"Abstraction, Figuration and Emotion" Painting Workshop in Munich, Germany

"If I could say it with words, there would be no reason to paint."

This quote from Edward Hopper describes quite precisely why and how Katja Jungwirth's large-scale works of art are created.

Katja is a self-taught artist from Munich, slightly obsessed with the color pink, raw canvas and strong coffee. Her paintings are predominantly in acrylic, but she also uses other materials such as oil pastels, charcoal and spray paint. 

In addition to her own feelings, she often draws inspiration from song lyrics, poems or quotes from books. Katja originally painted only abstractly, but over time more and more figurative motifs have emerged - always feminine, expressive and emotional. She alternates freely between abstraction and figuration and it is precisely this mixture that creates tension and uniqueness.

"What makes art so exciting and so special for me is the fact that there is no right or wrong, no "that's the way it has to be" or "you shouldn't do it like that". Anything is possible in art, and art gives us every freedom we dare to take."

In Katja's 3-hour Painting Workshop "Abstraction, Figuration and Emotion" you have the opportunity to create your own large-scale acrylic painting on (raw) canvas. Starting with a figurative sketch that you draw at the beginning of the workshop, you can let your feelings run freely and put everything that moves you on the canvas. 

How abstract or figurative you design the work is entirely up to you. Artist and painter Katja offers the necessary support and inspiration, provides technical guidance, provides valuable tips and is happy to answer any questions that arise during the creative process.

At the beginning of the workshop you receive your personal sketchbook for making the figurative drawings, which you can then take home with you and continue to fill with your own ideas. In addition, you will of course receive your self-made work of art (on a stretched frame..."ready to hang" so to speak :-).

Katja is looking forward to the creative exchange with you! xxx

The Painting Workshop "Abstraction, Figuration and Emotion" is just right for you if you:

• don't like any restrictions regarding abstract or figurative painting and would like to try both.
  
• want to give your emotions the space they need while painting.
• want to try new things – without fear of doing something wrong or not being able to do something (by the way, everyone can paint!)
• want to create your own work of art for your home.

No prior knowledge required!

Length of workshop: 3 hours
Number of people: 1 - 3 people
Location: At Katja's studio and home in Munich city, or At Your Place
Price per person: € 169; includes a personal sketchbook, a canvas measuring 70 x 90 cm and all other materials (there are also other colors than pink :)) ; snacks and drinks.

*If you are interested in a workshop outside of Munich, additional travel expenses will apply; please ask in advance.

Workshop languages: German or English
Minimum advance booking time: 7 days
Next workshop dates: On request
(There will be no workshops between August 19th and September 10th, 2023)

You can find more information about Katja Jungwirth, her studio and her work on her website or on Instagram.