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Long Pose! Life Drawing & Portrait Painting @PAKD
**In association with the Berlin Portrait Academy and PAKD Gallery / PAKD Art Lab**
* **[www.berlinportraitacademy.com](http://www.berlinportraitacademy.com**)**
* **[www.pakd-gallery.com/artlab](http://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!
Akt x Anatomie / Life Drawing x Anatomy
Curious about starting life drawing? Or want to deepen your practice?
Join us at Kunstraum Heartspace, where we enjoy a wonderful life drawing session every Wednesday evening!
Our teacher Thorsten has many years of experience and will gently guide you to your next level. This course is designed for beginners as well as experienced life drawing artists.
Our models change weekly. They allow us to practice short and long poses. This allows your eye to train in recognising movement and form, while also giving you enough time to study the model more closely.
In addition, every week, we include a short excursion into different aspects of figurative drawing – be it anatomical issues, lighting, or the structure of the human figure.
You can join and pause at any time, as you will receive individual guidance.
**Materials:**
* Please bring pencils, sharpeners, and erasers!
* We provide paper, but of course, you can bring your own sketch book or preferred paper types.
**Tickets:**
* [Please book your ticket with this link on Ticket Tailor. ](https://www.tickettailor.com/events/kunstraumheartspace/1891935)
4 WEEKS CLASS ON FIGURE DRAWING for beginners with live model
**4 WEEKS CLASS ON FIGURE DRAWING**
**for beginners**
with live model
[BOOK IT HERE](https://berlinschoolofdrawing.weebly.com/figureclass.html)
WEDNESDAYS 5 to 7 pm
APRIL 8TH TO April 29TH
135€ ALL INCLUDED
35€ DROP IN
A 4 weeks class for beginners.
The goal of the class is to learn basics of figure drawing such has volume, lines, weight, shading.
We'll focus on proportions and forms, introducing methods and tools to simplify the human figure.
We will work on quick and long poses, standing and sitting poses in order to understand foreshortening.
The overall goal will be to be able to draw models with shading and volume.
We will mainly work with pencils
4 WEEKS CLASS ON FIGURE DRAWING for beginners MATERIAL INCLUDED
**[4 WEEKS CLASS ON FIGURE DRAWING](https://berlinschoolofdrawing.weebly.com/figureclass.html)**
**[for beginners](https://berlinschoolofdrawing.weebly.com/figureclass.html)**
**WEDNESDAYS 5 to 7 pm**
**APRIL 8TH TO April 29TH**
135€ *MATERIALS INCLUDED*
35€ DROP IN
https://berlinschoolofdrawing.weebly.com/figureclass.html
A 4 weeks class for beginners.
The goal of the class is to learn basics of figure drawing such has volume, lines, weight, shading.
We'll focus on proportions and forms, introducing methods and tools to simplify the human figure.
We will work on quick and long poses, standing and sitting poses in order to understand foreshortening.
The overall goal will be to be able to draw models with shading and volume.
We will mainly work with pencils
***
LIFE DRAWING SESSION weekly on TUESDAYS and WEDNESDAYS
https://berlinschoolofdrawing.weebly.com/
IG @berlinschoolofdrawing
[LIFE DRAWING SESSION](https://berlinschoolofdrawing.weebly.com/lifedrawinguntutoredsessions.html) weekly on **TUESDAYS and WEDNESDAYS from 7.30 to 9.30 p.m.!**
**TUESDAYS** \- regular poses timing
**WEDNESDAYS** \- 1st and 3rd session in month regular timing \- 2nd and 4th long poses **(** **please check the [website](https://berlinschoolofdrawing.weebly.com/lifedrawinguntutoredsessions.html) for the exact dates monthly )**
**DETAILED POSES TIMING:**
Regular posing timing:
10 x 2 minutes
2 x 5 min
2x 10 min
//
3 x 20 min
Long poses timing:
5x2 min to warm up - 2 x 10 min - 1 x20 min or 1 x 30 min // 1 x 60 min
**Experienced nude models in short and long poses with nice lighting in a beautiful space** detailed timings below
**The room is quite big so feel free to drop in**
Please bring YOUR OWN MATERIAL
Drawing boards will be provided!
