Painting Courses
The st-Art Painting Course welcomes artists of all levels to a warm and inclusive environment for hands-on learning.
Each 2-hour session provides expert instruction and all necessary materials, making it ideal for those seeking to explore acrylic or oil painting techniques.
Choose from a single trial session or convenient packages of 6, 12, or 20 lessons. With classes offered multiple times a week, finding a class that fits your life is easy! Check out our class schedule below.
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€49
1 Class
6 Classes
€259
12 Classes
€459
20 Classes
€679
What you’ll learn:
In our introductory class, we focus on foundational skills. You'll begin by drawing a subject using pencil and charcoal, developing a strong understanding of proportions, shading, and dimensions. Then based on your interests, skill level, and the number of sessions you book we'll guide you in selecting the perfect painting subject for your subsequent courses.
Acrylic & Watercolor Painting:
Drawing technique and sketches
Acrylic/Watercolor paint characteristics and how to use it
How to layer acrylic/watercolor paint
How to shade with acrylic/watercolor paint
How to mix other media with acrylic paint
How to complete your painting with finishing details
Oil Painting:
Drawing technique and sketches
Oil paint characteristics and how to use it
How to layer oil paint and use linseed oil
How to shade with oil painting
How to mix other media with oil paint
How to use diluents and varnishes with oil paint
How to complete your painting with finishing details
FAQs
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Depending on our availability, we offer 4-5 classes a week. Check out our calendar here.
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Yes, as long as it’s 24 hours in advance of the course. On PunchPass, click on ‘My Reservations’, select the class you’d like to reschedule/ cancel, and then tap ‘Move or Cancel Reservation’.
Please note that we do not issue refunds for Trial Classes or Class Passes. However, you’re welcome to reschedule the class for another date within the validity period of your pass.
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We recommend either the 6 or 10 course pack for beginners! This gives you enough time to get familiar with materials and fully develop a work you’re excited about.
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Of course! We’re here to support you on your own creative journey. Our class structure is helpful as a general guide, but if you’d like to switch mediums or explore a different technique, you’re welcome to!
Meet Your Instructors
Nicolas Prins
After receiving his MA in Painting from LUCA Brussels, Nicolas now teaches and lives in Amsterdam, Netherlands. “Art for me is about being able to convey the drama of someone who has been abandoned and how they can survive in this world. Being a person of colour and mixed heritage, queer, and immigrant, I have no difficulty finding subjects for my paintings. In them, I see myself as a film director composing dreamy narratives from unrelated source materials creating an uncanny and often dramatic scene.”
You can view some of his work in our Gallery or on his Instagram.
Paulina Siniatkina
Paulina Siniatkina is a visual artist, educator, and global health advocate based in Amsterdam. Her work explores collective trauma and social taboos through a blend of personal insight and research. Trained in monumental painting at the Surikov Art Institute (2013), she holds a Master’s in socially engaged art from ArtEZ (2023). With over a decade of teaching experience, Paulina combines academic depth with a socially conscious approach, inspiring students to create with confidence and purpose.
You can view some of her works on her Instagram.
Casper Strietman
Casper, a 34-year-old Amsterdam native and graduate of the St. Joost Academy of Art in Breda (2015), paints primarily in oil and explores architectural themes that capture the essence of places and their inhabitants. In particular, he reflects diverse social landscapes and often highlights the charm and vulnerability of society. Casper has participated in multiple international residencies, including collaborations with DJ Todd Terry in New York (2019), and recent residencies in Barcelona, Paris, and Jersey.
You can view some of his work in our Gallery or on his Instagram.
Carlo Tozzi
Carlo is an Italian based in Amsterdam, with over 20 years of experience in the art world as an artist and curator. He’s exhibited his work in Madrid, London, Amsterdam, and The Hague. After organizing workshops, lectures, and art events, he founded st-Art in January 2019 to further support and mentor emerging contemporary artists.
You can view some of his work in our Gallery or on his Instagram.