In this workshop, you will work together with your (grand)parent on recycled wood and build a small bench to take home with you. Guided by an experienced woodworker, you will learn in a playful and accessible way how to use basic tools such as a saw, hammer, drill, and screwdriver. No experience is needed: the focus is on enjoyment, making, and discovery.

The workshop is about collaboration, creativity, and experiencing how beautiful and valuable reclaimed materials can be. You will learn the basics of woodworking and how leftover wood gets a second life. At the end of the workshop, you will go home with new skills, inspiration, and a handmade piece of furniture.

Per duo, 1 ticket is required.

At Buurman Amsterdam, everything revolves around circular making. “In our workshop we give leftover and waste wood a second life and show people how fun and accessible woodworking can be. We combine a circular hardware store with educational workshops and courses, where participants learn to design, build, and repair using reclaimed materials. By locally rescuing materials from the waste stream and working with them, we make reuse tangible and practical. We strongly believe in learning by doing: working with your hands, discovering new skills, and creating something you are proud of together. Step by step, we are building a world where reuse becomes the norm.”

The workshops at Buurman Amsterdam are led by enthusiastic makers and wood lovers with a passion for circular building and knowledge sharing. With great energy, they guide participants step by step through the making process and create a welcoming, safe, and inspiring atmosphere in the workshop. Whether it’s your first time holding a drill or you’ve done DIY before: everyone is welcome. The instructors believe in learning by doing and help participants gain confidence while working. Alongside technical skills, they also share their enthusiasm for reuse, creativity, and sustainable material use. Each workshop is not only about making something, but also about learning to see materials and possibilities differently.