The 17th-century painting techniques workshop will introduce you to painting very realistic paintings as the old masters did. We will study how a painting was constructed in those days. Corinna will explain more about this briefly. And then you will get to work practically. Don’t expect to make an entire painting. That also took them months in the 17th century and still does, depending on the size and complexity of a painting. However, you will learn how it is constructed, and we will practice one part called ‘underpainting’. At least part of it because it’s too much to finish in that short time frame. It’s easy if you get the hang of it. So anyone can join regardless of their experience. It’s a technique!
So in this workshop, you will have a taste of the 17th-century technique; we will play with it so that you start to understand what is meant. You will be given a step-by-step description of how to make an underpainting. It’s more of an experience to take home than something finished. Of course, you can take your work home afterwards. We work in oil paint, so it needs time to dry. If your wet work is not transportable, you may pick it up later at Atelier Wildschut in the NDSM Loods.
Corinna Wildschut has taught this beautiful craft for 30 years at the vocational school Nimeto in Utrecht and her own Atelier Wildschut in the NDSM Loods. She was brought up on the subject by her mother, also an imitation painter. Besides teaching, she frequently practices this art, with varying assignments. Besides painting decorations, she makes wall and ceiling paintings. She also restores stucco ceilings, ornaments, mirror frames, and other antique objects.
This workshop is for all ages.
Leaves can transfer natural colour to the fabric. In eco-dyeing – also known as plant printing – leaves from different plants are used to print a pattern on fabric. Since India Flint’s books, this dyeing technique has become increasingly common. The trick is that the leaf not only leaves a coloured stain, but even the grain is visible in the print. At Textile Institute Hawar, we know precisely how to achieve this. Teachers Harm and Margriet will teach you about the natural dyes of different leaves and how to make a nice sharp print.
In this workshop, you will print a soft and summery scarf from Etamine de Laine with your own pattern of different leaves. You don’t need to bring anything for the workshop (but you can – read on!). We will provide a wide choice of leaves. Part of the workshop is fixing, which takes an hour. Of course, you don’t need to be present for this but keep in mind that you won’t be able to take the scarf with you immediately after the workshop. If you like to experiment, you can bring your own plant, tree or flower leaves. We do not know exactly which colour each leaf gives off, but we know from experience that the surprise often makes the result even more beautiful!
Harm Harms is a teacher and owner of the family business Hawar Textile Institute, where teachers from home and abroad pass on knowledge and skills in the large and atmospheric workshop. There is also a very extensive shop and an inspiring gallery, making it an incubator where new and old materials and textile techniques are (re)discovered. During the festival, Harm will give workshops together with Floor de Bruijn. She was a designer at Humanoid and teaches reuse and restyling of clothes and fabrics at Hawar.
Ibrahim is from Sudan and is a carpenter. He is very skilled in wood and worked in Sudan as a furniture maker, using recycled wood.
In these workshops, children of all ages can learn basic woodworking skills. You will build a small boat from wood and textiles, which will float in the water.
Learn the basic steps of the stained glass craft: glass cutting, lead setting and soldering.
We will bring different colours and textures of pre-cut glass. And lead in various lengths. We have several small designs to choose from.
You will learn to cut glass by hand and to break and grind the glass correctly. You will learn lead drawing, lead setting and soldering. Finally, you will go home with a ‘new’ piece made from reused materials.
Tiara Roquas is the founder of Glasloderij ‘t Lemmet. By now, she has gathered a team of women around her who reinforce each other. The craft was instilled in her through a course, after which much love and passion for the trade followed. From various trade and restoration courses, she found her way into practice. She now runs her own stained-glass company in Amsterdam, focusing mainly on customisation and restoration.
In this workshop, you will learn all about beer styles, history, ingredients and the brewing process, and we will taste three beers.
Beer goes back 6,000 years. Back then, the Mesopotamians brewed a similar beverage. Via the Middle Ages, fathers and nuns, we arrive in the 21st century. We show what the brewing process looks like and what ingredients are needed. With this information, you could even start brewing at home.
We will also taste, of course! We serve three special beers and teach you to judge them by looking, smelling and tasting them. You will find out what beer styles there are, what ingredients are needed and which ones to add, if any.
And to finish, we will do a little food pairing. After all, beer is perfect to combine with food, maybe even better than wine.
