Art-Expression Workshops

20/02/2022

Hands are such representative aspects of our characters, moods, emotions, states of mind. @monapzzz shows two aspects of her right and left hand by drawing each with the other. Line drawing is a fabulous way of concentrating and learning to synchronize our hands and our eyes movements. Thank you #bettyedwards for your inspiring #drawingontherightsideofthebrain book!

15/12/2021

INTRODUCING: ART-EXPRESSION LAB
If…
you are already a practicing artist, art student or art enthusiast and are looking for a space to share your creative process with other artists,
you are feeling uninspired or blocked in your artistic flow,
you are already working on an art project but need a boost to revive your continuity;
If you want to learn the a to z of creating an art project in any discipline from where to start all the way to how to prepare for an exhibition;
or are simply in need of output,
Then this might be something for you!
You needn't be a professional but should have some training/ previous experience in at least one art medium.
Click here to download the information sheet.
A free-entry online introduction session takes place on Wednesday 22.12.2021 from 18:30-19:30 CET, registration in advance
in mandatory.
Please reserve your spot and get the link by sending an email to [email protected]

12/12/2021

What is Art-Expression?
- Art is a secret shortcut to 'Self’:
Art-Expression is an alternative art education method that practices visual arts in favour of
acknowledging and expressing thoughts, feelings and personality.
It is a different gateway towards exploring and expressing self.
-'If you find the core, you will learn the way':
Instead of overwhelming the participants with the complications of learning all the
techniques, we begin with retrieving and relying on the joys of working with art as an
experimental medium, learning to link thoughts and emotions to visual expression and not
ot be afraid to share them within the group.
If you find the content, learning the techniques gets easier and more fun. Art-Expression
is an invitation to step over the barriers and limitations of verbal communication and
replace them with creative and unique paths in using images and artworks.
-'Good Art' or 'Bad Art'? Let's erase that thought!:
In Art-Expression studios, we offer a safe time-space in which multiple social, gender and
personal suppressions are challenged. Breaking free from judgement of others and oneself
is a priority. We create art and share thoughts and experiences in a group setting. By
offering a set of mind-triggering tasks, the participants will use simple and easy-to-
achieve visual art techniques to materialise their thoughts into images and forms.
By developing and adopting an alternative way through the expression, the participants
are invited to experience the joy of creativity and to share it amongst themselves and
build bridges towards their surroundings. Artwork by @annalogias from @mirror.of.creation.workshops in Berlin #artexpressionworkshops #artandexpression #selfcare #metime #artclassesonline #inneedofexploration #2022resolution #creativitybooster #arttherapy

30/06/2021

Life-Drawing Live Sessions are back as of July!
Interested? Here is how it works:

When?
Every other Sunday from 13:00 to 16:00 pm
(The upcoming dates in July are 11.07 & 25.07)
Deadline for registration: 06.07.2021

Where?
Depending on the number of attendees the group could meet indoors or outdoors. The location will be announced closer to the date.

Who?
Regardless of your knowledge of drawing, whether you are a beginner and want to learn the fundamentals of drawing human anatomy or an established artist looking for a playground to practice your skills, you can sign up!

How much?
Admission is 35€ per session and 60€ per month. If you are an Art-Expression Member, you can get additional discounts so please check out our membership possibilities.

How long?
That depends on yourself. In drawing, the more you practice the better you will get! And there is no end to practicing. So, come join and decide whether you participate in one session or a whole year.

How?
Sign up by sending and email here in Patreon or via art.expression.workshops[at]gmail[dot]com

Places are limited and get booked rather quickly so the earlier the better.

30/06/2021

Dear Art-Expressionists, members, friends, patreons and art lovers!
After many months of struggles because of the pandemic, we are super excited to share with you that Art-Expression is back this July with a few exciting programs!
Let's start our post-reels with some new features: Patreon!
Art-Expression's Patreon page is up and running! Yay! From now on, you can directly become a Patreon or a selected Member of Art-Expression community through this link:
patreon.com/ArtExpression
Artwork is courtesy of Bahar Oghalaei from Art-Expression's Mirror of Creation program 2018-2019

21/03/2021

نقاشی؛ مسیری رنگارنگ به درون خویش - Amal, Berlin!

Amal, Berlin writes about Mirror of Creation Workshops (This article will soon be available in German and Arabic as well.)
Thank you Aora Maryam for the article!

