Tickets sale start September 1, 2023 at 10:00 AM.
Entrance ticket
€ 10 at the venue
€ 7,50 presale online
Mentioned prices include: VAT, service costs and € 1.50 entertainment fee for the municipality of Amsterdam.
Children up to 13 years enjoy free admission (with entrance ticket < 13 years).
Free entrance with your Stadspas.
Language: English.
Finally, your learning opportunity on the principle of traditional & authentic Korean fermentation is at Ambacht in Beeld!
The Kimchi workshop hosted by Mina from House of Fermentation will guide you through the one-of-a-kind recipe, specifically originated in Jinju, South-Korea. The recipe is rarely known even amongst Koreans, as Jinju is located on the south coast of Korea, and the region is known to incorporate biodiverse ingredients from the sea.
At this workshop, Mina will take you back to the 70s in a rural village where entire villagers came together to make 300 – 400 cabbage Kimchi and then some together. On this scale, the work takes 3 to 4 days. Oftentimes, the day starts with old ladies waking up at 5 AM, and coming out on the street with their cutting boards and knives, to begin washing and chopping ingredients.
For Ambacht in Beeld, this is a light version workshop where all participants work together to complete one big batch of Kimchi to be shared at the end of each workshop, as in her childhood experience where all the neighbors took part in making a huge batch of Kimchi each year to feed the whole village. She will also guide you through the differences between all fermentation methods worldwide, Kimchi variations, and Kimchi-themed recipes.
All 17 ingredients to put together
430 grams of Kimchi per person to take home with
Korean Fermentation is the only fermentation recipe in the world that allows fermentation to go on practically forever. You can open the jar as many times as you want to take some Kimchi out, it will continue to ferment. Making Kimchi is a craftmanship of building a harmony that works as one complete ecosystem: Harmony of biodiverse ingredients, biodiverse microorganisms, harmony of nature and us, humans.
There isn’t one key ingredient that does the fermentation in Kimchi. Each ingredient has a different role to play. So our job is to be the best logistic team that brings all the ingredients together at its best status where microorganisms thrive as the best chefs. That’s why once we put together one batch of Kimchi, we do not disturb the ecosystem by adding something new later.
That’s also why:
1. We do not use synthetic or artificial or processed ingredients that do not provide any nutrients for the microorganisms.
2. We do not separate or cultivate a single type of microorganism like Kombucha making.
3. We do not use heavy saltwater brine that only cultivates a single type of microorganism.
4. We do not use vinegar, high acidity substance, processed sugar, or rice wine that kills the microorganisms.
5. We do not “feed” bit by bit like sourdough making.
This craftsmanship also comes with the philosophy of honoring nature. Nature has given us the gift of harvests as we take advantage of nature for farming. So we must be able to consume everything nature has given us. And we should not be wasting any of it. If we can preserve it, we must. This is not a choice: So Kimjang (Kimchi making) comes with the militant discipline of zero-waste and sustainability.
At this workshop, the Traditional Korean Pot ‘Hang ah ri’ which is a 2000 years old refrigeration tool that is still in use to this day in Korea, will be exhibited as well. You can taste the true Naturally-Fermenting Kimchi that has been fermenting in the Hangahri for about 3 months.
This Hangahri and 90 different Onggis and Hangahri were imported directly from South Korea in 2021 through crowdfunding. Mina has chosen the government-registered (and protected) craftsman Choong-Ghil Hwang’s works so that people can utilize them in the workshops, and use them for production at HoF location. You will be able to see the family insignia stamped on every pot.
These traditional pots are kneaded to create micro air pockets in the wall itself that breathe out fermentation gas, specifically one element of the gas: CO2. As the pot is releasing the CO2, the temperature and humidity level in the pot is regulated just like our planet Earth which is why our ancestors called the environment inside of the pot “pure and clean”. This also meant that we never “burp” Kimchi. ‘Burping’ is a modern-day myth that started with plastic Tupperware, canning, and other sealed jars used for Kimchi as industrial food makers misunderstood what Kimchi is about.
Are you ready to take part in the Kimjang workshop? I hope to see you at The Table.
Mina was born and raised in Jinju, S.Korea. She studied nursing at the university which helped her research and verify the traditional recipe back to life. Since the university, she began teaching English which became her 6-year career that led her to become a corporate trainer for the following 12 years.