COST: 14 €
[VOUCHER LIFE DRAWING - 10 ENTRANCES CARD 120€](https://berlinschoolofdrawing.weebly.com/booking.html) usable in all sessions and without expiring date!
**VENUE:** KAPELLE AM URBAN, Grimmstrasse 10, 10967 KREUZBERG ( entrance from the street through the little iron gate and up the stairs to the chapel )
Long Pose! Life Drawing & Portrait Painting @PAKD
**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!
Painting Workshop - Oil Colors, Acrylics [Abstract Approach]
A 2.5 hours oil color - acrylics painting lesson.
**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 **27 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](https://miltosdespoudis.gr/).
**How much does it cost?**
Check below:
* 5 x Lessons Packet (2.5 hours each) cost **120€.**
* First lesson try-out costs **17€**. You can do that only once.
* 1 x Lesson (2.5 hours) costs **30€.**
You can pay either by cash or card at the event.
All of the materials are included within the ticket reservation **except 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 3 to 9 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/](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 lesson packet and used one of the tickets no refunds are possible.
Charcoal Drawing Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Drawing Cafe [#17] Coffee & Sketching in Berlin
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 2.50 to 3.50.
**How to help or donate?**
The event is provided for free but many people help this be a regular thing. We also need people to volunteer and help for minor tasks like the serving of the drinks or cleaning up. Just send us a message.
If you want to donate and keep this event from happening, via Paypal to the host (Miltos) :
https://ko-fi.com/miltosthings/
**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!
Life drawing Workshop at Holzmarkt | Queer Night Market
We're a Queer Life drawing workshop and we're once again pleased to be part of the Queer Night Market !
📍 Holzmarkt
* It's open to everyone,
* All levels : beginners to advanced artist: what a better way to learn from each others and to share tips and knowledge all together!
* We're providing the basic tools!
Secure your spot now and **draw and connect** with Queers & allies of your neighborhood! **Make new friends in a safe space** while having a creative time all together!
We're looking forward to seeing you!
**Timeline**:
**4:30pm | Start of the workshop**
it's the official start but you can jump in anytime while its on.
perfect if you wanna enjoy the workshop and walk through the Market!
**6pm : Snack n Talk**
Enjoy some food and drinks from the venue and share your drawings with each other if you feel like to. it's a moment to connect :D
Nature Journaling For Birdwatchers
For those who love watching birds and wish to capture their observations on paper: Your workshop guide Maximiliána Martišková is a professional llustrator and graphic designer, bird enthusiast and passionate photographer of life. Dive into a world of unexpected details and joy as you attend her popular workshop series.
Nature Journaling is designed to help you turn your field observations into confident drawings, even if you’ve never drawn before. The course leads you from basics of gesture drawing that allows you to express bird movement, through proportions to style, providing you with everything you need to keep a personal birdwatching journal – instead of just filling up pre-printed pages.
What you will take away:
– a sketchbook full of studies, notes and experiments that lead you to explore your favourite journaling style
– a personal system for noting down behaviour, colour and observations
– confidence in creating lively and authentic sketches outdoors
– community of birdwatchers with the same goals
Structure: The workshop takes place Saturdays, 10:00 - 13:00. Each workshop can be attended individually! If you choose to attend regularly, you receive loyalty pricing as a thank-you for the last three classes in the workshop series.
21.03. Observation Skillset
28.03. Gesture Drawing & Geometry
11.04. Light and Shadow in Observation
18.04. Colour Use and Technique
25.04. Layouting Systems for Sketchbooks
02.05. Journaling Systems and Coding
09.05. Lettering & Composition
(Extra): Field Session – this is a voluntary and free field trip, organised based on participants’ availability and interest
Everyone is welcome to join the field session, regardless of how many workshop classes they attended. The aim is simply to come together, share knowledge, and practice the skills developed throughout the workshop.