گلنار طبیب‌زاده، خالق دوره‌‌های آموزشی “آرت-اکسپرشن” یا “بیان در هنر”، در برلین است. دوره‌هایی که تنها به خلق آثار هنری ختم نمی‌شود، بلکه درس‌های خودشناسی جال....

11/02/2021

There are only two places left! Come and get your place by the end of Friday :)
https://fb.watch/3B5sytyMkW/

04/02/2021

Opportunity!
Call for Participants for MOC LAB 2021 annual program
Deadline: 11.02.2021
(Attention: there are only FOUR remaining vacancies. So please confirm your spot as soon as possible.)
Registration/Questions via: art.expression.workshops[at]gmail[dot]com

MOC Lab is a yearly program offering the possibility for those identifying as women of migration backgrounds (including second generation and diaspora) the skills, tasks and techniques to create art projects of their own from A to Z.

This program shall facilitate the participants with access to space (virtual/analogue), materials and knowledge of creating an entire art project from scratch within a medium of their interest over the course of one year.

The aim is to offer professional dynamics comparable to those in art schools except here there are no restrictions, rigidness and difficulties of entry or during the process.

MOC lab relies on support and encouragement. It regards all individuals that have the desire to express via art equally and believes that with commitment, acknowledgement and encouragement, a healthy guidance and circulation of knowledge and experience within the community, ideas can develop to be recognised.

Requirements for participation:
> This project welcomes Berlin-based individuals between ages 19 and 29 who identify as women coming from migration backgrounds (second generation and diaspora included) to participate.
> The attendees must have a basic/general knowledge of art practices.
> This lab can support projects oriented around visual arts (analogue/digital) and not performing arts.
> The attendees must have a basic knowledge of English.

This program is funded by Kubinaut in cooperation partnership with MitOst e.V. and Open Doors Tuition

03/02/2021

Instagram Post by Art-Expression Workshops • February 3, 2021 at 05:01AM PST

https://www.instagram.com/tv/CK1Ltc4ozLy/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

02/02/2021

After a year of hard enthusiastic and creative work, the participants of #mirrorofcreationworkshops are getting ready to show their works in a final exhibition!
Stay tuned for further announcements and sneak peeks!

Funded by Kubinaut and in cooperation partnership with MitOst e.V. and Bedcon - Berlin Education & Consulting

Thank you Oyoun for hosting us!

#artexpressionworkshops #MOC #mirrorofcreation #WomenFor Women #BerlinWorkshops #artexpression

31/12/2020

Sometimes all it takes is to gain courage and peer through the unknown, what waits ahead can be more beautiful than what we expect! Despite all the hardship of this past year, for the new one that follows we wish you evermore courage, kindness, solidarity and creativity. Trust in art and keep it as your sword and shield. Have no doubt that it will guide you through the dark and into where light, freedom and understanding is. Happy new year everyone!
(Detail of Collective work by Anna Matos and members of Art-Expression Workshops’s #mirrorofcreationworkshops #artintimesofcorona #collectivestorytelling #artistherapy #intotheunknown #berlinartworkshops #womensupportingwomen #creativewomen

10/10/2020

Postcard to my Mother- Ava Houshmand
From #MirrorOfCreationWorkshops

29/07/2020

Please mark the dates for the two upcoming Life-Drawing meetups in August.

Sunday 02.08.2020 13:00 to 16:30
&
Saturday 08.08.2020 13:00 to 16:30

In order to maintain your safety & as long as the weather permits, we continue to meet outdoors, usually in the wonderful garden of our favorite anticafe be'kech.

Here is how it works:

>> Do you want to learn how to draw the human figure, proportions of anatomy and different drawing techniques or are simply starting from scratch?

Then you should sign up for a lesson. A lesson costs 30€ per session and 50€ for the combo of two.*

You have to confirm your participation in the lessons latest by 28th of the previous month.

>> Are you already familiar with drawing and just want to enjoy having a live model to practice? You feel that you do not need training?

No problem! In that case, you should get yourself an entrance ticket.
Entrance tickets are donation based starting from 10€ per session.

- Please note that you can not replace sessions that you sign up for. This means if you miss a session there will be no refund.

- Basic materials are available for purchase in the location.

Any questions? Do not hesitate to send an email or a message via this page.

