Kurse / Workshops: Malerei / Painting

This workshop is designed as a calm and welcoming space to slow down, paint, and reconnect with the joy of making things by hand – while also building a strong foundation in the essentials of watercolour painting.

Through guided exercises and individual support, you’ll learn everything from how to work with water and pigment through brush pressure, layering, and colour mixing. The sessions are designed to help you switch off mentally, focus on the rhythm of painting, and settle into a relaxed creative flow without the pressure of perfectionism.

This is not a “copy exactly what the teacher does” type of class. The aim is to help you build confidence and control with watercolour, develop a stronger eye for colour and observation, and create paintings that feel personal to you.

The atmosphere is intentionally relaxed and open. You can join regularly throughout the full workshop period or simply come when you need a creative evening to reset, focus, and paint alongside others.

Watercolour can seem unpredictable and intimidating, but once you understand its basic principles, it becomes an incredibly versatile and enjoyable medium.

Watercolour Day is a practical introduction to watercolor painting. During this one-day workshop, participants will explore the essential techniques of watercolor through guided exercises and then apply these skills to create a finished artwork.

The workshop begins with a series of short studies focused on understanding water, pigment, transparency, and tonal values. Participants will experiment with washes, color mixing, layering, and texture-making techniques while learning how watercolor paintings are built from light to dark.

In the second half of the workshop, participants will create a final watercolor painting using the techniques practiced earlier in the day.

Participants will learn:

• The foundations of watercolor painting

• How different materials affect the result

• Water and pigment control

• Color mixing and tonal relationships

• Wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry techniques

• Glazing and layering

• Methods for creating texture and special effects

• Techniques for correcting and lifting paint

What’s included:

All materials are included in the workshop. Participants will have access to professional watercolor paper, paints, brushes, and other necessary supplies throughout the day.

Each participant will also receive a practical workbook created specifically for this course. The workbook contains key watercolor concepts, exercises, technical notes, and practice recommendations, making it easy to continue learning and practicing at home.

Workshop Language:

The workshop will be conducted in English. Additional explanations and support can be provided in German and Russian whenever needed.

About the Instructor:

Jenny Andreeva is a Berlin-based watercolor artist and educator. She is a member of the German Watercolour Society and has exhibited internationally, including at the Fabriano Watercolour Festival in Italy. She has held several solo exhibitions in Berlin and teaches watercolor to beginners and hobby artists.

Suitable for:

• Beginners

• Hobby artists

• Anyone interested in learning watercolor in a structured and supportive environment

No previous experience is required!

By the end of the workshop, participants will have gained a practical understanding of watercolor, completed their own original painting, and received a workbook to support their continued creative practice.

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(DE) In diesem Workshop tauchen wir ein in die Welt des Impressionismus. Ausgehend von eine Landschaftsphotographie erstellen wir Tupfen für Tupfen ein impressionistisches Gemälde auf Leinwand. Du erhältst eine Schritt-für-Schritt-Anleitung, von der Farbwahl bis hin zur Form- und Volumengebung. Diese Technik ist wunderbar für Anfänger*innen geeignet, bietet aber auch spannende Entdeckungen und nuancenreiche Details für Fortgeschrittene. Bei diesem Kurs geht es darum, Farben der Impression nach zu erfassen. Euch erwartet ein entspannender und kreativer Vormittag, bei dem ihr eine neue Maltechnik kennenlernt. 

Alle Materialien inklusive Leinwände und Erfrischungsgetränke sind enthalten. 

(EN) In this workshop, we'll delve into the world of Impressionism. Based on a landscape photograph, we'll create an Impressionist painting on canvas, dot by dot. You'll receive step-by-step instructions, from choosing colours to creating form and volume. This technique is perfect for beginners, but also offers exciting discoveries and nuanced details for more advanced painters. This course focuses on capturing colors as an impression. A relaxing and creative morning awaits you, where you'll explore a new painting technique!

All materials, including canvases and refreshments, are included.