wow, what a journey! firstly, i flew some 10501.2km!…read moresecondly, i walked some 0.7km(yes, unfortunately i didn't bring my bicycle) thirdly, i climbed SOME flights of stairs to the top of the building. finally, i arrived but only to find my journey just beginning! atelier molenpad is gezellig! the oft overuse adjective that i've come to be acquainted with during my short stay. but gezellig is a word that encompasses the heart of dutch culture. and cosy or inviting is also exactly how you will feel, right here. it somehow reminded me of an overturned ark. being trapped yet liberated. a journey into the unknown. daniella is genuinely friendly and accommodating. a mentor that will guide you in your journey, finely balancing to allow you the space to grow and discover. with her, it's never about the physical end product. with her, it's about letting it flow without thinking what end result you want to achieve. your true intuitive self expression. the end result might well turn out like the mess i created but hey only when i die, will you then know, the true value of my masterpiece, right?:) so why not a 5 star review? hmmmm you made me dirty my 5 finger tips and i hate getting hands dirty?!:) but seriously, if i'm not some 10501.2km away, i would definitely, constantly be embarking on one journey or another in this ark!

If you a searching for your inner artist and want to bring creativity and painting into your daily…read morelife then Atelier Molenpad is certainly the right choice for you. Located in a lovely Amsterdam building high in the attic, that is were the atelier is hidden away. It looks like it has been there for ages and well, it has, almost 40 years this place is used for painting. I did a workshop here about a week ago and it was very inspiring and also a lot of fun. Your teacher, host and guide on your creative journey is the lovely Daniella and she sure does a great job. I highly recommend having a look at Molenpad's courses because I am sure most people will love this place.

This is a very small but excellent art gallery in Amsterdam. I fell in love with a few pieces that…read moreI spied through the window and after seeing that the gallery was scheduled to open within 20 minutes, I spent some time at the coffee shop next door. Thirty minutes later and the gallery still wasn't open. I really wanted to look inside and discuss purchasing a piece or two, but alas nobody ever showed up. I'll swing back by (and make an advance appointment) next time I'm in town.

Excellent small art shop. Beautiful original paintings, very well presented, fairly priced. Sales…read morestaff wonderful, very knowledgeable, helpful, and passionate about art.

Very special place. Art gallery and design shop ground floor…read more Amazing cafe first floor, hidden from the busy street. Decoration (ecclectic Nordic design mixed with old chairs and tables), lots of white and blue. Service is friendly. The place is so special that you dont care too much what you eat. Soups are very tasty nevertheless. Sandwitches are small and design too :) Cakes are good too. A must-see.

You got to love it!!!!! Great great funny.... and kinda…read moreexpensive house ware.. from plates to coffee mugs... sofas.. chairs.. all you need to make your house look hipster... well.. stylish and.... hair saloon on the top floor with great products... and... a great home feel bar where you can taste some very delicious sandwiches... have a great coffee... served in the house ware you can buy in the shop :) Great way to dine and try !! The garden inside is just a fairy tale gnomes (dwarfs) place...:)

Tiktok came through with another great Amsterdam rec! Also, hardly any of the places we went in the…read moreNetherlands are on yelp but I'm glad this is! Cloud Matcha in Amsterdam lives up to the hype. The matcha is smooth, flavorful, and clearly prepared with care. The service was warm and attentive which made the busy atmosphere feel welcoming rather than hectic. Even though the café was crowded we found a seat and enjoyed the clean and modern space while sipping our drinks. This is a spot that works both for a quick stop or a slower pause before heading back into the city and we will definitely be back.

Great place to get a cappuccino near the Anne Frank House. They have lots of coffee, matcha, and…read morehot chocolate options. Cute art and place to sit at as well. Good for the price also!

Simply one of the best galleries around. Founded by the mother of current owner Robbert Jaski (she…read morehelps out occasionally), Jaski specializes in collector-level modern art. My partner and I visited in June 2022. My partner is a serious collector (Rothko, Hockney). He had been looking for a very specific Warhol for SEVEN years. We walked in Jaski and my partner casually asked, "You don't have [unintelligible -- to me -- series of numbers and letters identifying this particular work]?" Robbert said, "yes, I've got it." My partner nearly fainted. He got it that day. Not interested in paying five or six figures for art but want something excellent and reliable as a good value? Robbert is the guy. I've worked with dozens of gallery owners in amassing my own modest collection (not on the same level as my partner's). Robbert is rather unique. He believes all art lovers "have to start somewhere," and that starting place is usually modest. And, the beginner needs more care and advice than the expert collector. Art is tricky. You can waste a lot of money by "buying down" (a poster is worthless but can be expensive). Yet this leaves a novice vulnerable to "buying (overly) up" -- beyond their ability or appropriateness to their expertise and pocketbook. Robbert "gets" that conundrum. He reminds me of San Francisco gallery owner, Cheryl Haines, who guided me in my first purchases and gave me advice that I use to this day: stretch a bit in budgeting for a purchase. "If it "hurts" your wallet, you've found a good piece -- one whose value and pleasure to you will amortize well over time. Going cheap is rife with regret." Yes, this advice seems like a pitch by a seller to spend more money. But from a trusted and respected source, the advice is wise and sound. Robbert Jaski is such a source. They are rare.

