Astrid ten Bosch | Creatieve cursussen, weekenden & retreats

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Astrid

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Creatieve aquarel workshops, retreats & reizen

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Creative weekend getaway | November 21-23, 2025
Fri, Nov 21
The Hoorneboeg, Hilversum
Looking for a creative weekend or a relaxing getaway? Want to learn to paint and draw (better) but don't know where to start? This weekend, you'll learn all about watercolor, a beautiful painting technique, from techniques to capturing the nature around you. Suitable for all levels.
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Creative Watercolor Retreat Registration List | March 25-30, 2026 | Spain
Sun, Feb 15
Villa: Mas els Igols
Excited to have you join our Creative Watercolor Retreat in Spain! Fill out this form to sign up and choose your room: Private (€2095) or Shared (€1795). Within a week, you'll receive confirmation of room availability and a 25% deposit request to secure your booking.
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Creative Watercolor Retreat | 25 - 30 March 2026 | Spain
Wed, Mar 25
Mas Els Igols
A creative getaway at the BEAUTIFUL Mas els Igols in Spain. Spend 6 days sketching, painting, and unwinding in a beautiful hillside villa. No experience needed, just good food, inspiring creative workshops, and time to enjoy nature and creativity. Are you joining me?
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Creative weekend getaway | August 7-9, 2026
Fri, Aug 07
The Hoorneboeg, Hilversum
Looking for a creative weekend or a relaxing getaway? Want to learn to paint and draw (better) but don't know where to start? This weekend, you'll learn all about watercolor, a beautiful painting technique, from techniques to capturing the nature around you. Suitable for all levels.
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Creative weekend getaway | November 20-22, 2026
Fri, Nov 20
The Hoorneboeg, Hilversum
Looking for a creative weekend or a relaxing getaway? Want to learn to paint and draw (better) but don't know where to start? This weekend, you'll learn all about watercolor, a beautiful painting technique, from techniques to capturing the nature around you. Suitable for all levels.
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Jette

"Ik had niet verwacht zó veel vooruitgang te boeken in de 8 weekse cursus! Door de goede opbouw van de lessen leer je alle basistechnieken voor het aquarellen, maar ook veel slimme tips en tricks voor een mooi eindresultaat. Hierdoor kan ik nu goed zelf aan de slag zonder voorbeeld. Astrid legt alles heel goed en duidelijk uit, en de sfeer is relaxed en gezellig."

Creative Retreats in the Netherlands and Abroad

Want to immerse yourself in the world of travel illustration and learn how to create amazing travel illustrations? Then join us on a weekend trip or trip in the Netherlands or abroad.

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Watercolor workshops & courses

Want to learn more about how to create awesome watercolor travel illustrations? Check out my range of courses (online and offline) and workshops.

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Download the FREE materials list

Want to know which materials are handy for creating awesome travel illustrations? Then download my free list of favorite materials.

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Hi! I'm Astrid

Watercolor teacher, freelance business illustrator, and eternal creative enthusiast. I've been in love with watercolor since my student days: you can create something beautiful with it in no time, and it fits easily in your bag. That's why I never travel without my sketchbook (okay, usually it's more than just one or two or three...).

Travel illustration has taken me to all corners of the world: from the fjords of Scandinavia to the colorful streets of Mexico: everywhere I go, I paint and draw to truly pause and see the world better. What makes me happy? Inspiring people to discover their own creativity, try new techniques, and discover just how much they're capable of. With my workshops, weekends, and creative trips, I want to create a place where you can play, experiment, and simply enjoy creating.

4 Fun Facts About Me:

My coffee and tea always get cold when I'm drawing.
I always have a sketchbook in my bag (sometimes even five), you never know when inspiration will strike.
Besides teaching, I work as a strategic business illustrator, helping organizations visualize complexity clearly and effectively. (Curious? www.astridtenboschstudio.com )
I am endlessly curious and capture stories as a visual journalist.
Besides watercolor, I like to work with lino, ceramics, and anything that allows me to get my hands dirty.

Curious about what I make?

Some places keep on inspiring long after you’ve left. One of those places for me is Morocco ❤️

The colors, people, nature, carpets, and of course the food!

#watercolor #morocco #travelillustrations #sketchbook

The making of…..
My sketchbook watercolor illustrations are almost never created in 1 layer. Instead it requires some patients and multiple layers to get the details and depth.

This is one of my recent sketchbook illustrations of my recent trip to Porto 🇵🇹

#watercolor #travelillustrations #travelsketching #porto

What are your favorite topics to draw or paint?

For me, I get most excited to be sketching or painting these 4 topics or areas:

1) Real life Stories

2) Playing with Perspective

3) Travel maps

4) Compositions and collages

Let me know in the comments! Which topics do you like most?

Today, exactly three years ago today, I taught my very first watercolor workshop. 🥳🥳

For a handful of my former colleagues.

I had no idea that tiny spark would grow into this a creative business, countless workshops, 8-week courses, art weekends, and now even retreats abroad.

Crazy what can happen in just 3 years when following a passion. And I’m grateful for everyone who has been part of this journey. 💛

Can’t wait for the next 3 years :)

I’m really excited to announce that I’ve been asked to Tedrart to teach travel sketching & watervolor for an inspiring week-long trip in Morocco! 🥳

So do you want to visit Morocco? And learn how to capture Morocco in your own sketchbook.
Then join me for an immersive watercolor adventure in Morocco!
15-22 February 2026

Capture the soul of Essaouira, Sidi Kaouki, and Marrakech through travel illustrations, sketches, and watercolor & ink.

Why this creative trip stands out:
- 8 days of creativity and exploration with a local TedArt tour guide
- Expert instruction from guest artist Astrid ten Bosch
- All-inclusive logistics: transportation, accommodation, and meals handled so you can focus on creating and finding inspiration

Want to join?
All details and registration at www.tedrart.com
Questions? Just send an email to contact@tedrart.com or a DM to Astrid

What a lovely morning sketching and painting in Porto.

My Essentials for a morning sketching in Porto:

✅ Sketchbook
✅ Foldable chair
✅ watercolor kit
✅ Good view
✅ Bit of courage to sit down and start 🫣
✅ Optional (but great!) someone to sketch and share it with ❤️

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