be creative, go beyond the basics ­­­­­­­­­­of public speaking, and start creating a more significant, more peaceful and more plentiful world for you and the people you interact with, through active listening and effective Communication and Public Speaking. At SPACE you’ll learn both the practical/technical skills and structure for great speeches, as well as the mindset to be 100% present, focused and confident while giving your speech - Attending **consistently** is vital to your learning process! **Our concept:** **Community, Connection and Communication,** through practice and feedback of relevant, effective and influential communication; aimed at helping improve our communities, and this way help the world become a better place. SPACE meetings consist of two hours of experiential "Practice & Feedback" in a safe small and large group setting. A typical session will involve improvising various speech genres, such as: Storytelling General topics Comedy Business Debating Every participant delivers short speeches, individually followed by constructive evaluations by the friendly, open, non-judgemental and supportive audience. After the session, we stay longer to enjoy more tea/coffee, socialise and make compatible friends :) **Already have a speech you’d like to practice?** If you let us know, we’ll be happy to listen to it and give you helpful feedback! **Why is it called SPACE?** 1\. We meet at a **physical space** to be able to truly connect face to face (=the key to a great speech) 2\. We are a **safe space** without judgment, errors or criticisms; we yet strive for high-value, sound feedback and meaningful growth - fully committed to **facilitating space** for everyone to be their true authentic selves. 3\. We provide a **space for functional growth** of your confidence and skills to present in front of others, utilizing inner-self wisdom. **Public speakers in the making (members’ feedback):** “SPACE is a great place for beginners and experienced people to get some insight into how to structure and enjoy public speaking. It's a very warm and friendly environment where you are guaranteed to have fun!” - Ishan “Even from my first session, I felt a huge confidence boost and learned a lot, so much so that I kept coming back. 6 months later I know I have made huge improvements…” - Ivan “We improvise a lot, and doing so helps us perform under pressure. Emel encourages positive and constructive feedback from the participants, as well as active participation in the meeting structure.” - Etienne “I enjoy that I get to finally face one of my biggest fears in a truly safe space. People are always really kind and open to connect…” – Carlos **Ready to join our community?** Please confirm your attendance, diarize the meeting date and time, and **arrive a few minutes before 19:00 to grab a glass of mineral water and your seat!** Cold feet? Invite a friend to join! Join our WhatsApp community just by asking at any of our meetings! Any other questions, please text/Signal/WhatsApp +44 7985 623 265.

Join us for an unforgettable evening of exquisite wines and cozy food at our upcoming Wine Not? event. Indulge in a selection of boutique wines while your host guide you through the perfect journey of flavors. Meet fellow wine enthusiasts and foodies in the vibrant atmosphere of Amsterdam, where you can expand your palate and knowledge in a social setting. Inspired by our Argentinian & Chilean Boutique Wine Tasting event, this gathering promises to elevate your wine experience. Whether you are a seasoned wine connoisseur or just starting your journey into the world of wine, this event is perfect for comidistas and wine lovers alike. Come sip, savor, and socialize with us at Wine Not? and immerse yourself in the magic of wine and food in the heart of Amsterdam! Let's raise a glass to good company and great flavors! 🍷🍴

Language exchange event for learners of Chinese (Mandarin) whom want to practice with natives and Chinese natives whom want to improve their English, Dutch (or any other European language). The meetup is also sponsored on other Platforms so the number of attendants is not only the one shown here. We willl have games and engaging activities! 7th floor of Oba Library

