about us
whatmatjenou
A place where creativity, humor and unexpected encounters come together.
Behind the tuft guns is Joey Rotterdammer, a father and artist. Known for his large custom rugs, often powerful black-and-white portraits with his signature golden touch . But WatMatjeNou has...
A place where creativity, humor and unexpected encounters come together.
A place where creativity, humor and unexpected encounters come together.
how it started
No business plan. No grand plan.
Just Joey + a tuft gun + love at first tuft .
Quinn saw the potential, Joey felt the spark and in no time we transformed a small room into a creative playground.
From the first workshops with 2 participants, we grew to thousands of visitors , birthdays, bachelor parties, team outings and people who even come from abroad to tuft.
Our goal has always remained the same:
A place where you can just let go.
No school stuff. No perfection. Just music, a good atmosphere, good guidance, and coming home with something to be proud of.
Why we do what we do
Workshops can sometimes be too strict, too school-like, too serious.
We wanted it different. More freedom. More humor. More humanity.
And you notice that.
Our studio is a feel-good space for many.
People come in for a work of art, but leave with much more: new energy, a story, an experience.
One participant said it perfectly:
“I really needed this. The vibe was amazing, I met new people and went home with my own creation. Thank you @watmatjenou for giving me the motivation to start creating again.”
With us you are never just a participant
you become part of the vibe.
Whether you come with your date, your colleagues, your friends, your child or just by yourself.
Tufting is fun.
Tufting at WatMatjeNou is an experience .
Tufting in the heart of Rotterdam
📍 Vredehofstraat 55b, Rotterdam
🚗 Parking
Cheaper and easier in the Lusthofstraat parking garage around the corner. Otherwise, it's nearby.
🚇 Public Transport
Voorschoterlaan metro station is literally on our street. Get off, walk for a few minutes, and you're done.
🍴 Nearby
The Lusthofstraat is full of eateries, coffee shops and shops perfect for ending your day.
You come for a workshop.
You'll leave with a mat, a story and lots of new vibes.