Knitting Lesson with Guidance in the Craft Café - Make your own Project (De Pijp)

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Knitting Lesson with Guidance in the Craft Café - Make your own Project (De Pijp)

From 13 yrs old • From 1 to 5 h • Learn and practice with guidance from a crafter!

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Date

Fri, Oct 17

Travelers

2

About This Adventure

Join the Craft Café to explore the art of knitting! With expert guidance, you can work on your own projects, whether you're a beginner or advanced. Bring your ideas, and enjoy access to a sustainable craft store stocked with materials. Unleash your creativity in a supportive and inspiring environment!

Join the Sewing Café lessons and learn to make your own clothes! Sewing tables are available with tools, machines and guidance by your side of fashion designer Andrea to help you with your own projects. You can bring your own ideas to the lessons (photos, drawings, garments or patterns of the pieces you want to create). Together we can see how we can realize your projects. A lot of times we use a similar or basic pattern to adjust or we create our own. Also our store offers a wide range of clothing patterns & books. Send your project wishes to oost@desteekamsterdam.nl before you come.

Highlights

• Work on your own sewing projects and get the help of a professional • All levels are welcome, also complete beginners, we will teach you the basics on the sewing machine and/or serger • Sustainable fabric store available next to sewing cafe with offer in fabrics, sewing supplies and sewing patterns.

Includes

• Guidance of fashion designer Andrea is present to help you with your own projects. • Use of machines & tools are included in the lessons. • Pattern paper and overlock thread is also included. • Water and cookies are also at your disposal.

Excludes

• Materials you have to provide yourself are: fabrics, sewing thread, pins and, when needed, sewing supplies like a zippers or buttons. • We also have a little fabric store at our studio, so it is also possible to purchase the materials or sewing supplies there.

Important to Know

• Level: all levels are welcome (complete beginner to advanced) • Language: Dutch & English • If there is enough space, it’s always possible to extend your stay and pay extra for the hours in class • Prices per person

This class takes place in our studio in Amsterdam De Pijp: Eerste Jacob van Campenstraat 40 in Amsterdam.

Please note that for the remainder of February classes will be in our East location at Christiaan de Wetstraat 114 in Amsterdam.

Classes in our new location in De Pijp will only take place from 01 March.

Adventure Tips

Bring Your Project Ideas

Come prepared with sketches, patterns, or inspiration photos to maximize your lesson with personalized guidance.

Arrive Early to Browse Supplies

Check out the sustainable craft store before your lesson to pick up any yarns or tools you might need.

Wear Comfortable Clothing

Dress warmly and comfortably as you’ll be sitting and focusing on detailed handwork during your session.

Communicate Your Skill Level

Share your knitting experience with instructors for tailored help, from beginners to advanced crafters.

Local Insights

Wildlife

City birds common in De Pijp area
Local canal ducks

History

De Pijp developed in the late 19th century as a working-class neighborhood and today thrives as Amsterdam’s creative and eclectic quarter.

Conservation

De Steek promotes sustainable crafting by using eco-friendly materials and encouraging reuse and mindful consumption to reduce waste.

Creative Knitting Lessons in Amsterdam’s De Pijp: Craft Your Own Project with Expert Guidance

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