Let’s play game We’ll be forming small group and the group will be formed by mixed Japanese knowledge level. Each group will play together on a variety of games and some of the games are related to Japanese language/culture. -Jinarabe: original vocabulary game *UPDATED !!! -Word wolf: Japanese vocabulary game -Haa tte iu game: Japanese culture game & -Ito: knowing each other’s values -Story telling dice game We will explain how to play those games on the spot. If you have some card game related to Japanese language/culture, you can also bring to play it together :). & Please take a short survey to share your experience: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdoRbtAJxh1iwybHKWwRai7ndcA-5jeSmFaxlRGDGDdinvbqg/viewform Best regards, **[About the Japanese Language Club]** It’s a weekly Japanese-themed event hosted by different organisers with a variety of games, conversations and grammar practices. We warmly welcome anyone who shares an interest in Japan, including those who are: – interested in the Japanese language and how to use it, regardless of their level. – keen to share stories about living in or travelling to Japan. – curious about exploring both traditional and modern aspects of Japanese culture. – especially those from Japan who want to maintain or improve their English by talking about familiar cultural topics. We truly hope everyone in the group finds joy and inspiration through these cultural adventures with the “ichigo ichie” spirit. Best regards, Goro, the founder **【この日本語クラブについて】** このレギュラーイベントでは、週替わりのホストが提案するさまざまなスタイルの日本語会話の練習やゲームなどを、リラックスした雰囲気のなかで楽しんでいます。 ・レベルに関わらず、日本語に興味をもっている方。 ・日本での生活や旅行の経験を誰かとシェアしてみたい方。 ・新旧問わず日本文化に関する知識を交換したい方。 ・そして特に日本出身の方には、馴染みの深い自国文化をテーマに英会話力を維持、向上させたい方。 この様な方々ならどなたでも歓迎します。 「一期一会」の精神で思いやりのある温かいコミュニティを作りましょう。私たちのイベントを通して、皆さんがこのグループでそれぞれの楽しみをみつけてくれることを心から願っています。 グループファウンダーのゴローより

Dear Kindred Spirits, I would like to celebrate my birthday with some crazy dance moves and some lovely chats at Zoku on Friday! After being there myself and feeling the pulse of the crowd, I can say this: **you don’t want to miss this one**. Zoku’s terrace lights up again — this time with the **Latin Project** bringing fiery rhythms, city views, and the perfect excuse to dance under the stars. Whether you're a salsa regular or just want to feel the music and mingle, **this Friday night is about letting go and letting in good energy**. ### 🎵 What to expect: – Live Latin music & beats to move you – Rooftop breeze, lights, and skyline views – A lively mix of dancers, dreamers, and friendly souls – Great drinks, good vibes, and a space that feels electric – No pressure to dance — just show up and feel alive **✨ *Tip:* Dress with flair (dress for glamour and the heat of the floor). Arrive early to grab your spot — it gets busy fast.** **Let’s turn this terrace into a dance floor of joy.** **Cheers,** *From your host,* **Dev**

Let’s spend a relaxed afternoon exploring one of Amsterdam’s most beautiful museums together. 📅 **Sunday, January 25** 🕑 **Meeting time: 14:00** **Meeting point:** Entrance of **Het Scheepvaartmuseum (The National Maritime Museum)** Kattenburgerplein 1, Amsterdam (Located near Amsterdam Central Station) **Visit details:** We’ll visit Het Scheepvaartmuseum, known for its maritime history, spacious galleries, and the stunning glass-covered courtyard. The atmosphere is calm and inspiring, ideal for walking around at an easy pace and enjoying the exhibits. 🎟️ **Tickets:** Please **purchase your ticket individually in advance** via the official website: [https://www.hetscheepvaartmuseum.nl/](https://www.hetscheepvaartmuseum.nl/) If you have a **Museumkaart**, entry is **free** — just bring your card with you. Tickets (or Museumkaart) can be shown digitally or at the entrance. ☕ After the visit, those who like can stay for a coffee nearby — completely optional. This is a casual, no-pressure meetup. If you enjoy culture, quiet conversations, and discovering places together, you’re very welcome to join. **Optional: Please join WhatsApp group** We will only approve participants whose names match on both Meetup and WhatsApp. [https://chat.whatsapp.com/Dazeqe7fRulIz6ui6ixF9F?mode=r_c](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Dazeqe7fRulIz6ui6ixF9F?mode=r_c)

