Workshops and courses

easylaughs run weekend and weekday evening improvisation comedy classes. Are you the new improv stage sensation?

Learn to paint this spring! From his atelier workshop in the shadow of Amsterdam’s Westerkerk, professional painter Hans Verwoerd started instructing an international group of aspiring artists back in 1995 and is still going strong today. All levels welcome. Or, why not enrol at the Volkuniversiet Amsterdam – they’ve also recently introduced painting classes (including a Van Gogh class) with English instruction. Additionally, check out the art courses available at the Vondelpark Atelier.

The English Bookshop offer writing workshops where you can share your scribblings, meet other aspiring authors and get involved in Amsterdam’s writing community.

Mad about mosaic? Then a Living Mosaic workshop is something for you.

Get snappy with a photography workshop under the expert guidance of professional photographer Megan Alter.

Speech, Speech! Toastmasters International run courses to help you brush up on your public speaking and leadership skills.

The JCI Amsterdam International are dedicated to uniting ambitious young professionals aged between 25 and 40 up for some serious networking.

Amsterdam take a new twist on business relations with their flirt workshop, designed to demonstrate how the noble art of flirting can be used in the go-getting corporate world.

Run by ACCESS Amsterdam, a personal and career coaching course can help you set goals and motivate you to move up a rung or two on the career ladder.

The rush and bustle of corporate life getting you down? Come to yourself with a Tai Chi workshop.

The acclaimed Wijninstitute recently started English language wine courses introducing wine-lovers to the magical world of grape appreciation. Five evening courses spread over three months cover all the basics.

The Wynand Fockink distillery in the heart of Amsterdam has been producing Dutch spirits for over 300 years. Join a workshop and learn the ins and outs of the profession – and of course, have a taste of what’s on offer!

De Kookfabriek guarantee to have you cooking like a Michelen-starred chef in no time!

For an exclusive cookery experience, Amsterdam’s Aemstelhuys welcome you for a four-day cooking extravaganza.

More to Italian cooking than throwing a frozen pizza in the oven? Of course! A workshop at Feduzzi Mercato Italiano will show you how.

ACCESS Amsterdam run a number of courses to help expecting parents prepare for what’s in store.

Learning some basics of Dutch can stand you in good stead in all aspects of life in the Netherlands. Check out our list of language courses in Amsterdam.

Alongside creative outings, the ABC Treehouse also offer a bevy of practical workshops, courses and advice sessions even including voter registration assistance for US citizens living in the city.

What to do if...? Great Expectations and Blue Umbrella run handy first aid courses in English to prepare you for medical misfortune.

Buying a house can be a daunting at the best of times. This ACCESS houses and mortgages workshop guides you through the minefield so you can take the mortgage leap in confidence.