Theme: Create Your Own Self-Portrait
From 4 October 2025 until 11 January 2026 (excluding school holidays)
Did you know that Vincent van Gogh loved painting people? While living in Arles, in the south of France, he painted vibrant portraits full of life and character. He called these paintings ‘modern portraits’: paintings that show not only what a person looks like, but also a glimpse of their personality.
In this workshop, you’ll paint your own self-portrait, in the style of Vincent! You’ll explore his artistic approach and discover how colour can express your character or mood. Then it's your turn! Using acrylic paint, a brush, and a mirror, you’ll create a portrait on canvas that is calm, cheerful, bold, or dreamy, entirely in your own style. Just like Vincent!
Please note: From Saturday 4 October 2025, the 13:30 to 15:30 timeslot of the programme will be in English.
Practical information:
- Age group: Children aged 6 to 12.
- Language: The workshop is Dutch spoken, so understanding Dutch is required.
- When: Wednesdays 2:30 until 4:30 pm, Saturdays from 10 am until 12 pm, and 1:30 until 3:30 pm. Check the booking system for availability.
- Duration: Two hours. Please make sure you are present at the museum 15 to 30 minutes before the start of the workshop.
- Number of participants: Maximum 12 children per workshop.
- Where: Children’s studio in the museum.
- Price: € 15 per child or € 2.50 with Citypass. Materials and soft drink are included (free museum entry for children). Would you like to join the children into the museum? The entrance fee to the Van Gogh Museum is € 24 .
Clothing
The children will work with a variety of materials during the workshop, including paint and ink. They get an artist’s apron to wear, but bear in mind that there is always a chance of them splashing their clothes.
What to do while the children paint?
The workshops are exclusively for children and Dutch spoken. Please note that adults cannot attend the workshop. While the children paint, you’re welcome to explore the museum.
