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Boek IN TOUCH

Deze kunstenaarsmonografie gaat over mijn vrije werk, over mijn leven wat zich door papier heeft gevormd. Samen met Anna Andrejew (tekst) en Eindeloos (ontwerpers en uitgevers) hebben we er een prachtig boek gemaakt. Het boek kost € 49,- en is te bestellen via eindeloos.com

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loesschepens

Visual Artist
> Works @a.__gallery |
@paperartanddesign | @timelesslinen
> Book @eindeloos_uitgeven

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Soon more…. Soon more….
Last spring I developed together with @suzanne_dik Last spring I developed together with @suzanne_dikker different kinds of paper from flax. The goal was to design a shoe for weeding and harvesting in the flax field. The shoe is one part of the VLASGOED/FLAXWEAR collection, shown now @stateoffashionnl at the Eusebius church in Arnhem until 28 June. 

We wanted to make the shoe from one sheet of paper so Suzanne researched different folding methodes and bind it together with braided flax rope. Also the shoe has al layer of oil, to protect the material, but also to make it softer, so that is is easy and comfortable to wear. We had a lot of fun making the big papers, and loved the whole process. 

This is a typical collaboration between the linen stewards from @_thelinenproject, other participants of FLAXWEAR @aafjebepvangrieken @karlijnkrijger @mariekevanmieghem @willemien________ @joandenexter @dorienbolhuis and Hanna van Westrene.
In favor of the recent collaboration with @loof.nl In favor of the recent collaboration with @loof.nl 
art director @fannyolsthoorn came by to make this fantastic studio photo’s. Thank you so much. You really catched my work and atmosfere. 

@weimarstraatdenhaag
2025 Stormy Clouds Handmade hemp and burning nettl 2025 Stormy Clouds
Handmade hemp and burning nettle paper botanically dyed with madder, walnut and yellow chamomile.
70x50cm

Now available @timelesslinen 
#zeeheldenkwartierdenhaag
Wrinkled 03 Made from flax dyed with madder, now a Wrinkled 03
Made from flax dyed with madder, now at the wall at the beautiful @timelesslinen. The place to search for all your linen interior pieces. 
 
Pietheinstraat, Den Haag #zeeheldenkwartier
2026 River stream Kozo and asparagus peel paper 70 2026 River stream
Kozo and asparagus peel paper
70 x 135 cm

Working in the season and inspired bij the stream of light which occurs in a river, when it moves all the time.
Over the past year, a group of 9 stewards from The Over the past year, a group of 9 stewards from The Linen Project worked together on clothing for working on the flax field. Specific tasks such as sowing, weeding, and even taken photo’s during the work require specialized clothing. We conducted historical research and transformed our field experiences into a concept. Our first VLASGOED/FLAXWEAR (apron, bags, socks, shoes, belts, and cords) are now on display at the State of Fashion exhibition in Arnhem, which was opened yesterday by Queen Maxima.

Everything in this VLASGOED collection is crafted from flax grown on the organic farm the Horsterhof and further processed by hand. We made flax paper for the shoes, created thread from the paper, and twisted it with self-spun flax thread (botanically dyed with indigo). This sturdy thread was woven and forms the basis of the apron. Additionally, various woven, crocheted, and braided bags, belts, and cords were designed. The materials and prototypes are also on display at the exhibition. We are incredibly proud and happy with our first pieces! It is so important to feel and experience the joy of the making process, and then a garment takes on a completely different, profound meaning.

@_thelinenproject @stateoffashionnl @de_horsterhof 

VLASGOED participants: @suzanne_dikker @mariekevanmieghem @willemien________ @joandenexter @karlijnkrijger @aafjevangrieken @dorienbolhuis and Hanna van Westrene
2026 Come to me (commissioned) founds it’s place a 2026 Come to me (commissioned) founds it’s place at a very beautiful home with beautiful people.

Wall sculpture made of own grown and hand processed organic flax, dyed with madder roots (origin the Netherlands) | 105 x 95 x 10 cm

Thanks to @clairewerkt & @a.__gallery & @willemien________
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Workshop asperge papier maken (Uitverkocht) Zou j Workshop asperge papier maken (Uitverkocht)

Zou je een keer papier willen leren maken, en dan ook nog iets speciaals? Aspergeschillen gooi je meestal weg, maar ze zijn heel geschikt om papier van te maken. Het resultaat is een perkamentachtig transparant papier. Dit duurzame papier maak je door de schillen te koken en daarna gaat het in een maalmachine. We gaan scheppen met verschillende formaten zeven er is gelegenheid om te experimenteren. Je hoeft geen ervaring te hebben voor deze workshop.
 
