Workshop Klompen maken

Sat 11 Nov 2023 – 12-2.30 pm

Volendam

The Oxford and Cambridge Society of the Netherlands invites its members and their guests to a workshop:

Workshop ‘Make your own Clog’ (carving or painting)

Saturday, November 11th | Volendam 

The society would like to invite you to join us for a workshop, exploring an aspect of Dutch tradition. Whether you have just moved to the Netherlands or have been resident for a while, you do not want to miss this workshop to create your own traditional wooden ‘klomp’ shoe (klompen = clogs). There is flexibility of what you would like to do during the workshop & please give your choice at check-out:

• Option A: Carve your own clog from a piece of wood
  • You will be given a block of wood and will be able to carve your own clog under expert instruction
  • Note that the finished product will depend on your ‘skills’ and you may not be able to carve a full clog. However, this is why you can also paint your own small beer bottle opener clomp, if you wish to do so. 
  • You get to take home your wooden clog + the beer bottle opener. 
• Option B: Paint your own clog (14cm) 
  • You will be able to paint a finished clog, according to your own tastes. 

Duration workshop: ca. 2-2,5 hrs

After the workshop, there will be a small tour through the cheese factory. People may choose to take a small cheese lunch on location (there are plenty of food options).  You may also join us afterwards for a small walk through the close-by village of Volendam, known for its colorful houses and port (8 minute by bus), before returning to Amsterdam Centraal. 

Travel time: 30 mins from Amsterdam Centraal by bus, or for sportive attendees, a 1 hr bike ride.  

When: Saturday, November 11th, from 12-2.30 pm
Where: Simonehoeve Kaasboerderij en klompenmakerij -Wagenweg 2, 1145 PW Katwoude
Prices: Member EUR 30| Guest of Member OR First-time attendee EUR 33

We hope you can join us for this lovely outing, exploring Dutch localities and traditions. 

About Boerderij Simonhoeve is a traditional cheese farm with the added clog-workshop. It is situated close to Volendam.