A 10-day residential drawing course open to beginners and experts alike, with accommodation and studio space provided.
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Get matched →Drawing From Observation is a 10-day residential course taught by Neva Bergemann. The course is open to beginners and experts alike with no age limit. You will learn how to select objects or scenes to draw, develop fundamental mark-making skills, and receive one-to-one guidance to develop your practice. The course will be a small group of between three and seven students.
The course takes place in Exarchia, a vibrant neighborhood in Athens, Greece, known for its creative atmosphere. You will stay in the Argo Mansions, a neoclassical building from 1928 located on Plateia Agiou Georgiou in Kypseli. Studio space is provided in the large, light studio complex in Exarchia.
You'll stay in the Argo Mansions during the course. All rooms are private, but shared rooms are available at a reduced price if you apply with a friend or partner. You'll share a well-appointed kitchen and bathrooms.
You'll have a dedicated workspace in the large, light studio complex in Exarchia. The neighborhood is known for its political activism, vibrant creativity, cool bars, and cozy cafes.
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The course is suitable for all levels of artists (beginners, professionals, or anyone in between) with no age limits. Expectations are very few: turn up, participate in discussions, and explore your practice.