**Burnout prevention and recovery** often begin with small shifts, like stepping out of our everyday routines and letting a story bigger than ours slow us down and inspire us. On **Tuesday**, **January 20th** at **2.25 pm**, we’ll visit the **[Het Scheepvaartmuseum](https://www.hetscheepvaartmuseum.com/)** for **[Oceanista](https://www.hetscheepvaartmuseum.com/whats-on/exhibitions/oceanista?_gl=1*dfc9wx*_gcl_au*MTU0NzY2Mzc4NC4xNzY4MzE1MjQz*FPAU*MTU0NzY2Mzc4NC4xNzY4MzE1MjQz)**, an exhibition exploring the influence of the ocean on fashion, identity, and culture. The host of the event is **Assia**. **🌊 About the exhibition** The exhibition showcases contemporary fashion, textiles, and design inspired by the sea, highlighting how ocean life, maritime work, and coastal cultures shape aesthetics, materials, and self-expression. **✨ Good to know** * We’ll meet at the **museum entrance (inside)** * We’ll **start by getting introduced and then enter** the exhibition together * Please **[buy your ticket](https://tickets.hetscheepvaartmuseum.nl/en-US/tickets)** in advance * The exhibition is **free** with a Museum Card, among others **📝 Community guidelines** * If you **RSVP**, **please attend**. 💛 * If you need to cancel within **24 hours** before the event, reach out to me directly. After **two late cancellations or no-shows without notice**, or if **you don’t show up to your first** **event**, you’ll be **removed from the community.** 💔 * **Arrive on time** (a few minutes early is ideal). ⏰ * For **casual events**: stay as long or as little as you like, just let us know. For **workshops**: stay for the entire session. 🌿 * Be fully present and keep your **phones tucked away.** 📵 * You don’t need to be on burnout leave to join, but this is a community centered around **burnout prevention and recovery**. 🌸 * Be **kind and respectful**; any harmful or unsafe behavior will lead to being asked to leave and removed from the community. 🚫

Join us in Amsterdam for a deep dive into how UX designers build one great experience for millions of users. 🚀 Speakers from IKEA Retail, Vinted, and Picnic will be sharing insights into the cool products they’re building. **Schedule:** 🍕 18:00 Doors open, Drinks and snacks 📣 18:30 - 19:00 Talk 1: **Picnic - Mark Janssen** 📣 19:00 - 19:30 Talk 2: **Vinted - Léna Defay** *Break* 📣 19:30 - 20:00 Talk 3: **IKEA Retail - Jeremy Raider-Hoàng** 🍻 20:00 - 21:00 More drinks and socialising 💤 21h End ### **1 - Deep Research at Scale: Designing one Membership that works for every Family** Mark Janssen - UX Research Lead, Picnic **2 - When research meets reality: UXR with the people behind every parcel** Léna Defay - User Experience Researcher, Vinted **3 - When Design Resonates: Cultural Sensitivity in Practice** Jeremy Raider-Hoàng - Senior Experience Design Researcher, IKEA Retail

【Start a festive journey together: Learn Chinese】 This season of giving, invest in a gift that lasts — the gift of Mandarin, your key to a new world of culture and connection. Our group courses in Amsterdam will start again in the week of February 23 - February 27, 2026. The registration is open for you. Don't miss the opportunity to enroll in our exciting new courses! Why learn with us? ✓ Small classes → personal progress ✓ Speak with confidence, ace HSK tests ✓ Culture woven into every lesson ✓ Encouraging, certified teachers Register it here: [https://www.confuciusgroningen.nl/courses](https://www.confuciusgroningen.nl/courses) The courses given in Amsterdam will be in a hybrid setting, where you can choose to follow the lessons offline in our GCI Amsterdam or online via Zoom. We also offer courses in Groningen and Den Haag (The Hague).

🇯🇵Let's meet together, motivate and study. 🇰🇷 ⚠️ **Recently OBA Babel is very busy with many big Meetup groups so it is very hard to find space to sit and study. This is why it is not possible to extend the participants limit.** ⚠️ **Where**: 7th floor of OBA Oosterdok - Public library **Who**: People learning Korean or Japanese. Chinese languages learners are also welcomed 🤗 Japanese and Korean native speakers are also welcomed 🤗 ✨ You can study other languages or topics with us, chat or help with study. **Capacity**: We try to keep the group small to allow everyone to focus on studying and to make it comfortable for introverts. The space is also recently very busy with other big groups meeting at the same time. 🥺 **Cost**: None **What**: We will meet to study with our own Japanese or Korean study materials. The goal is to motivate each other to focus on the study. Each of us will use his/her/their own materials and study separately. **Note**: * Please bring your own study materials. * We are not a conversation language meet up. We do sometimes talk a bit but mainly work on our materials. **Please subscribe only you are sure you can and want to join.**

4 spots left! Please contact me to subscribe to our event, we have a Tikkie to RSVP, taking place on Fri 30th, we already have 11 subs! Private room from 8.15 to 10.15 and then the public bar to enjoy and mingle!

