Edition 4 | 5 September 2026 – 3 July 2027

Location: Treehouse Creative School / Art Studio Amsterdam (NDSM-Werf, Amsterdam)

Age Groups: 4–7 & 7–12 years old

Schedule: Saturdays, 11:00 – 12:15

Course Overview

Unleash your child's creativity and nurture their cultural connection! Art Without Borders is a comprehensive, 32-week hands-on visual arts program designed specifically for Turkish-speaking children. Developed by experienced fine art educators, this course offers an inspiring journey through world art, encouraging children to explore their imaginations, express their emotions, and build creative confidence—all while developing and strengthening their Turkish language skills through artistic dialogue and storytelling.

Throughout the year, young artists will experiment with diverse mediums—from painting, clay sculpting, and collage to printmaking and recycled material design—inspired by renowned artists, nature, and global cultures. The program is further enriched with interactive field trips to world-class museums, including the Cobra Museum and the Van Gogh Museum.

Key Highlights

32-Week Creative Journey: Hands-on projects covering drawing, painting, ceramics, paper sculpture, and mixed media.
Cultural & Language Connection: Guided in Turkish to help children strengthen their vocabulary, self-expression, and communication skills in a supportive, creative environment.
Global Inspiration: Lessons inspired by classical and contemporary masters from around the world (e.g., Picasso, Van Gogh, Dürer, Georgia O'Keeffe, and more).
Museum Field Trips: Includes guided visits and activity sessions at the Cobra Museum and Van Gogh Museum.
End-of-Year Art Show: A grand exhibition where students showcase their portfolio to family and friends and receive a personalized certificate of completion.
Small Class Sizes: Limited to 12 children per group to ensure individual attention and guidance.

Course Objectives

Creative Confidence: Encourage independent artistic choices and self-expression.
Language Enrichment: Practice Turkish through art conversations, storytelling, and group reflection.
Technical Growth: Understand foundational artistic elements like color theory, composition, texture, and form.
Collaboration & Community: Build social connection and teamwork skills in a vibrant, multicultural studio setting.

Practical Details & Pricing

Full-Term (32 Lessons + Final Art Show): €825 (All materials included; monthly installments available)
Half-Term (16 Lessons + Final Art Show): €425 (All materials included)
Financial Support Available: This course is eligible for funding through Jeugdfonds Sport & Cultuur Amsterdam for full-term registrations, covering up to €480 based on household income.
Sibling Discount: 10% discount for children from the same household.

Educators

Led by certified art educators and fine arts graduates from Marmara University:

Seçil Güven – Artist, Educator & Social Entrepreneur
Duygu Özdeniz Eker – Designer & Educator
Guest artists

Pre-registration Deadline: August 31, 2026

Contact / Inquiries: contactartstudioamsterdam@gmail.com | +31 6 39025919

Art Studio Amsterdam

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Children’s Art Course (Turkish Speaking)