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School of Machines, Making & Make-Believe

School of Machines, Making & Make-Believe presents a 5-wk online class exploring soft wearables and biological textiles.
About this event
Can soft technology expand the ways our bodies sense and interact with the environment?

/ Five-week Live* Online class begins 27. October ends 24. November

/ Every Wednesday, 6pm-8pm, CET

/ Small class of participants

Course Description

Coded Biophilia is a workshop designed to learn basics of soft wearables and the exploration of biological textiles.

During the workshop, students will explore the potential of bacterial cellulose for textile futures in terms of growing living materials and creating speculative scenarios for second skins, sensors, and adaptive responsive structures. Learning new methods of making sensory surfaces for wearables and to envision how biotechnology and new materials will shape our environment. At the end of the workshop, students will be able to identify state-of-the-art soft wearable and bio-textiles applications.

Technology is getting closer and closer to our skin. What we wear today will soon be forgotten and replaced with biological technologies that are not only changing and challenging the way we consume and experience design and fashion, but also how we relate to and work with nature instead of against it.

At this crucial point, as we tumble towards bio collapse; ensued by our growth-obsessed culture and unsustainable models for living, the challenge and responsibility of contemporary designers, thinkers and researchers is to lead with awareness and sensibility towards both the planet and its people. We have a responsibility to create a space for dialogue and a framework for reflection, to inspire innovation that will disrupt our current fatal model. Through Coded Biophilia and within this space, we have the opportunity to re-think the relationship between technology, design and society.

Course Outline

Week 1: Introductions

This first week will be a chance for the group to get to know each other, introduce your work and interests as well as getting to know more about Giulia’s practise. There will be an introduction workshop, and an input & output group exercise to get the class started.

Week 2: Bio-textiles

The second week will be learning all about bio-textiles and getting to try out some methods for creating your own. This will be followed by a group brainstorming and then coupling up for projects.

Week 3: Soft Sensors

This week will focus on learning about soft sensors followed by a hands-on session to make some of our own. The group will continue to share ideas and brainstorm for projects.

Week 4: Open Source

This week will look into open-source methods as well as creating some DIY recipes/tutorials to try out.

Week 5: Presentations

During the final week, the group will share and present the recipes and tutorials along with a working prototype created during the class, feeding ideas and reflections back to each other to conclude our time together.

sliding scale between  €187.64 – €321.32

 Coded Biophilia

Berlin Drawing Room

Format: In-person classes at different museums

with artist-instructor G Caruso

Learn about art and art history by studying the masterpieces on display at the Berlin state museums, opening another dimension to your sketchbook practice. The museum artworks come alive as we make studies and learn techniques with the guidance of classically trained artist G Caruso. G provides step by step technical demonstrations, revealing subtle secrets hidden within the process behind the artworks.

Each class has a specific focus and we will work from specifically selected artworks. In this way, the museum experience can go from overwhelming to intimate, as you develop unique relationships through your drawing practice with individual artworks and artists. Instead of spending 10 seconds in front of 200 paintings, spend two hours getting know how just one artwork really works and what it has to offer you for your own practice.

Remember, “good artists borrow, great artists steal.” (Picasso)

Class 1: Pergamonmuseum: Drapery
Saturday, October 2
12:00 – 14:00 ( Bodestraße 1-3, 10178 Berlin)

Class 2: Alte Nationale Galerie: Hands and Feet
Saturday, October 16
12:00 – 14:00 (Bodestraße 1-3, 10178 Berlin)

Class 3: Gemäldegalerie: Portrait 
Saturday, October 30
12:00 – 14:00 (Matthäikirchplatz, 10785 Berlin)

Class 4: Altes Museum: Figure in Contrapposto
Saturday, November 13
12:00 – 14:00 (Bodestraße 1-3, 10178 Berlin)

Class 5: Bode Museum: Figure in Movement
Saturday, November 27
12:00 – 14:00 (Am Kupfergraben, entrance at the Monbijou bridge, 10117 Berlin)


Workshop Bundle: 5x classes
Oct 2, Oct 16, Oct 30, Nov 13, Nov 27
Cost: 130€

Individual Class
Cost: 30€ per class

Museum Sketching Workshop (In-Person)

with Mira O’Brien (Berlin Drawing Room Founding Director)
Watercolor

Learn watercolor techniques while we visit the beautiful and bizarre fungi kingdom during this online workshop. As the fruiting bodies (mushrooms) of the fungi emerge in the fall taking surprising and varied forms, Mira will collect and photograph new specimens every week for the class. We will create botanical style watercolor paintings using photographic references and you will also be encouraged to collect your own specimens if you wish.

