Capture the charm of Amsterdam in a your own vibrant style with our 5-week course.

Amsterdam is a unique and incredibly beautiful city that has inspired generations of artists! Sketching its iconic streets and canals is not only an engaging process but also a wonderful way to sharpen your attention to detail. After capturing Amsterdam on paper, you’ll find yourself walking its streets with fresh eyes, noticing charming details everywhere—even in places you’ve passed countless times before.

Designed for beginners, this 5-week course offers a step-by-step guide to creating stylized urban sketches using ink and watercolor. Through weekly 3-hour sessions, you’ll learn to emphasize the unique character of objects while keeping them recognizable, experiment with bold color combinations, and master quick techniques to convey texture, perspective, and composition.

All necessary materials are provided by the studio.

What You’ll Learn:

• Ink & Watercolor Techniques: Combine the precision of ink with the fluidity of watercolor to create striking sketches.

• Color Exploration: Mix colors and discover unique, harmonious combinations.

• Composition & Perspective: Master the basics of composition and perspective for dynamic and balanced urban scenes.

• Textures & Details: Bring your sketches to life by capturing the texture of buildings, water, and urban elements.

• Enhancing References: Use photo references as a base and learn to emphasize the character of objects while keeping them recognizable.

What You’ll Gain:

• Foundational Skills: A good understanding of watercolor and ink techniques to confidently create dynamic urban sketches.

• Architectural Sketching Confidence: The ability to quickly capture perspective, design expressive compositions, and focus on key details that highlight the unique character of a place.

• Your Amsterdam Collection: Complete 5 vibrant sketches featuring iconic Amsterdam motifs.

If after the first class you feel it’s not for you, we’ll happily refund you for the remaining sessions. You can find more details in our FAQ