Amsterdam: creativity along the water canals
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Amsterdam accommodates over 160 canals built in the 17th century, also known as the Dutch Golden Age. At the time, the canals stimulated the city’s textile, wood and diamond trade, and nurtured emerging flower designers, fabric and glass sculptors, jewellery and furniture makers. On our itinerary you will find contemporary artisans who continue to craft along these canals and whose creative vision is shaped by the city and its fairways.
©KLEE handwoven
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Eva Klee
For those wishing to experience the world of weaving and working with different threads, colours and patterns, Eva Klee offers a beginners class in Amsterdam’s art district.
NDSM-plein 21, 1033 WC, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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©Ella Hansmann
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Iris Nijenhuis
Iris Nijenhuis creates puzzled textile jewellery, interior and fashion pieces that she cuts with laser and assembles by hand, without using glue, thread or sewing machines.
Prinseneiland 24 A1, 1013 LR, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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©Kato Tan
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Marcello De Simone & Bruce Wayland
After establishing their creative collaboration in 2009, Marcello De Simone and Bruce Wayland started using slip casting to create porcelain and stoneware panels, as well as ceramic dishes and plates.
Elektronstraat 12 Unit 25C, 1014 AP, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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©Katya Hutter Floral Design
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Katya Hutter
Flower designer Katya Hutter, who covers botanical traditions from French bouquets to Japanese gardens, invites experienced florists to create arrangements, centrepieces and tablescapes.
Korte Prinsengracht 16E, 1013 GS, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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©Lisa Klappe
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Siba Sahabi
The translucent fabric sculptures and installations of Siba Sahabi, made with glued and coiled felt strips, build on her German-Iranian roots and often explore the history of European craftsmanship.
Krelis Louwenstraat 1 B29, 1055 KA, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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©AMMA Jewelery
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Marleen Hengeveld
Following in the footsteps of her goldsmithing family, Marleen Hengeveld uses filigree technique and intricate detailing on every piece to create romantic yet minimalistic jewellery.
Nieuwpoortkade 2a, 1055 RX, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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©Atelier Espenaer
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Umut Lucas Espenaer
A self-taught carpenter, Umut Lucas Espenaer creates bed frames, side tables and other furniture pieces, inspired by the 20th century design styles, from reclaimed or salvaged wood.
Dr. Jan van Breemenstraat 1A, 1056 AB, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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©All rights reserved
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Barbara Nanning
Barbara Nanning enjoys mixing different materials and techniques in her sculptures, and she works with glass, ceramics, as well as fusing, gilding and painting techniques at the same time.
W.G. Plein 21, 1054 RA, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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©Rutger Graas§
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Rutger Graas
Rutger Graas crafts furniture from rough wood, blending traditional craftsmanship with innovative techniques, including digital tools.
Visseringstraat 37, 1051 KH, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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©All rights reserved
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Ruudt Peters
Explore Ruudt Peters' workshop, where contemporary jewellery meets traditional techniques, creating meaningful and innovative pieces.
Berenstraat 17-C, 1016 GG, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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©Ben Deiman
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Marc Barreda
Scientist-turned-glass sculptor, Marc Barreda exercises his innovative spirit and reinterprets traditional glass blowing techniques to make three-dimensional mosaic glass vessels.
Falckstraat 6f, 1017 VW, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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