She moved to the Netherlands and hoped to launch a new set of life with the freedom of being herself. Seeing some of the downsides of the food scene in Amsterdam, ignited her passion for traditional Korean food and teaching. In 2019 With HoF, she embarked on the journey to reintroduce the legacy of Kimchi-making and ensure that each jar embodies the rich cultural heritage of Korea as well as the true health benefits of Kimchi.
House of Fermentation with Kimchi and other Korean condiment products, runs fermentation workshops and dinner events at its location which became also popular choices for many companies’ teambuilding events and private celebrations.
Minimum age: 12 years (children accompanied by parents/guardians).
Spinning tops have been turned on the lathe for hundreds of years. In the past, each region had its own model toll. Spinning tops are fun to spin. A spinning top is relatively simple in design and always manages to turn in a short time. Young and old like to spin. That is why it is still a popular children’s toy.
1 on 1 workshop.
RADIUS, the Dutch Association of Woodturners, was founded in 1994 and by now has grown to an association of 750 members. The association consists of 16 active regional sections.
A few members practise woodturning professionally, but most are active hobbyists. They turn their utilitarian and artistic objects at different levels according to their training, experience and interest. Several members enjoy great fame at home and abroad; their creations can be found at prominent exhibitions.
The association publishes a full-colour quarterly magazine called AktieRadius and holds an annual woodturning day at a central location in the Netherlands. This day features demonstrations, lectures, education and sales of woodturning supplies by various suppliers.
Karel Goetghebeur is a saxophone repairer and builder from Belgium. He is the owner of the saxophone brand Adolphe Sax & Cie. In 2012, more than 80 years after the world-famous brand ceased to exist, Karel obtained the rights to the name Adolphe Sax and decided to revive the brand.
He prefers not to make plain shiny saxophones, but unique instruments with their own character. He is currently involved in a recycling and peace project where he is making a limited edition set of saxophones from recycled bomb shell casings from WWI and WWII. These shells were melted down in Zutphen.
In this introductory workshop, Karel will guide you through better maintenance, diagnosis and solving of basic problems of your instrument. We’re going to talk about pads, resonators, dampeners, and more! With a cleverly made “leak light” we search for “leaks” and we check how we can fix them. After the workshop you will receive a “leak light” to better identify (and fix!) problems in the future.
Tip: feel free to bring your own saxophone!
Since time immemorial, people have used earth pigments to add color to their surroundings. Pigments were mixed with different binders and fillers to process these dyes in different ways.
Come and work with these beautiful natural colors and create your own artist materials at the Ambacht in Beeld Festival.
Chalk paint is a matt natural paint, which you can use on both walls and furniture and which you can very well make yourself. Come learn how to do this and mix your own paint. This paint is nature-friendly, you know exactly what is in it and you create your own colours!
During this 1.5-hour workshop, you will learn how to make the base for your paint. then you get to mix different pigments into your perfect colour and make your first jar of paint.
You get to mix 3 different colours and take them home.
Includes:
All paint materials
A wood sample to try out your paint on
Recipe on paper
Twirre van Kraaijenoord is the founder of Handmade Heaven, she is a creative designer and uses different crafts and techniques in her designs. She followed a course for Trompe-l’oeil painting in which, in addition to painting marble and wood, the craft of oil paint was also taught. She has done research into natural dyes for textiles. Twirre has continued her search for natural colors and now makes her own extracts, paints, inks and pastels. In the television program “The secret of the master” which can be seen in October, she makes the artist’s material with ingredients from the master!
Dive into the world of block printing and natural inks. Learn about the magical properties of different plants and herbs, how to collect them and make your own natural ink. From fruits and vegetables to stones and flowers, we will explore the diverse sources of colour in September. Use block printing techniques to design patterns on your t-shirt and be inspired by the beauty of nature. Each fruit and vegetable has its own shapes and designs, by using them as sticking tools we will design and make our fabric unique.
Please bring a white t-shirt.
Roua Alhalabi, a Syrian specialist in natural dyes, inherited the magic of natural colors from her grandmother in her hometown. With a wealth of knowledge and expertise, she has developed recipes and techniques for different fibers and materials. Through her workshops for children and adults, Roua shares her passion for nature and the joy of working with her hands.
During the workshop, you will learn the basics of engraving. Glass engraver Alie Winters has been engraving on commission for companies and individuals for 37 years.
You will start with a trial piece on a flat glass plate. Then you can get used to the equipment and get an idea of what you can achieve. You will then design your own drawing, to be engraved on a drinking glass. You can use various types of cutters which all have a different function. Before you know it, you will go home with a beautiful, self-made creation.
