Nature workshop for painting mushrooms and lichens at the lake near Berlin
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About this class
In the midst of the idyllic nature of Fürstenberg (Havel), a creative day full of inspiration and expression awaits you. After a walk in the forest, we sketch there — with sticks, ink, pencil or ballpoint pen. Back in the Blue House by the Lake, we deepen our sketches, combine them into a drawing, and revise them painterly with pastel, chalk or acrylic. Whether outdoors, in the woods or in the studio — it's the process that counts here, not the perfect result. Ideal for anyone who wants to combine art and nature.
Experienced course instructor Silke Kirschning will accompany you.
What you’ll do in the class
Welcome & working materials (10:30 — 11:30)
- Short introductory round
- Introduction to the available materials (chalk, graphite, charcoal, pastel, ink, etc.)
- Where do we work? Depends on weather
Walk along the lake to the forest (11:30 — 13:00)
- Painting impulses: Focus on process rather than result
- Sketches are created
- Select a mushroom, lichen, or anything else that you would like to take with you to the studio
Lunch break (1:30 p.m. — 2:30 p.m.)
- Eating together: lunch snack (vegetarian) from the house. If you want, feel free to bring something else that you would like to share
- Open discussion, exchange, withdrawal is also possible
- If the weather is nice: Take a short sunbath or jump in the lake - bring your bathing suit
What is created? (2:30 PM — 5:00 PM)
- Time to work with sketches from the forest
Conclusion & outlook (17:00 — 17:30)
Voluntary showing & sharing:
- What was created?
- What was surprising?
- What am I taking with me?
Who is the class suitable for?
The course is aimed at anyone who would like to go for a walk and draw about their immediate surroundings — even in bad weather. Please wear appropriate clothing. Whether you're drawing for the first time or already have experience: You're welcome!
The course is particularly suitable for you if you:
- You want to express yourself creatively — free from pressure to perform
- Would like to explore nature as an artistic motif
- looking for new impulses
The course offers space for both free work and guided exercises. Depending on your interest, you can get involved and work at your own pace.
