Nederlandse vertaling onderaan Important decision In 2023, I put a lot of energy into the Rites of Passage workshops. But there were also two crucial ‘fault lines’ in the form of two trips to the US; the first to care … Continue reading →

Nederlandse vertaling onderaan Dear All, I left for the US with the intention of staying creative – I brought some items to knit and sew, and of course there is plenty of material in America. However, caring for my parents … Continue reading →

This coming weekend is the first of three in which the Concullega’s will show their work together. Although Covid brought live exhibitions to a halt, we met via Zoom, inspired each other and made our own art while also creating … Continue reading →

Nederlandse vertaling onderaan Ups and downs in Covid-19, constant adaptations to keep DIY Textile School running during the pandemic, and worries and responsibilities about the care for my elderly parents in the U.S. – it is not a good combination. … Continue reading →

English text below Covid-19 heeft alles op zijn kop gezet. Er zitten heel veel zorgelijke kanten aan, voor de samenleving en voor individuele mensen. Ook ik vind het zwaar; emotioneel – mijn ouders vallen in de risicogroep, ze zijn bejaard, … Continue reading →

English text below ‘Het leven is wat je overkomt terwijl jij bezig bent met andere plannen maken,’ schreef John Lennon. Mijn andere plannen – dat zijn mijn kunstprojecten; en ik heb ze even op een laag pitje moeten zetten want … Continue reading →

English translation is below Ik doe de Batik opleiding met Rita Trefois – twee dagen per maand les en huiswerk. Het is soms lastig om mijn andere werk te parkeren en aan de slag te gaan met was. Maar ik … Continue reading →

(Nederlandse vertaling vind je onderaan de pagina) #1: Put everything to good use (everything) As a teacher at DIY Textile School, creativity is part of my work – like making samples with certain techniques for a class. Until recently, I … Continue reading →

We enjoyed a positive, inspiring and very busy student exhibition with over 400 visitors in two days. It was a whirlwind experience, setting up on Saturday, and opening on Sunday and 6 hours on Monday. 

Did you receive your Spring 2014 newsletter?  SIGN UP FOR THE NEWSLETTER HERE! OR BETTER YET: Get your creative juices flowing and join us next week in our ART JOURNALING class. We’re going to have let loose and have fun! … Continue reading →

Check out our Winter 2013 newsletter hier. If you don’t receive the newsletter, send me an e-mail and I will put you on our list! Thanks! (image: Nel v/d Meijden, Textile Art & Art Quilts 2012)

Despite the buckets of rain last Sunday – 13 October 2013, we still had a great showing of 200 people to the first student exhibition of the 2-year Textile Arts Program. Among the guests were Boukje Mulder, editor of Handwerken … Continue reading →

The new season at DIY Textile has begon. The 2012 Textile Art group returned for the 2nd year of their program. The new 2013 Textile Art groups start this week! But best of all, the 2011 Textile Art group will … Continue reading →

I visited the Lace museum yesterday for the exhibit Schitterend geplooied. It was very interesting – definitely worth a visit. Although there was much to see, especially in regards to the amazing handwork of the Chinese Miao and Dong people, … Continue reading →

We had a great journey with Cherilyn Martin over the last six months. Using mixed media and stitch, students completed many beautiful works of art. Here are just a few to capture the memories. Thank you again Cherilyn! And job … Continue reading →

Thanks to all the DIY Textile students who shared their artwork during the Open Atelierdagen!  It was a good mix of various techniques, materials, and formats, as you can see for yourself.

In last weeks Stitch Art class, Cherilyn Martin supported students in transforming their practice stitches, into mini artworks. I’m so curious to see what amazing works of art will be created by our 6th and last lesson! Here are just … Continue reading →

In running a business, I find myself with constant chatter in my brain of things to do, people to talk to, visions to consider, e-mails to write, etc. Sometimes, I just need to go for walks and find my center. … Continue reading →

Johanna Wroblewska gave a hands-on tour at the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam. Our Textile Arts students explored various aspects of modern art to improve their knowledge of composition and design.

As part of the 2 year Textile Art program, Jette Clover came and gave a lesson on Markmaking. But of course before we started anew, we reviewed the masks everyone completed after Mirjam Pet-Jacobs enthusiastic Collage and Maskers class. I’ve … Continue reading →

Exciting news! Kunstkeur has approved DIY Textile School for certification. AND… MARK YOUR CALENDAR! 10 – 17:00 Saturday, 4 February is our OPEN DAY! The flyer will be in the mail to you soon or email us for more information! … Continue reading →

I just put a new course up on the DIY website. It is a 2 year program in Textile Arts. I am really excited about it since there are so few programs on offer in this area. It will be … Continue reading →