Dreamscapes — Painting Places That Don't Exist

Im Berlin Art Club in Friedrichshain widmest du dich einen Monat lang der Aquarellmalerei. Der Fokus liegt auf Landschaften, die so in der Realität nicht existieren. Du entwirfst Szenen mit schwebenden Seen oder umgedrehten Bergen. Technisch lernst du den Umgang mit Pinseln und Farben, von atmosphärischen Verläufen bis zum Schichten von Ebenen. Ergänzend dazu nutzt du Methoden des Surrealismus und Dadaismus. Durch Wortspiele und freie Assoziationen brichst du gewohnte Sehgewohnheiten auf. Der Kurs richtet sich an alle, die ihre eigene Bildsprache entwickeln wollen. Vorkenntnisse sind nicht erforderlich. Du bringst dein eigenes Material mit und buchst deinen Platz über das bereitgestellte Formular.

What if a lake floated in the sky, a staircase disappeared into the clouds, or mountains grew upside down? In this four-week watercolour workshop, we'll explore imaginary landscapes that combine familiar places with unexpected elements, creating dreamlike scenes that exist somewhere between reality, fantasy, and the surreal. Throughout the course, I'll introduce you to different watercolour techniques, including atmospheric washes, distant mountains, colour blending, and layering. But this workshop is about more than painting techniques! We'll also play with our imagination through creative exercises inspired by the Dadaists and Surrealists: word games, free association, unexpected juxtapositions, changes of scale, and combinations of impossible images. These playful experiments will help us break away from familiar ways of seeing and discover new ideas for our paintings. Whether you dream of floating islands, strange forests, impossible architecture, or quiet places that feel vaguely familiar, you'll have the chance to develop your own visual language and create landscapes that tell a story. No previous watercolour experience is needed — just curiosity and a willingness to experiment! When: Every Tuesday in November — 3, 10, 17 & 24 November 2026 Time: 18:00–19:30 Where: Berlin Art Club, Friedrichshain, Berlin Price: €95 for the full month (4 classes) Single class: €28 (if available) Materials: Bring a watercolour set, brushes, and watercolour paper. If you need help choosing, please ask me or check HERE. Only way to book your spot: Please fill in the form HERE! Very small group – early booking recommended! Note: Clicking on 'I'll attend' on Meetup doesn't save you a spot; please complete the form. See you there! -Lu www.lujancordaro.com