Painting Course in Bonn: How to Find the Right One
If you are looking for a painting course in Bonn, pay attention to three things above all: a teacher with real artistic training, a small group with personal guidance, and a course format that fits your goals. In Bonn I currently offer the five-day intensive course “Head Modelling in Clay” – and for acrylic painting courses, Düsseldorf and Cologne-Porz are not far away.
In this article I explain how to find the right course in and around Bonn, what makes my intensive course special, and why Bonn is a special place for me as an artist.
Painting course in Bonn: my connection to the city
From 2016 to 2018 I completed my Master of Fine Arts in painting at Alanus University of Arts and Social Sciences, in the class of Prof. Dr. Ulrike Eller-Rüter. My graduation exhibition took place in Bonn in 2018, and in 2017 I already had a solo exhibition in Bonn. Before that I studied at the Asim Asimzade Art College and the State Academy of Arts in Baku – around ten years of academic art education in total. You can read more on my About page.
How to recognise a good painting course in Bonn
- Who teaches the course? Solid training and an active artistic practice show in the quality of feedback.
- How big is the group? The smaller it is, the more personal guidance you get.
- Are materials included? That saves preparation and wrong purchases.
- Which level is it for? Beginners need different exercises than advanced painters.
- Which format suits you? A single afternoon to try things out, or a multi-day intensive course?
Intensive course in Bonn: head modelling in clay
My current course in Bonn is a sculpture course rather than a classic painting course – and it is particularly valuable for anyone who wants to draw or paint portraits. In an intensive five-day workshop you learn to model a portrait head in clay.
The course takes place in the Stuck-Belz workshop in Bonn, surrounded by sculptures and stucco work. It is aimed at beginners and advanced participants, and the group is limited to a maximum of ten people.
What you will learn
- Proportions and anatomy of the head
- Building up the basic forms
- Working out details such as eyes, nose and mouth
- Refinement and expression
- Finishing your own sculpture
All materials such as clay and tools are included, as well as personal guidance, snacks and drinks. Details and dates are on the course page Head Modelling in Clay – Intensive Course in Bonn.
Why modelling improves your painting
When you draw or paint, you translate a three-dimensional head onto a flat surface. Many typical mistakes – flat faces, misplaced eyes, a missing back of the head – happen because we don't think of the head as a volume. Once you have built a head with your hands, you understand the forms behind it. A good complement is the Loomis method for portrait drawing.
Painting courses near Bonn: Düsseldorf and Cologne-Porz
If you prefer paint and brush, my acrylic painting courses take place in Düsseldorf at the Adina Apartment Hotel – courses for all levels such as “Stille Nacht”, “Banksy Art Experience” or “Abstract Work with the Palette Knife”, and advanced courses such as “Tänzerin im Farbrausch” or “Die Welt der Frida Kahlo”. A session usually lasts two to two and a half hours, with all materials provided. Workshops also take place at the Kunsthalle Eil-Porz in Cologne.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need experience for the intensive course in Bonn?
No. The course is for beginners and advanced participants, and you are guided step by step.
Do I have to bring materials?
No, clay and tools are included. Wear clothes that can get dirty.
Are there acrylic painting courses in Bonn?
My acrylic courses currently take place in Düsseldorf, with workshops also in Cologne-Porz – both easy to reach from Bonn.
Conclusion
A good course in Bonn lives from expert guidance, a small group and a clear structure. Have a look at the current dates and book your place online on the painting courses page, or get in touch via the contact form.
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