Punch Needle Lesson with Guidance in the Craft Café

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Punch Needle 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

Thu, Oct 16

Travelers

2

About This Adventure

Join the Craft Café to explore the art of punch needle! With expert guidance, you can bring your creative ideas to life, whether you're a beginner or advanced. Enjoy access to tools, a sustainable craft store, and the chance to work on your own unique projects in a supportive 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 own yarn and fabric

Materials like yarns, hoops, and fabric are not provided, so pack your preferred supplies or shop sustainably at De Steek’s store.

Plan your lesson length

Sessions range from 1 to 5 hours—reserve your preferred time to suit your skill level and project scope.

Arrive with project ideas

Bring photos, sketches, or patterns to get personalized guidance from the expert instructors.

Check language availability

Lessons are conducted in both Dutch and English to accommodate diverse participants.

Local Insights

Wildlife

Common city birds such as squirrels in Sarphatipark
Occasional urban foxes

History

De Pijp has a rich history as a working-class neighborhood turned creative hotspot, embodying Amsterdam’s mix of culture and craftsmanship.

Conservation

De Steek promotes sustainable crafting by offering eco-friendly yarns and reducing waste through reusable tools.

Master Punch Needle Art in Amsterdam's De Pijp Neighborhood: Hands-On Lessons at De Steek

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