23/06/2020

Thanks to our amazing model and the good weather, we had a bombastic session on Sunday and are already counting down the days to the following two.
Please mark the dates for Life-Drawing sessions in July:

04.07.2020 & 18.07.2020 from 13:00 to 16:30 pm.

Thanks to amazing Oyoun our location will be as last time in the garden of my favorite Anticafe be'kech

Do not forget to confirm your participation and for those of you who are taking the training, to register by latest the 28th of this month.

Ready to sign up? Any questions?
Send an email to art.expression.workshops[@]gmail[dot]com
Or leave a voicemail via the phone number on this page and we'll get back to you!

08/06/2020

Good news everyone: the Life-drawing courses are back!

As of June 21st. we are back on track with our Life-Drawing workshops.
We start with meeting once this month and as of next month, we will meet twice per month.

In order to maintain your safety & as long as the weather permits, we will meet in different locations outdoors.

The first meet up happens on 21.06.2020 from 13:00 to 16:00 in the garden of Oyoun
Here is how it works:

>> Do you want to get to know drawing of human anatomy and learn about different drawing techniques or simply are starting from scratch?
You should sign up for a lesson. A lesson costs 30€ per session.*
>> are you already familiar with drawing and want to enjoy having a live model to practice? You feel that you do not need a trainer?
You should get an entrance ticket.
Entrance tickets are donation based between 10€ to 15€ per session.

Any questions? Do not hesitate to send an email or a message via this page.
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* 25€ for Members & patreons of Art-Expression Workshops & students.

10/02/2020

Berliner ladies,
If you missed our introduction session last Saturday but are generally interested in joining the annual Mirror of Creation program, you still can!
The workshops will kick off this Saturday.
Here are a few facts about the workshops:
-They are welcoming all women of immigration backgrounds (diaspora and second generation included) to participate.
-The are fully funded by Kubinaut program and therefore are entirely free!
-We meet two Saturdays per month and for a duration of a year.
-Please only join if you can commit to the full program.
-You can reserve your place by sending your name, phone number and an email address to Art-Expression Workshops or art.expression.workshops[at]gmail[dot]come
Any questions? Do not hesitate to write to Art-Expression Workshops.
See you there!

28/01/2020

Opportunity!!
Berlin- Mirror of Creation Workshops

Art-Expression Workshops invites Berlin based women with migration/immigration backgrounds (forced, by choice or second generation) to participate in Mirror of Creation Workshops annual program starting in February 2020.

>An introduction session will take place on Saturday 08.02.2020 from 12:00 to 15:00pm. Registration is obligatory.
> Participants must be between 19 and 27 years of age.

>Up to 18 participants can join.

>This program is funded by Kubinaut and all workshop costs including the materials will be provided by the host.

>The deadline for application is 12.02.2020.

>Those who identify as women are most welcome to take part.

Please get in touch for more details!
Looking forward to seeing you all.

Painting is a courtesy of Nesar Ghadernejad

13/01/2020

Hello Berliners!
There are still three vacancies for the annual programs.
Course begins in February (First two sessions happen on 16.02.2020 & 23.02.2019)
Deadline for applying is 30.01.2020- The early bird catches the worm.
Questions? Get in touch: art.expression.workshops[at]gmail.com

Happy new year everyone!

Call for participants for Art-Expression Workshops' annual program.
Deadline is January 30th.

Are you one of those who think they have absolutely no talent in arts?
Have you tried art classes and found them rigid, boring and discouraging?
Have you been looking for a way to give yourself some care, love and me-time and still haven't decided what to do about it?
Do you feel misunderstood and suppressed in expressing yourself sometimes?

Then this might be the right door to knock!

Art-Expression Workshops accepts ten new participants for it's new annual program starting this February.
You can find out about the conditions via the flyer provided in the comments below.
If you have questions regarding the method and the program, drop us an email to art.expression.workshops[at]gmail.com

The artwork is a courtesy of Soha Zamani in training with Art-Expression Workshops

08/01/2020

Geförderte Projekte

Thrilled to announce that Mirror of Creation Project, a courtesy of Art-Expression Workshops has been selected as one of the funded projects of Fördersäule 1, 2020 by Berliner Projektfondskulturelle Bildung!
The project will kick off already this January.
Stay tuned for more exciting news & calls!

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