🗓 **Date & Time** Saturday, January 31 ⏰ Meeting time: 14:15 *** 📍 **Location** Purmerends Museum **Address:** Kaasmarkt 6, 1441 EM Purmerend 🔗 [https://www.purmerendsmuseum.nl/](https://www.purmerendsmuseum.nl/) *** 🌟 **Why Join?** Join us to explore the **Van der Elsen** exhibition at Purmerends Museum, dedicated to the works of the renowned local artist **Van der Elsen**. Van der Elsen is known for his unique approach to capturing the essence of life in the Netherlands, blending realism with artistic innovation. His works often reflect the beauty of everyday life and the deeper emotional layers of human experience. This exhibition showcases a variety of his pieces that have made a lasting impact on Dutch contemporary art. *** 🎟 **Tickets** * **Entry fee:** €10 * **Museumkaart holders:** free entry *** 🚶‍♀️ **Optional After the Museum** After the museum, we’ll take a scenic walk with a local guide around the area and enjoy some time at the **Koemarkt Café**. *** 🚍 **How to Get There** * From **Amsterdam Central Station**, take Bus 305 to **Tramplein** or **Gedempte Singelgracht** (approx. 20-25 minutes). * From **Amsterdam Noord**, take Bus 100 to **Gedempte Singelgracht** (approx. 20 minutes). * If you’re coming by **train**, get off at **Purmerend NS station**, and it’s about a 15-minute walk to the museum. *** ✨ **Note** Please arrive by 14:15 so we can gather and enter together. This will be a relaxed, friendly meetup for art lovers and those interested in local history. Optional: Please join WhatsApp group(new!) We will only approve participants whose names match on both Meetup and WhatsApp. [https://chat.whatsapp.com/Dazeqe7fRulIz6ui6ixF9F?mode=r_c](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Dazeqe7fRulIz6ui6ixF9F?mode=r_c)

**Hi Everyone!** This is the first every Chinese Hanfu style hairstick making workshop experience in Amsterdam! Learn to make a beautiful hairstick for yourself or a loved one. **Details:** Chinese Hairsticks or hairpins were used during the Qin dynasty and were made out of various materials, such as jade, gold, silver, ivory, bronze, bamboo, carved wood, tortoiseshell and bone, as well as others. Hairsticks played an important role in the coming of age of Han Chinese women. When a woman turned 15 she would have a hairpin ceremony held to mark the rite of passage to becoming and adult. They were also used during engagments. A Chinese women would take the hairpin from their hair and give it to their fiancé. After the wedding, the husband would then return the hairpin to his newly-wed wife by placing it back in her hair. **Date:** The second Sunday of every month at 13:00 pm. **Workshop Description:** The workshop is 2-3 hours All equipment, materials and instructions is included. The workshop will start with an introduction and will cover the following topic. 1\. Select the hairstick\, petals and accessories such as beads\, chains and crystals\. 2\. Pre\-design before assembly\. 3\. How to weave the petals together\. 4\. How to make chains and adornements using jump rings and clasps\. 5\. Tying the flowers together and attaching to hairstick\. 6\. Securing with wound thread and glueing The workshop is a fun and relaxing afternoon of hands on art and craft. It wil be a fun time of crafting, laughing and chatting with people in a nice environment with an excellent soundtrack. **Venue location:** [Maakplaats Room](https://maps.app.goo.gl/V9H9ya9xKFpNKt7s5) [1st Floor](https://maps.app.goo.gl/V9H9ya9xKFpNKt7s5) **[OBA CC Amstel](https://maps.app.goo.gl/V9H9ya9xKFpNKt7s5)** [Cullinanplein 1,](https://maps.app.goo.gl/V9H9ya9xKFpNKt7s5) [1074 JM](https://maps.app.goo.gl/V9H9ya9xKFpNKt7s5) [Amsterdam](https://maps.app.goo.gl/V9H9ya9xKFpNKt7s5) **Cost and payment:** **€30 for one hairstick and up to 25 component parts.** **component parts :** 1\. Glass/ Acrylic flower petals\. 2\. Glass/ Acrylic leaf\. 3\. Metal finding\. 4\. Pearls and beads\. 5\. Chains\. If you require additional accessories they can be purchased on the day. The workshop has a maximum of 10 people as such your place will only be confirmed once payment has been made. **Payment:** **Please email me at origamicrane@gmail.com before making payment.** Please make payment to the following account Name: Samuel Tsang IBAN:NL41 ABNA 0248 6878 40 Payment reference: **[your full name]**, Hairsticks workshop **[month]** **Refund and cancellations:** 100% refund if cancelled at least 7 days in advance. 50% refund if cancellation is less then 7 days. No refund if cancellation is less than 48 hours before the workshop. In the unlikely event that I need to cancel the workshop I will automatically issue full refunds within 24 hours. Let me know if you have any questions. **Additional information:** Please note that this is a hand on crafting session. We will be very happy to guide and assist you but we can not do the drawing and decorating for you. You are purchasing an arts and craft activity with instruction, material and tools provided. The resulting artwork you create is dependant on your own skill and creativity, we can not be held responsible if you are unhappy with the end result. The workshop is suitable for complete beginners. Children are welcome to attend but we only recommend the workshop for children over 10 years old as it require several hours of concentration and fine motor skills. Please note children must be accompanied by a responsible adult during the workshop. We are not a child minding services and can not take responsibility for children.

