Drawing Course for Beginners

Learn the fundamentals of drawing in this 12-week evening course designed for beginners, offered in the heart of historic Amsterdam Centre. Classes run on Tuesday evenings from 19:30 to 21:30, starting 10 March and ending 16 June, with our teacher, who has long experience in guiding people in drawing courses, Secil Guven.

Structure & Calendar
Total: 12 classes Tuesday evenings 19:30-21:30
Start: 10 March End: 16 June

Course Information
Part 1: Basics
Learn theory & fundamentals
10.03.2026-Line & form
17.03.2026-Perspective
24.03.2026-Light theory
31.03.2026-Drawing from life

Part 2: Practical Skills
Draw from life
07.04.2026-Still Life 1 (Human-made objects)
14.04.2026-Still Life 2 (Living objects)
21.04.2026-Still Life 3 (Light & Texture)
12.05.2026-Still Life 4 (Composition)

Part 3: Personal Focus
Establish your artistic voice. Choose your subject of interest and design your course module, such as:
19.05.2026-Portrait Drawing
02.06.2026-Human anatomy
09.06.2026-Landscape
16.06.2026-Urban drawing
etc.

Other subjects to choose from: anime, fashion design, comics, cartoon.

Portfolio: The last session includes guidance and feedback in helping you to create your drawing portfolio.

Cost: €340 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 to complete assignments.

Tickets: Eventbrite

Location:
Art Studio Amsterdam – Centre. It's located in the historic centre of Amsterdam in a beautiful Amsterdamse School style building with coloured stained glass and a high ceiling.

Address: The address is Art Studio Amsterdam Centre (De Boomsspijker), Recht Boomssloot 52, 1011 EC Amsterdam, Netherlands.
2nd floor, Atelier 2.2
📍 View on Google Maps
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.

Have you got questions? Contact us!
📧 Email: contactartstudioamsterdam@gmail.com
📞 Phone: +31 6 39025919

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📸 Instagram: @art_studio_amsterdam
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🌐 Website: www.artstudioamsterdam.org (under maintenance)
Art Studio Amsterdam is registered at KVK 73923621.

We look forward to seeing you then!