“The teachers were friendly, patient and very knowledgeable. The lessons were easy to follow, even for a complete beginner. The assignments were sometimes challenging, but the feedback made them very valuable.”
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Learn graphic design in English with Adobe, AI, visual strategy and personal feedback.
Our Graphic Design Course Amsterdam is an English-taught design course for beginners, expats and career switchers who want to build practical design skills. You learn how to work with Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign, while also developing visual concepts, layouts, brand ideas and portfolio-ready projects.
A practical design course in Amsterdam for people who want to think, make and present like a designer.
In this live online course, you learn the tools and the thinking behind graphic design. You work step by step on visual assignments, receive personal feedback and build a stronger portfolio.
Students often choose Art and the City because they want to learn graphic design in a practical, personal and structured way. The course is suitable for beginners as well as creative professionals who want to build stronger skills in Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, typography, layout and visual thinking.
“The teachers were friendly, patient and very knowledgeable. The lessons were easy to follow, even for a complete beginner. The assignments were sometimes challenging, but the feedback made them very valuable.”
“I took the Full Graphic Design course without any previous experience. I learned a lot and the lessons were clear, practical and encouraging.”
“I took private Graphic Design classes and loved the courses. It inspired me a lot and the classes were tailored to my level.”
Then you’re in the right place.
Yes. You start from the fundamentals and gradually build towards more professional work.
Yes. You work on visual assignments that help you build strong, presentable portfolio projects.
Yes. Art and the City is based in Amsterdam, and the course is designed for international students, expats and creatives who want English-language design education with a practical studio feeling.
This Graphic Design Course Amsterdam is suitable for international students, creative professionals and beginners who want to learn graphic design in English while building practical portfolio work.
Live online lessons, assignments and feedback.
Live online via Zoom
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Yes. The course is fully taught in English and is ideal for internationals, expats and Dutch creatives who want to study graphic design in English.
Yes. The course is taught live online, so you can join from anywhere in the Netherlands or Europe.
You learn Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign, plus AI tools for concept, moodboard and visual development.
No. You can start as a beginner. The course gradually builds your skills through practical assignments and feedback.
Yes. Students are welcome at the monthly Art Club in Amsterdam.
Want to start learning graphic design in English? Sign up via the button or book a short personal meeting. We’ll help you choose the route that fits your goals, level and schedule.
This course is practical, structured and personal. You work with Adobe, AI and visual strategy while building portfolio-ready projects step by step.
You can combine this Graphic Design Course Amsterdam with Art Club, portfolio feedback and other modules at Art and the City.