The Cotton print shop in the Volmolen

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De Volmolen
Plantsoen Noord 2
3811 GH Amersfoort
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Craft | Heritage | Art

Visit the Volmolen get hands-on exposure to the craft of cotton printing. De Katoendrukkerij settles in national monument the Volmolen. Europe's first cotton printing company also settled in Amersfoort in the 17th century.

Built in 1645, the Volmolen is the symbol of the city's centuries-long textile industry. This former water mill was built on the city wall at the time and is attached on one side to the 14th century Koppelpoort. This land and water gate is the city's most famous monument. On the other side is the Volmolen on Zocherplantsoen and the Stoneystuw in the Oosterbuitensingel.

What can you do at De Katoendrukkerij?

  • Visiting: Stop by and admire the current exhibit or visit the store.
  • Take a workshop: Learn to print with wooden handmade printing blocks on textile or paper.
  • Join an event: come to...

Craft | Heritage | Art

Visit the Volmolen get hands-on exposure to the craft of cotton printing. De Katoendrukkerij settles in national monument the Volmolen. Europe's first cotton printing company also settled in Amersfoort in the 17th century.

Built in 1645, the Volmolen is the symbol of the city's centuries-long textile industry. This former water mill was built on the city wall at the time and is attached on one side to the 14th century Koppelpoort. This land and water gate is the city's most famous monument. On the other side is the Volmolen on Zocherplantsoen and the Stoneystuw in the Oosterbuitensingel.

What can you do at De Katoendrukkerij?

  • Visiting: Stop by and admire the current exhibit or visit the store.
  • Take a workshop: Learn to print with wooden handmade printing blocks on textile or paper.
  • Join an event: Come to an event, such as a trade show, go for a package or enrich yourself at one of the talks.
  • Bed & Breakfast: Go for a wonderful overnight stay in the Volmolen. On the 1st floor you will find two tastefully decorated 2 person guest rooms.
  • Rent: Rent a space in the Volmolen as an artist, space for meetings, trainings, etc. or even a wedding!

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