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Christopher Balzer
COURSES 2025 These texts are translations for your convenience only. You can find the original information in the german part of the site under VHS.
Pastel painting and drawing CW207-197F “Il aimait le dessin” said the famous pastel painter Degas. The sensuality of real pastels combines painting and drawing and cannot be imitated with any other technique. Please bring motifs of your choice to the first appointment, as well as pastel materials if available. Otherwise, material costs of approx. 5-10 EUR are not included in the course fee and will be charged to the course instructor. Your course instructor speaks english, votre professeur parle francais, uw leraar spreekt nederlands.. Dates: Price: Instructor: Christopher Balzer Venue:
Portfolio preparation for art colleges CW207-395F This course offers preparation, inspiration and advice for all artistic disciplines in order to develop an application portfolio. Based on the study of nature, students will develop their own visual ideas and modes of expression. Practical exercises are used to consolidate and expand manual skills. The course is also suitable for exam preparation. Amateur painters are very welcome. Materials of approx. 10 EUR will be charged to the instructor. Your course instructor speaks english, votre professeur parle francais, uw leraar spreekt nederlands. Dates: Instructor: Christopher Balzer Price: Venue:
Don't be afraid to paint CW207-055F
A course for people who want to take their first steps in painting and learn how to create their own pictures. The offer ranges from basic exercises in perspective, proportion, light and dark, coloring, composition to painting a picture. Material costs of approx. 5-10 EUR are to be settled with the course instructor. Your course instructor speaks english, votre professur parle francais, uw leraar spreekt nederlands. Dates: Instructor: Christopher Balzer Price: Venue:
The face of the metropolis CW207-291F
Architectural drawing plein air - Berlin Alexanderplatz We will draw and sketch exterior and interior spaces on selected buildings around Alexanderplatz. The people who animate the square will also be included in the drawing. Basic knowledge of perspective will be taught. The course is also suitable for exam preparation. Your course instructor speaks english, votre professeur parle francais, uw leraar spreekt nederlands. Meeting point on both days: Weltzeituhr. Contact the course director christopher.balzer@gmx.de Please bring along: Pencil set (2H-8B), paper, at least 200g, A3-A2. Drawing materials can be obtained from the course leader for a contribution towards expenses of approx. 5 €. Instructor: Christopher Balzer Price: Dates:
Landscape drawing and pastel painting in the Tiergarten CW207-293F Drawing and painting in the open air We draw and paint with pencils and pastels in the summertime Tiergarten. You will receive an introduction to the possibilities and challenges of plein air, the combination of the figurative and nature. Meeting point 12:00h at the zoo lock (bridge), near Schleusenkrug. If available, please bring a stool, field easel, sturdy and handy drawing pads, drawing materials (pens, pastels etc.). Materials can be purchased on site from the instructor for a contribution towards expenses of EUR 5 - 10. In case of bad weather, the dates will be postponed in consultation with the participants. Tel. 0302911953 or christopher.balzer@gmx.de. The course is also suitable for portfolio preparation and exam preparation. Your course instructor speaks english, votre professeur parle francais,uw leraar spreekt nederlands. Instructor: Christopher Balzer Price: Dates:
Don't be afraid to paint Pa2150F course for people who want to take their first steps in painting and learn to create their own pictures. The offer ranges from basic exercises on proportion, perspective, light and dark, coloring and composition to painting a picture. If available, bring an A2 drawing pad (min. 200 g), pencils, sharpener, eraser and paints. However, you can also purchase the materials for approx. 8.00 € on site from the course instructor. Dates: Venue: Price: Instructor: Christopher Balzer
Don't be afraid to keep painting Pa2165F Watercolor and pastel painting or rather oil and acrylic painting - the first fears of painting have been overcome, now you want to find out which technique suits you best. Your knowledge of space, color and composition will be deepened in a stimulating studio atmosphere. The course is suitable for beginners and advanced students as well as for creating a portfolio for artistic studies. Please be sure to bring motifs of your choice and - if available - an A2 drawing pad (min. 200 g), pencils, sharpener, eraser and paints. You can also purchase the materials from the instructor on site for approx. 8.00 € Dates: Venue: Price: Kursleiter: Christopher Balzer