Edwin Slothouber is a beer judge and beer ambassador. He has been brewing beer since 2017. After more than 100 brews and as a member of the Beer Masters Guild, he has plenty to say about beer making and tasting.
Clementine van den Burg is a qualified beer ambassador and has been searching for unique flavours in food and drink all her life.
Language: English.
Minhwa is a traditional folk painting style that beautifully captures Korea’s cultural heritage. Minhwa colourfully represents the perspectives, religions, symbols of daily life and desires, and folk mythologies of its time. It features robust animals as supernatural such as tigers, dragons, insects, and cranes, and colourful natural backgrounds with peonies, clouds, lotuses, water, or the sun. The unique symbolism blends Buddhism, Shamanism, Confucianism, and Taoism. Participants will pick one simple sample Minhwa and follow the instruction to finish one painting.
During the workshop, you’ll be privileged to paint on traditional Korean paper coated in lacquer. Our handcrafted brushes from Korea and China ensure an authentic and immersive painting experience.
Under the expert guidance of teacher Yeun, you’ll progress step by step, creating a high-quality painting and honing your skills in this cherished art form. The size of the painting will be A4 or A3.
Studio Yen is a Korean painting studio based in Rotterdam, dedicated to spreading the beauty of oriental art and philosophy. We offer high-quality Korean painting classes and workshops, aiming to blend tradition with a modern touch. Our mission is to support artists in their creative journey, providing them with the skills and inspiration to explore and embrace Korean artistry. Join us as we celebrate the captivating essence of Korean painting and its timeless significance.
Yeun Kim specialized in ‘Advanced Major in Oriental painting’ during her bachelor’s studies. After gaining valuable experience in industrial design and teaching art, she ventured to the Netherlands. Driven by a deep desire to share the richness of Korean culture, Yeun founded Studio Yen, an art studio that offers high-quality Korean painting classes. Additionally, she established Design Only Together, a company that reflects her diverse roles as an artist, art teacher, designer, and entrepreneur. Through Studio Yen, Yeun is dedicated to showcasing the brilliance of Korean art to a global audience. Her artistic prowess and entrepreneurial spirit converge in a mission to introduce the beauty of Korean culture to the world.
During this workshop, you will make your own wooden picture frame. It starts with choosing from three different types of wood. Then we will make a frame in the traditional way, using different machines and tools. You will learn to work with the mitre punch, band saw and dovetail milling machine. Then we will make a polaroid picture that can be placed in your frame! At home, of course, you can exchange it for a photo of your own choice.
Students from the Hout- en Meubileringscollege will enthusiastically guide you through this workshop. Most of them are studying woodworking.
The HMC (Hout- en Meubileringscollege) has been an independent intermediate vocational school since 1929. We are a relatively small school and this ensures a personal and safe atmosphere. We offer training for interior, furniture, technical and design professions. Among others, we offer courses for furniture maker, interior designer, creative craftsman, home salesman, carpenter, furniture upholsterer and piano technician. We also offer courses and training for adults.
The minimum age is 12 years.
Language: English.
Got a broken piece of clothing? Let’s extend its life by repairing it. We will teach the participants new skills to mend their clothing during the workshop. We test these new skills on a piece of dead stock test fabric supplied by Makers Unite. The participants will be guided step by step and learn how to sew on a button and repair a seam. When the participants are familiar with basic sewing skills, they can repair their personal items and shift the mindset of discarding towards a mindset of repairing.
We want to offer our participants a repair workshop, where they can acquire basic knowledge on how to repair their clothes and also get some clothes repaired in the learning process. Participants can bring their clothes to repair, and in the workshop, they will learn basic repair techniques.
Our repair workshop is a unique experience where the facilitators are newcomers who become part of our community after graduating from our Makers Unite Creative Lab program. They bring creative talents to the host society and the knowledge to make the repair workshop a unique experience.
Santa, one of our facilitators from Latvia, is creative, passionate about art and craft, and loves nature. Samin, our facilitator from Iran, has worked as a Makeup Artist, fashion designer and journalist for over 20 years. He has a keen eye for detail and is ready to transmit his knowledge about embroidery.
“With everything I make, I aim to connect creativity and function. I put lots of positiveness, care and love in everything I do, and I truly wish that through my work, people can feel my good intentions and love and, in turn, share this with others” (Santa).
