You don’t have to travel to NYC to experience Van Gogh’s famous painting ‘The Starry Night’ because this season, you can actually create it yourself. At ‘Neon Brush Van Gogh’ in Amsterdam, you can have a go at the Dutch painter’s swirling skies and luminous stars using neon paints. Van Gogh gave an emotional meaning to both nature and the night so you’ll have to tap into your inner emotions to do the same. With every bold brushstroke, your glow-in-the-dark creations will light up like a starry night.
On selected dates over the coming months, these fluoro sip and paint art sessions will take place at Clinknoord in the vibrant neighbourhood of Amsterdam Noord. There is limited availability so make sure to secure your spot now.
What is ‘Neon Brush Van Gogh’?
‘Neon Brush Van Gogh’ is a vibrant sip and paint workshop that encourages its guests to go outside the lines, just the like post-impressionist painter did. His bold use of colour and emotional intensity revolutionized the art world, breaking away from traditional artistic techniques. Now, you can do the same at these 90-minute sessions by using glowing, neon paints. Additionally, to spark your imagination you can sip on refreshing drinks that you can purchase at the venue.
Tell me more about this sip and paint experience
When you first step into the doors of Clinknoord, you’ll see that the space will be illuminated by UV lights, setting the stage for an extra groovy night. There, you’ll see a row of empty canvases and other painting materials, as well as a professional artist, waiting patiently for you to get comfortable. They’ll be ready and happy to help you recreate the famous Starry Night and give you extra painting tips to use on your next art adventure. At the end of the session, you can finally toast to you and your abilities and even take your neon artwork home with you.
Who is ‘Neon Brush Van Gogh’ for?
Van Gogh’s work emphasises the artist’s inner vision, encouraging later generations to experiment with colours, methods and techniques. Similarly, the radiant ‘Neon Brush Van Gogh’ sessions reiterate the Zundert-borne painter’s philosophy, inviting everyone to express their creative side. Whether you’re a complete amateur or you’ve taken an art class or two in the past, or you simply want to try a new, fun-filled activity, these sessions are open to everyone.
This season, you can channel your inner Van Gogh at Amsterdam’s newest sip and paint experience that gives The Starry Night a neon twist. These sessions typically take place on the weekend so you can invite your friends and family to come along and share the joy of creativity with your loved ones.