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.
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✨🎨 Urban sketching
6 classes on Mondays, 09:30–12:00
LEI-students €156 | LEI-employees €198 | oher €208
Starts 7 September 2026
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✨🎨 Painting with Old Masters’ Techniques
7 classes on Fridays, 19:15–21:45 (every other week)
LEI-students €182 | LEI-employees €231 | other €242
Starts 11 September 2026
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✨🎨 Free painting course
12 classes on Mondays, 10:00–12:30
LEI-students €315 | LEI-employees €395 | other €415
Starts 14 September 2026
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✨🎨 Drawing and Painting
12 classes on Mondays, 19:15–21:45
LEI-students €315 | LEI-employees €395 | other €415
Starts 14 September 2026
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✨🎨 Botanical Drawing
6 classes on Tuesdays, 10:00–12:30
LEI-students €156 | LEI-employees €198 | other €208
Starts 15 September 2026
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✨🎨 Drawing with Various Techniques and Materials
6 classes on Tuesdays, 13:30–16:00
LEI-students €156 | LEI-employees €198 | other €208
Starts 15 September 2026
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✨🎨 Acrylic Painting
6 classes on Tuesdays, 19:15–21:45
LEI-students €156 | LEI-employees €198 | other €208
Starts 15 September 2026
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✨🎨 Chinese Calligraphy for Everyone
6 classes on Wednesdays, 14:00–16:30
LEI-students €156 | LEI-employees €198 | other €208
Starts 16 September 2026
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✨🎨 Portrait / Life Drawing
10 classes on Wednesdays, 19:15–21:45
LEI-students €260 | LEI-employees €335 | other €350
Starts 16 September 2026
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✨🎨 Figure Painting with Various Techniques
10 classes on Thursdays, 19:15–21:45
LEI-students €260 | LEI-employees €335 | other €350
Starts 17 September 2026
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✨🎨 Chinese Painting – Xieyi and Mogu Style (English Spoken)
6 classes on Fridays, 09:30–12:00
LEI-students €156 | LEI-employees €198 | other €208
Starts 18 September 2026
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✨🎨 Painting and Drawing
8 classes on Mondays, 14:00–16:30
LEI-students €208 | LEI-employees €264 | other €278
Starts 21 September 2026
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✨🎨 Wet Felting Course
3 classes on Fridays, 13:30–16:00
LEI-students €90 | LEI-employees €110 | other €115
Starts 18 September 2026
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✨🎨 Cartoon Drawing with Maarten Woterink
6 classes on Tuesdays, 20:00–21:30
LEI-students €110 | LEI-employees €142 | other €147
Starts 29 September 2026
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✨🎨 Drawing and Painting (Charcoal and Acrylic Paint)
8 classes on Tuesdays, 19:15–21:45
LEI-students €208 | LEI-employees €264 | other €278
Starts 27 October 2026
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✨🎨 Ink and Watercolour: Playing with Brush and Water
4 classes on Wednesdays, 14:00–16:30
LEI-students €105 | LEI-employees €135 | other €140
Starts 28 October 2026
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✨🎨 Screen Printing
3 classes on Fridays, 13:00–16:00 (every other week)
LEI-students €114 | LEI-employees €140 | other €145
Starts 30 October 2026
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✨🎨 Botanical Lino Printing
6 classes on Tuesdays, 13:30–16:00
LEI-students €156 | LEI-employees €198 | other €208
Starts 3 November 2026
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