**Hi Everyone!** This is the first every Chinese Hanfu style hairstick making workshop experience in Amsterdam! Learn to make a beautiful hairstick for yourself or a loved one. **Details:** Chinese Hairsticks or hairpins were used during the Qin dynasty and were made out of various materials, such as jade, gold, silver, ivory, bronze, bamboo, carved wood, tortoiseshell and bone, as well as others. Hairsticks played an important role in the coming of age of Han Chinese women. When a woman turned 15 she would have a hairpin ceremony held to mark the rite of passage to becoming and adult. They were also used during engagments. A Chinese women would take the hairpin from their hair and give it to their fiancé. After the wedding, the husband would then return the hairpin to his newly-wed wife by placing it back in her hair. **Date:** The second Sunday of every month at 13:00 pm. **Workshop Description:** The workshop is 2-3 hours All equipment, materials and instructions is included. The workshop will start with an introduction and will cover the following topic. 1\. Select the hairstick\, petals and accessories such as beads\, chains and crystals\. 2\. Pre\-design before assembly\. 3\. How to weave the petals together\. 4\. How to make chains and adornements using jump rings and clasps\. 5\. Tying the flowers together and attaching to hairstick\. 6\. Securing with wound thread and glueing The workshop is a fun and relaxing afternoon of hands on art and craft. It wil be a fun time of crafting, laughing and chatting with people in a nice environment with an excellent soundtrack. **Venue location:** [Maakplaats Room](https://maps.app.goo.gl/V9H9ya9xKFpNKt7s5) [1st Floor](https://maps.app.goo.gl/V9H9ya9xKFpNKt7s5) **[OBA CC Amstel](https://maps.app.goo.gl/V9H9ya9xKFpNKt7s5)** [Cullinanplein 1,](https://maps.app.goo.gl/V9H9ya9xKFpNKt7s5) [1074 JM](https://maps.app.goo.gl/V9H9ya9xKFpNKt7s5) [Amsterdam](https://maps.app.goo.gl/V9H9ya9xKFpNKt7s5) **Cost and payment:** **€30 for one hairstick and up to 25 component parts.** **component parts :** 1\. Glass/ Acrylic flower petals\. 2\. Glass/ Acrylic leaf\. 3\. Metal finding\. 4\. Pearls and beads\. 5\. Chains\. If you require additional accessories they can be purchased on the day. The workshop has a maximum of 10 people as such your place will only be confirmed once payment has been made. **Payment:** **Please email me at origamicrane@gmail.com before making payment.** Please make payment to the following account Name: Samuel Tsang IBAN:NL41 ABNA 0248 6878 40 Payment reference: **[your full name]**, Hairsticks workshop **[month]** **Refund and cancellations:** 100% refund if cancelled at least 7 days in advance. 50% refund if cancellation is less then 7 days. No refund if cancellation is less than 48 hours before the workshop. In the unlikely event that I need to cancel the workshop I will automatically issue full refunds within 24 hours. Let me know if you have any questions. **Additional information:** Please note that this is a hand on crafting session. We will be very happy to guide and assist you but we can not do the drawing and decorating for you. You are purchasing an arts and craft activity with instruction, material and tools provided. The resulting artwork you create is dependant on your own skill and creativity, we can not be held responsible if you are unhappy with the end result. The workshop is suitable for complete beginners. Children are welcome to attend but we only recommend the workshop for children over 10 years old as it require several hours of concentration and fine motor skills. Please note children must be accompanied by a responsible adult during the workshop. We are not a child minding services and can not take responsibility for children.

