Your creative classroom, live from The Netherlands
At Art and the City, our graphic design school in Amsterdam offers live online courses in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign — built for creatives who want hands-on guidance and confidence in design.
Welcome to Art and the City – your creative classroom, live from Amsterdam. We’re an English-speaking graphic design school offering live online courses in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign — taught by experienced designers and tailored for creative minds around the world.
Whether you’re a complete beginner or a creative professional looking to sharpen your skills, we’re here to help you design your next chapter. Join our friendly, international community and learn the tools and techniques to take your ideas further.
💬 Have a question or want to talk to a real human?
Use the contact form, WhatsApp us directly, or book a free Zoom call to find out which course suits you best. We’d love to hear from you!
👉 Check out our Graphic Design Courses in English
👉 Explore the Advanced Course
👉 Wanna first look at our FAQs?
Still curious? Our Graphic Design Courses in English are created for ambitious beginners, career switchers and creatives from around the globe. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to upgrade your design skills, we’re here to guide you every step of the way. Explore our courses or browse the FAQ to get a feel for what to expect. Ready to begin your creative journey? We can’t wait to welcome you!
We are a diverse community of independent designers, illustrators, UX creatives, artists, and educators — all based in the Netherlands and united by one goal: helping you become the designer you want to be. All of this in our Graphic Design School in Amsterdam.
We believe in creative growth through hands-on learning, professional guidance, and a warm, supportive atmosphere.
As we like to say:
“All we need are enthusiastic students who are ready to learn and become designers themselves.”
Hi, I’m Francisca — founder of Art and the City, visual designer and teacher. After working for years in the creative industry as a designer and art director, I started this school to make graphic design education more personal, accessible, and inspiring.
At Art and the City, we believe design is more than just software — it’s a mindset. Our mission is to guide you from curiosity to confidence through hands-on lessons, creative projects, and expert feedback in our graphic design school in Amsterdam.
When I’m not designing or teaching, I’m probably painting, writing, or dreaming up new ideas (usually over a strong oatmilk coffee).
Ralf holds a degree in Media Arts from AKI ArtEZ. He works as an independent visual artist and teacher, alternating between Kenya and Amsterdam, and brings a strong conceptual approach to design and education.
Inge graduated from the Royal Academy of Art (KABK) in The Hague. She runs her own illustration studio “Love You Very Dutch”, and also works as a photographer. Inge is known for her playful, sharp visual style and teaches with warmth and precision.
Attalan graduated from the Industrial Design program at TU Eindhoven (TU/e). He now works as a digital UX designer, combining digital tools with physical design processes. His focus lies in the interaction between form and function.
Art and the City
Krelis Louwenstraat 1-C19
1055 KA Amsterdam
The Netherlands
📧 Email: office@artandthecity.com
📞 Phone: +31-624994769
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📅 Book a meeting via Calendly
Want a sneak peek before enrolling?
Check out our FAQs or explore our Graphic Design Course in English.
You can also read our blog on how to choose the right design course
