Botanical Illustration with Ink & Watercolour

Schedule

Sun, 05 Oct, 2025 at 11:00 am to Sat, 25 Oct, 2025 at 01:30 pm

UTC+02:00

Location

Art Studio Amsterdam - NDSM | Amsterdam, NH

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Join us at our professional art studio in the artistic NDSM district of Amsterdam for a creative 2.5-hour workshop!
About this Event

This workshop is designed to help you observe plants with fresh eyes, appreciate their structure, and express their delicate beauty through drawing and painting. We’ll begin with light sketching and detailed ink work, ideal for capturing crisp outlines, fine textures, and natural rhythms. Then, using watercolour, you’ll bring your subject to life with gentle washes, subtle hues, and layered transparency.



You’ll learn how to:
  • Use ink pen for fine botanical linework and definition
  • Explore watercolour techniques like wet-on-wet, layering, and dry brush
  • Practice observing natural forms (leaves, flowers, stems, textures)
  • Understand how to build composition, shape, and colour harmony
  • Combine ink and watercolour in a harmonious, expressive way

Whether you choose to work from provided botanical references, live specimens, or bring your own favorite plant or flower, you’ll gain both technical skills and visual awareness. The focus is not only on accuracy but also on capturing character and detail with personal style.



You’ll be provided with:
  • Ink pens and fine liners
  • Watercolour paints and brushes
  • High-quality illustration paper
  • Botanical references and plant specimens

Just bring your curiosity and a love for nature. 🌸



No experience needed

This workshop is suitable for absolute beginners and for those looking to deepen their illustration practice. Our professional tutor will offer individual guidance throughout the session to support your progress.



Please note:
  • No cash payments accepted
  • Maximum 10 participants per session
  • If you can't make it, new sessions are regularly listed on our main page
  • This is suitable for everyone aged 16 and older
  • Easy access available for participants with disabilities.
  • Private group workshops

We also offer private group workshops and team-building sessions — available at our studio or at a location and time that suits your group. Email us to arrange something special!



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.📍 View on Google Maps

Easy access is available for those with disabilities.



Have you got questions? Contact us!

📧 Email: [email protected]📞 Phone: +31 6 39025919


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Art Studio Amsterdam is registered at KVK 73923621.

We look forward to drawing with you soon!

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Where is it happening?

Art Studio Amsterdam - NDSM, 57 T.T. Neveritaweg, Amsterdam, Netherlands

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