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Textiles in Amersfoort

Theme year 2026

The red thread of Amersfoort

From April through September 2026, we will dive citywide into Amersfoort's textile past, as textile and Amersfoort have been intertwined for over 500 years. In its heyday, the city had dozens of textile factories and a colorful palette of textile crafts. This period has left visible traces, but there are also new movements to discover. In Amersfoort you will find plenty of stores and museums that put a fresh spin on textiles, where craft meets sustainability, creativity and innovation. On this page you will discover all the stories and activities.
 

Woven by generations, made for each other.

 

National Textile Festival

From may 20 to 23 may 2026 , Amersfoort will be the setting for the national Textile Festival. Once every five years, this festival brings together thousands of lovers of textile art and design. During the festival, works will be exhibited at various locations in the city center. The Sint-Joriskerk forms the heart of the festival, where visitors can admire an exhibition and get to work themselves during workshops.

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The complete textile program - Discover all exhibitions and activities

New: Textile Listening Tour

The interactive walk takes you to nine locations in the city center, where the textile story unravels step by step. Answer questions, earn fun goodies and pimp your bag!

Now available for €24.95 at VVV Amersfoort.

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Textile workshops - At these locations you will learn the tricks of the trade

  • Cotton printing factory de Volmolen

    This national monument is the only remaining cotton printing factory in the city. The historic building still exudes textile and craftsmanship. You can print your own piece of textile during a cotton printing workshop.

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  • Studio Mr. Bunny

    In the cozy studio of Mr. Bunny you will learn to tuft with a tuftgun. This involves shooting wool through a canvas at high speed to create shapes. In 4.5 hours you will make your own fluffy mirror or bath slippers.

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  • Wolwinkel Elitt

    Would you like to knit with others? That is possible during the knitting cafe in Wolwinkel Elitt! Every Wednesday in the odd weeks you can join for free from 19:00 to 20:30. Want to learn the tricks of the trade first? Then book a workshop!

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Secondhand and vintage shopping tour

Vintage and second-hand shopping is one way to become more textile conscious. Stroll past special boutiques and hidden gems where clothes, accessories and fabrics are given a new life. An inspiring journey for those who want to buy more consciously, think circularly and look for unique finds with a story.

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A bite to eat at La Cantina

Looking for some peace and quiet outside the center? Then the Italian restaurant La Cantina is the perfect spot. You will find this restaurant in the beautiful eemklooster, surrounded by nature.

Amersfoort-based creators Maartje van den Noort and Vanessa Oostijen have decorated this fine restaurant with wall hangings. The works are inspired by tasty, southern Italian cuisine. Not only do they give a tangible form to the restaurant's identity, they also soften the acoustics of the space.

Stay a little longer in this oasis of tranquility? Then stay a relaxing night at Leerhotel Het Klooster.

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For creators and material hunters - Here you score beautiful textiles and stuff to get creative yourself

  • Is inspiration flowing again?

    Discover what else there is to craft!

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