Materials:
* All drawing material is provided. Everyone is welcome to experiment with provided tools, but since journaling is about finding a personal way of expression, everyone can bring their own favourite tools.
* Sketchbooks should be purchased before the course by the participants!
* It is recommended to bring a minimum A5 landscape/portrait sketchbook with hard-cover binding.
Booking:
**[You can book the class here.](https://www.tickettailor.com/events/maxmartiskova/2036853)**[ ](https://www.tickettailor.com/events/maxmartiskova/2036853)
* Single Class: €44.90 + €8.53 VAT
* Loyalty Pricing: Each class lasts 3 hours and can be attended individually. If you attend four or more sessions, you receive personal loyalty pricing for the remaining classes (€34.90 per session).
Anatomy from Head to Toe: Torso (Front)
Finally wanting to figure out anatomy?
Our 12-sessions Anatomy Course by artists Rebeca Ventura and Alice Bischof is for you.
Grab your sketchbook and join us for the entire course or drop in for a specific session!
🙋🏽♀️ 👨🏼💻 You can participate in person or online!
**Programme:**
17.04.2026 Full Body Proportions
24.04.2026 Torso (Front)
08.05.2026 Torso (Back)
15.05.2026 Legs (incl. Knee)
22.05.2026 Arms (incl. Elbow)
29.05.2026 Feet
05.06.2026 Hands
12.06.2026 Neck + Shoulders
19.06.2026 Full Head Proportions
26.06.2026 Eyes + Nose
03.07.2026 Ears
10.07.2026 Mouth
**🎟️ Tickets 🎟️**
* The 12-sessions ticket starts at the date of purchase and is valid for the following 12 weeks.
* Online: €14 / Session, Offline: €16 / Session
* **[Book your ticket here!](https://www.tickettailor.com/events/turnedartist)**
👨🏼💻 **Online Participation** 👨🏼💻
* If you want to participate online, we will send you a Zoom link ahead of the event.
* The Zoom call will start at 15:45 and end at 16:30.
* You will have a chance to **send in photos** of their sketches made during the session for **feedback** from the hosting artist after the session is over.
Connection: Mindful Movement & Drawing. (DE/EN) 60 Min.
Discover yourself and connect with others in this dynamic, playful, and creative monthly course! The goal is to foster self-awareness, build interpersonal connections, and release mental blocks.
Each session combines Taichi/Qigong-inspired movements, expressive improvisation, experimental drawing exercises, and introspective group interactions. Shake your body, unleash your creativity and leave feeling energized, inspired, and more connected.
**All Levels Welcome**. This course is suitable for people aged 16+ who can speak English and/or German. No prior knowledge of drawing or movement techniques is required - the focus is on personal discovery and shared experience, not technique.
**What to bring:**
* Comfortable clothes for gentle movement
**You can join this event for 15 € / reduced 11 € / donate what you can**, or via [URBAN SPORTS CLUB](https://urbansportsclub.com/de/venues/fincan-neukolln)
**Stay with us:** Every Friday at 7:30 pm you can enjoy a delicious vegan meal at the Küfa "Küche für Alle" after the class for a donation!
**Your instructor:**
Hi, I'm [Juan-Carlos Rosa-Casasola](https://www.juancarlosrosacasasola.com/) (Juancar/he/him), a Berlin-based artist and art instructor offering painting and drawing classes for adults who want to explore their creativity in a fun, supportive environment.
My workshops are for all levels - ideal for beginners or anyone who wants to reconnect with their creative side. My warm and playful teaching style might help you to let go of perfectionism, enjoy the process, and grow your creative confidence — step by step.
Workshop Shading with Pencil | EN | April
**You like sketching but feel your drawings lack depth?**
**A solid grasp of the basics will definitely help.**
Learn or refine pencil hatching and shading techniques and embrace the potential of a medium as powerful and versatile as the pencil!
