Art in the Neighborhood x Keizer Karel Park
Do you live in the Keizer Karelpark neighborhood in Amstelveen? If so, we’ve organized a full schedule of workshops right in your neighborhood! Below you’ll find the schedule and locations. Bring your neighbor, family, or friend! Everything is free and open to all ages.
What is “Art in the Neighborhood”? Through this project, we bring art, fashion, and design to places you’re already familiar with, such as the community center, schools, and the youth center. We’re kicking things off at Keizer Karelpark with workshops for all ages led by our own museum educators.
On November 21 and 22, we’ll wrap things up with a festive weekend at the museum itself, during which we’ll also celebrate our 35th anniversary. Come join us for a weekend full of art, creativity, and activities!
Please note that this page is updated regularly. So be sure to check the website for the latest schedule!
Workshop: Mirror Mosaic Stories (ENG-NL) in collaboration with the artist duo mirroRE
Sunday, October 25
1:30–2:30 p.m. and 3:00–4:00 p.m.
Location: Ateliers 2005, Van Weerden Poelmanlaan 4
Discover this unique mosaic art and create your own mirror artwork using the centuries-old craft of Iranian mirror work! Mirrors see everything, from the craziest expressions to the saddest faces, but what if they also hold onto memories? The artist duo mirroRE works with mirrors that have lived a whole lifetime, giving this past a new form. Fun for the whole family!
You can immediately admire the exhibition of Iranian mirror art, which features the interactive installation “Hidden Garden” for children.
We'd love for you to sign up—space for the workshop is limited. Reserve your spot here.
Who are the artist duo MirroRE? Read about them here.
Workshop: Masks & Self-Portraits
– The Faces of the Neighborhood
Wednesday, October 28
1:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Location: MOC! Community Center (Participe), Lindenlaan 75
& Wednesday, November 4
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Herman Wesselink College, Startbaan 3
Join artist and designer Mehdi Mashayekhi to create an amazing mask or self-portrait using, among other things, scrap wood—a truly sustainable approach. The best part of all? Your creation will become part of a massive work of art: “The Faces of the Neighborhood.”
The workshop is held continuously. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. The workshop at the Herman Wesselink College is fun for young people!
Who is Mehdi Mashayekhi? Read about it here.
Workshop: Masks & Self-Portraits
– The Faces of the Neighborhood
Saturday, October 31
10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Location: De Schakel, Keizer Karelweg 94-B
Please note: This is only for members of De Schakel, a recreational association for people with intellectual disabilities. Want to participate but aren't a member? Send an email to educatie@museumjan.nl
Workshop: Glass Painting
Tuesday, November 3
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Location: Kastanjehof, Kastanjelaan 21
Curious about how glass art is made? During this workshop for adults, you’ll discover how it’s done and paint on glass, inspired by the glass art at Museum JAN.
The workshop is held on an ongoing basis.
Workshop: The Folly Press
– Create your own fantasy animal in lino
Friday, November 6
3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Location: International School of Amsterdam, Sportlaan 45
Please note: Open only to students (ages 8 and up) of the International School of Amsterdam. Registration is through the school’s own activities system.
Have you ever seen a fish with legs, a flying horse, or an elephant reading a book? In the exhibition“Lita Cabellut x Goya—The Follies,” there are all kinds of follies to discover. In this workshop, you’ll get to try your hand at printmaking, just like Goya himself! You’ll create a linocut on a SoftCut plate and print your own fantasy animal, which you can take home with you.
Workshop: Glass Painting
Wednesday, November 11
12:30–3:00 p.m.
Location: Het Palet Elementary School (in the Library), Benderslaan 2
Curious about how glass art is made? During this workshop for kids, you’ll find out and get to paint on glass, inspired by the glass art at Museum JAN.
The workshop runs continuously. There is always room for 20 children (ages 8 and up) at the table. Participants can eat their own lunch sandwiches between 12:15 and 12:45.
Practical Information & Terms and Conditions
This fall, Museum JAN will be coming to the Keizer Karelpark neighborhood as part of the “Art in the Neighborhood” project. The accompanying workshops are specifically designed for the residents of this neighborhood.
Free admission (first come, first served): The (drop-in) workshops are free, but space is limited. Is the table full? With a little patience, a spot is sure to open up soon.
No guarantee of participation: We do our very best to accommodate as many neighborhood residents as possible. However, participation is not guaranteed. If capacity is reached or in the event of force majeure, Museum JAN may refuse participation or modify or cancel a workshop.
Together & Safe: Our workshops are made possible in part by enthusiastic education volunteers. Always follow their instructions and those of the workshop leader. Parents and guardians are responsible for their child(ren); please do not leave young children unattended—come join us instead!
Clothing: Wear clothes that can get dirty. Museum JAN is not liable for any stains or damage to clothing or personal belongings.
Visual Material: During the activities, we sometimes take photos or record short videos for the communication and promotional purposes of Museum JAN and the participating artist(s). By participating in the workshop, you consent to this. If you’d prefer that you or your child not be recognizable in the images, please let the workshop leader know right at the start, and we will of course take that into account!