The Color of Man Pa2203F This portrait painting workshop focuses, in addition to likeness and expression, primarily on the colorfulness of human skin and its countless nuances. On the first day we will approach the model with color sketches in order to deepen the work on the second day with a selected pose. A journey into the universe of skin tones. The course is primarily aimed at advanced students and is suitable for creating portfolios for artistic studies. If available, please bring watercolor, acrylic or gouache paints as well as painting supports (watercolor paper, thicker sketch paper or painting cardboard, canvas). Also suitable brushes, painting cloths, painting clothes. Otherwise materials can be used in the studio - contribution towards expenses 5-10€. Model costs are included in the course fee. Dates: Venue: Price: Instructor: Christopher Balzer
Pastel painting and drawing Li2.07-029F
“Il aimait le dessin”, as the famous pastel painter Degas said. The sensuality of real pastels combines painting and drawing and can probably not be imitated with any other technique. The course is also suitable for portfolio and exam preparation. Please bring along, if available: Pastel chalks and paper, alternatively material costs of approx. 5.00-10.00 € are to be paid to the course instructor. Instructor: Balzer, Christopher 18 Units (45 Min.) Price: 56,10 EUR, disc. 30,90 EUR Contact person: Frau Jana Rutkowski, E-Mail: jana.rutkowski@lichtenberg.berlin.de Venue/Dates:
Portrait drawing - resemblance and expression Li2.07-033F
Using anatomical principles to correctly construct a human face. Achieve effect with artistic flair. For each session, examples from anatomy and art history are used to show what is important. The most important procedures are explained and you can work both with drawing and color. Basic drawing skills are helpful. The course is also suitable for portfolio and exam preparation. Please bring along, if available: Pencil set (2H-8B) and paper (at least 200 g, A2), alternatively material costs of approx. 5.00-10.00 € are to be paid to the course instructor. Model costs are included in the fee Instructor: Balzer, Christopher 24 Units (45 Min.) Price: 96,60 EUR, disc. 63,00 EUR Contact person: Frau Jana Rutkowski, E-Mail: jana.rutkowski@lichtenberg.berlin.de Venue/Dates:
Don't be afraid to paint Li2.07-031F
A course for those who want to take their first steps in painting and learn to create their own pictures. The offer ranges from basic exercises in perspective, proportion, chiaroscuro, coloring, composition to painting a picture. Please bring along, if available: Pencil set (2H-8B) and paper (at least 200 g, A2), alternatively material costs of approx. 5.00-10.00 € are to be paid to the course instructor. Instructor: Balzer, Christopher 24 UE (45 Min.) Price: 73,80 EUR, disc. 40,20 EUR Contact person: Frau Jana Rutkowski, E-Mail: jana.rutkowski@lichtenberg.berlin.de Venue/Dates:
Perspective drawing - made easy Li2.07-030F Perspective drawing - knowing how! The theory and practice of spatial representation are taught in the artist's studio with a view of the Frankfurter Tor. An essential basis for beginners and advanced students to create realistic and dynamic pictures. The course is also suitable for portfolio and exam preparation. If available, please bring a pencil set (2H-8B) and paper (at least 200g, A2), otherwise material costs of approx. 5,- € will be charged to the instructor. Instructor: Balzer, Christopher Sa, 01.03.2025, 12:00 - 19:00h
NO FEAR OF RUBENS AND PICASSO Li2.07-032F Picture composition A good composition is the basis for painting a good picture. In this course, examples from art history will be shown and practical work, drawing and painting will take place. Learning from old and new masters with pen and pencil is an instructive and exciting adventure. Please bring drawing materials if you have them. Otherwise, you can buy them from the instructor at a reasonable price (approx. €5). Dates: Instructor: Christopher Balzer Price: 50,20 EUR disc. 27,80 EUR Contact person: Frau Jana Rutkowski, E-Mail: jana.rutkowski@lichtenberg.berlin.de Venue: Atelier Balzer, 10247 Berlin, Frankfurter Allee 10, 7.OG, Zeichenatelier
Towers, Arcades, Stairs - Drawing at Frankfurter Tor Li2.07-034F Drawing at Europe's largest architectural monument. In this open-air block seminar, we will capture towers, arcades and staircases around the Frankfurter Tor on paper in their rhythm, light and shadow. Beginners and advanced students can learn and deepen the basics of perspective. The course is also suitable for portfolio and exam preparation. If available, please bring a pencil set (2H-8B) and paper (at least 200g, A2), otherwise material costs of approx. 5,- € will be charged to the instructor. Instructor: Balzer, Christopher 24 Units (45 Min.) Price: 73,80 EUR disc. 40,20 EUR Venue: Atelier Balzer, 10247 Berlin, Frankfurter Allee 10, 7.OG, Zeichenatelier Dates:
Open-air block seminar! Please book at least ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE. The minimum number of participants should be reached by then.
