Course overview

Immerse yourself in the art of painting the human head in oil in this five-day intensive course. Taught entirely by Peter Najad Kasim, professional portrait painter and instructor at Berlin Portrait Academy, this workshop guides students from structured sculpture studies to live model painting, building confidence, skill, and a deep understanding of form, light, and color.

Louise Lenz, founder of Burnt Sienna Berlin, will host the course in her beautiful studio, providing a comfortable, well-equipped space for both head studies and live model sessions.

Course Highlights

• Days 1–3: Study of the human head through planes and sculpture at Burnt Sienna Berlin ( neukölln)

• Days 4–5: Painting from a live model in a professional studio ( Ostkreuz )

• Daily Schedule:

  • Morning: 1-hour demonstration + 2 hours painting

  • Lunch break

  • Afternoon: 1-hour demonstration + 2 hours painting

• Small group format (maximum 6 students — already half full)

• All materials included. If you prefer to bring your own, a reduced fee is available at 595 — please get in touch for a materials list.

• Professional sculptures, light boxes, and single-point lighting setups for accurate study before moving to the live figure.

Dates, Timing & Pricing

• Dates: Wednesday 13th May – Sunday 17th May

• Daily Timing: 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (arrive at 10:45 a.m.) 30 hours of teaching.

• Total course price: €650 ( bring your own materials , list on request 595 )

• Deposit to secure your place: €150

• Location - Burnt sienna (neukölln) and the Berlin portrait academy (ostkreuz)