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The art school for drawing and painting

Learn traditional painting and drawing in Cologne. From beginner to advanced. Classes, workshops, and open portrait and figure drawing sessions.

In our painting and drawing classes, you'll receive the essential personal support that online courses or books cannot provide!

Drawing and painting classes

Your options for learning drawing and painting

Consistent practice is key to learning a new skill, and this applies to painting and drawing as well. We offer you several ways to learn with us, always providing the necessary support you need to recognize your mistakes and strengths.

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Classes

Learn to draw and paint realistically with our regular 6-week classes. Structured from the essential fundamentals to complex projects, these classes are held in small groups, providing intensive support and personal feedback.

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Workshops

We organize a wide range of art workshops with international artists, covering various themes such as portrait painting, figure drawing, illustration, and much more.

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Life Drawing

We place great importance on working with models. That's why we offer life and portrait drawing every week, featuring a variety of models and poses. This is available both in our classes and in open sessions, which anyone can attend.

Live Drawing

Improve your drawings and paintings

Take a look at some works by our students. Through consistent practice and targeted feedback from us, they have been able to take their skills to the next level.

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    Anfänger Portrait von Leonardi di Caprio
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    Portrait Likeness

    With a series of portraits, Shiau-Yun improved her portrait skills in just a few months.

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    Alla Prima Oil Portraits

    Our student Manue has significantly improved his oil portrait skills through intensive training.

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    Understanding of Form

    Through portrait studies, Dominik has improved his understanding of shapes and shadows.

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    Better Portraits in Oil

    Through extensive studies, Nicola has developed a strong routine in portrait painting.

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About the Art School

Discover art classes and workshops at the Freihand Atelier that provide you access to traditional drawing and painting techniques. Whether you're a beginner or advanced, we offer you a solid artistic foundation and support your individual skills, allowing you to grow at your own pace. In structured classes, you receive the important personal support that you can't get from other learning sources, such as books or YouTube videos. We always provide you with direct and individual feedback.

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