Sculpting Seascapes: Colorful Sunset Reliefs

Remember to reserve your spot via this link (Eventbrite)

Join us at our professional art studio in the artistic NDSM district of Amsterdam! Sculpt and paint colorful ocean-inspired reliefs using clay. Enjoy a cup of organic tea/coffeee with light bites, while learning new art methods in a welcoming and relaxing atmosphere.

What makes it unique with us:
It's multidisciplinary approach; blending sculpture, painting, and creative play into one immersive experience. In this hands-on session, participants will create vibrant ocean-inspired reliefs using lightweight clay, acrylic paint, and oil pastels, combining technique and expression in a truly original way. You will be able to integrate ancient techniques into your artwork.

What is our concept:
Participants will learn and explore:

• How to make a sculptural relief
• How to draw inspiration from nature and natural forms
• How to integrate painting with sculpture
• How to depict depth in both two dimensions (using color) and three dimensions (using clay)
• How to apply a work with a wide range of materials to get a desired result
• Exploring realism to abstraction (depicting realistic waves in unconventional color schemes, or reducing realistic waves into abstract forms)

What we are going to make:
1-Design Composition: Sketch wave lines on your Styrofoam board with pencil/charcoal. Vary size and shape for a realistic seascape. Add larger waves at the bottom for depth.
2-Base Layer: Spread a thin layer of clay (1–2 mm) under and along your lines to create a foundation.
3-Build Waves: Roll clay into snake-like forms and place along your wave peaks. Shape and pull with fingers/tools for smooth or textured effects.
4-Improvise: Repeat for other waves, adding variation in height, depth, and texture to make them stand out.
5-Add Color: Choose two complementary colors (warm or cool). Cover the surface with the darker shade, then use the lighter one for highlights to create movement and depth.
6-Final Touches: Add accents with pastels or paint pens, then finish with a glossy varnish for a water-like shine.

Structure:

• 15 minutes: Welcome and introduction
• 30 minutes: Warm-up exercises exploring composition & material
• 1 hour 45 minutes: Guided painting session, expressing inner feelings through abstract or semi-figurative forms
• 15 minutes: Reflection, sharing, and wrap-up

What is included?

• All materials (Pencils, styrofoam canvases, lightweight hobby modelling clay, metal teaspoons (best tool for sculpting wave forms), watered-down acrylic paint, high-quality oil pastels, paint sticks, glossy spray finishing varnish)
• Professional guidance & step-by-step support
• Organic tea/coffee and light snacks

Pricing:
One ticket costs €45, including VAT, with all materials, aprons, gloves, and refreshments (wine, tea, coffee, and bites) provided. Early bird: %10 off limited discount! or bring a fiend and receive €5 discount each!

Reservations:
Reserve your spot via this link (Eventbrite)
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Please note that cash payments are not accepted, and class sizes are limited to a maximum of 12 participants.

Location:
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.
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Easy access is available for those with disabilities.

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.

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We look forward to seeing you then!