Mushroom & Lichen Painting Workshop in Fürstenberg/Havel
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What to expect
- Paint mushrooms in nature
- Sketching from forest finds
- Create freely, not perfectly
- Art by the lake in Fürstenberg
About this class
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?
What is included in the class?
- 7-hour workshop
- Guidance with impulses and individual support
- Drawing materials and paper
- Studio use, drinks and lunch snack
What to bring to the class
- Suitable old clothes
- Good shoes, warm socks
- Water bottle & thermos
- mosquito repellent, etc.
- outdoor seat pad (stool if necessary)
- Contribution to a midday snack in case of intolerance
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.
