Workshops

Summer 2010 Workshops

Atelier Stockholm summer workshops are designed to give students an introduction to the traditional academic method of drawing and painting realistically. Today, this form of instruction is rare, because of the shift to modernist teaching methods in the mid 20th century. Therefore, these workshops reveal to most students a completely new way of seeing and thinking about art. To seriously train in the traditional academic manner demands a strong commitment and many years of study. The summer workshops will give students a taste of what those studies contain and a larger understanding for art and realistic painting in particular. The beauty, creativity and high standards of craftsmanship that Atelier Stockholm stands for, will also certainly become an inspiration to students and energize them in their future artistic work.

Figure drawing in pencil and charcoal with chalk
June 28  - July 9 kl 9:00-16:00 (10 days)
Teacher: Hans-Peter Szameit
Cost: 9000 SEK (including VAT 1800SEK)
Material not included
Language: English

Drawing the human figure realistically and accurately has always been considered the ultimate test and proof of an artist’s skill since it is the most complex challenge an artist faces. Therefore, traditionally, it was only after years of “basic” training that students were allowed to draw the figure. This workshop is designed to give students guidance in approaching this intimidating challenge and help them improve their ability to draw the human figure more accurately. Students will work on various exercises to strengthen their ability to see and render shapes, lines and values correctly. Every day they will work from a live model who will hold the same pose for longer periods of time so that students had a chance to correct and refine their drawings. Students will work with pencil each morning and charcoal with chalk every afternoon.

17^TH CENTURY OLD MASTER TECHNIQUES

July 5 - July 16, kl 9:00-16:00 (10 days)
Teacher: Aleksei Shatunov
Cost: 9000 SEK (including VAT 1800SEK)
Material not included
Language: English

Workshop participants will receive unique understanding of the oil painting techniques of the17th-century masters Rubens and Van Dyck, through personal, practical experience.  Students will recreate one of four different masterpieces, under the guidance of their instructor, Aleksei Shatunov, using the same under and over-painting techniques that were used to create the originals.  Each stage of the process will be carefully studied and explained, to give a thorough understanding of the various layers used to produce such paintings - from the drawing to the color lay in, the first and second painting stages, to the final glazing and toning stage.

Private Student
June 28  - July 9 kl 9:00-16:00 (10 days)
Teacher: Sanna Tomac
Cost: 9000 SEK (including VAT 1800SEK)
Material not included
Language: English and Swedish

Private, intensive lessons tailored to each individual student.  Set up and paint a still life or traditional plaster cast of your own choice with the help of your instructor. Max six students.

Making Oil paint by Hand
July 3 (1 day) 10:00-15:00
Teacher: Hans-Peter Szameit
Cost of workshop 700 SEK (including VAT 140SEK) Materials included.
Language: English

Learn how to grind high quality oil paint by hand from powdered pigment and cold-pressed linseed oil in this one-day workshop.  Participants will get an introduction to various pigments, different types of oils, and the process of making oil paint before finally creating some of their own.  Max 8 students.

How to Sign Up

1- Email (or send by post) your name, address, telephone number and the name of the workshop you would like to register for.

Email: info@atelierstockholm.se

Address: Atelier Stockholm

              Åldermansvägen 10, B

              17148 Solna, Stockholm

              Sweden

2- Upon receipt of your registration, you will be need to confirm your place with a non-refundable deposit of 1,000.-SEK (Swedish Kronor) by money transfer. The balance of your tuition payment will be due one week before the first day of the workshop.

Minimum enrollment requirement for all courses is 5. Students will be notified if this number is not reached and they will be given the choice of either enrolling in another workshop if there is space, or having their deposit refunded.

Atelier Stockholm reserves the right to make changes or alterations to the programs and substitute instructors if necessary.