Mycology
The workshop will also include contributions by professional biologist and mycologist Maria Marrow, providing insight into mushroom identification and their contribution to forest ecology. While mycology as a science won’t be the primary focus of this workshop, learning about our specimens will add depth to our observational painting. Maria Morrow is a botany professor at College of the Redwoods in California where she teaches a mushroom ID and ecology course and she is VP of the local mycology club.

What to expect:

- Learn intro and advanced watercolor techniques that can be applied to mushrooms as well as other subject matter.
- Learn how to mix the complex organic colors associated with mushrooms, while also learning some color theory.
- Learn about botanical illustration composition.
- See examples from the history of botanical and fungi illustration. Learn about some key artists.
- Learn basic mushroom anatomy and fascinating stories about mushrooms and fungi.

The drawings and painting made in this workshop are more like the field notes kept in the sketch books of Naturalists than the highly polished illustrations found in a botany textbook. These recordings are just as much about the subjective process of observation as they are about the recording of scientific data. Techniques will include line drawing with watercolor tea wash, building up layers with watercolor washes, adding detail with special watercolor effects and paying close attention to oft-overlooked subjects!

November 2 – November 23 2021
4 x Tuesdays livestreaming from 6 – 8 pm CET
(6pm in Berlin, 12pm in New York, 9am in San Francisco, 5pm in London)

Fungi Botanical Watercolor Workshop (online)

The main premise of this intensive full weekend course in oil painting is the technical and conceptual development of the Still life.

 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 organized 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 would Chardin paint on a Wednesday morning in Berlin?”

DAAD

DAAD scholarships offer graduates the opportunity to continue their education in Germany with a postgraduate or continuing course of study. The scholarships also promote the exchange of experience and networking amongst colleagues.

Who can apply?
Foreign applicants who have gained a first university degree in the fields of Fine Art, Design, Visual Communication and Film at the latest by the time they commence their scholarship-supported study programme.

In this study programme, you can complete:

-a Master's degree course/postgraduate degree course leading to a final qualification, or
-a complementary course without degree (not an undergraduate course) at a state or state-recognised German university of your choice.

This programme only funds projects in the artistic and creative area. Other DAAD scholarship programmes are available for applicants from the field of History of Art or Art Studies or for artists with a scientific project.

DAAD Study Scholarships - Postgraduate Studies in the Fields of Fine Art, Design, Visual Communication and Film 

Berlin School of Drawing

Berlin School of Drawing ( born as Berlin Drawing ) has been founded in 2012.
Since than, we are regularly offering weekly classes and weekend workshops, developing a growing artists community. Following our classes, students have time to practice and learn through a strong program based on the tuition of basics and advanced knowledge on drawing, panting, life drawing, illustration, sculpture, printing and more. Along with technical skills, lessons focus on art history and the development of visual art during history.

The weekly appointment with the untutored life drawing sessions is now established and a reference for sketchers in the area and from other parts of town. Poses can go normally from 2 to 20/30 minutes.
Lessons are conducted in English ( we speak also German )

CHECK THE PROGRAM ON THE WEBSITE!

DRAWING AND PAINITNG CLASSES IN KREUZBERG

Nathan Thomas

HAND-CARVE A WAX-MODEL OF A RING OR PENDANT, TO BE CAST IN STERLING-SILVER, WITH KREUZBERG-BASED GOLDSMITH, NATHAN THOMAS. 

Join Kreuzberg-based #TheBerlinGoldsmith, Nathan Thomas, to make your own sterling-silver ring or pendant using the age-old goldsmithing method, lost wax casting. 

In the workshop, you will hand-carve a wax-model of your ring or pendant. Nathan will guide you through the process of bringing your vision to life. 

