Clogmaking workshop and cheese tour
Art, culture and gastronomy
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Learn the craft of making Cutch clogs and enjoy a guided tour to taste some of the best cheeses, biscuits, and wine that Holland has to offer.
Highlights
- Get to know all the ins and outs of Dutch clogmaking
- Taste the real Dutch Gouda and Edam cheese, stroopwafel and speculaas biscuits
- Enjoy a guided tour and learn everything about cheese and wooden shoe making
- Take your homemade clog with you
Description
Ever wondered how those beautiful Dutch wooden shoes are made? Learn the craft of making clogs at a Dutch clog farm! Enjoy a guided tour and taste some of the best cheeses, biscuits, and wine that Holland has to offer.Starting out with a block of wood from the Dutch poplar tree, you will learn the steps involved in making clogs. Shape the outside o...
What's Included
- Tasting cheese, typical Dutch biscuits and a sip of local fruit wine in the shop., All materials needed for the clogmaking workshop
- Fully finished, wearable clogs are not guaranteed, Food and drinks
Important informations
- Instant confirmation Everyday COVID-19 information: Government regulations compliant Where: Wagenweg 2, 1145 PW Katwoude, Netherlands Meeting point: Begin your experience at the Simonehoeve traditional cheese farm and clog factory. The Cheesefarm and Clog Factory can be recognized by the mini-windmill.Traveling from Amsterdam? Take bus 316 from Amsterdam CS (IJzijde) - Check in with your (bank)card or get your tickets at the station or bus driver (no cash accepted). You will find Simonehoeve a couple of meters from bus stop for 'Hotel Volendam'.Traveling by car? You will find Simonehoeve next to Hotel Volendam. At the roundabout, Amsterdam-Edam-Volendam take the Volendam direction (right) and then immediately turn right again. What to remember: Using Clog Making knives, benches and various instructions from professional clog makers, you will learn the art of making clogs the old fashioned wayYou must be at least 16 years old to enjoy this workshopFully finished, wearable clogs are not guaranteed - Clog making is hard work and a real craft, which makes this workshop really valuableNote the duration of the workshop is about 2 hours, including the tour through the cheese farmThis activity can only be provided when booked beforehand. It is not possible to arrange a clog making workshop at the moment of arrival When: Tours are available daily every 30 minutes from 8.30am to 3.00pmPlease see calendar for exact available timesDe Simonehoeve opening hours:September through March from 8.30am to 5.00pmApril through August from 8.30am to 6.00pm
- It is the traveler's sole responsibility to have all the necessary documentation up to date, so research in advance everything that is required at the destination of your activity.
Care of Covid-19
Remember that with a pandemic, the documentation required may vary from place to place. Confirm what local authorities may require: proof of full vaccination, negative PCR test, and more. Find out what are the requirements of your destination and the location of the activity.
Oh, and don't forget to wear a mask, clean your hands often, and try to maintain social distance.