Take your pencil skills further with exercises to build tone, texture and volume. We will start from the basics with a broad overview, covering pencil softness, pressure control, angle, tip shape, paper tone and highlights, gradually progressing to more advanced hatching techniques.
This format offers a flexible and supportive approach, adapting to each participant’s level, from helping beginners get started to guiding intermediate artists through their individual challenges.
I am Alessia Sinopoli, an Italian professional artist based in Berlin, and I will be your instructor throughout this journey.
**What we will do step by step:**
**We will combine theory and practice with hands-on exercises.**
Introduction to materials and getting familiar with the tools we will use, exploring the differences between pencils of various hardness and using graphite grades such as 2H, 2B and 6B to achieve a rich tonal range from light to dark.
Hand posture and proper pencil grip for shading, with control of pencil angle.
Pressure control training to learn how to vary pressure and achieve smooth tonal transitions.
Contouring to define the forms with attention to angle and direction.
Layering and blending by building up graphite in light layers, practicing hatching without blending tools to gain full control over tonal transitions, and then experimenting with blending to observe the differences.
Enhancing highlights by using white pens or precision erasers to reinforce the brightest areas of the drawing.
Sketching practice by drawing simple objects such as cherries, spheres or apples, focusing on progressive construction and conscious use of hatching to define form, depth and contrast.
Discussion of common mistakes, identifying frequent pitfalls and learning how to avoid them.
Personalized guidance and open Q&A throughout the workshop.
**Break and refreshments:**
While drawing, we will enjoy some tea. Between the first and second parts of the workshop, we will take a break, a perfect moment to connect, share a cup of coffee and enjoy a sweet treat together (vegan option available).
**What is included?**
**Leave home as light as a butterfly, everything is provided!**
All materials are available for use during the workshop:
graphite pencils of various degrees of hardness,
high-quality drawing paper, precision eraser and erasers,
pencil sharpeners and drawing references.
Refreshments are included: tea, coffee and a sweet treat.
**Who is this workshop for?**
This workshop is for those who want to spend a cozy and relaxing Saturday in a creative environment while learning.
We will engage intensively in shading and learn essential techniques that provide a solid foundation for drawing with pencils.
*A solid foundation gives your creativity room to flourish, helping your drawings become uniquely yours.*
**Location:**
The workshop takes place at Artcave Berlin, an inspiring art studio with a strong focus on community projects, offering kind and welcoming hospitality.
Watercolor: play, flow, let go
A space to slow down, experiment, and reconnect with creativity - without pressure or expectations.
In this 2.5-hour workshop, we explore watercolor through play:
how it behaves on paper, how water and pigment interact, and how different techniques (wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry) create unexpected results.
You’ll start with simple exercises, choose your own color palette, and move into a final piece on high-quality paper - guided, but open.
This is not about being “good” at painting.
It’s about curiosity, intuition, and letting go of control.
For beginners and anyone who feels “I’m not creative”
With a short break (tea & coffee)
Come as you are.
We provide materials, but feel free to bring your favourite colors or brushes if you want.
Charcoal Drawing Events Near You
Connect with your local Charcoal Drawing community
Columbus Yarn Club at the Grandview Heights Library
12:45-3:45 p.m. in Conference Room A, Library lower level. Bring your yarn projects, meet new friends.
If you plan to attend, please RSVP yes. If you can’t attend, please change your RSVP to no. This helps anyone who is waitlisted and it allows me to have an accurate count of attendees as our space is quite limited.
Plenty of parking in the lot, in the overflow lot across the street, and on the street.
See you there!
