Community Workshop: Make Your Ceramic Birdhouses, September 6, Saturday, 10:00 – 12:00, with Kesem Yahav

Community Workshop: Keramische Vogelhuisjes Maken

Met Kesem Yahav

Gratis deelname – mogelijk gemaakt door Vonds van Centrum

**Deze workshop is gratis. Meld je alleen aan als je echt komt, zodat iemand anders niet onnodig een plek mist.**

(English text below)

Geef je vogelhuisje een plekje buiten en help de stadsvogels aan een veilig thuis!

In deze workshop kunnen buurtbewoners van Amsterdam Centrum (12 jaar en ouder) hun eigen keramische vogelhuisjes maken. De workshop is in het Nederlands en Engels.

Wat gaan we doen?

• We leren over vogelhuisjes en hun belang voor vogels in de stad.
• Er wordt een demonstratie gegeven van de handbouwtechniek.
• Deelnemers maken hun vogelhuisje met gerecyclede klei.
• Daarna schilderen en kleuren ze hun huisje met keramische pigmenten.
• Aan het einde laten we de huisjes drogen in de studio.
• Na een week worden ze voor de eerste keer gebakken.
• Daarna worden ze geglazuurd en opnieuw gebakken.
• Na 2-3 weken zijn de vogelhuisjes waterdicht en klaar om op te halen.

Waarom is dit belangrijk?

Deze workshop stimuleert duurzaamheid, biodiversiteit, creativiteit en gemeenschapsgevoel. De vogelhuisjes helpen stadsvogels en maken de buurt groener. Het is een leuke, creatieve activiteit zonder schermen, die mensen samenbrengt.

Voor wie?

Inwoners van Amsterdam van 12 jaar en ouder.

Workshopschema (één dag):

• Workshop 1: 10:00 – 12:00
• Workshop 2: 13:00 – 15:00
• Workshop 3: 15:30 – 17:30

Community Workshop: Make Your Ceramic Birdhouses

With Kesem Yahav

Free participation – made possible by Vonds van Centrum

**Although this workshop is free, I kindly ask that you register only if you truly plan to attend, so you don’t take the spot of someone who would really like to join. ****

Give your birdhouse a home outdoors and help city birds find a safe place to nest!

In this workshop, residents of Amsterdam Centrum (ages 12 and up) can create their ceramic birdhouses.

The workshop will be held in both Dutch and English.

What will we do?

• We’ll learn about birdhouses and their importance for urban birds.
• I will give a demonstration of hand-building techniques.
• Participants will build their birdhouses using recycled clay.
• Then, they’ll paint and decorate them with ceramic pigments.
• At the end of the session, we’ll leave the houses to dry in the studio.
• After one week, they will be fired for the first time.
• Then, they will be glazed and fired again.
• After 2–3 weeks, the birdhouses will be waterproof and ready for pickup.

Why is this important?

This workshop promotes sustainability, biodiversity, creativity, and a sense of community. The birdhouses support city birds and help make the neighborhood greener. It’s a fun, hands-on, screen-free activity that brings people together.

Who is it for?

Residents aged 12 and above in Amsterdam.

Workshop schedule (one-day event):

• Workshop 1: 10:00 – 12:00
• Workshop 2: 13:00 – 15:00
• Workshop 3: 15:30 – 17:30

What can you make? 

One clay bird house

What’s included in the price?

The Clay, the use of the Studio tools, transparent glaze, underglaze colors, and two firings to finish your object.

-The workshop is in English and Dutch.

-No need to bring special clothes.

-For all levels. The workshop is intended for beginners but is also suitable for the more experienced.

-Please be on time or a bit before

-I strongly encourage you to register, as the class size is limited to 9 people per class.

-I offer a relaxed and supportive environment.

Meet your instructor

Hey there, I’m Kesem! 

As a ceramic designer and a Life and Creative Coach, I’ve worked with various clay techniques for the past 20 years, developing a deep understanding of this beautiful medium. Running my clay studio here in Amsterdam, I’ve had the pleasure of teaching countless workshops and hosting fun events for groups. From team-building sessions to party workshops, I’ve done it all! 

I can’t wait to welcome you to my studio and share my passion for Clay and creativity.

See you soon!

Group size: 8-10 people

Duration: 2 hours

Location: Kesemy design studio in Nieuwmarkt area

Korte koningsstraat 21 1011EX Amsterdam.

*** Please pay attention that the street is Korte koningsstraat and NOT koningsstraat.

Cost

Free participation – made possible by Vonds van Centrum

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained if you notify us eight days before class begins.

The fee is transferable to another workshop if you inform us eight days before class begins.

No refund or transfer if you give no notice (‘no show’).

Directions:

My studio is in the center of Amsterdam,

200 meters from Nieuwmarkt,

100 meters from Nieuwmarkt Metro station and a 10 min walk from the Central station.

Nieuwmarkt Metro station- lines 51, 53, and 54 have a stop at this station.

(Exit Nieuwmarkt and Koningsstraat).