After the workshop, your wax model will be cast in sterling-silver, and polished and finished by Nathan, and will be available for pick-up.

So come on your own mission, or with a friend or three, and enjoy an afternoon making fine jewellery in Nathan’s new jewellery studio.

DATES & TIME: 
2.5 hour workshops, from 14:00 – 16:30 pm
+ monthly, on the fourth Saturday of each month. 

LOCATION: 
Nathan Thomas Studio
Köpenicker Straße 190
10997 Berlin
+ U-Bahn: Schlesisches Tor

LIMITED PLACES: 
Each workshop is limited to 4 people.

ABOUT NATHAN: 
Nathan is an Australian-born contemporary Goldsmith, with almost 20 years’ experience in the design and crafting of contemporary and traditional fine-jewellery.

Nathan has a Bachelor degree in Jewellery and Object Design, and has worked for top Australian fashion labels and an internationally-renown diamond- and gem-jewellery house.

Since 2004, Nathan has been custom-designing and producing his own lines of fine silver and gold jewellery. Since 2016, he has called Berlin 'home', and his studio workshop is based in the heart of Berlin's Kreuzberg district, just 100 meters from U-Bahn station Schlesisches Tor.

Wax-carve a sterling-silver ring or pendant  |  WORKSHOP

PHOTOGRAPHY LESSONS ONE-TWO-ONE / PHOTOSHOP / LIGHTROOM / RETOUCHING / HOW TO BUILD FIRST PORTFOLIO

I am an accomplished photographer and film producer. I lived in London for 9 years and worked as a freelance photographer with for BBC, Royksoop, Gotan Project, Emiliana Torrini, Storm Model agency, national culture institutions and leading magazines within the UK. In 2009 follow Professor Bauman around the Europe produced documentary about this journey. http://beinghumanthesedays.com/

As I just moved to Berlin and I' offering photography lesson one-to-one but also following lessons:

HOW TO USE PHOTOSHOP FOR YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY
HOW TO USE PHOTOSHOP FOR YOUR LIGHTROOM
PHOTOGRAPHIC RETOUCHING
HOW TO BUILD YOUR FIRST PORTFOLIO, PRINT AND WEB-PRESENT TO THE CLIENT


PHOTOGRAPHY LESSONS ONE-TWO-ONE

Do you own a Digital SLR but can’t seem to figure out its features and therefore not using it as often? 
Do you take pictures and they come out too bright or too dark? 
Do you want to get better at taking great pictures, capturing speciaal moments and impressing friends and family?  I can certainly help you achieve all this and more. 
I am offering classes for total beginners or enthusiasts in photography. 

Subjects covered include: 

• The photographic triangle – Aperture, Shutter Speed and ISO. What are these? And how do they work together? 
• Understanding the different modes on a camera 
• How to achieve a CORRECT EXPOSURE and a CREATIVE correct exposure. 
• An understanding of Depth of Field 
• How to achieve amazing PORTRAITS and LANDSCAPES 
• Introduction to different types of lens and what they are used for 
• COMPOSITION of shots 
• Understanding of Light 
• Night time photography 
• Histograms 
• How to shoot specific events 
• And many more. 

Please visit my portfolio:
http://photogl.com/

Also please visit my last film project:
http://beinghumanthesedays.com/

Each session is a minimum of 2 hours at a rate of €20 per hour for 1:2:1. 
I can also offer small group tuition (between 2-4 people) at a rate of €15 per hour per person. 
Please note that first 30 minutes for the first time would free of charge as we will mainly discuss your requirements and what you would like to achieve.  

Please drop me a line or give me a call:

info@photogl.com
0151 4644 5093

Look forward to hearing from you :- )

per hour, minimum 2 hours. 1:2:1.  I can also offer small group tuition (between 2-4 people) at a rate of €15 per hour per person.  Please note that first 30 minutes for the first time would free of charge as we will mainly discuss your requirements and what you would like to achieve.  

PHOTOGRAPHY LESSONS ONE-TWO-ONE / PHOTOSHOP / LIGHTROOM / RETOUCHING / HOW TO BUILD FIRST PORTFOLIO

Stephan van Kuyk

How to Sell Art Online
Looking to sell your art online?
Reaching art lovers from all over the globe?
Taking your career to the next level and becoming a full-time artist?

