The family business Hawar Textielinstituut (Hawar Textile Institute) is a paradise for textile enthusiasts. Teachers from the Netherlands and abroad share their knowledge and skills in the large, cozy workshop in Oldeberkoop (Friesland). In addition, there is a well-stocked shop and an inspiring gallery, making it a hub where both new and traditional materials and textile techniques are (re)discovered.
During the festival, Hawar will sell various materials and tools for textile enthusiasts, and you can join the workshop Experimenting with Plant Dye Printing. At the Hawar stand, you can also purchase the magazine Vezel.
In Vezel, you can read personal textile adventures and will be inspired by the enthusiasm of others. Knowledge, skills and experience are shared. Discover new techniques and materials, or innovative applications of already existing techniques and materials. What could be more enjoyable than getting started with them yourself afterwards? Vezel inspires you to dream, imagine and experiment!
What started over 40 years ago as a newsletter about spinning and dyeing has grown over the years into a broad and practical textile magazine, still published by the Spin- & Verfkrant Foundation; a group of volunteers who believe it is important that knowledge of materials and techniques is shared in today’s world, keeping the craft alive.
At the stand of Amsterdamsche Fijnhout you will find unique pieces of wood with beautiful grain, texture and colour. Ideal for wood carving, woodturning, bases, chopping boards and much more. In addition to wood, Japanese pull saws are also available. These produce an exceptionally fine cut, and you are very welcome to try them out.
Amsterdamsche Fijnhouthandel is a family business that has been operating since 1898. Starting as a furniture workshop in the Jordaan district of Amsterdam, it has grown into one of the most specialised timber merchants in the Netherlands. Wood is an extremely versatile material, which attracts a very diverse clientele. From boat builders to artists, and from furniture makers to landscapers: everyone finds their way to Amsterdam.
Amsterdamsche Fijnhout increasingly sources and promotes a wide range of European wood species such as oak, ash and maple. Tropical hardwoods are preferably purchased with FSC certification and are fully traceable to their origin. In addition, old stock of special timber is acquired to ensure new supply without the need for additional logging.
Since 2021, the company has been based in a new facility designed to be as energy-neutral as possible. With the help of 300 solar panels, the sawmill runs on solar energy for most of the year. The forklifts are fully electric. Waste is kept to a minimum by selling even small offcuts or giving them away as samples.
Amsterdamsche Fijnhouthandel sponsors the wood for the tiny house children’s workshop at this Ambacht in Beeld Festival.
Van der Linde is a specialist in artists’ supplies and graphic studio materials and has been established since 1898. It operates both as a shop and a wholesaler for schools, creative centres, professional visual artists, hobbyists, and anyone with creative ambitions.
During the festival, Van der Linde presents a wide range of materials that connect to the workshops. Feeling inspired? Here you will find the materials to continue working at home with your newly learned skills.
Van der Linde will also host a demonstration during the festival with water-mixable oil paint, and for children a “make & take” activity with Posca markers.
In the 19th century, leather hides were often discarded as a byproduct due to cultural norms and hygienic concerns. The ancestors of HAB-TO Leather House‘s founders recognized the importance of not wasting these natural resources in the mid-19th century. They began collecting, salting, preserving, and tanning hides, building a large network in Western and Eastern Europe.
While HAB-TO Leather House requires sustainability certifications from suppliers, they believe that true sustainability goes beyond a piece of paper. It revolves around a deep understanding of the entire supply chain. Their core value and cornerstone is the exclusive use of vegetable-tanned leather.
During the festival, HAB-TO Leather House will give presentations about their unique OLIVE LEATHER product, and they sell supplies and tools for leather workers and hobbyists.
Boektotaal is a bookbinding and restoration studio located in the Bookbinding Centre in Echten (Drenthe).
Boektotaal specializes in offering various bookbinding-related workshops and courses (also on location). In addition, they sell everything related to hand bookbinding, such as tools, decorative paper, bone folders, bookbinding glue, and linen for covering books.
The love for books and bookbinding was instilled in Aaldert de Lange from a young age. At the age of eleven, he was already helping his parents sell books in their antiquarian bookshop. When his father used Bison kit to repair books, making them impossible to open, Aaldert decided to learn bookbinding himself. Alongside giving workshops and selling bookbinding materials and tools, he also restores books at the Bookbinding Centre in Echten.
For over 20 years, Tanja Rakic has been giving courses and workshops in bookbinding. She also enjoys organizing bookbinding-related events and trips, such as a workshop at the Abbey of Berne and the Bookbinding Fare in Sint-Niklaas (Belgium).