Art Night - Bring Your Own Work
Welcome to the Art School - 20's & 30's artists Meetup group! This is a community for young artists who are passionate about exploring different mediums and techniques in the world of art. Whether you're a painter, sculptor, photographer, or mixed media artist, this group is the perfect place to connect with like-minded individuals, have a space to work on your craft, and showcase your work. Let's inspire and support each other on our artistic journeys! Whether you're a novice or a seasoned artist, all skill levels are welcome. Join us and unleash your creativity!
Afterwards, we will have time to work on our individual art projects, hang out, and if anyone is interested in feedback on their work, there will be time for that as well.
Shut Up & Write!® East Side Columbus
Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 7:00pm on Wednesday, April 22 at Streetlight Guild.
Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done.
**SCHEDULE:**
6:45ish - Quick introductions
7:00 - Timer starts: write for 1 hour
8:00 - The End
**OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING** happens before and after the writing hour. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing.
**BEING LATE IS OKAY:** just show up and get settled! If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer.
Happy writing & I look forward to seeing you at Streetlight Guild!
**WHAT SHOULD I BRING?**
Whatever you need to be able to write! You're welcome to bring earplugs/headphones if noise will bother you!
**OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS:**
* **RSVP:** Please RSVP by 6:00pm the evening of the meeting. This helps me know how many to expect, and if we'll need additional space!
* **COVID:** While masks are not required, please be mindful of the other writers around you and their comfort levels.
* **WIFI/OUTLETS:** Outlets are limited, so please ensure your devices are charged when you come! But Streetlight Guild does have free WiFi! Yay!
* **PARKING:** There is free public parking at Streetlight Guild.
Drop-In-Person Coaching (In-Person)
Have a small business? Ever wish you could just ask some questions around how to grow your business, get more customers or just know what the freak you are doing with sales?
Now is your chance!! Every month we are hosting the "Ask an Expert" at the Columbus Metro Library, Main campus. I will be there to answer your Sales related questions.
Drop-in for sales coaching designed to help small business owners, entrepreneurs, and sales professionals sharpen their sales approach. Whether you have questions on how to refine your pitch, are looking to close deals more quickly, or are working on building better client relationships, Smashing Your Sales Goals Coaches are here to help.
Drop-in to get expert insights, actionable strategies and real-time solutions to grow your business and generate higher profits.
Drop-In Sales Coaching is FREE + OPEN to the public. No appointment needed. First come, first served.
EPIC Learning created. Accelerate Columbus supported.
Afternoon Coffee Break!
(craft and chit chat included)🤣☕️🤗
**Let’s catch up and take an afternoon break.**
**Grab a coffee or snack and let’s chit chat! Gayle and I will bring adult coloring books and/or a simple craft if you’d like to unwind and relax.😊**
2026 Chadwick Arboretum
Spring Plant Sale and Auction Fundraiser
Open to public:
Friday, 5/15/26: 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday 5/16/26: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Hosted by OSU
The 2026 Chadwick Arboretum
Spring Plant Sale and Auction Fundraiser
Location:
Lawn area south of the Nationwide and Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center
2201 Fred Taylor Dr,
Columbus, OH 43210
Spring Plant Sale
Spring into greenery at Chadwick Arboretum & Learning Gardens! Join us for our annual Spring Plant Sale Fundraiser and dive into a lush world of botanical delights. With over 16,000 fresh, exotic, and time-tested edible and ornamental plants, there's something for every green thumb!
Experience the thrill of our tree and shrub auctions, where you can bid on unique specimens to enhance your garden sanctuary. Step into our Learning Lab, where engaging educational demonstrations on various garden topics will unfold throughout the three-day sale, enriching your knowledge and inspiring your green endeavors. Take part in an exciting, live auction offered each day, as well as a silent auction on Thursday and Friday. Explore vendor booths brimming with gardening essentials and delightful treasures. And while you shop 'til you drop, indulge in delectable treats from a delicious, local food truck. Proceeds from this event go directly to The Ohio State Chadwick Arboretum, student organizations, and local businesses alike.
Come one, come all! Let's cultivate a brighter, greener future together.
Credit/debit cards only.







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