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Latte art workshop Amsterdam with personal guidance

A latte art workshop in Amsterdam is especially valuable if you don't just want to watch how it's done, but want to practice with milk, espresso, and pouring technique yourself. During this private latte art workshop, you will work in a professional barista training room on the basics of good microfoam and pouring simple patterns such as a heart, tulip, and rosetta. You will receive personal guidance from Geert-Jan de Baristaman, allowing space for your questions, pace, and learning goals. The training is suitable for home baristas who want to make more beautiful cappuccinos, small private groups who want to practice together, and baristas who want to serve their milk drinks neater and more consistently. You choose 1 or 2 hours of training and then personally request a price, availability, and practical information.

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Why latte art often fails at home

Latte art looks simple when you see it in a coffee shop, but at home, it often founders on milk texture, timing, and control during pouring.

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    Your milk is too thick, too dry or too airy. As a result, the milk floats on top instead of blending nicely with the espresso.

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    You are pouring too high, too fast, or too unsteadily. The pattern will then disappear immediately or become a vague white blob in your cappuccino.

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    You practice, but you don't know exactly what to adjust. Without feedback, you often keep repeating the same mistake.
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What do you learn during a private latte art workshop?

During a private latte art workshop, you will learn how to froth milk into fine, shiny microfoam and practice pouring techniques for hearts, tulips, and rosettas. You will receive direct feedback on your posture, milk texture, pouring height, and speed. Because it is a private training session, there is more room to practice than in a standard group workshop.

Who is Geert-Jan the Baristaman?

Who does this make sense to?

For home baristas, small private groups, and baristas who want to tangibly improve their milk and pouring technique.

Key Details

1 or 2 hour training · from €219 incl. VAT · professional espresso machines · personal guidance · in Amsterdam

Latte art doesn't start with the design, but with milk control

Many people try to pour a heart or tulip directly, while the problem often starts earlier. If your milk gets too hot, gets too much air, or doesn't spin correctly, you'll hardly be able to pour nicely later. Good latte art requires fine microfoam: shiny, liquid milk without large bubbles. Only then does the pouring technique come into play. During the private latte art workshop, you will learn what to pay attention to: the sound of the milk, the position of the steam wand, the temperature, the swirl in the pitcher, and the moment you need to stop. As a result, you won't just be mimicking a trick, but you'll better understand why your cappuccino does or does not succeed.

Better latte art starts with better milk texture.

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How to improve your latte art

The training is structured practically: first understanding milk, then focused pouring, and subsequently translating this into your own coffee routine or work practice.

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1. You will learn to make microfoam

We'll start with steaming milk, as that's where most mistakes occur. You'll learn how to incorporate air without creating large bubbles, how to swirl the milk, and when to stop. You'll observe its shine, texture, and temperature, so you can recognize when milk is suitable for pouring. This is important for home baristas, but also for baristas who want to make milk-based drinks faster and more neatly.

2. You practice pouring

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3. You will receive personalized feedback

What to do at step 3?

What this private latte art workshop concretely delivers

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    More control over milk

    You learn how milk should sound, move, and shine before you can pour with it. This allows you to recognize more quickly why your cappuccino succeeds or fails.

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    Targeted practice with figures

    You'll practice step-by-step with simple patterns like a heart, and depending on your skill level, progress to a tulip or rosetta.

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    Feedback on your technique

    You will receive personal instructions on your hand position, pouring height, speed, and milk texture. This makes practicing much more targeted than just watching videos.
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Private latte art workshop in Amsterdam

"Wat bieden wij?"
We're seeking someone with a passion for service, an eye for detail, and a proactive attitude.
Here's why you should get this offer:

Full training for your own private group

Choice of one or two hours of personal guidance

For one to a maximum of five participants

Professional espresso machines and all prices include VAT
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Choose the workshop duration that suits your learning goal

1 HOUR — FOCUSED PRACTICE

€219 per private workshop

Includes one participant.
Each additional participant: €25.
Maximum five participants.

With two participants: €244 total · €122 p.p.
With five participants: €319 total · €63.80 p.p.

Suitable if you want to work specifically on milk frothing, fine microfoam, and one or two pouring techniques.


2 HOURS — FULL LATTE ART TRAINING

€295 per private workshop

Includes one participant.
Each additional participant: €35.
Maximum five participants.

With two participants: €330 total · €165 p.p.
With five participants: €435 total · €87 p.p.

Recommended if you want sufficient time for milk technique, repetition, personal correction, and practicing different designs.

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Your request is not yet a definitive booking; you will personally receive information about price, availability and options

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Frequently asked questions about the private latte art workshop

What does a private latte art workshop cost in Amsterdam?

The 1-hour private latte art workshop costs €219 including VAT for 1 participant. The 2-hour private latte art workshop costs €295 including VAT for 1 participant. An additional participant costs €25 per person for the 1-hour workshop and €35 per person for the 2-hour workshop. After your request, you will personally receive the current availability and practical information.

Can I choose between 1 hour and 2 hours?

Yes. The 1-hour training makes sense if you want to specifically practice frothing milk and the basics of pouring. The 2-hour training offers more time, more repetition, and more scope for patterns such as the heart, tulip, and rosetta.

Is this latte art workshop also suitable for beginners?

We're here to make things easy for you! Your first step to getting the right size is checking out our size chart. It's got all the info you need to measure yourself and find your perfect fit. We also provide extra details on each product page, like the model's size and fit descriptions. If you're still not sure, our team is always happy to help. Just send us a message!

Is this a group workshop with strangers?

No. This page is about a private latte art workshop or closed training session. You are booking for yourself or for a group that knows each other. You will not be joining an open group workshop with individual participants.

Where does the latte art workshop take place?

The workshop takes place in a professional barista training room in Amsterdam. You will work with professional espresso machines, coffee grinders, fresh coffee beans, milk, and a complete barista setup.

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☕ Latte Art Benefits Maasstraat Amsterdam

1. Learn from an expert: Under the guidance of Geertjandebaristaman, you will receive step-by-step instructions to master latte art.

2. Perfect Milk Froth: Discover the technique to froth milk properly for a perfect latte art experience.

3. Pouring hearts, tulips and rosettes: After this workshop you will be able to effortlessly pour beautiful figures into your cappuccino or latte.

4. Personal guidance: The personal attention during the workshop ensures that you learn quickly and effectively, with plenty of room for questions and feedback.

5. Impress: You can surprise friends and family with professional-looking latte art, like the ones you see in coffee shops.

6. Improve your barista skills: The tips and tricks from the workshop will help you to further perfect your latte art.

7. Practical knowledge for home: After the workshop you will have all the knowledge you need to make impressive latte art every time, right in your own kitchen.

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