There's nothing worse than feeling that snottiness in an art gallery or that you are too poor to…read morebrowse. At Jaski Art Gallery, everyone is welcome. I was peering through the window admiring the taxidermy art of Les Deux Garcons when Willy said hello. I asked if I could come in to take a look and then I found myself relaxing with a cup of illy espresso coffee and chatting about neighborhoods and art fairs. They are too kind at Jaski. I don't think this experience would ever happen to me in NYC. Jaski Art Gallery focuses mainly in contemporary art. They have quite a few pieces on hand and an impressive exhibit. I got to see the art of Chris Berens which is like staring into a dream. He painted an album cover for Blondie. It was hard to stray away from his work but my eyes kept moving back to the taxidermy art. Hamsters with guns and party hats? Chipmunk ballerinas? I've never seen such a thing. It was fascinating. ***** Er is niets erger dan het gevoel dat snottiness in een kunstgalerie of dat je bent te arm om te bladeren. Bij Jaski Art Gallery, iedereen is welkom. Ik tuurde door het raam bewonderen van de taxidermie kunst van Les Deux Garcons toen Willy zei hallo. Ik vroeg of ik kon komen om een kijkje te nemen en toen vond ik mezelf te ontspannen met een kopje Illy espresso koffie en praten over buurten en kunstbeurzen. Ze zijn te vriendelijk bij Jaski. Ik denk niet dat deze ervaring ooit zou gebeuren met mij in NYC. Jaski Art Gallery richt zich met name in de hedendaagse kunst. Ze hebben nogal wat stukken bij de hand en een indrukwekkende tentoonstelling. Ik kreeg om de kunst van Chris Berens die is als staren in een droom te zien. Hij schilderde een album cover voor Blondie. Het was moeilijk om weg te dwalen van zijn werk, maar mijn ogen bleef bewegen terug naar de taxidermie art. Hamsters met geweren en feestmutsen? Chipmunk ballerina's? Ik heb nog nooit zoiets gezien. Het was fascinerend.

From the owner: Galerie van bekende Nederlandse kunstenaar Peter Donkersloot. Originele schilderijen en edities…read more Schilderijen en portretten in opdracht.

My brother loves Banksy artwork and so when we spotted this art gallery while walking around…read moreAmsterdam, we swung back to check out the art works since the gallery didn't open till 12 noon on Sunday. The owner, Lionel, was very knowledgeable and encouraged us to check out the upstairs which has an actually piece of Banksy graffiti and seeing a whole collection of his art made me realize just how spot-on his social commentary is. The owner also had newspapers about Banksy's newly opened theme park in Weston-upon-Mare and was cool to see the local media coverage. Loved it and def worth a visit!

I had bookmarked this place, and by chance happen to pass it. What made this shop stand out from…read morethe rest, is how informative and friendly the staff was. I even received a history lesson on the formation of Holland. The shop has a variety of Delft products, including antiques. Make sure you take the time to look at all three levels. Well worth a visit. Yelp challenge #20

If you can't to Delft this could be the next best thing. An amazing assortment of Delftware. It is…read morean authorized Delft dealer. The prices rang from extravagant to budget. The shop is really small and tight (there is an upstairs too) so don't go walking around with your backpack on. There is also a section with marked down prices. My wife found a very reasonable Rooster and Chicken salt and pepper set (she loves her chickens, as long as they aren't real- LOL). This is located in the Munt Tower right by the Flower Market, therefore you can shop both in a short period of time. The clerks were efficient and very helpful, taking care to wrap your purchase for safe journey. A definite stop for anyone who loves the classic Delft pottery and can't get to Delft itself.

Some people know about marketing and other live in their own bubble. Yesterday I found out, from…read moreone bussiness to another. I brought my friend to show her one of my fav postcards winkel in Amsterdam, where everytime I go inside, I never leave empty handed, except yesterday. I checked in on Yelp and I've seen that they don't have that many pics to make them justice. Started to take a few shots and the lady there (not the usual nice, polite one) came and told me I am not allowed to take photos. I said ok and tried to explain her my purpose (free advertising for them) and she said If I would've asked first there wouldn't be a problem. So in fact it wasn't a matter of taking photos but of principles. I was disappointed by this mentality and decided to leave shopping for another day. I can respect their right but I was trying to make them a favor, the merchandise in this store is from different brands, so I can't understand that reaction. They receive 3 stars because I struggle not to judge them about this but about their very nice postcards, notebooks and an amazing universe of paper-craft. My favorites are the postcards with different cute messages, notebooks with so many cute covers, metal signs vintage like and the small wallet bags which I like to offer them as a gift or use them as a clutch :)

Do NOT use this company online. They do not deliver your order and they do not respond to queries.read more