Private workshop for 1 to 5 participants

Personal explanation from Geert-Jan the Barista Man

Practicing milk frothing and latte art hands-on

Also suitable as a gift for a home barista

Private latte art workshop Amsterdam for home baristas

During this private latte art workshop in Amsterdam, you will learn how milk frothing, microfoam, and pouring together determine whether latte art succeeds. The workshop is intended for home baristas who want to make better cappuccinos, flat whites, or lattes and want to practice personally. You will follow the training in the training room at Maasstraat 84, alone or with your own group. You can choose 1 hour if you mainly want to learn the basics of milk and pouring, or 2 hours if you want more practice time, repetition, and personal correction. Do you want to give the workshop as a gift? You can indicate this in your request.

Geert-Jan de Baristaman met deelnemers na een barista workshop in Amsterdam, met cappuccino’s op de voorgrond.

Why is latte art at home often not as good as in a coffee shop?

Many home baristas think latte art is all about the pouring pattern. In practice, it starts much earlier: with milk temperature, adding air, swirling, microfoam, and the way you pour the milk into the espresso.

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    Your milk becomes too thick, too thin, or too foamy, causing it to sit on top or your pattern to sink immediately.

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    You don't know when the milk is good enough to pour. During the workshop, you will learn what good microfoam looks, feels, and moves like.

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    You practice, but you don't know what to correct. Small adjustments to your pitcher, height, speed, and spout position make a big difference.
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What is a private latte art workshop in Amsterdam?

A private latte art workshop in Amsterdam is a personal training session where you learn how to steam milk, recognise microfoam, and pour latte art. You book the time slot for yourself or your own group, without any unknown participants. The workshop takes place in the training room at Maasstraat 84 and is suitable for home baristas who want to practice more with milk and pouring.

Who is Geert-Jan the Baristaman?

Who is this workshop particularly suitable for?

For home baristas, couples, friends, and gift requests focusing on milk frothing and latte art.

Practical details

1 or 2 hours · 1 to 5 participants · Maasstraat 84 Amsterdam · from €219 incl. VAT · request via contact form

Great latte art doesn't start with the pattern, but with the milk

If you want to learn latte art at home, it's tempting to immediately focus on hearts, tulips, or rosettas. However, the foundation primarily lies in the milk. You need to learn how much air to add, how to swirl the milk, and when the texture is fine enough to pour. If the milk is too thick, you'll get a blob of foam. If the milk is too thin, no pattern will form. Therefore, during this private workshop, you'll first practice controlling milk and microfoam. Afterwards, you'll translate that into pouring, the position of your cup, and simple latte art patterns that you can continue to practice at home.

Whoever learns to make better microfoam will have much more control over cappuccino and latte art at home.

Een deelnemer schenkt een perfect hartje in zijn cappuccino tijdens de Barista Workshop in Amsterdam.

This is how you learn to pour better latte art, step by step

The workshop is practically structured. You start by distinguishing different types of milk, the importance of different milk jug sizes, then we'll begin steaming milk, you'll learn to recognize when the texture is good, and then practice pouring. The 2-hour variant offers more opportunity for repetition and personalized adjustments.

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1. Understand what good milk frothing technique does

You will start with the basics of frothing milk. This includes looking at the right amount of air, the role of swirling, temperature, and the sheen of the milk. You will learn why coarse foam doesn't pour well and why milk that is too thin doesn't create a clear design. This part is important because latte art only makes sense once you understand what is happening in the milk jug. Geert-Jan will show you what to pay attention to and will correct you immediately if your technique lacks control.

2. Practice pouring, posture, and control

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3. Repeat, correct and build confidence

Especially in the 2-hour workshop, there's more time for repetition. This is valuable because latte art often only improves when you repeat the same movement multiple times and immediately hear what you need to adjust. Geert-Jan observes your milk, your pouring technique, and your posture. As a result, you not only go home with a nice result but, more importantly, with a better understanding of what you need to practice at home to make your cappuccinos and lattes more beautiful step by step.

What you'll get out of this private latte art workshop

  • Een deelnemer schenkt een perfect hartje in zijn cappuccino tijdens de Barista Workshop in Amsterdam.

    More control over milk frothing

    You'll learn how to make milk finer, glossier, and pourable. This will not only make your home cappuccinos look better, but also have a more pleasant texture.

