Careibu
Group activity Stayokay Soest Young people and seniors

Ambachtscollege weekend

On Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 December, seniors teach crafts to young people.

About the project

A moment to connect with other generations while you learn from each other. 75 young people and 20 seniors spend two days together around five crafts. Seniors share their skill, and young people learn by making.

What's included?

  • Three workshops of 2.5 hours: one on Saturday, two on Sunday. You can choose from 7 crafts: woodwork, textiles, back to nature, clay/ceramics/glass, metal and stone/paper/leather.
  • Lunch and dinner on Saturday, breakfast and lunch on Sunday
  • An overnight stay from Saturday to Sunday

Programme

Saturday 19 December

  • Welcome, introductions and lunch
  • 1st workshop round
  • Dinner
  • Campfire and board-game evening
  • Overnight stay

Sunday 20 December

  • Breakfast
  • 2nd workshop round
  • Lunch
  • 3rd workshop round
  • Wrap-up

Who is it for?

For young people and seniors who want to meet each other and learn a craft. No experience needed.

Support

Each workshop is led by several experienced seniors. Someone from the Ambachtscollege team is always there. Before the weekend there is an online kick-off where you can ask your questions.

Join in?

Sign up

The Ambachtscollege weekend is for young people aged 20–30 and seniors. You'll hear within a week whether you've been selected. That selection email also includes a Tikkie link.

Are you a senior, or do you know a senior, who would like to pass on a craft to young people during this weekend?
You do not need to fill in the form. Send an email to [email protected]

Sign-up for young people

Which craft direction appeals to you most? *

Choose 3.

Once the workshops are confirmed, we'll let you know by email. We'll try to place you in your 3 preferred workshops.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are vegetarian.

Overnight stay *

Each room has its own bathroom. We have beds for 100 people. If not everyone stays overnight, we spread everyone across the rooms, so you share a room with fewer people. The entrance fee stays the same even if you sleep at home.

Student discount *

We offer a student discount. Students pay 39.95 euro, non-students pay 59.95 euro. If you are a student, bring your student card. At arrival we ask to see it, so the date is clearly readable.

I want to bring a friend *

Frequently asked questions

Good to know

When is the Ambachtscollege weekend?

On Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 December, at Stayokay Soest. It lasts 2 days.

What does it cost?

39.95 euro per person for students, 59.95 euro per person for non-students. The selection email also includes a Tikkie link.

When will I hear whether I have been selected?

Within a week.

Can I bring a friend?

Yes. You can say so in the form. You fill in the motivation together.

Terms

Agreements for the weekend

  • We expect you to join in cheerfully and be open to a chat with the seniors and other young people.
  • We want a safe and enjoyable weekend for everyone.
  • Everyone is welcome.
  • We stand for inclusivity.
  • Careibu is not responsible for any losses during the weekend.
  • A zero-drugs policy applies.
  • Handle the materials carefully.

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