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Craft
Gather your team and make your own candles with Esther
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2 hours of discovery with Esther and her team
Knowledge in candle making
2-3 candles per participant
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The workshop in detail
WORKSHOP DESIGNED FOR A TEAM: Participate in this workshop with your colleagues and create unique memories together.
This workshop invites your team to explore the art of candle making. Each participant will have the opportunity to pour two to three candles while learning the basics of wax types, safe candle burning and how to choose the perfect wick. With expert guidance from Esther and her team, the process is straightforward and everyone can concentrate on creating unique candles that reflect their personal style.
You'll learn simple techniques such as layering, colour gradients and decorative touches to personalise your candles. The session is also an opportunity to build team spirit.
Esther uses only sustainable materials, including vegan wax made from renewable European sources such as rapeseed and soya. Essential oils and a range of shapes and colours are provided to let your creativity shine. Any leftover wax is reused, making the process as environmentally friendly as it is fun.
If your team members would like to bring their own glass or jar to personalise their candle, they are welcome to do so (maximum size: 0.2 litres).
Note on additional services: If you wish to add extra services, please specify in your request and the artisan will adjust the quote accordingly.
Workshop location
The workshop is easily accessible by public transport.
Additional information
Languages of the workshop
English
Nederlands
Meet Esther and her team
Leatherworkers, Mosaicists and Fashion Designers
Esther is a cultural anthropologist, creative entrepreneur and multitalented maker.
As the proud owner of the House of Arts & Crafts, located in the heart of Amsterdam, she has cultivated a vibrant center for artisans. What initially began as her own workshop, "Jouw Stoute Schoenen," in the iconic district of the Wallen in Amsterdam, rapidly evolved into a creative hub open to all. On May 18, 2008, the official opening of "Jouw Stoute Schoenen" on the Wallen marked the inception of Esther's businessāa venture born in an unconventional workspace, just like her imaginative creations!
"After years in an office job, predominantly using my mind, it was time for a hands-on change. When I discovered the art of traditional shoemaking, I didn't hesitate for a moment. This was what I wanted to do. While searching for studio space, I stumbled upon a magnificent propertyāa golden opportunity."
After four years she started looking for a new location. Now we are almost ten years and many adventures further. Esther and her team share the large building at Oudeschans 21 -where they live, work and share- with a number of creative entrepreneurs.
Here, she has established an expertise center and an educational institute for designing and crafting shoes, bags, textile upcycling, and mosaic art. They seamlessly blend time-honored craftsmanship with cutting-edge technologies, constantly exploring fresh technical possibilities and embracing exciting challenges.
Beyond guiding individuals in bringing their creative visions to life, they also craft samples for both major and boutique brands, fashioning unique, bespoke shoes and bags by hand in limited runs. Esther emphasizes, "Teaching others how to craft shoes or bags is almost as fulfilling as creating them myself. Witnessing people's amazement at what they can design and make on their own is a beautiful sight, and it brings me immense satisfaction."
We take pride in noting that Esther was one of the pioneering artisans to join Wecandoo in Amsterdam.
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