Clogmaking workshop and cheese tour

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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 of the shoe the old fashioned way, with a big knife and carve out the inside of the shoe with a sharp spoon.During the workshop, you will make a wooden shoe per person or per duo. Receive a semi-finished wooden shoe that can be decorated with the help of engraving tools and colorful paint.After the workshop, you will enjoy a guided tour in which you learn about typical Dutch Goude or Edam cheese. The cheese can be tasted in the shop together with typical Dutch biscuits and a sip of local fruit wine.
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* Using Clog Making knives, benches and various instructions from professional clog makers, you will learn the art of making clogs the old fashioned way
* You must be at least 16 years old to enjoy this workshop
* Fully finished, wearable clogs are not guaranteed - Clog making is hard work and a real craft, which makes this workshop really valuable
* Note the duration of the workshop is about 2 hours, including the tour through the cheese farm
* This activity can only be provided when booked beforehand. It is not possible to arrange a clog making workshop at the moment of arrival