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Painting Class for Beginners
Sat, Nov 14, 9:00 AMIn this beginner's painting course, we approach painting from the ground up. In a small group, you will learn the fundamentals of painting with oils, acrylics, and pastels step by step. The focus is primarily on developing a keen sense of colour and the effects colours create. We will work using photographic references and still-life setups. In each session, you will gradually learn more about: 1. Materials * You will learn how to handle painting materials, clean your brushes, and keep your palette organized. * You will receive an introduction to acrylics, oils, and pastels. * You will understand which types of brushes are suitable for specific tasks. 2. Colours * Seeing, mixing, and rendering colours * The interaction of different colours 3. Color values and contrasts * For shaping planes, volume, and edges * Expressing proximity and distance through colour 4. Composition * Image structure: guiding the eye and creating visual tension 5. Introduction to Key Techniques * Impressionism * Alla prima * Opaque layers and surfaces * Glazing * "Old Masters" **Registration:** * Course fee: €218 total plus 7% VAT for the whole course, €35/Session for individual drop-in classes * Language of instruction: English * Weekly Saturdays 14.11.2026 to 16.01.2027, 10:00 to 12:30h. * No class on 26.12.2026 and 02.01.2027. * All materials and aprons are included. You don't need to bring anything! * Registration via email to Alice: [mail@kunstraum-heartspace.de](mailto:mail@kunstraum-heartspace.de)

Painting Class for Beginners
Sat, Nov 28, 9:00 AMIn this beginner's painting course, we approach painting from the ground up. In a small group, you will learn the fundamentals of painting with oils, acrylics, and pastels step by step. The focus is primarily on developing a keen sense of colour and the effects colours create. We will work using photographic references and still-life setups. In each session, you will gradually learn more about: 1. Materials * You will learn how to handle painting materials, clean your brushes, and keep your palette organized. * You will receive an introduction to acrylics, oils, and pastels. * You will understand which types of brushes are suitable for specific tasks. 2. Colours * Seeing, mixing, and rendering colours * The interaction of different colours 3. Color values and contrasts * For shaping planes, volume, and edges * Expressing proximity and distance through colour 4. Composition * Image structure: guiding the eye and creating visual tension 5. Introduction to Key Techniques * Impressionism * Alla prima * Opaque layers and surfaces * Glazing * "Old Masters" **Registration:** * Course fee: €218 total plus 7% VAT for the whole course, €35/Session for individual drop-in classes * Language of instruction: English * Weekly Saturdays 14.11.2026 to 16.01.2027, 10:00 to 12:30h. * No class on 26.12.2026 and 02.01.2027. * All materials and aprons are included. You don't need to bring anything! * Registration via email to Alice: [mail@kunstraum-heartspace.de](mailto:mail@kunstraum-heartspace.de)

5 WEEKS CLASS ON BASICS OF DRAWING AND SHADING suitable for beginners 2
Wed, Nov 18, 4:00 PM**[5 WEEKS CLASS ON BASICS OF DRAWING AND SHADING](https://berlinschoolofdrawing.weebly.com/basics-of-drawing-2.html)** **[suitable for beginners 2](https://berlinschoolofdrawing.weebly.com/basics-of-drawing-2.html)** some experience will help to follow the class but everyone is welcome TO BE FOLLOWED FULLY OR AS DROP IN! *ALL MATERIAL PROVIDED* **WEDNESDAYS** **OCT 28th to DEC 9th** **5 to 7 p.m.** *150€ FULL CLASS* *DROP IN OPTION: 35€* SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS WITH A LITTLE EXPERIENCE **- *IT'S STILL A BEGINNERS CLASS*** PROGRAM'S POINTS: ACADEMIC CLASSICAL APPROACH The class can be followed as drop in or as a full class. We will focus mainly on shading techniques as a mean of understanding and depicting the object / composition with volume and presence on the paper. We will draw various objects, work on toned paper, introduce figure drawing by the end. **DETAILED PROGRAM:** OCT 28th: UNDERSTAND PERSPECTIVE and PLANES - practice on SKULL SKETCHING - pencil on paper NOV 4th: TONED PAPER - Composition / sketches NOV 11th: ( no class ) NOV 18th: DRAPERY or TEXTURES NOV 25th: INTRO TO FIGURE proportions, volume, shading *with live model* DEC 9th: FIGURE DRAWING *with live model - toned paper or white paper ( student's choice )* ***

