Develop strong observational drawing skills through structured teaching, museum study and regular studio practice. Burnt Sienna offers drawing courses for complete beginners, painters wishing to strengthen their foundations, and more experienced artists seeking a sustained drawing practice. Courses are taught in English in small groups in our Charlottenburg studio and across Berlin’s museums.
Museum & Studio Drawing with artist Jane Haycock
About the Course
Drawing begins with learning to see.
This six-week course combines guided museum visits with practical studio sessions, helping students develop the observational skills that underpin confident drawing and painting. Led by artist Jane Haycock, the programme encourages participants to slow down, look closely and build a deeper understanding of line, proportion, composition, tone and visual structure.
Alternating between Berlin's museums and the Burnt Sienna studio, each museum visit becomes the starting point for a week of studio investigation, allowing students to translate observation into practice through sustained drawing.
Suitable for beginners with some drawing experience through to intermediate artists, this course offers a structured yet supportive environment in which to build confidence and establish a regular drawing practice.
Fridays | 3:00–5:00 pm
11 September – 16 October
Dates: 11 Sept • 18 Sept • 25 Sept • 2 Oct • 9 Oct • 16 Oct
Location: Burnt Sienna, Kamminerstraße 9, 10589 Berlin, with three guided museum visits across Berlin.
Museums -
Week 1; Alte Nationalgalerie
Week 3; Neue Nationalgalerie
Week 5; Hamburger Banhof
Price: €395 / solidarity €340
Suitable for beginners with some drawing experience through to intermediate artists. Maximum 8 participants. Fee does not include museum entry
WEDNESDAY EVENING ATELIER
Weekly evening life drawing and painting studio in Burnt Sienna’s Charlottenburg atelier space, working from a live nude model under single-point lighting within a serious but welcoming studio environment.
Participants work observationally alongside painters and artists in residence within the atmosphere of a working painting school and atelier.
Suitable both for beginners seeking strong foundations and more experienced artists wishing to develop a sustained studio practice. Professional atelier easels, drawing boards, chairs, and shared studio setup are provided depending on your booking type.
Please bring your own materials, including fixative
Tea, coffee, wine, and soft drinks are available to purchase during the session.
Book individual sessions or a 10 class pass for continuity and sustained studio practice.
Every Wednesday
18:30–21:30
Small group studio atmosphere. All levels welcome.
Foundations of Drawing: Two-Day Intensive
With Paola Ferri
Build strong drawing skills through observation, structure and light. This weekend intensive introduces the essential principles of drawing, from constructing simple forms and understanding proportion to creating convincing depth, volume and composition. Through demonstrations, practical exercises and individual feedback, you'll develop confidence in drawing from life and strengthen the foundations needed for both drawing and painting.
Suitable for: Complete beginners and artists looking to refresh or strengthen their observational drawing skills.
10–11 October 2026
10:00–16:00 (1-hour lunch break)
Burnt Sienna, Kamminer Str. 9, 10589 Berlin
€240 (€195 solidarity)