- 'The Art Experience' -
Unique drawing & painting experience for Art Enthousiasts
'A Taste of Art' wants to be an ambassador to encourage people to 'make art' or 'become interested in art' because of the positive effects on people's health and wellbeing"
Bruno Hoste, 'Art Chef'
- Concept & Unique Experience -
Unique
This art-making experience goes beyond an ordinary classic course
Brainfood
Stimulate and (re)activate your brain and creativity
Looking differently
Apply, then experience and look at art differently or with a new perspective
Explore
Discover the science behind art creation and how our brain is connected
Experiment
This tasting is the ideal place to discover (yourself) artistically!
Experience
How art induces self-awareness and tranquility
Learn
Inspiring introduction to drawing and painting techniques
Enjoy
Every 'course' offers new artistic experiences
This basic course offers a 'culinary' voyage of discovery through the most important basic aspects of figure and portrait drawing and painting. Each step introduces the participant to the creation process and gives them an opportunity to 'taste' how this enfolds. Attention is paid to the role of our thinking and the functioning of our brain during the creation of art, with practical exercises and under personal guidance of an experienced trainer.
Target group
Adults, for both beginners and advanced
Also as a company or group (private) activity, whether or not tailor-made
- Quotes of some 'Art tasting' participants -

"Unique workshop, nicely structured, adapted to beginners, but also very informative for people with experience.
You get absorbed in the flow and are so busy that it also has a stress-healing effect ... "
John, 68 years

"A very enthusiastic (experienced) teacher, who knows how to apply something 'special', and how to motivate!"
Marijke, 46 years

"It was a fantastic day, very inspiring and learned a lot of new things.
A world opened up for me."
Mia, 55 years
— INFO TASTINGS —
We look forward to welcoming you!
Information
DE KUNST PROEVERIJ - 'The Art Experience'
Themes for tasting: 'Portrait and Figure' / 'Landscapes'
Target audience:
Adults, for beginners or experienced people with an open mindset; ideal as workshop for groups (private or business)
Price per person (or group rate per day), includes course material, excl. catering and venue
Interested?
Sign up for more information, request an offer or get in contact!
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— Why making art is good for you? —
Positive effects
- Reduce stress
- Better concentration
- Emotional expression
- Cognitive benefits
- Fine motor skills
- Mindfulness
Start today and take advantage of the many benefits!
Sources
- Cantu & Fleuriet (2018): "Making the Ordinary More Extraordinary": Exploring Creativity as a Health Promotion Practice Among Older Adults in a Community-Based Professionally Taught Arts Program"
- Erik Scherder: "Het effect van kunst op mentale gezondheid" (in Dutch) - KZM 2024
- Toby Leon: "Wat gebeurt er in je brein als je kunst maakt?" (in Dutch) - tobyleon.com
- Bas Bloem: "Kunst als medicijn" (in Dutch) - gezondheidsnet.nl
- Tineke Abma: "Kunst in de gezondheidzorg" '(in Dutch) - leydenacademy.nl
- Daisy Fancourt & Saoirse Finn: "What is the evidence on the role of the arts in improving health and well-being? A scoping review", WHO