Peacock Island: Botanical Drawing & Autumn Melancholy
Sun, Nov 15, 9:00 AM# Peacock Island: An Autumn Walk & Botanical Drawing *Where Autumn Goes to Die* There is a certain kind of beauty that belongs only to autumn. It lingers in the silence of ancient gardens, in the delicate architecture of fallen leaves, and in the quiet melancholy of landscapes slowly surrendering to winter. The **Dark Academia Berlin Society** invites you to leave the familiar world behind and join us for an intimate autumnal expedition to Peacock Island (Pfaueninsel), a secluded realm of romantic ruins, enchanted woodlands and forgotten histories, where nature and nineteenth-century imagination seem to exist in perfect harmony. Following a short passage across the Havel, we shall wander through the island's winding paths and historic gardens, allowing curiosity rather than haste to guide our steps. Among centuries-old trees and the fading splendour of autumn, we will revive the beautiful tradition of the naturalist's sketchbook, dedicating part of our gathering to **botanical drawing**. With pencil and paper, we shall study the delicate anatomy of leaves, the silhouettes of bare branches and the intricate patterns nature conceals in plain sight. No artistic experience is necessary. This is an invitation to observe rather than perform, to create without expectation, and to discover how much beauty reveals itself when we finally give it our undivided attention. Our journey begins at **9:50 AM at the Pfaueninsel bus stop**, where we shall gather before taking the ferry to the island together. To reach us, simply take the **S-Bahn S7 to Wannsee Bhf**, followed by **Bus 218 towards Pfaueninsel**, alighting at its final stop. Bring a warm blanket, a sketchbook or drawing pad, your favourite pencils, and perhaps a flask of tea or coffee accompanied by a little something to eat. Dress warmly and comfortably, for autumn has a habit of reminding us that even the most beautiful things come with a touch of cold. To help sustain the gatherings and future endeavours of **The Dark Academia Berlin Society**, a contribution of **€10 per person** is kindly requested. This donation already includes the return ferry ticket to Peacock Island. Beyond the walk and the drawings, this gathering is an opportunity to encounter kindred spirits: those who are drawn to old books, forgotten places, curious ideas, meaningful conversations and the quiet pleasures of a life lived with a little more imagination. **Advance registration is required. Places are limited.** For one autumn morning, let the city continue without us. *Some places are meant to be visited. Others are meant to be remembered.*

4 WEEKS CLASS ON PORTRAIT with live model for beginners
Thu, Nov 19, 4:00 PM[4 WEEKS CLASS ON PORTRAIT with live model](https://berlinschoolofdrawing.weebly.com/face-drawing-pencil.html) *[for beginners](https://berlinschoolofdrawing.weebly.com/face-drawing-pencil.html)* *THURSDAYS* *NOV 5th to 26th* *5 to 7 pm* *110€ MATERIAL INCLUDED* Starting from an intro to tools and methods to draw a face correctly, we'll focus on planes and details and practise on live model, We will deepen shading, volume and resemblance. Suitable for beginners though some experience could help

Long Pose! Life Drawing & Portrait Painting @PAKD
Wed, Nov 18, 6:00 PM**In Association With the Berlin Portrait Academy and PAKD Gallery / PAKD Art Lab** * **www.berlinportraitacademy.com** * **www.pakd-gallery.com/artlab** * **Cost: 15 Euros** A regular opportunity to study the nude or portrait from life for 3 hours, every single week! We have one long pose - you can choose whether to draw several studies from different angles around the room, or take your time to do a single sustained drawing or painting in full detail. The pose is held for 20 minute intervals with five minute breaks in-between so the model to rest and stretch, and so artists can move between seats if they choose. We provide some materials such as paper, pencils & pastels for free. Canvases, brushes and acrylic paint can be purchased at the event. We hope to see you there very soon!
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