By occasion
Discover the art of mosaics
2h of discovery with Esther and her team
Knowledge of mosaics
Your mosaic creation
€75
per person
The workshop in detail
Esther and her team welcomes you to their workshop to share their passion for mosaics!
First, they will introduce you to the workshop and you will choose the desired color with the pieces.
Then, you will cut the pieces, step by step, under Esther' and her team's kind look.
The artisans will accompany you step by step in the realization of your unique creation! During this workshop, they will explain some principles such as the spacing between each piece of mosaic, their regularity, the harmony of colors, how to properly cut a piece of mosaic and place them.
Finally, you will apply the joints and leave the workshop with your beautiful mirror or creation!
This workshop is offered in several languages simultaneously. The craftsman will adapt the language of the workshop according to the participants present!
Workshop location
The workshop is easily accessible by public transport.
Additional information
Languages of the workshop
English
Nederlands
Meet Esther and her team
Leatherworkers, Mosaicists and Fashion Designers
Esther is a cultural anthropologist, creative entrepreneur and multitalented maker.
As the proud owner of the House of Arts & Crafts, located in the heart of Amsterdam, she has cultivated a vibrant center for artisans. What initially began as her own workshop, "Jouw Stoute Schoenen," in the iconic district of the Wallen in Amsterdam, rapidly evolved into a creative hub open to all. On May 18, 2008, the official opening of "Jouw Stoute Schoenen" on the Wallen marked the inception of Esther's business—a venture born in an unconventional workspace, just like her imaginative creations!
"After years in an office job, predominantly using my mind, it was time for a hands-on change. When I discovered the art of traditional shoemaking, I didn't hesitate for a moment. This was what I wanted to do. While searching for studio space, I stumbled upon a magnificent property—a golden opportunity."
After four years she started looking for a new location. Now we are almost ten years and many adventures further. Esther and her team share the large building at Oudeschans 21 -where they live, work and share- with a number of creative entrepreneurs.
Here, she has established an expertise center and an educational institute for designing and crafting shoes, bags, textile upcycling, and mosaic art. They seamlessly blend time-honored craftsmanship with cutting-edge technologies, constantly exploring fresh technical possibilities and embracing exciting challenges.
Beyond guiding individuals in bringing their creative visions to life, they also craft samples for both major and boutique brands, fashioning unique, bespoke shoes and bags by hand in limited runs. Esther emphasizes, "Teaching others how to craft shoes or bags is almost as fulfilling as creating them myself. Witnessing people's amazement at what they can design and make on their own is a beautiful sight, and it brings me immense satisfaction."
We take immense pride in noting that Esther was one of the pioneering artisans to join Wecandoo in Amsterdam.
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