Burnt Sienna Art School Berlin presents:

"What would Chardin paint on a Wednesday morning in Berlin?”

The still life in oil with Natasha Kuchko weekend course Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th March 9 am - 12:30 pm both days

  Participants: 4 places                    Cost: €195              Level: beginner to intermediate

Overview

Burnt Sienna art school Berlin is honoured to invite international artist Natasha Kuchko to lead a master class in oil and specifically the Still life this Spring. This unique opportunity will give participants the opportunity to learn and hone traditional skills and techniques that are all but forgotten and not taught in school. Kuchko trained in Florence and will bring her unique trained skill set to the Burnt Sienna school this Spring. The still life is perhaps one of the most challenging parts in the painting practice. In this course we will try to gain more confidence in the painting and drawing of  the still life.

WHAT IS THE STILL LIFE IN OIL SHORT COURSE ?

The main premise of this intensive full weekend course in oil painting is the technical and conceptual development of the Still life. You will be creating and developing  drawings on paper in order to move towards a painting on panel over the two days. You will be working  from a still life in the studio under Natasha’s guidance. Over the course you will produce several drawings and one oil painting.

If you ever had a question “Can it be a still life? How do I move forward on this painting?", this is the class that will help you. We will cover exactly how to progress from start to finish. Following an organised and clear procedure is an essential part of painting. The objective of the course is to learn a logical, step-by-step process to still-life. Topics covered include the Composition, Objects Construction, Perspective, Light and Color Theory, and materials for painting. Students will work from life set up, we will arrange together a still-life from different objects, or personal objects selected by the student. With short introduction on study of historic and contemporary painting methodologies with emphasis on exploration on some masterpieces of Chardin, Henri Matisse, etc.

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE COURSE 

All materials, tuition and studio equipment are included in the course fee. That includes painting surfaces, oil paints, easels, mediums and tuition throughout. Some students like to bring their own brushes this is encouraged but not essential. Kuchko will share many tip and tricks regarding materials and studio equipment

WHAT TO BRING

Please bring clothes that can get dirty and, creative energy! It may be useful to bring a note book to take notes and perhaps some snacks if you like. We will send out details over the course prior to the day you attend, the email will contain all the information you need to know about the class and the studio. 

WHERE

This weekend short course with Natasha Kuchko will be taught in our beautiful Neukölln attic studio in the heart of the Neukölln art district far from the bustle of the street. Some people describe the space as a hidden  500 year old Florentine workshop. The space is roughly 100 years old and in the spring / summer you can enjoy the roof.        

Biography of Natasha Kuchko

Natasha Kuchko was born in Ukraine.  In 2007 she moved to Madrid to begin studying at the Artium Academy, which was founded by a friend and fellow artist of Joaquin Sorolla. In 2011 Natasha moved to Brussels where she was working with Old Master Techniques, and visiting Amsterdam, Gent and Bruges in search of insights into traditional skills and mediums, learning from the works of Rembrandt, Rogier van der Weyden, Rubens and Jan van Eyck.  In 2013 she moved to Italy, and studied at The Florence Academy of Art, where she pursued a program of classical painting and drawing. She was awarded a two year grant as well best figure painting in 2015. 

She was visiting the workshops of Antonio Lopez in Avila and Olula del Rio (Spain). Antonio Lopez is one of the founders of the Magical realism in Spain. Now the artist is based in Berlin, with recent exhibitions in Munich and Berlin. Her works are part of Antonio Coppola Foundation in Italy.

 Entry requirements 

Basic English language although German and Spanish are understood and spoken too. This course is suitable for both beginners and those looking to improve. No experience is necessary and beginners are welcome.

What is included: Course fees include all costs, some participants like to bring their own brushes