Semesterboende i Leiden

Each gin tasting experience lasts about 45 minutes. My distillery is small and bijou, so its like walking into someones home.... but with a bar and a still! What I cover in the tasting is how I set up the distillery, how I make gin and then we will taste each of the four gins and I will make you a gin and tonic of your favourite one. I encourage you to be inquisitive, to be curious and ask questions. The tasting experiences are always run in small groups so we can take our time and explore. It also means that no two tastings are the same! Then of course, you will have the opportunity to buy a bottle or a gift for a gin lover! Other things to note Make sure that you wear comfortable shoes! We are a working distillery and you will be standing for the tasting experience! There is no food for sale so if you think you will need a snack, please bring your own Water, gin, tonic and garnishes are provided! We have bathrooms on site too!

Join me by bicycle on a tour of 5 of favourite spots in The Hague. I will provide cultural and historical information, as well photography tips! There is a certain degree of flexibility, since you can of course determine your preferred photography style, framing and pose (in case you wish to be in the photo). Other things to note As far as possible, cycling will take place on the wide and safe network of bike paths of The Hague. We will ensure a coffee/toilet break during the last half hour. Be prepared in case of bad weather.

We will start the workshop with a warm welcome in my home, a coffee or tea and we will get to know each other a little bit. I will also explain you all about leathercrafting and the steps we will take during the workshop. When we are ready to start, you will each be provided with a piece of leather and all tools necessary for making your specific leathercraft. Together, we will work step by step, me checking every step to assure that it has been done perfectly and help resolve any issues that you may have throughout the process, making sure that you pay special attention to all the little yet important details necessary for creating a perfect piece. At the end of the workshop, I will be teaching you how to carve your name or initials on leather, so you could create your own personalized brands on your unique products! PLEASE NOTE: To make sure you will have a professional and finished product at the end of the workshop, you will go home with a product I created before, as shown in the pictures. In case you would like to create and take home your own product, please look at the other design workshops or write me a message for more information! Other things to note: *If the timetable does not work for you, message me and we reschedule! *The workshop is also offered in Spanish and Dutch! *Orders of specific designs are accepted. Additional costs may apply.

In the beginning, I welcome you to my home where the workshop will take place. We’ll then get to know each other better, chatting over a cup of tea or coffee :) The workshop starts with me explaining about leather and introducing the basic tools required for leatherwork. You will each be provided with a piece of leather and all tools necessary for making your specific craft of choice: different types of coin purses, pencil case, key chain, earrings. Together, we will work step by step, me checking every step to assure that it has been done perfectly and help resolve any issues that you may have throughout the process, making sure that you pay special attention to all the little yet important details necessary for creating a perfect piece. The workshop will be finalized by me teaching you to carve your name on your individual creation and thus, creating your own personalized brands on your unique products! The diversity in the final products of this workshop and the fact that other participants may be making different handicrafts, gives you the chance to witness varied crafts being made on the same day & to become somewhat familiar with each. It will no doubt broaden your horizons, introducing you to a wider range of concepts & a whole new unlimited world of unique creations to come! If the timetable doesn’t work for you, message me & we’ll come up with something that does!

В 2021 году Бинненхоф закрывается на реставрацию на 5,5 лет. Я хочу вам рассказать о предстоящей реставрации, об истории и архитектуре Биннехофа. Бинненхоф является центром политической жизни в Голландии уже много веков и является старейшим парламентским комплексом в Европе, ему 800 лет. В комплексе Биннехоф располагаются Генеральные штаты (парламент Нидерландов), Сенат, кабинет премьер-министра Марка Рютте, Риддерзаал, Государственный совет Нидерландов, Министерство по общим вопросам Нидерландов, а также королевская картинная галерея Маурицхёйс. Во время нашей прогулки по комплексу Бинненхоф я вам расскажу о современной политической жизни Голландии, познакомлю с историей принятия конституции. Расскажу о важных исторических событиях и видных политических деятелях и об исторической связи России и Голландии. Я вам покажу место казней и пыток, известную тюрьму, которая сейчас является музеем. Расскажу о самом страшном и жутком событии которое потрясло всю Европу и является самым темным пятном в истории Голландии. Продолжим мы прогулку к Королевской галереи Маурицхёйс, где висит знаменитая картина Яна Вермеера «Девушка с жемчужной серёжкой», ее называют голландской Моной Лизой. Я вам покажу где жила королева Нидерландов и великая герцогиня Люксембурга А́нна Па́вловна. Я вам расскажу о секретах королевской семьи и покажу где работает Ви́ллем-Алекса́ндр . Другая важная информация Во время впечатления мы общаемся на расстоянии 1.5 метра и носим маски.