  • Thuisbarista giet opgeschuimde melk over tussen twee melkkannetjes voor betere textuur en controle bij latte art

    More focused practice with latte art

    You don't just randomly practice. You learn which movements are important and where things usually go wrong with hearts and simple patterns.

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    Personalized feedback on your technique

    Since it's a private workshop, Geert-Jan will provide direct one-on-one guidance. You will receive instructions tailored to your actions, rather than general explanations for a large group.
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Overzicht van de barista workshop trainingsruimte in Amsterdam met espressomachines, werkblad en zitplaatsen.

Choose your private latte art workshop: 1 or 2 hours

This private latte art workshop in Amsterdam is a hands-on training for home baristas who want to improve their milk frothing and latte art pouring skills. You can choose between a 1-hour or 2-hour session. The workshop takes place in the training room at Maasstraat 84. You book the time slot for yourself or your own group.

We're seeking someone with a passion for service, an eye for detail, and a proactive attitude.

You don't learn latte art just by looking at examples. You need to feel how the milk moves, see when the texture is right, and correct it immediately while pouring. That's why a private workshop works well: there's room for questions, repetition, and explanations at your level. You don't have to be able to make a perfect rosetta after one session. The goal is for you to understand what's happening, learn to froth better, and be able to practice much more effectively at home.

1 hour: basic milk frothing, microfoam, and first latte art practice

2 hours: more repetition, coaching, and individual correction

Private for 1 to 5 participants, with no strangers present

Also available as a gift, with a PDF gift voucher after payment
Overzicht van de barista workshop trainingsruimte in Amsterdam met espressomachines, werkblad en zitplaatsen.

How much does the private latte art workshop cost?

1-hour private latte art workshop: €219 incl. VAT for 1 participant

  • €25 per additional participantMaximum 5 participants

2-hour private latte art workshop: €295 incl. VAT for 1 participant

  • €35 per additional participantMaximum 5 participants
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Do you want to give the workshop as a gift? Please mention this in the contact form, and a PDF gift voucher can be created after payment.

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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 incl. VAT for 1 participant. An additional participant costs €25 per person, up to a maximum of 5 participants. The 2-hour workshop costs €295 incl. VAT for 1 participant. An additional participant then costs €35 per person, up to a maximum of 5 participants.

What is the difference between the 1-hour and 2-hour latte art workshop?

In the 1-hour session, the focus is on steaming milk, recognizing microfoam, basic technique, and initial latte art exercises. In the 2-hour session, there is more time for repetition, personal correction, and coaching from Geert-Jan de Baristaman. Choose 1 hour if you primarily want to get acquainted with the basics. Choose 2 hours if you want to practice more calmly and focused.

Is this latte art workshop suitable for beginners?

Yes, the workshop is suitable for home baristas who have little experience with frothing milk or latte art. You don't need to be able to make a perfect espresso or cappuccino. The most important thing is that you want to understand how milk, microfoam, and pouring work together.

Can I give this workshop as a gift?

Yes, you can. You can request the private latte art workshop via the contact form and indicate that it is a gift. After coordination and payment, a PDF gift voucher can be created for you to give to the recipient. The workshop date will then be scheduled by mutual agreement.

Where does the private latte art workshop take place?

The workshop takes place in the training room at Maasstraat 84 in Amsterdam. You book the time slot for yourself or your own group, so no unknown participants will join.

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Private Latte Art Workshop Amsterdam

Do you want to make better cappuccinos, flat whites, or lattes at home and finally understand why latte art works sometimes and not others? During this private latte art workshop in Amsterdam, you will practice frothing milk, recognizing microfoam, and pouring with more control.

The workshop takes place in the training room at Maasstraat 84 in Amsterdam. You book the time slot for yourself or your own group. This means no unknown participants will join. This makes the workshop suitable for home baristas, couples, friends, or as a personal gift for a coffee lover.

You can choose between a 1-hour or 2-hour session. The 1-hour session focuses on milk frothing technique, basic technique, and initial latte art exercises. The 2-hour session allows more time for repetition, personal correction, and coaching from Geert-Jan de Baristaman.

Request your private latte art workshop via the contact form. Do you want to give the workshop as a gift? Indicate this in your request. After payment, a PDF gift voucher can be created for you to give to the recipient.