Makers Unite’s mission is to support newcomers with access to the job market through the collaborative design and production of sustainable products, in the process shifting narratives around migration globally.
Have you always wanted to know more about the ancient Japanese repair technique Sashiko and what beautiful things you can make with it? This is your chance to get started.
During this workshop, you will learn the basics of the Sashiko technique, and with it, you can turn your jeans (with holes and scuffs) into a wearable and unique work of art! Don’t have a pair of suitable jeans? No problem; you can also make a ready-made patch or a collage of pieces of denim and other woven textiles. You can bring your own or not. Needles and thread will be provided. After the workshop, you will have turned your jeans into a unique piece of art. Or your own ‘unique textile art’, for yourself or to give as a present to someone close to you. For you have made it with love and attention.
Sashiko is an ancient embroidery technique originating from northern Japan. Sashiko (pronounced Sash-ko) is a running stitch and means prick or stitch. Boro refers to rags and worn textiles and is a form of visible repair using the Sashiko basting technique. Sashiko & Boro, perfect and imperfect. There can be Sashiko without Boro, but no Boro without Sashiko.
Sashiko is a sustainable way to repair and upcycle worn-out denim. By using the Sashiko technique, you add value back to worn-out jeans.
By hand sewing, stitch by stitch, patches of fabric over and under worn spots, the textile always gets a unique look. There is no sewing machine involved; everything is done by hand.
For this workshop, you do not need any experience, just an interest and some manual dexterity. Yarn, needles and practice materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your own jeans or woven fabrics (no jersey/tricot). You can also make a collage from patches of denim, cotton or linen, to frame or serve as the basis for a bag or other project.
With her company Yukkuri Studio, Helly Coppens focuses mainly on upcycling denim, giving new value to discarded jeans. There is no straightforward translation for many Japanese words. This also applies to Yukkuri. It means something like slow speed, without hurry, at ease, restful. This fits perfectly with her drive to create sustainably, working with textiles, mainly denim. Yukkuri products are unique and handmade as a response to mass and overproduced clothing globally.
Helly enjoys working with tangible materials, with needles and thread. It is mainly old-craft Japanese repair techniques that inspire her, where quality always precedes quantity. This way of working is Slow Design, which is very calming. This is a welcome effect because our world is fast and fleeting. It is always a challenge to make something new out of leftovers. It gives new value to worn-out or discarded clothes. Repairing jeans and reusing denim instead of throwing them away and replacing them. And thus reduce waste. Working with residual materials comes with limitations. It is precisely these limitations that determine her design choices and ensure that her creativity is constantly challenged.
Wall Hanging Sashiko stitches on denim
In the Çini workshop, you will decorate a pre-baked bisque plate using the traditional Turkish tile technique. During the workshop, you will learn the traditional technique of tile painting, with Betül guiding you in developing your skills.
Before working on the biscuit products, you will practise using traditional patterns and motifs on paper, first with a pencil and then with a brush and paint. The patterns are pierced using the traditional method and then transferred with charcoal onto the surface of the 18 cm biscuit board. After drawing the outlines, the patterns are coloured in.
The ceramic plates will be glazed and fired at the end of the workshops, after which they are delivered to the participants.
A time/date will be agreed upon for collecting the fired plates in Amsterdam. If participants wish to have the plates shipped, the cost is approximately €13, payable separately.
Betül Aşlı Bayram was born in the heart of Çini art, in the city of Kutahya, Turkey. She graduated from Dumplupınar University in Ceramics. Her passion for Çini grew during her studies, where she learnt the basics of this art from Dr Faruk Kahraman Şahin, one of the most valuable Çini artists and experts. Before and after graduation, she continued striving to master the art of Çini and worked in various galleries. She also worked as a graphic designer for Kütahya Porcelain, Turkey’s most renowned Çini company. Moreover, she is a member of the UNESCO-recognised Kütahya Culture and Art Foundation and a recognised Çini artist by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Turkey. She organises workshops and courses in different countries to teach about this millennia-old art.
Festival address:
NDSM Loods
NDSM-Plein 85
1033 WC Amsterdam
Postal address:
Stichting Ambacht in Beeld
Kalf 158
1509AH Zaandam
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