**\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **IMPORTANT:** **Just RSVPing here in MEETUP will NOT guarantee you a place.** **You must make payment before your place is confirmed.** **Places are allocated on a first paid, first reserved basis.** **If you wish to attend the workshop please make payment as soon as possible, the workshop will be closed once I have received payment from 12 attendees.** **\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** Hi, Everyone This is Sam and this is the meetup group for my kimchi making workshop. **Date:** The next workshop will be on Sunday 1st Feburary at 1pm. **Workshop Description:** The workshop is about 3 hours and you will be taught to make a massive 2L jar of white cabbage Kimchi. I will go through some of the history, science and health benefits of kimchi. The workshop will start with a kimchi tasting session where you will gauge your spiciness level! I will make 3 batches of kimchi 12 days before the workshop with 3 levels of spiciness. You will taste each kimchi to deteremine how spicy you want to make your own jar. I will demonstrate how to make the chilli paste and then you will all prepare the vegetables together. I will show you how to prepare the vegetables and how different sizes might impact the taste, texture and mouthfeel of the kimchi. The kimchi will contain white cabbage, white raddish, carrot, apple, spring onions, onions, shallots, garlic, ginger, saujeot shrimp and fish sauce. A vegetarian/vegan/gluten free option is also available using soya sauce, miso paste or tamari please contact me for more information. Naturally you can omit any ingredient if you wish. You will finally mix the sauce into the cabbage and chopped vegetables and pack it into your perserving jars to take home to ferment and enjoy. You will probably have a little kimchi that won't fit into the jar and you can eat it as fresh kimchi (geotjeori) with a sprinkle of roasted sesame seeds. A pdf recipe file will be emailed to you after the workshop. It contains very detailed step by step instructions and quantities in grams and item units. The file will also have a reference section detailing each ingredient and what to buy, a list of local suppliers for all ingredients and jars and additional notes on storage. The workshop includes all the ingredients, a 2L preserving jar and instruction recipe pdf. All kitchen equipment is provided. The workshop is a fun and relaxing afternoon of hands on making of delicious food, laughing and chatting. Please check out the photos from my previous workshops. Please bring a strong carrying bag as the 2L jar inclulding kimchi will weigh close to 4KG. An apron and gloves are provided but it is recommended to wear old or dark coloured clothes as the chilli paste will stain light coloured clothes. **Venue location:** [Buurt Huis Lydia](https://buurthuislydia.nl/) Basement Floor Kitchen Roelof Hartplein 2A, 1071 TT [https://maps.app.goo.gl/hKnng4bE78N1qbsE6](https://maps.app.goo.gl/hKnng4bE78N1qbsE6) The kitchen area is in the basement of Buurt Huis Lydia. **Cost and payment:** **Please email me at [origamicrane@gmail.com](mailto:origamicrane@gmail.com) before making payment.** Please make payment of €70 to the following account Name: Samuel Tsang IBAN:NL41 ABNA 0248 6878 40 Payment reference: **[your full name]**, Kimchi workshop **FEB** **IMPORTANT:** **Just RSVPing here in MEETUP will NOT guarantee you a place.** **You must make payment before your place is confirmed.** **Places are allocated on a first paid, first reserved basis.** **If you wish to attend the workshop please make payment as soon as possible, the workshop will be closed once I have received payment from 12 attendees.** **This workshop is advertised on multiple platforms, due to processing delays it is possible that you will make payment when the workshop is already full.** **In this situation I will refund you immediately and give you first priority for the next scheduled workshop.** **It is not possible to show up and pay on the day as I will not have allocated enough ingredients.** **Each attendee has to pay the full price for a ticket.** **Multiple people can not share one ticket.** **eg: A couple can not pay for one ticket and share one set of ingredients to make one jar of kimchi.** **If you have not paid by the Friday 6pm before the workshop you will NOT be able to attend as I will not have purchased or allocated ingredients for you.** **Payment:** Please make payment of €70 to the following account Payment reference: [your full name], kimchi workshop 1st Feburary Please also send me a message through meet up chat to let me know you have paid and if you have any allergies. If you have trouble making payment I can also send you a paypal or tikkie link please just contact me. **Refund and cancellations:** 100% refund if cancelled at least 7 days in advance. 50% refund if cancellation is less then 7 days. No refund if cancellation is less than 48 hours before the workshop. In the unlikely event that I need to cancel the workshop I will automatically issue full refunds within 24 hours. Let me know if you have any questions.