Where the concierge points people first
- Van Beek Art Supplies — The long-established art supply shop, with more than one address in the city. Paint, paper and canvas for anyone who packed a sketchbook and ran out of everything else. (52.3584, 4.8893)
- Koninklijke Fabrieken Posthumus — A historic maker of stamps, seals and engraved stationery. Worth a look even if you buy nothing, for a trade that has mostly vanished elsewhere. (52.3912, 4.8208)
- Coppenhagen Beads — A dedicated bead shop, drawer after drawer of them. The kind of place where a jewelry project starts on the spot. (52.3736, 4.8809)
- Vlieger — A paper specialist of long standing, with card, wrapping and handmade sheets. For bookbinders, letter writers and anyone who likes good paper for its own sake. (52.3669, 4.8953)
The rest of the craft shops in Amsterdam — every one we hold
- 't Japanse Winkeltje (52.3719, 4.8909)
- Battalion (52.3680, 4.8788)
- Beadies (52.3689, 4.8861)
- Coppenhagen Kralen (52.3736, 4.8808)
- De Afstap (52.3747, 4.8884)
- Decorating Sisters (52.3478, 4.9037)
- Dutch Design Year (Beurs van Berlage - Schipperscafé) (52.3756, 4.8966)
- FLYERMAN (52.3709, 4.9537)
- FormX (52.3730, 4.9382)
- FormX Germany (52.3767, 4.9463)
- H. Bruinink (52.3829, 4.8342)
- Henk Veen Gallery (52.4190, 4.8860)
- Jollijst B.V. (52.3808, 4.8904)
- Koudkunstje (52.3735, 4.8815)
- Kunsthandel Jacques Fijnaut (52.3638, 4.8891)
- Levant art supplies (52.3765, 4.9400)
- Local Goods Store (52.3668, 4.8682)
- Lovely at the park (52.3537, 4.8940)
- Made By Me! Arts & Crafts (52.3625, 4.8733)
- Makerstow CNC (52.3667, 4.9025)
- Mini Shopping Center Of Cool (52.3743, 4.8928)
- Mozaiek Lagarto (52.3879, 4.8808)
- Neverlak (52.3373, 4.9371)
- Pylones (52.3654, 4.8851)
- Quick Frames (52.3522, 4.8875)
- Saskya & Co (52.3787, 4.8945)
- Ultra De La Rue (52.3746, 4.8979)
- Uncover Lab (52.3666, 4.8682)
- Van der Linde (52.3737, 4.8814)
- Zakaria Rugs (52.3539, 4.8904)
Monday morning is not a shopping morning
Plenty of independent shops in the Netherlands keep Monday mornings closed and open only around midday, a habit that has survived even in central Amsterdam. Sunday opening, on the other hand, is normal in the city center, though smaller specialists may keep shorter hours. If an afternoon workshop is the plan, ask the shop directly whether it runs sessions and whether they need booking; several of the places listed here are shops first and studios second, and the ones that teach usually cap numbers.
Questions people ask
How many craft shops are there in Amsterdam?
Num's directory maps 35 arts and crafts places in Amsterdam, including art supply shops, bead and paper specialists, and a few galleries.
Are Amsterdam shops open on Monday morning?
Many independent shops open only around midday on Mondays. Chain stores in the center usually open as normal.
Where can I buy art supplies in Amsterdam?
Van Beek Art Supplies is the long-established name, with more than one branch in the city.
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