You will use engraving machines and will also receive protective equipment to use. Participation is at your own risk and participants must follow safety instructions.
Engraving dates back to prehistoric times. Engraving is the predecessor of etching. Unlike etching, where the drawing is obtained by acid action, engraving involves scratching the drawing directly into the glass. An engraver uses a hand pen with a diamond stylus.
Alie Winters of Lemsterglas engraves by hand. She learned the trade as an apprentice from master glass engraver Jaap Deen in Sloten and is happy to share her knowledge during the Ambacht in Beeld Festival.
Kumiko is a Japanese woodworking technique. It is applied to lamps, partition panels, doors and wall decorations. It is a kind of mosaic with wooden strips. In Japan, there are factories where the equipment is made especially for this technique. Outside Japan, it is more seen as a craft. During the workshop, we will give a small introduction and then get to work making some simple patterns ourselves. We do this with a special Japanese saw and specific tools.
Kumiko is a quiet and thoughtful technique that requires a lot of patience and precision. The ancient Japanese woodworking technique involves making patterns of small pieces of interlocking wood. In Japan, it is used for (shoji) lamps, panels or wall decoration.
Work with an accuracy of 0.1mm, otherwise, your piece will fall apart. We will work with a Japanese (draw) saw and have to be careful with a very sharp chisel. You will be introduced to the Izustu-tsunagi pattern. Depending on your skill and perseverance, you will make your first kumiko panel (20 x 20 cm).
Rob Alferink is a builder of wooden lamps. And for many years experienced in using the kumiko technique. It is a challenge every time to learn new kumiko patterns and incorporate them in a lamp. His lamps find their way to Norway, Luxembourg, Canada, the US and several other countries.
Since time immemorial, people have used earth pigments to add color to their surroundings. Pigments were mixed with different binders and fillers to process these dyes in different ways.
Come and work with these beautiful natural colors and create your own artist materials at the Ambacht in Beeld Festival.
Pastels are those beautiful soft crayons that you can use to draw, and you can rub out the colors so beautifully. And no, they cannot be compared to blackboard chalks, the colors are much more full and brighter, and the chalk itself is softer.
Learn how to make beautifully soft artist’s chalk with natural earth pigments. Choose one pigment or mix several pigments. Mix and process all ingredients until you have the right consistency and roll your own pastels. We make this chalk according to a traditional recipe with pure natural ingredients and pigments.
In 1 hour you can make about 4 different colors of chalk, which you will take home in a box. After a few days they are dry and you can draw beautifully with them!
Including:
Material for various crayons
Box to take the crayons with you
Short job description on paper
Twirre van Kraaijenoord is the founder of Handmade Heaven, she is a creative designer and uses different crafts and techniques in her designs. She followed a course for Trompe-l’oeil painting in which, in addition to painting marble and wood, the craft of oil paint was also taught. She has done research into natural dyes for textiles. Twirre has continued her search for natural colors and now makes her own extracts, paints, inks and pastels. In the television program “The secret of the master” which can be seen in October, she makes the artist’s material with ingredients from the master!
Language: English
In this workshop you will learn about the world of violin making with important basic techniques. The goal is to make a technically and aesthetically important part of the instrument yourself: the sound hole. Under guidance, and with the help of essential violin making tools, you will draw shapes, cut and saw spruce wood. At the end you will varnish your workpiece and proudly bring home your self-made part of the violin.
Musical instrument making has a tradition of many centuries. Violin making has been a profession in its own right since the Renaissance. Naturally, the first thing everyone thinks of is the Great Stradivarius from Italy. But many do not know that there is also a great tradition in violin making in Germany. The university Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau (WHZ), University of Applied Sciences that offers this workshop works in this tradition. Today, in addition to modern technologies, violin making is still connected to old traditions and experiences. Besides craft techniques, a large part of this profession is a knowledge of history and styles. You will get an insight into this, when you visit this workshop.
This workshop will be led by young violin makers Hannah and Karl from Germany. Hannah is a master violin maker based in Markneukirchen. Hannah finished her apprenticeship in 2017. Today she works at the place of her studies on the sidelines of teaching and helps the students with their scientific work. She also has an instrument making workshop with her partner. Karl finished his apprenticeship in 2019. Afterwards he did an internship in the Netherlands for eight months. Currently he is also studying Musical Instrument Technology.
Festival address:
NDSM Loods
NDSM-Plein 85
1033 WC Amsterdam
Postal address:
Stichting Ambacht in Beeld
Kalf 158
1509AH Zaandam
The Netherlands