Loes Schepens is kunstenaar en maakt papier van planten op een ambachtelijke manier voor haar sculpturen en 2-dimensionale werken. Zij gebruikt aspergeschillen in haar werken vanwege de goede toepasbaarheid van de transparante vezel en de prachtige glans. De workshop wordt gegeven in haar atelier in Den Haag.
 
Meer informatie loesschepens.nl
 
datum 25 april 2026
deelnemers max 6 personen
meedoen via Craftscounsil.nl > Educatie
So grateful that my works are part of the beautifu So grateful that my works are part of the beautiful interiors which Holly Marder creates. Today she had her grand opening of her @avenue.design.studio and @a.__gallery in the Hague. I could not count anymore the amount of flowers people brought in …. well deserved Holly! 

Also thanks to @katedavison, taking also very much care for everything.
My new works ‘Stormy Clouds’ in my favorite store My new works ‘Stormy Clouds’ in my favorite store in the Piet Heinstraat @timelesslinen
The artworks are made of flax, cotton and nettles. Some parts are botanically dyed with yellow chamomile, walnut and madder. The pinky color matches very well with the pink linen clothes in the store! Thank you Joanna for sharing your beautiful space. 

#zeeheldenkwartier #zeeheldenkwartierdenhaag
2026 Wrinkled 03 Flax, dyed botanically with madde 2026 Wrinkled 03
Flax, dyed botanically with madder 
55 x 30 x 10 cm

At this woman’s day I would gladly salut my fellow female stewards from @_thelinenproject. Without the female power there is not such a thing as beautiful collaboration, learning processes and love for each other and the material. Thank you!
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2026 Untitled Flax, hemp, dyed with madder 97 x 7 2026 Untitled 
Flax, hemp, dyed with madder
97 x 75 x 9 cm

Last years I collected different kinds of madder from different sources (roots and powder) en started experimenting until this piece was ready for it. 

Photo’s @charlotvisser
The International Paper Art Biennial in Silkeborg The International Paper Art Biennial in Silkeborg Bad, Denmark is on display until May 25th, featuring artworks from around the world. The @iapma (International Association of PaperMakers and Artists) is committed to keeping the craft alive and showcasing the beauty (art) and functionality (design) that can be created from paper. I’ve been a supporting and active member for more then 20 years, which is why I started later my gallery @paperartanddesign to raise awareness for paper even further. Never a dull moment!
3-days masterclass Flax processing Paper making I 3-days masterclass 
Flax processing
Paper making
Indigo vat making
Spinning paper thread
Coloring paper and textile
Weaving

Thank you participants for joining. Together we found rest, focus, respect for nature & materials and found also inspiration by joy in collaboration.
2025 Jumping Indigo dyed flax paper thread in wel 2025 Jumping 
Indigo dyed flax paper thread in weld dyed flax paper
56 x 71 cm

Photo 1: @charlotvisser 
Framed by goedman+ooms
Op 12, 13 en 14 februari geef ik samen met @mariek Op 12, 13 en 14 februari geef ik samen met @mariekevanmieghem een masterclass ‘Vlas naar (blauwe) draad naar stof’ met verschillende technieken: vlas verwerken, indigo verfbad aanmaken, papier maken, papierdraad spinnen en weven met de gemaakte draad. Er is plek voor 6 personen. 

Meer informatie via mijn website loesschepens.nl en opgeven kan alleen via de craftscouncil.nl/educatie/

Doe je mee?
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On February 12, 13, and 14th, I’ll be teaching a masterclass together with @mariekevanmieghem, “Flax to (Blue) Thread to Fabric,” featuring various techniques: processing flax, creating an indigo dye bath, making paper, spinning paper thread, and weaving with the resulting thread. There’s room for 6 people.

More information is available on my website loesschepens.nl, and registration is only possible via craftscouncil.nl/educatie/

Will you join us?
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Weimarstraat 56
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