Ink Pen & Watercolour Workshop: Dutch landscapes

This workshop is designed to help you observe the unique features of the Dutch landscapes; the wide skies, historic windmills, placid canals, and characteristic polder views with fresh eyes. You will learn to appreciate their structure and express their serene beauty through drawing and painting.

We’ll begin with light sketching and detailed ink work, ideal for capturing crisp horizons, architectural details, and natural waterways. Then, using watercolour, you’ll bring the scene to life with atmospheric washes, subtle hues, and layered transparency to evoke depth and light.

You’ll learn how to:

• Use ink pen for fine linework, defining architecture and distant tree lines.
• Explore watercolour techniques like wet-on-wet for skies, layering, and dry brush for texture.
• Practice observing key landscape elements (light, perspective, water reflections, cloud shapes).
• Understand how to build composition, shape, and colour harmony for a cohesive scene.
• Combine ink and watercolour in a harmonious, expressive way.

Whether you choose to work from provided photographic references of the Netherlands, bring your own inspiring photo, or interpret the local scenery, you’ll gain both technical skills and visual awareness. The focus is not only on accuracy but also on capturing the mood and atmosphere with personal style.

You’ll be provided with:

• Ink pens and fine liners
• Watercolour paints and brushes
• High-quality illustration paper
• Landscape references and compositional guides
• Just bring your curiosity and a love for the scenery!

This workshop is suitable for absolute beginners and for those looking to deepen their illustration practice. Our professional tutor will offer individual guidance throughout the session to support your progress.

• No cash payments accepted
• Maximum 10 participants per session
• If you can't make it, new sessions are regularly listed on our main page
• This is suitable for everyone aged 16 and older
• Easy access available for participants with disabilities.
• Private group workshops

We also offer private group workshops and team-building sessions — available at our studio or at a location and time that suits your group. Email us to arrange something special!

Art Studio Amsterdam NDSM is located in Tree House NDSM, just a 1-minute walk from the NDSM ferry and 13 minutes away from Amsterdam Centraal Station.

Address: T.T. Neveritaweg 57, A3, 1033 WB Amsterdam, Netherlands.📍 View on Google Maps

Easy access is available for those with disabilities.

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We look forward to drawing with you soon!

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