Berlin · Neukölln & Charlottenburg
A structured, intensive month for individuals who want to develop a serious, independent studio practice and learn all the fundamentals of oil painting.
Combining focused teaching with sustained studio work, the programme creates a clear rhythm between instruction, practice, and critique. Over four weeks, you will build both technical foundations and a more self-directed approach to painting.
The programme concludes with a final group critique and presentation of the work developed over the month.
What the Programme Offers
Twice-weekly teaching sessions (demonstration, critique, guided exercises)
24 hour key access to the Neukölln studio for independent work
Ongoing feedback within a small group setting
Integration into the mentoring programme’s group critiques
Final presentation of work at the end of July
Structure
Teaching sessions
Mondays & Thursdays, 10:00–13:00
Charlottenburg studio
Studio practice
All other days
Neukölln studio (24-hour access)
This structure allows you to move between concentrated teaching and extended periods of independent work — essential for developing a sustained painting practice.
Approach
The programme is rooted in direct observation and material understanding.
Across the month, sessions address:
observation and translation into paint
value structure and composition
colour relationships
surface, layering, and material process
Teaching is adapted to your level, while maintaining a clear framework that supports progression.
Schedule Overview
The programme runs from 1–31 July 2026.
Week 1 begins with an extended orientation and first teaching session
Weeks 2–4 follow a consistent rhythm of teaching and studio practice
Final week focuses on resolving work and preparing for presentation
A detailed schedule is provided upon enrolment.
Who This Is For
This programme is suited to:
any one with desire or serious commitment to learn how to paint and establish the practice
students seeking structure alongside independence
artists preparing for further study, exhibitions, or developing a body of work
A basic familiarity with painting is helpful, but not required. Beginners can take this course and immerse themselves in the world of painting.
Places
Places are limited to ensure focused teaching and individual feedback.
Fee
€1,450
Includes all teaching sessions, studio access, equipement and critiques.
(Materials are not included.) - A list of materials will be made available in our pre enrolment meeting.
Payment
Payment can be made in three instalments:
€483 — to secure your place (upon acceptance)
€483 — due on 1 July 2026 (programme start)
€484 — due on 15 July 2026 (midway through the programme)
Your place is confirmed once the first instalment has been received.
Recent Outcomes
Students accepted into art academies (e.g. UdK and Weissensee Berlin ) or international residencies
Students have gone on to take their own studios in Berlin
Exhibitions and completed bodies of work and sales of paintings
As of April 2026 100% of alumni mentoring programme artists leaving the mentoring programme have achieved at least one of the three points above.