Then this class is for you!

Access the free web class
Join Artist and Art Dealer Stephan van Kuyk on this exciting class, where he breaks down the process he uses to sell his artworks to collectors all across the globe, all of this from the comfort of his Berlin studio.

Content.
Introduction
This is the first phase, creating a solid foundation for your art business.

Defining & Organizing your art product
Presenting your art product
Marketing your art product

Distribution
Establishing the right process to connect your art to art lovers across the globe.

Existing online art galleries.
Print on demand platforms
Sell directly to your audience

Post-Sales
Keeping in touch with buyers and transforming them into long-term collectors.

Dealing with packing & Shipping 
Cultivating long-term relationships. 
Educating and expanding your audience

Free Web Class - How to sell art online!

Berlin Career College

Die praxisorientierte Weiterbildung Kuratieren am Berlin Career College der Universität der Künste Berlin startet wieder zum Jahresbeginn im Februar 2022. An einer der größten künstlerischen Hochschulen Europas vermitteln national und international bekannte Expert*innen alle relevanten Themen des Ausstellens auf hohem Niveau. Anmeldungen für den Zertifikatskurs werden ab sofort entgegengenommen.

„Der langjährige Erfolg basiert einerseits auf der bewährten Zusammenarbeit mit einem breiten Spektrum renommierter Ausstellungsinstitutionen am internationalen Kulturstandort Berlin. Andererseits ist entscheidend, dass die Weiterbildung auf aktuelle Diskurse und Entwicklungen in Kultur und Gesellschaft Bezug nimmt. Einen Fokus bildet deshalb die Erweiterung der klassischen kuratorischen Tätigkeit ins Digitale“, so die Kursleiterinnen Barbara Mei Chun Müller und Dr. Friederike Hauffe.

Exkursionen zu international und regional arbeitenden Kultureinrichtungen verschiedener Sparten bieten Anlass zum kritischen Diskurs vor Ort. Die Teilnehmenden entwickeln und präsentieren seminarbegleitend eigene Projekte und Strategien, wobei sie durch die Dozent*innen in Workshops, Vorträgen und persönlichen Beratungsgesprächen unterstützt werden.

Namhafte Institutionen und Expert*innen beteiligen sich: u.a. Dr. Claudia Banz, Kuratorin für Design, Kunstgewerbemuseum, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Dr. Birgit Bosold, Vorstand und Kuratorin, Schwules Museum Berlin, Dr. Chantal Eschenfelder, Leitung Bildung & Vermittlung und Digitale Sammlung, Städel Museum Frankfurt am Main, Barbara Höffer, Standortleiterin Dresden der Staatlichen Ethnographischen Sammlungen Sachsen, Felix Hoffmann, Hauptkurator C|O Berlin Foundation, Dr. Joachim Jäger, Leiter Neue Nationalgalerie, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Achim Klapp, Presse- und Öffentlichkeitsarbeit, Museum Barberini Potsdam, Dr. Thomas Köhler, Direktor Berlinische Galerie – Landesmuseum für Moderne Kunst, Fotografie und Architektur, Dr. Patricia Rahemipour, Direktorin Institut für Museumsforschung, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Lisa Marei Schmidt, Direktorin Brücke-Museum Berlin, Nina Wilkens, Mitarbeiterin Bildung, Stiftung Jüdisches Museum Berlin, Prof. Dr. Daniel Tyradellis, Philosoph und Kurator Berlin.

Beratungsgespräche im Rahmen des Rundgangs – Tage der offenen Tür der UdK Berlin Interessierte haben im Rahmen des Rundgangs der UdK Berlin die Möglichkeit, sich vorab über die Inhalte des Zertifikatskurses zu informieren. Die Kursleiterinnen stehen am 31. Oktober 2021 ab 11 Uhr online für Fragen zur Verfügung und erläutern den Aufbau der Weiterbildung. Vorab wird um eine Anmeldung per E-Mail gebeten.

Weitere Informationen und Anmeldung unter www.udk-berlin.de/ziw/kuratieren