€45.00
Learn a playful and sustainable way to upcycle fabric using traditional block printing techniques. Experiment with wood, foam, lino, and textile dye to transform old clothing, pillowcases, or table linens into something new.
No experience needed—just bring a fabric piece to refresh!
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With spring around the corner, I love opening my studio to different creatives through the Kesemy Hosts, creating a space for inspiration and hands-on making. Coming up next:
with Roswitha Van Rijn
May 8, Thursday,
19:00 – 21:00
Breathe new life into an ancient upcycling technique.
Inspired by traditional Indian block printing and driven by a search for sustainable alternatives to fast fashion, this workshop invites you to explore the art of textile printing playfully and creatively.
Using wood, foam, lino, rollers, and textile dye, you’ll experiment with patterns, repetition, and shapes to transform fabric into something new.
Bring a piece of clothing you love but no longer wear due to a stain, a pillowcase needing a refresh, or a tablecloth and napkins for a special occasion. Together, we’ll give them a second life through print.
This workshop is open to everyone, no experience needed!
Your instructor, Roswitha van Rijn, studied fashion design at Arnhem’s Art School and specialized in shoe design. She has taught art in schools, museums, and through Ecodam for the past three years. She lives in Amsterdam and works from her Ilpendam studio overlooking the Dutch meadows.
Visit Roswitha’s Instagram page here
and LinkedIn here
Dutch text:
Block printen op textiel: blaas nieuw leven in deze antieke upcycling techniek.
Geïnspireerd door de oude Indiase techniek en de zoektocht naar een duurzaam antwoord op fast fashion, gaan we aan de slag met blokken hout, foam, lino, rollers en textielverf.
Neem je kleding mee die je niet meer aan doet wegens een vlek, een kussensloop die wel wat TLC kan gebruiken, een tafelkleed of een set servetten voor een speciale gelegenheid en kom experimenteren met vormen, design, herhaling en de verschillende materialen.
Deze workshop is voor iedereen, ervaring met design, stof of verf is niet nodig.
Na modevormgeving aan de kunstacademie in Arnhem te hebben gedaan heeft Roswitha van Rijn zich gespecialiseerd in schoenen ontwerpen en maken. Sinds 3 jaar geeft zij kunst- en cultuurlessen op basisscholen en musea. Ze woont in Amsterdam, haar studio is in Ilpendam waar ze uitkijkt over de weilanden.
What’s included in the price?
The materials and tea & cookies
* Bring a piece of clothing you love but no longer wear
-The workshop is in English and Dutch
-This is an adult workshop
-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
-We offer a relaxed and supportive environment.
Group size: max 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:
The price for the 2-hour workshop is 45 euros, including all materials, tea, and cookies.
About Kesemy Hosts:
Are you looking for new ways to expand your creativity? Maybe you’re also searching for a space to connect with like-minded creatives and grow together.
These are the same things I’ve been seeking myself. That’s why I created Kesemy Hosts—a platform where I invite different creatives into my studio for fun, inspiring workshops.
Kesemy Hosts brings together people from diverse backgrounds who share a common passion: creativity. Through workshops on art, design, crafts, culture, and lifestyle, you’ll gain fresh perspectives on both your creative process and daily life. Each workshop unfolds like a unique story, offering new insights and inspiration.
By exploring different creative mediums, you engage both body and mind. Experimenting with new materials and textures awakens your senses, helping you connect more deeply with yourself. Plus, it’s a chance to meet and interact with people in real life—not just through a screen.
See you in the studio!
Kesem
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).
