See Lab's Christmas Market 2025

Save the date! Swing by for some last-minute Christmas shopping during the See Lab Art Market: Christmas Edition on the 14th of December.

Stroll through stands filled with affordable art by See Lab makers and friends including ceramics, socks, drawings, prints, notebooks and gifts. Enjoy live music performances, homemade bites, and glühwein.

Entry is free, we’d love to see you there!

Opening hours: 11:00 - 17:00 h
Location: See Lab, Duinstraat 55-57

Participating Artist: Jessie Hoefnagel @jessiehoefnagel, Made by Johnnie @madebyjohnnie, Marloes Verhofstadt @marloesverhofstadt, Nina van Dijk @bookbindingnina, Isabelle Backer @isabellebackerphoto, When Life Is Slow @whenlifeisslow, Jet Kruijt @zeevanpapier, Lisa Berkouwer @lisaberkouwer, Studio Dewi @mutsheadware, Erik Muusse @erikmuusse, Danièle Knirim @hier_vandaan, MiesServies @miesservies, Vesta Kroese, Catelijne Boele @catelijneboele, Sissel Marie Tonn @sisselmarietonn, Anna Chocholi @annachocholi.

Screenprinting with Marloes Kroeze @Marloeskroeze
Print your own Christmas Decoration with Marloes!

Food:
Kitty’s Kitchen
Koek & Zopie by De Keet Scheveningen

Music program:

DJ set by: Gem Sessions - Wax Squad 13:00 - 17:00

Tante Koor 14:15
A peppy pop choir with a mix of contemporary hits and old favorites. And who knows, maybe a true Christmas classic will make an appearance!

Falcon Forest 15:15
A cheerful acoustic duo from The Hague, consisting of Marin and Steven. What began as spontaneous jams in The Hague pubs grew into a musical match. The name is a nod to the Valkenboskwartier district, where the band was born.

With a mix of original songs, pop, soul, and classics, they play a repertoire ranging from energetic to relaxed.

Duurzaam Den Haag deelt gratis boompjes uit.

“Wil jij een gratis fruitboompje of fruitstruikje voor in je tuin of op je balkon? Dat kan! Ze staan er vanaf 12.00 uur, je kunt kiezen uit verschillende soorten. Wees op tijd, want op is op

Die Jahreszeiten

Die Jahreszeiten is a tailored and staged version of the oratorio of the same name that Joseph Haydn composed in 1801. In this performance, we explore the metamorphosis of the seasons in a phenomenological way. What, in fact, is the difference between spring and summer? Or between summer and autumn? The transformation of the seasons is as elusive as it is unmistakable.

It is likely no coincidence that the holidays coinciding with the solstices and equinoxes—Easter, the Feast of St. John, St. Michael’s Day, and Christmas—are all times of transition. The seasons are also linked to the four archangels: Raphael, Uriel, Michael, and Gabriel. They tell us stories with a deeply rooted mystical significance, heralds that reveal something about ourselves. In this “in-between space” or “transitional phase,” the poems of Rainer Maria Rilke will attempt to give voice to these experiences.

For how does a frozen, hushed winter night in the forest sound? Or a scorching summer afternoon in the fields? One thing is certain: you must leave your home to experience the moment and translate it into music. Outside, where you are exposed to the elements and confronted with the harmonious whole that mirrors our inner world and from which music arises. The happiness you feel when an early warm ray of spring sunshine brushes your skin. The sudden awareness that overtakes you as you stand beneath a cool and lucid starry sky. These are moments of meditation.

That is what it is about: hands in the soil, amid sun-drenched stalks of grain and grapevines. There, Mother Earth teaches us to work and to care for ourselves. With gratitude, we make, among other things, wine and bread from the riches she grants us, provided we keep our senses open to them. There, a humanistic world unfolds—one that fits our existence like a glove. That is why we gladly take you along on a journey through the year, and we hope it will give you—even if only for a moment—a happy experience.

Featuring four international soloists, all of whom have a connection to The Hague:

Soprano: @tinkaanadine
Mezzo: @feesuzanne
Tenor: @maxsimonbruins
Bariton: @lukadenboer

Piano: @gulmirapiano
Conductor: @boudewijnruigrok
Choir: @theaterkoordariofo

Mede mogelijk gemaakt door
@bierens_foundation_of_arts

TICKETS
Saturday December 6th 19:30
Sunday December 7th 15:00
Location: See Lab Scheveningen, Duinstraat 55

OPEN CALL

Open Call: Submit Your Creative Proposals
Date: Nov 2025 - May 2026

We Are Looking For:

• Artists, curators, or collectives interested in showcasing exhibitions, installations, performances, or research-based projects.

• Innovative and experimental proposals that engage with space, materiality, or audience interaction.

• Projects that foster discussion, exchange, and exploration of new ideas.

How to Apply:
Please send an application including:

• Project proposal (max. 500 words)

• Portfolio or website link

• Technical requirements (if applicable)

• Preferred dates (between May/August)

Submit your application to: seelabprojectspace@gmail.com
We look forward to seeing your ideas come to life at See Lab!

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Bookbinding Workshop with Nina van Dijk

Bookbinding Workshops with Nina van Dijk
Create Your Own Handmade Notebooks Using Traditional Techniques
For dates see ninavandijk.nl/workshops

Join us for a mindful and creative journey into the art of bookbinding at See Lab. In these hands-on workshops, you’ll learn to create your own beautiful, hand-bound notebooks using time-honored techniques. Whether you're new to bookbinding or looking to deepen your skills, these workshops are suitable for all levels.

Meditative Bookbinding Workshop
Learn the Japanese stab-binding, pamphlet stitch, and long-stitch techniques in one immersive session. Under the guidance of visual artist Nina van Dijk, you’ll craft three handmade books and enjoy a relaxing and nourishing experience. All materials are provided, and a healthy vegetarian lunch is included.

Location: See Lab, Duinstraat 55, The Hague
Participation Fee: €95 (Includes all materials and vegetarian lunch)
Check the website for more information and upcoming workshops: https://www.ninavandijk.nl/workshops

Coptic-Stitch Binding Workshop
Explore the coptic-stitch technique to create a stunning notebook that lays completely flat—ideal for writing, sketching, or journaling. You’ll be guided step by step by Nina van Dijk and leave with a unique book and the skills to continue crafting on your own. Coffee, tea, and snacks will be provided.

Location: See Lab, Duinstraat 55, The Hague
Participation Fee: €65 (Includes all materials, coffee/tea, and snacks)
Check the website for more information and upcoming workshops: https://www.ninavandijk.nl/workshops

Beyond the Surface | A Multimedia Exploration of Digital Identity and Truth

Beyond the Surface is an immersive multimedia performance that explores the complex relationship between digital identity and personal authenticity in our internet-dominated world. Through four transformative scenes blending Taiwanese cultural traditions with contemporary digital art forms, the work examines how technology shapes our perceptions of self and reality.

Performance on the 26th of October at 19:30

See Lab, Scheveningen

Credits

Composer/ performer Katherine Ching-Fang Teng

Percussion Teping Teng

Saxophone Haoteng Liu

Bassist/ audio-visual Ping-En Hung

Visual designer/ interactive media Beverly Lau

Sponsors

Amsterdams Fonds voor de Kunst