Visual Arts

The LAK offers a wide range of visual arts courses. The diverse offerings are suitable for both beginners and more advanced students. Classes accommodate varying levels of experience. Quality is our top priority, which is why we work with professional and enthusiastic instructors. Courses are open to everyone aged 17 and over, unless otherwise stated in the course description. Leiden University students receive a discount on the course fee. At the LAK, all materials used during classes are included in the course fee. You can take your finished work home with you at the end of the course.

View the course offerings for spring 2026. Registration opens January 15, 2026!

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✨🎨 Free painting course

12 lessons on Monday 10:00-12:30 h 
Students € 299 | LEI-employees € 378 | Other € 398
Start February 23, 2026 
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✨🎨 Drawing & Painting

8 lessons on Monday from 19:15-21:45 h 
Students € 199 | LEI-employees € 255 | Other € 269
Start February 23, 2026
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✨🎨 Botanical Drawing

5 lessons on Tuesday 10:00-12:30 h 
Students € 129 | LEI-employees € 160 | Other € 168
Start February 24, 2026
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✨🎨 Drawing with various techniques and materials

9 lessons on Tuesday 13:30-16:00 h 
Students € 225 | LEI-employees € 274 | Other € 298
Start February 24, 2026
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✨🎨 Painting with acrylics

12 lessons on Tuesday from 19:15-21:45 h
Students € 299 | LEI-employees € 378 | Other € 398
Start February 24, 2026
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✨🎨 Chinese calligraphy for everybody

10 lessons on Wednesday from 14:00-16:30 h
Students € 250 | LEI-employees € 315 | Other € 330
Start February 25, 2026
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✨🎨 Model painting with diverse techniques

10 lessons on Thursday from 19:15-21:45 h
Students € 250 | LEI-employees € 315 | Other € 330
Start February 26, 2026
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✨🎨 Painting with techniques inspired by old masters

9 lessons on Friday 19:15-21:45 h (every other week)
Students € 225 | LEI-employees € 274 | Other € 298
Start February 27, 2026 
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✨🎨 Creativity for beginners (multidisciplinary)

8 lessons on Tuesday from 17:00-18:45 h
Students € 140 | LEI-employees € 168 | Other € 178
Start March 3, 2026
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✨🎨Chinese painting - Xieyi and Mogu-style

6 lessons on Friday from 9:30-12:00 h
Students € 150 | LEI-employees € 189 | Other € 200
Start March 6, 2026
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✨🎨 Sumi-e: Japanese ink brush painting

4 lessons on Friday from 13:30-16:00 h
Students € 109 | LEI-employees € 128 | Other € 135
Start March 6, 2026
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✨🎨 Painting & Drawing

6 lessons on Monday from 14:00-16:30 h
Students € 150 | LEI-employees € 189 | Other € 200
Start March 9, 2026
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✨🎨 Portrait/model drawing

8 lessons on Wednesday from 19:15-21:45 h
Students € 199 | LEI-employees € 255 | Other € 269
Start March 11, 2026
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✨🎨 Silk screening

3 lessons on Friday 13:00-16:00 h (every other week)
Students € 114 | LEI-employees € 132 | Other € 140
Start March 13, 2026
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✨🎨 Botanical lino printing

4 lessons on Tuesday 10:00-12:30 h 
Students € 109 | LEI-employees € 128 | Other € 135
Start March 31, 2026
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✨🎨 Urban sketching

6 lessons on Monday 9:30-12:00 h 
Students € 150 | LEI-employees € 189 | Other € 200
Start May 11, 2026
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✨🎨 Painting summer landscapes

6 lessons on Wednesday 19:15-21:45 h 
Students € 150 | LEI-employees € 189 | Other € 200
Start May 13, 2026
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