Saco à Mão ~ bags for sale.
An eco-artisanal bag making project, reusing fabrics and reducing the need for single use bags. I am happy to haveContinue reading “Saco à Mão ~ bags for sale.”
Developing a hiking program in the Dão valley.
‘The goal of the Caminho do Dão project is to facilitate an experience of being in a healthy relationship withContinue reading “Developing a hiking program in the Dão valley.”
Saco à mão ~ Workshops
The Saco a Mão project is the result of a love for fabrics, an interest in crafts and desire toContinue reading “Saco à mão ~ Workshops”
Coluna Colectiva ~ Ambiente
Website da Coluna AQUI. The idea for a column dedicated to the environment started with a personal wish to seeContinue reading “Coluna Colectiva ~ Ambiente”
CuidaDão ~ caring for nature in the Dão valley.
The Dão river flows through our home. We hear it, see it, smell it and in the summer we swimContinue reading “CuidaDão ~ caring for nature in the Dão valley.”
March 2013 ~ moving from California to Portugal
After a trial period of 2 years my partner Steven and I decided to give it a serious go: livingContinue reading “March 2013 ~ moving from California to Portugal”
All that a summer can be. Moinhos do Dao 2010.
What a summer!! The summer of 2010 at The Moinhos do Dao was one to remember. The experience of runningContinue reading “All that a summer can be. Moinhos do Dao 2010.”
The Ruth Bancroft Garden 2009 – 2012
The Ruth Bancroft Garden is a 3.5 acre, garden with only drought tolerant plants such as cacti, palms, acacias, andContinue reading “The Ruth Bancroft Garden 2009 – 2012”
Handimals
Our hands have ‘animalesque’ qualities, and are a versatile base for creating animals, and creatures that can come to liveContinue reading “Handimals”
Adventure Playground & Instruments from Recycled materials.
Between 2008 and 2012 I worked at the ‘Adventure Playground’, a unique Building and Craft playground (there is only oneContinue reading “Adventure Playground & Instruments from Recycled materials.”
2012Architects, building with waste materials.
Between January 2003 and June 2007 I was the office manager and development associate at 2012Architects (now Superuse Studios). 2012ArchitectsContinue reading “2012Architects, building with waste materials.”
Georgia Artists in Residence, GeoAIR
In 2005 the Georgian artist Sophia Tabatadze and I founded GeoAIR. GeoAIR organizes and supports international exchange projects with theContinue reading “Georgia Artists in Residence, GeoAIR”
Re-activating Gerard Scholtenstraat 96a
In 1997 the city council of Rotterdam granted a group of homeowners, home renters and squatters in the Gerard ScholtenstreetContinue reading “Re-activating Gerard Scholtenstraat 96a”
Educational projects for kids and teens at ‘ArtFort Vijfhuizen’
ArtFort Vijfhuizen is a unique place for art and education. It was built in the 19th century as one ofContinue reading “Educational projects for kids and teens at ‘ArtFort Vijfhuizen’”
Wil de Wit in conversation with Rotterdam based artists.
Wil de Wit alias Rotterdam is a personification of the city of Rotterdam. As Wil de Wit I have conversationsContinue reading “Wil de Wit in conversation with Rotterdam based artists.”
ATTICA I. A site specific sound performance.
13-10-’06 at WORM Rotterdam, center for experimental music and film. Percussion; Diego Espinosa, concept; Freya van Dien The newly renovated,Continue reading “ATTICA I. A site specific sound performance.”
Brazil experience 1.
During the months of March and April 2006 I worked as a crafts teacher for the NGO ‘Perola Negra’ (BlackContinue reading “Brazil experience 1.”
Brazil experience 2.
Proud kids are posing with the masks we made over a period of 6 weeks. Clockwise starting with the pig,Continue reading “Brazil experience 2.”
Brazil experience 3.
A community center in the east of Joao Pessoa invited me to do a painting workshop on a Saturday afternoonContinue reading “Brazil experience 3.”
Studio Re-Use
In 2004 and 2005 I was part of the team that started StudioHergebruik: ‘Re-use Studio’. Located in downtown Rotterdam StudioHergebruikContinue reading “Studio Re-Use”
Arts Coordinator at the municipality of Binnenmaas
Between 1999 and 2005 I worked as the coordinator of art projects in the municipality of Binnenmaas. Binnenmaas is aContinue reading “Arts Coordinator at the municipality of Binnenmaas”
Rediscovering the city gardens of Rotterdam.
AIR foundation. Breeze of AIR manifestation 2002. In the summer of 2002 the AIR foundation organized the Breeze of AIRContinue reading “Rediscovering the city gardens of Rotterdam.”
KunstXpress: 24 young artists exhibit in the public space of Rotterdam.
In 2002 I worked freelance as a project director for the KunstXpress Rotterdam 2002 initiated by Orange Events. The KunstXpressContinue reading “KunstXpress: 24 young artists exhibit in the public space of Rotterdam.”
Notes from Georgia autumn 2006. #1.
This autumn, from half October till half November, I am staying in Tbilisi with my friend and project partner SophiaContinue reading “Notes from Georgia autumn 2006. #1.”
Notes from Georgia, autumn 2006. #2.
Discovering the Georgian philosopher Merab Mamardashvili. One day I was walking the streets of one of the oldest neighbourhoods ofContinue reading “Notes from Georgia, autumn 2006. #2.”
Notes from Georgia, autumn 2006. #3
Bus Tbilisi – Istanbul 12-11-‘06 Today Sopo and Murah brought me to the international bus station for my bus backContinue reading “Notes from Georgia, autumn 2006. #3”
Face Painting
Since 2000 I have been doing Face Painting for children. I have been the resident Face Painter for the BlockContinue reading “Face Painting”
Freya van Dien 
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