Delve into the creative world at the Van Gogh Museum, where the legacy of Vincent van Gogh inspires unique painting activity. Book a slot in one of these immersive Van Gogh Museum workshop sessions to unleash your artistic potential, guided by the techniques and spirit of one of history’s most revered artists!
Date: From 26th January 2024 to 16th June 2024 (English workshops are on Sundays at 2 PM, and Dutch workshops are on Fridays at 2:30 PM)
Duration: Approximately 2 hours
For whom: Ages 16 and above
Price: €28
Number of participants: Maximum of 15 people
What it’s about: Explore the revolutionary Impressionism and Pointillism techniques that captivated Vincent van Gogh and his contemporaries. This Van Gogh Museum Workshop offers a detailed examination of key paintings before it's your chance to apply vibrant colors and precise brushwork to craft your canvases, embodying these historical styles.
Date: From 2nd February 2024 to 23rd June 2024 (English workshops are on Sundays at 2 PM, and Dutch workshops are on Fridays at 2:30 PM)
Duration: Approximately 2 hours
For whom: Ages 16 and above
Price: €28
Number of participants: Maximum of 15 people
What it’s about: In the "Expressive Still Lifes" workshop, you can uncover Vincent van Gogh's signature style through an initial tour of his celebrated still lifes. The session begins with a museum tour to view Van Gogh's still lives, followed by a chance to create your masterpiece, where you can emphasize expressive color use and dynamic brushstrokes inspired by subjects like Sunflowers, fruit, or worn-out shoes.
Date: From 19th January 2024 to 30th June 2024 (English workshops are on Sundays at 2 PM, and Dutch workshops are on Fridays at 2:30 PM)
Duration: Approximately 2 hours
For whom: Ages 16 and above
Price: €28
Number of participants: Maximum of 15 people
What it’s about: The "Workshop Nature in Detail" invites you to channel Vincent van Gogh's unparalleled skill in capturing the essence of landscapes. Following a guided tour highlighting his technique of merging colors to evoke the atmosphere of a summer's day, you will learn to employ color, composition, and brushwork in the studio to expressively convey the emotions within a landscape, emulating Vincent's mastery.
Workshops include Impressionist and Pointillist Painting, Expressive Still Lifes, and Nature in Detail, inspired by Van Gogh's techniques.
Most workshops last approximately 2 hours, sometimes including a guided tour of relevant museum sections.
No, workshops are designed for all skill levels, from beginners to advanced artists.
All necessary painting materials, including canvases, brushes, and paints, are provided during the Van Gogh Museum workshop.
These painting workshops are suitable for anyone above the age of 16.
Yes, there are painting workshops for children aged 6-12. It's available in both Dutch and English and costs around €15.
Bookings for the Van Gogh Museum Painting Workshops can be made online.
Yes, there is a fee of €28, which includes workshop participation, materials, etc.
Workshops are kept small to ensure personalized guidance, usually up to 15 participants.
Workshops are offered in both Dutch and English.
Comfortable clothing that you don’t mind getting paint on is recommended.