The Utrecht Hub

### Our First Palette Knife Painting Workshop 2026 🌊🎨

We’re excited to invite you to our first palette knife painting workshop of the year, a full-day intimate experience in my Utrecht studio, limited to four participants for personal attention.

During this workshop, we will paint a blue waterlily pond, inspired by my own artworks and water garden themes. This session is suitable for both beginners and experienced artists who wish to explore expressive, textured painting using palette knives and artist-grade materials.

🌸 Learn bold, expressive palette knife techniques
🌊 Create a richly textured impasto waterlily pond painting
🎨 Enjoy a calm, supportive studio atmosphere
💌 Limited to only 4 participants

### Workshop Details

📅 Date: 25 January 2026
🕚 Time: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM (full-day workshop)
📍 Location: Schepenbuurt, Utrecht
💰 Price: €125
💸 Discount: Use code SAVE15 to get €15 off
🎟 Reserve your spot: https://eventix.shop/jwj79yxy

### What’s Included

✅ Artist-grade acrylic paints & materials
✅ Palette knives, texture paste & canvas
✅ Full access to studio tools and supplies
✅ Waterlily pond reference images from my artworks
✅ Apron provided
✅ Tea, coffee & light lunch/snacks
✅ Free parking in the street 11 am onwards
Just bring your enthusiasm - everything else is taken care of.

📩 Questions?
Email: poojavstudio@gmail.com
WhatsApp: +31 6 48765039
Looking forward to painting with you,
Team RangArt 🎨

Meetup & Mad Cow Comedy Show (please purchase a ticket in advance for the show here)

🎟️ TICKETS: https://bit.ly/Expats_Utr_Comedy
🕒 Show starts at 15:00 | Doors open at 14:00
🍺🥨 Grab a drink or snack from Kartoffel’s tasty menu

From 14:00 – Join the Meetup!
Before the show kicks off, come by early for our pre-show Meetup from 14:00. It's a relaxed and friendly way to meet other internationals living in Utrecht, especially if you're new in town or just looking to connect. Our lovely host Gisele will be there to welcome you and introduce you to a few friendly faces. Whether you come solo or with friends, you're guaranteed a warm vibe and some easy laughs before the comedy even starts! 🐮

From 15:00 - The Show!
Mad Cow Comedy hosts an afternoon of stand-up comedy performed by various international acts, all performing in English. Utrecht-based comedian, Rachel Morton-Young, introduces a different mix of comedians every 2 weeks, so no two shows are ever the same.

Kartoffel:
Our show now takes place in the Biergarten at Kartoffel, a German-themed restaurant along the historic Oudegracht (only a 10 minutes walk from Utrecht Central Station). The venue has great, affordable food, so considering coming early for lunch, or staying for a bite after the show.

🐮 Hosted by Rachel Morton-Young
Rachel brings the energy, warmth and cheeky charm Mad Cow Comedy is known for. She’s a British comic living in Utrecht and the mastermind behind these monthly mayhem-filled shows.

Line-ups:
7th September 2025
Triple Headliner show with Ollie Horn, Andrew Silverwood and John Robertson (a.k.a. Mr Dark Room), supported by Sharon Em

21st September 2025
Special Fundraiser for War Child - get tickets here: https://warchildfundraiser2025.eventbrite.nl

5th October 2025
Juliette Burton, Pernille Haaland, Mike Sheer, Jim Williams, Fedor

19th October 2025
Raul Kohli, Kyle Legacy, Rosie Wilby, Soula Notos

2nd November 2025
Martin Angolo, Ger Staunton, David Gamble, Zoe Ntonta

16th November 2025
Leslie Gold, Jade Esteban Estrada, support acts tbc.

Upcoming Dates:

• 30th November 2025
• 14th December 2025
• 11th January 2026
• 25th January 2026
• 8th February 2026
• 22nd February 2026
• 8th March 2026
• 22nd March 2026
• 5th April 2026
• 19th April 2026
• 3rd May 2026
• 17th May 2026 (Season finale!)

What Customers Say about Mad Cow Comedy (from Tripadvisor):
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐*"The highlight of my visit to Utrecht!! I had tears laughing, the absolute perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon. Very professional show, lovely community vibe, cosy venue and fab food and drinks."*
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐*"Great mix of comedians. Rachel the host is energetic and brings a different mix of stand up acts every two weeks. I have been a few times now and it's always a fun way to spend a Sunday afternoon."*
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐*"Amazing line up of comedians. A fun afternoon. The best 3 hrs full of laughter. Great line, witty people, well organised"*

🐮 See you there?

February is a Floral Month 🌸
February is one of my favourite months to slow down, soften, and paint flowers together. This month, every workshop will be floral - gentle, expressive, and made with love.

What could be more meaningful than gifting yourself time to create…
or sharing that experience with someone you love? You take home not just a painting, but a memory. 🤍
You can also gift a voucher, or come paint side by side with a friend - we’ve made space for all of that. We will paint blooming yellow roses and learn wet on wet technique with negative painting.

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🌼 Watercolour Workshop - Blooming Yellow Roses
📅 1 February
⏰ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
💶 €75
All artist grade materials included
✨ Early Bird
Two tickets get 33% off
Discount code: SAVE15 (valid until tomorrow)
🎟 Book here:
https://eventix.shop/jwj79yxy

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All materials included
Tea, coffee & light snacks
Small group (max 5)
Free street parking

🌸 More floral workshops coming this February —
follow along on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/rangartbypooja/

Artist Profile
https://www.instagram.com/poojavermastudio/

📲 Join my WhatsApp channel for early bird access:
https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbCi44QHFxP64fZB1R1s
I can’t wait to paint flowers with you this February 🤍

Warmly,
Pooja