Pencil Sketching Techniques

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 [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](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 ***

Join the Minotaurs Men's Basketball Team on Wednesday at 8pm at an indoor basketball court in Neukolln. We currently have two teams, one in Bezirkliga and one in FBL. We are looking for new players to add to the teams so come by to play together and meet. Please send a message to the event organizer if you are interested in coming.

**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!

**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

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 )

**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.

This is a relaxed, informal meetup for people interested in the Berlin tech scene. It’s a space to connect, talk, and network without presentations, slides, or a fixed agenda. Open to founders, developers, product managers, designers, students, and anyone curious about tech, the focus is on casual conversations and meeting like-minded people. Just show up, grab a drink, and join in, whether you want to chat, share what you’re working on, or simply meet new people in a low-pressure setting. They have good Wi-Fi, so feel free to bring your laptop if you want to.

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!

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).

This group is for everyone who is interested in drawing portraits! For me, drawing has been a wonderful way to gain a new perspective on the world and the people within it. Whether you are just starting out or have been drawing for ages — all levels are welcome :) How it works: 1\. We meet at The Castle pub in Mitte and do short sittings of 15 minutes for each other\. The first sitting is divided into 3 warm\-up sketches\, 5 minutes each\. 2\. Before we start\, everybody writes their name on a blank card \(provided by the organizer\); these cards are then used to randomly pick the model every 15 minutes\. 3\. Usually we do 8 sittings\, with a 15\-minute break in the middle \(so after 4 sittings\, or 1 hour\)\. -> The participation is free, but it is expected that everybody orders something from the bar to support the lovely location. Get out your pencils and let's start! Please bring your own art supplies!

***This is an inclusive event – all genders are welcome!*** **Women in Technology at Deutsche Bank** are delighted to invite you to a special evening bringing together leaders and experts from across the technology community. The program will offer insights into recent technology achievements in Corporate Banking Technology and celebrate the women behind them. The evening will also feature a fireside chat with senior technology leaders from Deutsche Bank discussing leadership, innovation, and the evolving role of technology in the financial industry. **🗓 Agenda** * **18:30** – Doors open * **18:55** – Welcome & introductions * **19:00 – 19:30** – *The Digital Update from Corporate Banking Technology* by Padmavathi Ravi (Deutsche Bank) * **19:30 – 19:45** – *Wero Payments for the Future of Commerce in Europe* by Hama Kasiri (Deutsche Bank) * **19:45 – 20:15** – Break * **20:15 – 21:00** – Fireside chat **Mary Hynes-Martin** (Head of Strategy for Corporate Bank Technology at Deutsche Bank), **Juliet Parab** (CIO Security Services at Deutsche Bank) * **20:15 – 22:00** – Networking * **22:00** – Doors close

Wir laden dich herzlich zu einem besonderen Workshop ein, in dem Zeichnung und Handstickerei auf kreative Weise miteinander verschmelzen. Gemeinsam verwandeln wir einfache Zeichnungen in gestickte Kunstwerke. Du lernst die Grundlagen der Handstickerei, den bewussten Umgang mit Farben und wie Fäden als ausdrucksstarkes, künstlerisches Medium eingesetzt werden können. Schritt für Schritt entsteht so dein ganz persönliches Werk. Der Workshop ist sowohl für Anfänger\*innen als auch für Teilnehmende mit Vorkenntnissen geeignet. Im Mittelpunkt stehen Kreativität, Achtsamkeit und das handwerkliche Arbeiten als individuelle Ausdrucksform – entschleunigend, inspirierend und meditativ. **Jeden Samstag** **14:30 – 17:00 Uhr** **Teilnahmegebühr:** 20 € (inkl. aller Materialien) ✨ **Unsere Empfehlung:** Melde dich direkt für **3 Termine** an, um dein gesticktes Bild in Ruhe fertigzustellen. **3-Termine-Paket:** 50 € inkl. Materialien Lass deiner Kreativität freien Lauf und entdecke die Verbindung von Linie, Farbe und Faden!

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Christians in Tech is a community at the intersection of faith and technology. Our meetups are designed to spark meaningful conversations, promote knowledge sharing, and encourage growth—both in your career and your spiritual walk with God. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your tech journey, CIT welcomes you. Our Website [https://linktr.ee/citcbus](https://linktr.ee/citcbus) Sponsors and Partners * Improving (Venue Sponsor) * Bethel World Prayer Center (Fiscal Sponsor) * Fruits & Roots (Coffee Partner)

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**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.😊**

Bienvenue! Columbus French Conversation group invites you to our Saturday morning French conversation club. Expect a casual and welcoming atmosphere in which to learn french! I will bring my laptop so we can look up new vocabulary as needed! The venue is a beautiful French restaurant so you can really get into the zone :)

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.