During the festival, Boektotaal will offer several workshops. You can, for example, learn to make a booklet using Japanese bookbinding or a handmade book with a woven paper cover.
The family-run Hawar Textile Institute is a paradise for textile enthusiasts.
Teachers from both the Netherlands and abroad come to share their knowledge and skills in the spacious and atmospheric workshop in Oldeberkoop (Friesland). In addition, Hawar offers a well-stocked shop and an inspiring gallery, making it a creative hub where new and traditional materials and textile techniques are (re)discovered.
At the festival, Hawar will be selling a variety of materials and tools for textile lovers, and you can take part in the workshop “Experiment with botanical printing.” You can also purchase the magazine Vezel at the stand.
Vezel shares personal textile adventures and lets you experience the passion of others. Knowledge, skills, and experiences are passed on. Discover new techniques and materials—or new applications of traditional ones. What’s more fun than getting inspired and trying it out yourself? Vezel encourages dreaming, imagining, and hands-on creativity.
What began over 40 years ago as a newsletter on spinning and dyeing has grown into a broad and practical textile magazine. It’s still published today by the Spin & Dye Journal Foundation, a group of volunteers who believe in sharing knowledge of materials and techniques to keep the craft alive and thriving in the modern world.
Van der Linde is a specialist in art supplies and graphic studio materials, established in 1898. It serves as both a store and a wholesaler for schools, creative centres, professional visual artists, hobbyists, and anyone with creative ambitions.
“During the festival, we want to introduce visitors to our wide range of products.
The selection we present is tailored to complement the festival workshops. Feeling inspired? With us, you will find the materials you need to continue practicing your newly learned skills at home. We will also highlight several sustainable product innovations. We will offer a demonstration of water-mixable oil paints, and for children, there will be a fun ‘make and take’ activity using Posca markers.”
At the booth of Amsterdamsche Fijnhout, you will find exceptional pieces of wood with beautiful grain, texture, and colour perfect for woodcarving, woodturning, bases, cutting boards, and much more. In addition to wood, Japanese saws are also sold. These pull saws provide a perfect, fine cut, and you are warmly invited to try one out.
The Amsterdamsche Fijnhouthandel is a family business that has been around since 1898. Starting as a furniture workshop in the Jordaan district, it has grown into one of the most specialized timber merchants in the Netherlands. Wood is an incredibly versatile product, attracting a diverse clientele from boat builders to artists, from furniture makers to gardeners everyone knows how to find their way to Amsterdam.
Amsterdamsche Fijnhout increasingly buys and promotes various European wood species such as oak, ash, and maple. Tropical woods are preferably purchased with an FSC certification and are always traceable to their source. Additionally, old stocks of special wood are acquired, ensuring new supplies without the need for cutting new trees.
Since 2021, the company has been located in a new facility designed to be as energy-neutral as possible. With the help of 300 solar panels, the sawmill runs mostly on solar energy throughout the year. The forklifts are fully electric. Waste is minimized by selling or giving away even the smallest pieces of wood as samples.
For Ambacht in Beeld, Amsterdamsche Fijnhouthandel is sponsoring the wood for the tiny house children’s workshop.
Moniquenwerk Broderie d’art is the shop for materials for broderie d’art and gold embroidery, run by Monique van Munster.
Broderie d’art is the artistic embroidery used in haute couture in Paris. Monique regularly travels to Paris to source the most beautiful beads and sequins. The shop also specializes in silk embroidery threads and other fine threads.
Monique has been involved in needlework her entire life. Since 2013, she has had an embroidery studio in Tilburg. In her studio, Monique teaches broderie d’art, gold embroidery, and 3D embroidery. Her students come from all over the Netherlands, and even from Germany and Belgium to attend her classes. Since 2023, Monique van Munster’s broderie d’art has been included in the Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage in the Netherlands.
Because she often works with hard-to-find materials, she began sourcing them for her students. The product range grew out of the lessons but has since expanded into a treasure trove for embroiderers who love experimenting with unique materials.
At Ambacht in Beeld (Craft in Focus), Monique sells materials for gold embroidery such as gold thread and cannetilles, silk embroidery threads, beads and sequins, coloured silk organza, several types of ribbons and trims, silk velvet, and materials to make handmade buttons.
During the festival, Monique also teaches masterclasses Beautiful embroidery.
Festival address:
NDSM Loods
NDSM-Plein 85
1033 WC Amsterdam
Postal address:
Stichting Ambacht in Beeld
Kalf 158
1509AH Zaandam
The Netherlands
