Drawing Class (in-group)

Learn the fundamentals of drawing through a combination of art theory, practical exercises, drawing from life, and individual guidance. Designed for beginners and intermediate students, this course provides a structured foundation while giving you the freedom to explore your own artistic interests and develop your personal style.

The course draws inspiration from traditional Renaissance drawing methods while incorporating contemporary approaches to observation, experimentation, and artistic expression.

Course Structure

12 classes + 1 online portfolio session | Wednesdays | 19:30–21:30
9 September – 23 December 2026

Part 1: Basics:
Learn Theory & Fundamentals

This stage introduces the essential principles of drawing. You will explore line, form, perspective, light, and observation through a combination of theory and practical exercises.

• 9 September — Line & Form
• 16 September — Perspective
• 23 September — Light Theory
• 30 September — Drawing from Life

You will learn:

• How line and form work together to create structure
• The principles of perspective and spatial depth
• How light shapes form, volume, and atmosphere
• How to observe and translate what you see onto paper
• Essential drawing techniques and visual thinking skills

Draw From Life

Once you have established the fundamentals, you will put them into practice through a series of still-life and observational drawing exercises.

Working directly from life, you will learn to look carefully, understand the structure of objects, and translate three-dimensional forms onto a two-dimensional surface.

• 7 October — Still Life 1: Human-Made Objects
• 21 October — Still Life 2: Living Objects
• 28 October — Still Life 3: Light & Texture
• 4 November — Still Life 4: Composition

Through these exercises, you will develop greater accuracy, sensitivity, and confidence in your observation and drawing technique.

Part 3: Personal Focus

Discover & Define Your Artistic Voice

In the final part of the course, you will have the opportunity to focus on subjects that genuinely interest you.

Rather than following a single fixed path, you can choose a personal area of study and develop your skills through guided exercises and individual feedback.

Possible subjects include:

• 18 November — Portrait Drawing 
• 25 November— Human Anatomy
• 2 December — Landscape
• 16 December — Urban Drawing 

You can also explore other creative fields such as:

• Anime
• Fashion Design
• Comics
• Cartoon

Your chosen subject can be adapted to your experience, interests, and artistic goals.

Portfolio Session

23 December — Online Portfolio Session

The final session is dedicated to your drawing portfolio. You will receive individual guidance and feedback on how to select, organize, and present your work.

This session is particularly useful if you are beginning to build an art portfolio or want to understand how your drawings can be presented as part of your wider artistic practice.

What You’ll Gain

By the end of the course, you will have developed:

• A solid understanding of fundamental drawing theory
• Greater confidence working with line, form, and perspective
• An understanding of how light creates volume, depth, and atmosphere
• Stronger observational drawing skills
• The ability to understand and represent form from life
• Greater awareness of texture, material, and composition
• Technical skills tailored to your chosen subject
• More confidence in developing your own artistic direction
• A collection of drawings that can contribute to your developing portfolio

• Individual Guidance

Every student comes with different experience, interests, and goals. Throughout the course, you will receive individual feedback and practical guidance tailored to your development.

Rather than simply demonstrating a technique and moving on, the teaching focuses on helping you understand what you are doing, why it works, and how you can apply it independently.

• Weekly Assignments

Each week, you will receive exercises or assignments designed to reinforce the skills explored in class. These assignments allow you to continue practicing between sessions and build confidence through consistent work.

• Free PDF Books & Resources

You will receive access to a curated collection of PDF books and learning resources covering drawing techniques, art theory, and inspirational material to support your development both inside and outside the studio.

Blending Tradition With Contemporary Approaches

The course takes inspiration from traditional drawing education, including methods developed through the Renaissance school, while adapting these principles to contemporary artistic practice.

You will learn classical approaches to observation, perspective, proportion, and light while also being encouraged to experiment, explore ideas, and develop your own visual language.

Lesson Materials & Online Classes for Missed Classes

If you are unable to attend a session, lesson materials & report will be provided so that you can stay connected to the course and continue practicing independently. You can also book an online class  as a make-up class. Your course pass will be valid for online classes.

Why Take This Course at Our Studio?

The course is designed as more than a series of drawing lessons. It is a structured artistic learning experience where technical development and personal expression are treated as equally important.

With a small-group setting and individual guidance, you will have the opportunity to ask questions, receive feedback, observe other students' approaches, and develop your skills in a supportive studio environment.

The aim is not simply to teach you how to draw a particular subject. It is to help you develop the ability to see, understand, and make artistic decisions for yourself.

Art Studio Amsterdam - Centre

The course takes place at Art Studio Amsterdam - Centre, a bright and spacious professional studio in the heart of Amsterdam.

The studio has large windows providing abundant natural light and offers a comfortable environment for focused artistic practice.

Address: Recht Boomssloot 52, 1011 EC Amsterdam, Netherlands, Atelier 2.2, 2nd floor.

The studio is easily accessible by public transportation and is located close to Amsterdam Centraal and Nieuwmarkt.

About the Teacher — Seçil Güven

Seçil Güven is an international artist and educator based in Amsterdam, with a BFA from MU Istanbul.

Her artistic practice has developed through cultural exchange, experimentation, and an ongoing exploration of the relationship between personal experience and wider social, environmental, and political themes.

Over the past 10 years, she has developed and refined her drawing teaching program through artistic education and courses in London, Amsterdam, and Venice.

Her approach combines traditional drawing principles with contemporary ways of thinking about art. She believes drawing is not only a technical skill but also a way of observing, thinking, experimenting, and developing a personal artistic voice.

Through the course, her aim is to create an environment where students can strengthen their technical skills while discovering what they want to say through their own work.

What Is Included

• 12 weekly drawing classes
• 1 online portfolio guidance session
• Online make-up group class option
• Professional drawing materials
• Easels and wooden drawing boards
• Professional-quality graphite pencils
• Craft knives and sharpeners
• Regular and kneaded erasers
• A4 and A3 textured drawing paper
• Sandpaper and paper clips
• Apron and gloves
• Free PDF books and learning resources
• Weekly assignments
• Individual feedback and guidance
• Printed lesson materials
• Organic tea and coffee

You do not need to bring your own materials. Everything required for the classes is provided at the studio.

Hope to see you at the class!