November 2, the day in many cultures for All Souls Day, in my studio in Amsterdam. In cooperation with Esther Ritman: https://lnkd.in/erubDHAJ

Tell Your Story in Textiles: Interwoven Life/ Verweven Leven

Would you like to give new life to your personal textiles with your own hands, creating a tangible and meaningful artwork in which your story lives on? Even if you don’t consider yourself an artist or think you have two left hands? In the INTERWOVEN LIFE workshop, you’ll shape your memories into art.
What to Bring Bring clothing or textile materials—jewelry, accessories, scarves, dried flowers, etc.—that are precious to you and tell a story about your youth, your life, or that of a (deceased) loved one.
During the introduction round, you’ll share why this is important to you and what or whom you want to celebrate and cherish. Esther will write down your story, and together with Femke van Gemert, you’ll translate it into a personal textile artwork. You’ll start right away, and at the end of the day, you’ll share what you’ve created. You’ll take your artwork home with you, and your personal story will be sent to you by email later. If you’d like to work on it further, you can schedule a follow-up appointment with Esther and/or Femke to finish it completely. The workshop will be held in Dutch and English.

👥 Max. participants: 8 people, so sign up quickly at info@femkevangemert.nl

📍 Location: Atelier Femke van Hemert, derde Wittenburgerdwarsstraat 5a, 1018 KR Amsterdam

🗓️ Date: Sunday, November 2, 2025, 10:30 AM–4:30 PM

🥪 Lunch: Bring your own; we’ll provide coffee, tea, and snacks

💶 Cost: €175

🚆 Accessibility: Easily reachable by public transport; parking fee €5.20
If you’re unavailable on November 2, sign up now for our spring workshop on April 19, 2026, from 10:30 AM–4:30 PM.

About Esther Ritman: She was attached to the Hermetic Philosophic Library for 35 years at the museum: The Embassy of the Free Mind. In 2022 she started her company for life rounding and funeral guidance. Through Dichtbij Levensboeken she uses her experience as a bookdesigner, publisher, editor and writer to pass on people’s and families life stories.