Draw Amsterdam: A Walking Sketch Adventure

Do you want to capture the streets and memories of Amsterdam in your own sketchbook?

Join local artist, illustrator, and travel sketcher Ellie for a guided sketching walk through the picturesque Amsterdam East. We’ll stroll approx 2 km, sketching and experimenting with different techniques along the way.

What's included

• A 2 hour guided session by Ellie, who will give drawing exercises as we go to help you learn and develop different techniques to document life, the streets and buildings of Amsterdam
• A5 sketchbook (for you to use and take home)
• Art materials: Graphite pencil, handful of Eccoline brush pens, handful of colour pencils and water-brush (for use in the session and to be given back at the end)

Do I need any drawing experience?

• No, all levels are welcome.
• The exercises will be the same for everyone, but Ellie will guide and tailor feedback based on your level

What to bring

• A willingness to experiment in your sketchbook!
• Comfy shoes, warm clothes, a drink, and a coat if it's cold

Price

• €25 - Introductory Meetup offer which will last on events until end of May (usually €50pp)
• Includes materials (to use in the session), guided instruction, and your own sketchbook to take home.

Why join?
Finish with a collection of sketches and memories from your Amsterdam walk—a unique keepsake you can treasure forever.

Meeting location

• We will meet outside De Plantage cafe (do not go inside!)
• We will finish about 2km away from this location (near Kalkmarkt)

Cancellations due to weather

• The weather in the Netherlands can be very unpredictable. This is an outside session so if it's raining I will cancel the session and you will get your money back. If it's a bit cold we will wrap up, wear enough warm clothes and go!

Language
English

Age

• If you are 18 and under you need to come with an adult
• Parents & children welcome. Please let Ellie know before if you're bringing kids and how old they are

Accessibility & Physical Requirements

• The walk is approximately 2 km and will include some steps along the route.
• The session involves standing and sketching, as well as walking between locations.
• Not wheelchair accessible due to stairs and walking distance (please get in touch with Ellie if you are in a wheelchair and would like to do a session like this - we can create a wheelchair friendly route at a separate time)
• Pace**:** We will move at a gentle, relaxed pace and stop for sketching along the way.
• If you have any questions or concerns about accessibility or mobility, please reach out before booking so we can advise on suitability