Van Gogh-Inspired Sunflowers: Colour, Brushwork & Still Life, Den Haag

A 6-week painting course inspired by Van Gogh’s sunflowers, expressive colour, and energetic brushwork.

Saturday 9-11:30am, Malieveld/Haagse Bos circa Central Station Den Haag

250 euro

In this course, you’ll study sunflowers as a subject while learning real painting skills: drawing from observation, colour mixing, brushwork, composition, texture, and acrylic techniques.

You’ll begin with simple sunflower studies and gradually build toward your own finished sunflower painting. The course is inspired by Van Gogh’s expressive use of yellow, movement, and visible brushstrokes, but your final artwork can be personalized or a study based on Van Gogh's various flowers.

No experience is needed. You’ll be guided step by step in a calm, small-group setting.

Perfect for: beginners, Van Gogh lovers, people who want a structured but inspiring painting course, and anyone who wants to leave with a finished canvas.
6 classes, 2-2.5 hours each

Includes: guided lessons, materials (included 2 canvases), sunflower studies on paper and unstretch canva, colour exercises, and final canvas painting

Abstract Painting: Colour, Texture & Composition with Ashraf Awad, Den Haag

A 6-week painting course for beginners who want to explore colour, texture, and creative expression.

€285

In this course, you’ll learn how to build abstract paintings with intention. Each class introduces a different part of the painting process: colour mixing, composition, texture, layering, brushwork, mark-making, and finishing an artwork.

You do not need any previous experience. The course is guided step by step, while still giving you space to develop your own style. By the end, you’ll have a small series of abstract works and a better understanding of how to make paintings that feel balanced, expressive, and personal.

Perfect for: beginners, creative adults, people who want to loosen up, and anyone who wants to paint without pressure.
Format: 6 classes, 2 hours each

Includes: guided lessons, materials, colour studies, texture experiments, and final canvas artwork

Plein Air Painting at the Beach- Den Haag, NL

A 6-class outdoor painting course for people who want to learn how to capture light, sky, sea, and atmosphere.

€325

***IMPORTANT: Classes can fluctuate week start to week end date based on weather conditions.

This course takes painting outside the studio and onto the beach. You’ll learn how to observe quickly, simplify a landscape, mix natural colours, capture changing light, and create expressive beach and seascape paintings.

Each class focuses on one practical plein air skill, from sketching a scene to painting clouds, water, sand, and atmosphere. The course is beginner-friendly, but also suitable for people who already paint and want to become more confident working outdoors.

Perfect for: nature lovers, painters who want to loosen up, beginners who want an inspiring experience, and anyone who loves the sea.
Format: 6 classes, 2–2.5 hours each

Includes: guided outdoor lessons, demonstrations, individual feedback, and a final beach painting series
Important note: weather backup plan included