Amsterdam: Traditional Dutch Blue Tile Painting Workshop

Spend 90 relaxing minutes painting a traditional Delft Blue ceramic tile in a welcoming Amsterdam art studio. Learn the story behind this iconic craft, master beginner friendly techniques, and leave with a handmade souvenir that's entirely your own.

Getting started

Arrive at the central Amsterdam studio 5 to 10 minutes before your session and check in with your booking confirmation. Meet your local host, settle into your workstation, and begin with an introduction to Delft Blue ceramics.

What to expect

After learning how Delft Blue ceramics evolved through centuries of artistic influences, you'll choose a design or create your own. Your host demonstrates each painting technique before guiding you as your blank tile gradually transforms into a personalised keepsake.

Features

• Learn the story behind Delft Blue: Start with a lively introduction to Delftware, tracing its fascinating influences from Islamic art, Chinese porcelain and the Italian Renaissance before painting begins.

• Paint with everything provided: Your workstation is fully prepared with a ceramic tile, authentic porcelain paints, brushes and an apron, allowing you to focus entirely on your artwork.

• Create a design that's uniquely yours: Choose timeless Delft Blue favourites like tulips and windmills, reinterpret traditional motifs, or paint an original design that reflects your own creativity.

• Relax with Dutch refreshments: Take breaks whenever you like with self service coffee, tea and mini stroopwafels, creating a cosy atmosphere that makes the workshop even more enjoyable.

• Leave with a meaningful souvenir: Your completed hand painted tile is packed into a presentation gift box with oven baking instructions, ready to become a lasting reminder of Amsterdam.

Wrapping up

As the workshop concludes, your finished Delft Blue tile is carefully packed into a gift box. Take it home the same day and bake it later using the provided instructions to preserve your artwork permanently.