The Owl’s Nest locations

The Owl’s Nest is not tied to a single location. Each location is a fully recognised part and local expression of The Owl’s Nest, but no individual location defines or limits the wider concept.

Locations can differ in their operator, organisational form, layout, activities, facilities, accessibility, capacity, and way of working. The activity badges use shared Owl’s Nest definitions; any accompanying note explains how that activity is available locally. Open a location for more detailed information about its facilities, accessibility, capacity, and practical arrangements.

Not sure which location fits your plan, or do you need something specific? Make an appointment and we’ll work out together which location and arrangement make the most sense.

The Owl’s Nest – Paul Krugerstraat

Operated by ASK-Solutions

Address: Paul Krugerstraat 36; 2021 XN Haarlem
Drop-in or appointment: Drop-in when the welcome sign is lit; calling ahead can sometimes be useful.
What can you do here?: Coffee/tea and getting acquainted, doing something small, discussing a plan, and workshop use per session (by appointment or by arrangement).

The Owl’s Nest – Spaarndamseweg

Operated by ASK-Solutions

Address: Spaarndamseweg 120 A11-A12; 2021 KA Haarlem
Drop-in or appointment: By appointment (partly due to the closing requirement of the central hall).
What can you do here?: Planned sessions, calm, guidance, predictable working.

The Owl’s Nest – Tugelastraat

Operated by ASK-Solutions

Address: Tugelastraat 55; 2021 TB Haarlem
Drop-in or appointment: Drop in during opening hours for short questions, coordination, introductions, an initial assessment and donations; make an appointment for project work, guidance and longer technical or digital questions.
What can you do here?: Complex repairs, precision work, fine woodworking, 3D printing, electronics and digital projects.

Choosing a location

The most suitable location depends on the activity, facilities, access arrangements, available space, level of calm, and any guidance or preparation you need. Compare the information above. If the choice is not clear, make an appointment and we’ll help determine which location and arrangement fit your plan.

Want to use a workshop location? Also see Use the workshop for information about how workshop use works, what you can expect, and the agreements that may apply.

Make an appointment

Describe what you want to do and what you need. We’ll help determine the suitable location and arrangement.

Make an appointment

Use the workshop

Read how workshop use works, what you can expect, the house rules, and how materials and contributions are handled.

The Owl’s Nest model

Read about the shared model, the principles that connect the locations, and how The Owl’s Nest can take shape in different places.

Community workshop – The Owl’s Nest