Drawing Course - Beginners to Intermediate

Learn the fundamentals of drawing in this 13-week evening course, designed for beginners and intermediate students in the heart of historic Amsterdam Through a combination of art theory, practical exercises, drawing from life, and individual guidance, you’ll build a strong foundation in drawing while developing your own artistic interests and visual style. The course combines traditional Renaissance drawing methods with contemporary approaches to observation, experimentation, and artistic expression. Course Details: 13 weeks: 12 in-person classes + 1 online portfolio session Day: Wednesdays Time: 19:30–21:30 Location: Art Studio Amsterdam – Centre Level: Beginners to Intermediate Format: Small-group, in-person classes Start: 9 September 2026 Trial class: 2 September 2026 Price: €350 incl. VAT Course Structure 12 classes + 1 online portfolio session | Wednesdays | 19:30–21:3 0 8 September – 23 December 2026 Part 1: Basics: Learn Theory & Fundamentals This stage introduces the essential principles of drawing. You will explore line, form, perspective, light, and observation through a combination of theory and practical exercises. * 8 September — Line & Form (rescheduled to Tuesday due to strike) * 16 September — Perspective * 23 September — Light Theory * 30 September — Drawing from Life You will learn: * How line and form work together to create structure * The principles of perspective and spatial depth * How light shapes form, volume, and atmosphere * How to observe and translate what you see onto paper * Essential drawing techniques and visual thinking skills Part 2: Practical Skills Draw From Life Once you have established the fundamentals, you will put them into practice through a series of still-life and observational drawing exercises. Working directly from life, you will learn to look carefully, understand the structure of objects, and translate three-dimensional forms onto a two-dimensional surface. * 7 October — Still Life 1: Human-Made Objects * 21 October — Still Life 2: Living Objects * 28 October — Still Life 3: Light & Texture * 4 November — Still Life 4: Composition Through these exercises, you will develop greater accuracy, sensitivity, and confidence in your observation and drawing technique. Part 3: Personal Focus Discover & Define Your Artistic Voice In the final part of the course, you will have the opportunity to focus on subjects that genuinely interest you. Rather than following a single fixed path, you can choose a personal area of study and develop your skills through guided exercises and individual feedback. Possible subjects include: * 18 November — Portrait Drawing * 25 November— Human Anatomy * 2 December — Landscape * 16 December — Urban Drawing You can also explore other creative fields such as: * Anime * Fashion Design * Comics * Cartoon Your chosen subject can be adapted to your experience, interests, and artistic goals. Portfolio Session 23 December — Online Portfolio Session The final online session is dedicated to your drawing portfolio. You’ll receive individual guidance on selecting, organising, and presenting your work. Everything Included You don’t need to bring your own materials. We provide professional drawing materials, easels, drawing boards, pencils, erasers, textured paper, tools, aprons, and gloves, as well as free PDF books and learning resources. You’ll also receive access to online make-up classes if you miss a session. About the Studio Art Studio Amsterdam - Centre is located in a beautiful historic building in the heart of Amsterdam, featuring high ceilings, large windows, and traditional Amsterdamse School architectural details. Address: Recht Boomssloot 52 1011 EC Amsterdam Atelier 2.2, 2nd floor 📍 View on Google Maps The studio is conveniently located near Amsterdam Centraal and Nieuwmarkt and is accessible by public transport. About Your Teacher Seçil Güven is an international artist and educator based in Amsterdam. She holds a BFA from MU Istanbul and has developed her drawing education programme through teaching and artistic practice in London, Amsterdam, and Istanbul. Her approach combines classical drawing principles with contemporary artistic thinking, encouraging students to develop not only technical skills but also their own way of observing, experimenting, and expressing ideas. Cost €350 inc. btw. Classes include all materials as well as free e-books. You will need to spare min of 2 hours at home to practice and complete assignments. Questions? We’re happy to help. 📧 contactartstudioamsterdam@gmail.com 📞 +31 6 39025919 We look forward to drawing with you! Further information: If you cannot make it to this session, there are always upcoming sessions scheduled that you can see on our main page. We will continue organising various art sessions throughout the year. It’s also possible to organise private in-group workshops and team activities at the studio or your place on your desired date & time. Follow us: 🌐 Website: www.artstudioamsterdam.co 📸 Instagram: @art_studio_amsterdam 👥 Meetup: Join Us on Meetup 📘 Facebook: Find Us on Facebook Art Studio Amsterdam is registered at KVK 73923621. We look forward to seeing you then!