Open summer studio: watercolor in depth Li2.07-035F
Picture composition On this four-day course, skills acquired in an open studio can be further practiced and developed under professional supervision. The feeling for color and form, composition and pictorial space will be trained. You can paint on various themes. The aim is to expand one's own ability to express oneself, primarily in the watercolor technique. The open studio also offers the opportunity to exchange ideas in an interested group. Please bring watercolor paper, paint and brushes Instructor: Balzer, Christopher 25 Units (45 Min.) Price: 76,75 EUR, disc. 41,75 EUR Venue: VHS Lichtenberg, 10369 Berlin, Paul-Junius-Str. 71, R-314 Mo, 23.06.2025, 10:00 - 15:30 VHS Lichtenberg, 10369 Berlin, Paul-Junius-Str. 71, R-001/2
Block seminar! Please book at least ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE. The minimum number of participants should be reached by then.
Cafes - Pubs - Clubs Nk-N307b Berlin's nightlife put down on paper with a sharp pencil. Enjoy tracing the night owl - the unknown creature - on his excursions. Masters such as Toulouse-Lautrec and Heinrich Zille may inspire us to draw brisk strokes, even caricature to the grotesque. Who dares, wins. A drawing adventure between drinks, café and dancing. This course teaches the basics of drawing, perspective and anatomy. The special challenge of fast and on point drawing will be discussed and practiced. The course is particularly suitable for advanced students and portfolio applicants, but brave newcomers can also throw themselves into the improvisational fray. Meeting point on the first evening of the course and on Saturday: Atelier Balzer Frankfurter Allee 10, 7th floor, 10247 Berlin. Please contact the course leader in advance by e-mail (christopher.balzer@gmx.de), stating your telephone number so that changes of location can be communicated at short notice. Please bring along: If available, drawing materials (pencil set 2H-8B, sharpener, eraser, colored pencils, drawing pads or books - at least 140g, A4 to max. A3). You can also purchase materials from the course instructor for a contribution towards expenses of around 5 euros. The amount is to be paid directly to the instructor during the course. Costs for drinks on site are to be paid by the participants themselves. Your course instructor speaks english, votre professeur parle francais, uw leraar spreekt nederlands. Instructor: Christopher Balzer Dates: Price: 37,92€ / erm. 21,36€ Contact person: Frau Ina Jennerjahn, E-Mail: ina.jennerjahn@bezirksamt-neukoelln.de Otto-Suhr-Volkshochschule Neukölln
Preparation for admission to art colleges SZ220-146 This course provides suggestions, tips and advice for anyone interested in applying to an art college. On the basis of accepted application portfolios from various subject areas, it will be shown what is generally important and what special features there are in the respective subjects. Examples will be given of how to develop your own visual ideas and modes of expression from the study of nature. By drawing together, the basics of drawing and painting (proportions, light and dark, perspective and composition) are developed or repeated depending on previous knowledge. We will use brainstorming to find individual themes and begin to implement a theme. Existing works can be brought along for discussion. Please bring your own drawing materials. Instructor: Balzer, Christopher 16 Units (45 Min.) Price: 65,65 EUR, disc. 37.65 EUR Venue: VHS, 14169 Berlin, Onkel-Tom-Str. 14, Raum 27 (Dachatelier) Dates: Application:
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Addresses and fax numbers of Adult Education Centers as of 2018 - January VHS Pankow, Schulstraße 29, 13187 Berlin, Fax 90295 1701 VHS City West (Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf), Pestalozzistraße 40/41, 10627 Berlin, Fax 9029 28831 VHS Steglitz-Zehlendorf, Markgrafenstraße 3, 14163 Berlin, Fax 90299 5040 Otto-Suhr-VHS Neukölln, Boddinstraße 34, 12053 Berlin, Fax 90239 3298 Margarete-Steffin- VHS Lichtenberg, Paul-Junius-Straße 71, 10369 Berlin, Fax 90296 5979
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