Create Personal Portraits & Playful Art in Koog aan de Zaan

Turn a favorite photo into a finished portrait in one focused 3.5-hour session. Using a patented projector method, this Koog aan de Zaan workshop suits beginners and experienced painters alike—bring a high-resolution image and walk away with a framed keepsake.

Turn a photo into a polished portrait in one 3.5-hour session using the patented Vullow projection method. Small groups, wheelchair access, and an optional handcrafted frame make this a practical, memorable stop when visiting Koog aan de Zaan.

Spend a relaxed evening painting with an expert instructor at Lagendijk 3 in Koog aan de Zaan—drinks and snacks included. Perfect for beginners, small groups, and travelers who want a hands-on cultural detour near Zaandam and the Zaanse Schans.

Spend 2½ hours at a hands-on mixed-media workshop in Koog aan de Zaan where acrylics, paper mâché, and found materials become layered artworks. No experience needed—small groups, all materials, and a drink included make this a low-pressure creative stop.

Spend an afternoon with certified CRI instructors Mariëtte Fleur and Freek Peters and leave with a finished Bob Ross©-style landscape. This 2½-hour workshop at Lagendijk 3, 1541KA Koog aan de Zaan is perfect for beginners, curious travelers, and anyone seeking a creative local experience near Zaandam.

Two relaxed hours of guided, judgment-free painting at Lagendijk 3 in Koog aan de Zaan. No experience required—just curiosity, tea and space to play. Perfect for solo visitors, couples, or small groups.

Two hours of guided watercolor bird painting with artist Barbara Guldenaar at an accessible atelier in Koog aan de Zaan. Perfect for beginners and travelers looking for a short, hands on cultural experience.

Spend two relaxed hours painting luminous sea creatures with artist Barbara Guldenaar at Lagendijk 3 in Koog aan de Zaan. No experience needed—small groups, heavy paper, and hands-on instruction make this a perfect creative detour during a Zaan region visit.

Spend two focused hours learning sumi-e ink painting in a small, wheelchair-accessible studio on Lagendijk 3. Perfect for beginners, this workshop teaches brush control, tonal gradation, and simple nature motifs you can finish and take home.

Spend two relaxed hours painting with your child at In de Hoge Hoed, a friendly atelier on Lagendijk 3 in Koog aan de Zaan. Learn acrylic basics, finish a small canvas, and pair the class with a riverside stroll amid the Zaan region’s historic mills.

Spend two joyful hours painting your own colorful 'Dikke Dames' in a relaxed, accessible studio on Lagendijk. Perfect for friends, team outings, or solo travelers who want a playful keepsake from the Zaan region.

Spend 2½ hours turning the compact façades and painted houses of the Zaanstreek into lively pen-and-wash sketches. Taught by Andy Fernandes at Lagendijk 3, this approachable class is ideal for travelers and locals who want to learn quick, expressive techniques.

Turn sketching into storytelling at Workshop Fantasie Cartoon Tekenen in Koog aan de Zaan. Andy Fernandes leads focused, hands-on sessions that teach character design, humor and quick narrative skills in a small, wheelchair-accessible studio.

Spend a focused afternoon at Atelier Lily van Nunen in Zaandam learning mosaic techniques with Italian smalti and marble. Small groups, materials included — leave with a finished or near-finished artwork and new hands-on skills.

Turn a plain vase into a gallery-ready keepsake in a 2½-hour decoupage workshop in Koog aan de Zaan. Learn vintage paper-mounting techniques, choose from Delfts Blauw, Cherry Blossom, or Poppy palettes, and leave with a unique handmade piece.

Spend a focused half-day knotting a bespoke macramé plant hanger on Lagendijk in Koog aan de Zaan. Small groups, twelve yarn colors, and canal-side atmosphere make this a practical, creative souvenir and a gentle way to experience local craft traditions.

Spend 2.5 hours turning a black porcelain vase into a colorful, dot-painted keepsake at Lagendijk 3 in Koog aan de Zaan. Small groups, 30 paint colors, and hands-on instruction make this an accessible creative stop for travelers in the Zaan region.

Design a journal that supports focus, restores routine, and helps you set trackable goals in a coach-guided, creative session on the Zaan. Small groups, an accessible studio, and local canal views make this a restorative half-day for visitors and locals alike.

Spend a focused 2½ hours exploring acrylic techniques with Fiona Hoogmoed in an accessible studio on Lagendijk 3. Perfect for beginners and return students, these drop-in classes include materials and draw inspiration from the nearby riverfront and historic windmills.

Spend two-and-a-half hours learning acrylic basics with Fiona Hoogmoed at In de Hoge Hoed in Koog aan de Zaan — small groups, all materials provided, and wheelchair accessible. Perfect for travelers seeking a relaxed, hands-on cultural activity near Zaandam and Amsterdam.

Spend 2.5 hours with artist Fiona Hoogmoed learning acrylic basics in a bright, wheelchair-accessible atelier at Lagendijk 3, Koog aan de Zaan. Small groups and all materials included make this an ideal creative stop between the Zaanse Schans and Zaandam.

Learn realistic painting from Dutch artist Rob de Vries in a five-session course at his accessible studio on Lagendijk 3. Small classes and step-by-step demos make this a practical pick for travelers wanting real technique, not just a one-off workshop.

A weekly 1.5-hour painting and drawing workshop for kids ages 8–12 at Lagendijk 3 in Koog aan de Zaan. Small groups, all materials provided, and professional instruction make this a great introduction to studio art.

Move beyond stickers and pretty spreads: this 2.5-hour follow-up workshop at Lagendijk 3 blends coaching with creative practice to turn goals into daily habits. Perfect for travelers who want a useful, portable system to take home.

Spend an inspired afternoon turning goals into a visual plan at an accessible atelier on Lagendijk 3 in Koog aan de Zaan. This 4-hour, coach-led vision board workshop balances creative collage with practical follow-up to help you act on what matters most.

Turn an ultrasound into a gallery-ready portrait in one afternoon. This 3.5-hour Vullow projector workshop at Lagendijk 3 in Koog aan de Zaan makes painting a personal baby-echo accessible to beginners and experienced makers alike.

Learn to see faces the way a realist does: six focused lessons led by Rob de Vries at an accessible canal-side atelier in Koog aan de Zaan. Small groups, materials included, and two-hour sessions make this a practical way to sharpen portrait skills.

Turn a lump of clay into lasting ceramic work over eight guided lessons with docent Anita Kuyn in Koog aan de Zaan. Small groups, studio kiln firings and focused technique make this course ideal for beginners and returning makers alike.