Top Netherlands Art & Culture Classes in 2026

Escape the city crowds and discover the Dutch countryside on a private day tour to Zaanse Schans and Keukenhof from Amsterdam. Gain insight into Holland’s culture at a clog workshop, cheese farm, working windmill, and as you tiptoe through the tulips, the national flower of Holland. Plus, a traditional Dutch lunch and seamless round-trip transfers from your hotel are included.

Discover Amsterdam’s photogenic side—and improve your photography skills—on this private walking tour. Meet your guide in the afternoon at a location that works for you, receive a photography tutorial, and then set off to discover the parts of the city that interest you most. As you go, capture the scenery with your camera; later, as darkness descends, put your new night photography skills to the test.

Take home a unique souvenir to remember your time in the Netherlands by after a private wooden shoe making workshop in Simonehoeve. Enjoy undivided attention and instruction from your expert clog-maker guide, and take a tour of a cheese and clog-making facility. Plus, enjoy tasting some traditional Dutch snacks.

Skip the awkwardness of asking strangers to take photos of you on a private photo shoot with a professional photographer in Amsterdam. Rather than returning home with sub-standard photographs, you’ll pose at a selection of Amsterdam hotspots handpicked by your photographer guide and get up to 30 edited pictures from your shoot.

Enjoy an Amsterdam experience with a difference and try something that most tourists never get to experience—perfume-making with the help of a local tutor. Spend hours immersing yourself in the world of perfumery in the comfort of your teacher’s home, with the end result being you taking your own personal scent home with you.

This workshop offers a hands-on experience where you create your own leather bag from start to finish in just two hours. Working with high-quality leather from European tanneries, you design and assemble a bag that reflects your personal style. No sewing or prior experience is required, making it accessible to everyone. With guidance from experienced makers, you’ll work entirely by hand in a relaxed studio setting and leave with a unique, functional item you can use every day. You will work in a professional shoe and bag making studio, unique in Amsterdam and will learn from experts in these fields. Enjoy the creative atmosphere and professional ambiance.

Leave behind the kitschy souvenirs and opt for something memorable—that doubles as an experience. With this workshop, you’ll be welcomed to a local’s home, where you’ll chat over coffee or tea before picking up your leather-working tools. No skills required, and at the end of the session, you’ll walk away with your own personally made, genuine leather creation with your name inscribed, a true one-of-a-kind.

Explore your creativity, walk away with a totally unique souvenir, and explore a different side of Dutch culture all with one simple booking. Try your hand at making your own Delft Blue ceramic tile, working with a teacher to help you learn about and master a style of pottery that has existed in the Netherlands for hundreds of years.

Explore Amsterdam the way it was meant to be seen—by bike—on this private tour. Follow a local host on a personalized tour of the city's most interesting neighborhoods and attractions. It’s a great way to soak up the sights and atmosphere in one of Europe’s most bike-friendly cities. Your local guide is a bike pro and makes this private tour an easy ride, with a stop for a local drink or snack.

Want an event your friends will talk about for years? From Bachelorettes and Birthdays to Baby Showers, Team Building, or Family Weekends—I bring the art studio to you. I’m Martha, a Scottish artist & former Instructor at a top Melbourne studio. I’ve taught thousands that "talent" isn’t required—just a brush in one hand & a drink in the other! I’ll guide you step-by-step through a fun 2–2.5 hour session with a killer playlist & plenty of laughs. I Come to You: I turn your home or rental into a pop-up studio. Fully Equipped: I provide all easels, canvases, paints, & aprons. Zero Mess: I provide table covers & handle all cleanup. Photo-op: Celebrate by showing off your masterpieces with a photo in front of the glitter wall. Beginner Friendly: Haven’t painted since school? Great, you’re my favourite! BYO: Bring your favourite drinks. 9 unique Themes: Including "Paint Your Mate: Picasso Edition" & "Paint Your Pet" Ready for a unique, stress-free celebration? Let’s make memories!

Keen crafters, or anyone who likes learning new practical skills, will enjoy this introductory leather-crafting workshop in Leiden. The class takes place in a dedicated leather-crafting workshop and is led by an experienced professional, who will provide all the tools and instructions you need to get started. Choose your leather pieces—with vegan leather also available—and create a unique piece to take home.

Whether you want to learn how to take the best photos possible of your Amsterdam vacation or you’d like to be the one in front of the camera, your guide is here to help you on this private tour. Stroll the city’s cobbled streets to find the best photo ops you’d otherwise have missed, and go home with new photography skills to impress your family and friends.

Take a break from sightseeing and paint your own Dutch wooden clogs in this private workshop at Simonehoeve. With all painting supplies included, simply follow your instructor and put your own personal spin on your design. This hands-on activity is great for children and families, plus you get tot to take home your hand-painted clogs as a unique keepsake.

Take a break during a busy vacation with this relaxing ceramic-painting workshop in Katwoude. Enjoy a mindful moment of calm as you create something special to take home. Learn about the history of Dutch ceramics as you paint and enjoy included tea and Dutch biscuits. After the class, you can visit the dairy farm and clog factory, as well as the on-site shop that sells fruit wine and cheese.

Unlike standard tourist photography walks or crowded art tours, this tailored-to-you masterclass provides true 1-on-1 editorial instruction from a photojournalist and educator. Capped at just 4 participants, we adapt entirely to your technical baseline on location in the historic Jordaan. You get hands-on coaching in street composition, framing, and/or urban watercolor sketching, followed by a recap and review over coffee at a local canal café. Premium Schmincke watercolor supplies, papers, and brushes are fully provided for sketching participants.