TulipART Designs
Rotterdam · Delft · Den Haag

In-person creative workshops

Put your phone down and make something with your own two hands

A calm, welcoming session of ink & watercolor sketching - taught in English, for every level. You'll leave lighter, quietly proud, and holding something you made yourself.

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A TulipART watercolor workshop in progress

Three kinds of creative event

Come to one, or have one come to you

An open workshop near Rotterdam, a private session at your own place anywhere in the Netherlands, or eight days of sketching in the South African bush.

A group painting together at a long table inside a leafy greenhouse

Public workshops

Join an open session

Come on your own or bring a friend.

A few calm hours of ink & watercolour at a venue in Rotterdam, Delft or Den Haag. Small groups, taught in English, high quality supplies provided. Coming up: Christmas cards in Delft on 9 December and in Rotterdam on 12 December.

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A bachelorette party group in Utrecht holding up the watercolour cards they painted

Private workshops

Book me for your group

I come to you, anywhere in the Netherlands.

Bachelorette parties, birthdays, team days and friend groups. Two hours, for groups of 6 people or more, at your own location, on the date that suits you. I bring all the high quality, professional materials.

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An open safari vehicle on a grassy ridge at sunset, with acacia trees and hills behind

Art retreat

Eight days in South Africa

The one big trip of the year.

The Wild ARTventure safari and art retreat at Manyoni Private Game Reserve, 12 to 19 September 2027. Mornings in the bush, afternoons painting what you saw.

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Upcoming creative events

📅 9 December·2 hours

Christmas Cards Making with Ink & Watercolor

📍 Delft · The Creative Bubble

Create your own handmade Christmas cards - sketch festive subjects from real reference or use one of the templates provided, and bring them to life with warm watercolor washes. Festive, fun and so joyful.

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📅 12 December·Saturday, 15:00-17:00 · 2 hours

Hot Chocolate & Christmas Cards in Ink & Watercolor

📍 Rotterdam · Altar Studio

A cosy afternoon in a small group, making up to five handmade Christmas cards with ink and watercolor. Templates, step-by-step guidance and high quality supplies provided - plus hot chocolate and sweet treats. No art experience needed.

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What the creative session looks like

A few calm hours for yourself

1

We settle in

Tea or coffee, a warm welcome, and everything already set out for you. No supplies to buy, nothing to prepare - I bring high quality supplies: high quality watercolor paper, high quality watercolors and drawing materials. You just arrive as you are.

2

We learn the simple way

I'll walk you through the few ink-and-wash techniques that make sketching feel easy instead of stressful. We go slowly. We laugh at the wobbly lines. There is no wrong way to do this.

3

You make something yours

Together we paint one beautiful project from blank page to finished piece - something you'll actually want to keep, frame, or send to someone you love.

4

Small intimate group

We make a beautiful mess - just like we used to as kids, before someone told us we were doing it wrong. Just colour, play, and a small circle of people who carry the same quiet need to create.

A session with me

A peek inside a creative session with me

A few moments from past workshops - the cosy table, the first brave brushstrokes, and the pieces everyone took home.

Gabriela leaning over a long table in a greenhouse, helping a group paint with watercolour
A group painting together at a long table inside a leafy greenhouse
Gabriela smiling in the foreground while a workshop group paints behind her
Gabriela arranging flowers on a table set with palettes, brushes and paper for a workshop
A cosy evening workshop under a rattan lamp, everyone painting bright watercolour oranges
A happy group holding up their finished watercolour paintings of oranges
Gabriela smiling beside an easel hung with ink and watercolour Christmas cards
A participant holding the printed watercolour information card with a colour wheel and palette
Two women smiling and clinking cups of hot chocolate topped with marshmallows
Gabriela setting a snack board in the middle of a table laid out with palettes, brushes and guides
Hands adding pastel marshmallows to a hot chocolate, with a painted Christmas card behind
An easel displaying a collection of hand-painted ink and watercolour Christmas cards
A table set for a Christmas card workshop with candles, paints, brushes and washi tape
A long workshop table with glowing candles, paint tubes and a palette at each place
Looking down on paint tubes, washi tape and a painted Christmas card on a wooden board

Kind words

What people say afterwards

“
I really enjoyed the workshop you prepared. I love the details, like the printed illustration on how to make the palette of colors, and the surprise souvenir gift. It was a relaxing and warm environment and you showed us very practical tips and how to make the most of our creation. I would totally recommend it.
Ornella
“
Amazing crafty workshop from Gabriela! The quality of the material was excellent, explanation brochure was perfect, and the snacks were a nice touch! But most importantly she nicely guided the workshop and the atmosphere was absolutely relaxing! Definitely recommended!!!
Maria N.
“
Really nice experience, welcoming and very nice suggestions to enhance the nice experience! Thanks, you will see me back for Christmas :)
Naomi

Is this for you?

Come along if…

This is for you

  • You've been wanting a creative outlet that's truly your own
  • You're an expat or English speaker looking for a warm way to meet people
  • You think you "can't draw" - and secretly wish you could
  • You want to put the phone down and slow down for a few hours

Maybe not right now

  • You're after intense, technical, realism-focused training
  • You want to be corrected and graded rather than encouraged
  • You're not open to making a happy mess and enjoying the process

Good to know

Your questions

I've never painted before. Will I be lost?+
Not at all - beginners are exactly who these workshops are made for. I keep every step simple and slow, and you'll be surprised what you can make in a single session.
Do I need to bring any supplies?+
Nothing. I bring high quality supplies for everyone: high quality watercolor paper, high quality watercolors, brushes, ink and drawing materials. Just bring yourself and a willingness to play.
What language is the workshop in?+
English - perfect for expats and English speakers anywhere in the Rotterdam, Delft and Den Haag area.
Can I come on my own?+
Absolutely, and many people do. It's a warm, friendly little room - a lovely way to meet like-minded people.
Can you do a private or work event?+
Yes! I run private and corporate workshops for groups of 6 people or more, at your location, on a date that suits you. Have a look at the private workshops and we'll plan something special.
What's your refund policy?+
Full refund if you cancel 7 or more days before the workshop. Under 7 days the booking is non-refundable, but you are always welcome to transfer your spot to a friend — just send me an email.

Get offline and create with others

Creative events to slow down, play with color, draw and have fun with people like you.

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