We are Dream Workshops Amsterdam. We run Asian themed arts, crafts and cooking workshops. You can book us for private events such as team building, celebrations and social events.

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.

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:

1. St Nicolass Lyceum.
2. The Maker Store, Dehallen.
3. Huis van de wijk, De Pijp.
4. Buurt Huis Lydia.
5. OBA CC Amstel.

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.

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.