Creative Sessions

 
 
 

We meet and sketch each other in Berlin. This is just an art gym that we also exercise our social skills. Afterwards usually we go for lunch as a group.

How Does It Work?
This event is simple, we meet and sketch each other doing portraits. Most of the participants use pencils or watercolors. Main aim is to socialize while we draw. There will be plenty of time to talk and get to know each other. We have to mention that this event is suitable for all levels. Many have started to draw in our event actually.

Structure
A. Warmup Phase: We pose to each other for 1 minute.
B. Main Phase: We pose to each other for 10 minutes.
C. Showcase Phase: We show some of the drawings we did to each other.

Who We Are
Creative Sessions is an art events group located in Berlin.

Is it Free?
The event is free of charge.

It is advisable to get a drink though. This is a cafe, we need to have at least half of the people on each table with a drink. They accept only cash and most hot drinks cost from 2.30 to 3.90.

How to donate?
It should be written in one of the comments.

Art Materials?
Bring your own art materials.

Our Instagram Profile
Follow us on instagram @icreativesessions
Use the hashtag #icreativesessions on your post description there to find out drawings from the event!

 
 
 

A ~2 hours watercolor painting lesson. [1st tryout is free]

Current Lesson Subject - Open Form
In this lesson you can request any of the lesson subjects of the course. Attendees will have the opportunity to finish their watercolor paintings with the help of the tutor or be given creative exercises to inspire and entertain.

About this course
The total watercolor course consists of around 23 lessons that last 2 hours each. You can join at any time during the course.
The lessons will happen almost every Tuesday at 19:00-21:00 in Berlin.
This course is aimed at introducing the painting process with watercolor as the main medium. These lessons cover the various watecolor techniques and methodologies.
It is suitable for beginners and or even professionals who want to rationalize the watercolor painting process. It is being hosted by the visual artist Miltos Despoudis.

How much does it cost?
In order to participate you need to prepay 4 lessons. Check below:

• 4 Lessons (2 hours each) cost 80€.
• 1 Lesson Free try out. If you want just to see if this is for you, you can come and participate for your first lesson for free. You can do that only once.

You can pay either by cash or card at the event.

How do I subscribe?
You need to reserve a spot here and come at the event. You can pay at the event.
Please verify that you are attending so that we know and prepare accordingly with the art supplies.

What do I need?
Watercolors materials will be provided at the venue. You can also bring your own art supplies, it might be helpful to learn working with what you have.

More Info
Learn more about the watercolor lesson plan here:
https://creativesessions.art/workshops/watercolor-painting-course/

Refund Policy
On case by case scenario. If you paid for the tryout session we can refund up to one day before the event starts. If you paid for the 4 lesson packet and used one of the tickets no refunds are possible.

 
 
 

A 2.5 hours oil color - acrylics painting lesson.

Current Lesson Subject - Plasticity
In this lesson you will learn a few tricks about toning, shadows and light. You learn the power of using tones and plasticity in your paintings

About this course
This is a painting workshop with the goal of teaching people how to create paintings using either oil colors or acrylics. The total subject lessons consists of around 23 lessons that last 2.5 hours each. You can join at any time during the course.

On each lesson the first part will be about theory and exercise and the second one about canvas time. Each participant will have the chance to work on canvas and start making paintings as artworks. All materials are provided by us.

Each lesson has a subject. We do not follow a particular order, and every lesson is actually unique and many times personalized. This means that every time the attendess will have to do something new and different.

You do not have to paint on canvas and with the mentioned art materias, you can also choose to use any of your wish. Most of the observations and exercises work well with all art materials.

It is suitable for beginners and or even professionals who want to rationalize the canvas painting process. It is being hosted by the visual artist Miltos Despoudis.

How much does it cost?
In order to participate you need to prepay 4 lessons. Check below:

• 4 Lessons (2.5 hours each) cost 120€.
• First lesson try-out costs 12€. You can do that only once.

You can pay either by cash or card at the event.

All of the materials are included within the ticket reservation expect the canvases. You can paint anything on a canvas we will provide you free but if you want to keep the canvas you will have to purchase it at the same cost we bought it. Canvases range from 2 to 5 Euros.

How do I subscribe?
You need to reserve a spot here and come at the event. You can pay at the event.
Please verify that you are attending so that we know and prepare accordingly with the art supplies.

What do I need?
Watercolors materials will be provided at the venue. You can also bring your own art supplies, it might be helpful to learn working with what you have. Keep in mind that working with colors might make your clothes dirty, but in general we try to be clean.

More Info
The workshop happens almost every Wednesday.
Learn more about the watercolor lesson plan here:
https://creativesessions.art/workshops/painting-workshop/

Refund Policy
On case by case scenario. If you paid for the tryout session we can refund up to one day before the event starts. If you paid for the 4 lesson packet and used one of the tickets no refunds are possible.

 
 
 

We invite you to join us for an ambient music ink drawing experience. A sound art therapy for creative minds. The theme of this session will be about Memories.

Everyone will be drawing with ink, live ambient music will be our rhythm and a visual artist drawing will be our guide. You are allowed to be lost on they way, improvise with abstract brushstrokes and discover new places of your imagination.

The main focus of our sessions are to explore the synergy between different methods, techniques and materials that go into making art. We'll experiment with variations and drying times to create different effects as well as different chemical reactions and explore ideas for using textures in your artwork.

This event will encourage you to express yourself by freeing yourself from conventions in order to develop your own language.

Creative guidance by the visual artist Sofia Dimitrova. Ambient sounds by the artist Michelle Stella. Curation by the visual artist Miltos Despoudis.
The event is in English, but there will not be too much talking involved.

How much does it cost?
38 Euros per person. We have discounted options if you reserve early.
All materials included, plus a welcome drink (wine or tea).
Get a Ticket online here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/636733776867

Schedule
-Greetings & Preparation [~30 mins]
-Experience Techniques [~20 mins]
-Experience Dive 1 [~20 mins]
-Experience Dive 2 [~20mins]
-Experience Dive 3 [~20 mins]

What should I bring?
You do not need to bring anything. Everything is included in terms of materials.

Where will it happen?
The event will take place at a special venue in Berlin. Each participant will have a unique spot on the ground specially prepared. They will draw while listening to the ambient sounds and watching the performing artist on the projector screen.

Who are we?
Sofia Dimitrova
She is a visual artist working mainly with traditional materials ink, charcoal, and paint, capturing movement and life. She’s having classical Fine art education along with Bachelor in Art Pedagogy. She describes herself as an artist motivated by sensations rather than ideas, and she aims to make manifest those feelings in her works.
sofiadimitrova.art

Michelle Stella - Ambre Nuit
Michelle Stella AKA Ambre Nuit is a Berlin-based producer and label owner with Swiss roots. Her atmospheric and emotionally charged musical style transports the listener's imagination through an ever-changing array of landscapes and spaces, both real and imaginary. By allowing her inner voice to express itself through music, Ambre Nuit creates personal musical experiences that are deeply nested within the tradition of dance music through Trance influences and Progressive drums.
linktr.ee/ambrenuitmusic
Instagram @ambrenuitmusic

Miltos Despoudis
A contemporary painter that explores the idea of Games and Game Mechanics in terms of Painting, and in essence of Visual Perception. At the same time hosting experimental art events in Berlin.
miltosdespoudis.gr
Instagram @miltosThings

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Photo Credit Instagram @ninohalm
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Refund Policy
We accept refunds on case by case scenario. Typically refunds are accepted untill 3 days before the event starts.