Programme in English

Are you curious to understand more about how to draw faces? The human body and the human face all have their own symmetry. Learn how to visually analyze the proportions and how to apply them in your drawings. Based on ideas in Betty Edwards’ book "Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain", you will discover drawing techniques which trick the brain into seeing better. These techniques can help improve realistic drawing skills, as well as improve one’s understanding of perspective. Even beginners can use this method to achieve surprising results.

A dynamic yoga style in which the asanas (postures) flow into one another. The breath leads the movement. This intensive yoga practice strengthens the muscles, improves mobility and trains balance. The harmonious sequence of movements connects body, breath and mind. Previous yoga experience is beneficial.

!! The guided tour was rescheduled (from 3rd of August) to Sunday, 10th of August !! "Everything that was rotten and bad in the Reich fled, as if by magic, to Munich", this is how Lion Feuchtwanger in his novel "Success" characterized the decade after the end of WWI, the time when Munich became the founding city and nerve centre of the Nazi party. On a tour of the historic city centre we explore buildings, streets, squares and memorials witnessing the birth, rise, reign, the crimes and atrocities and the downfall of National Socialism and its legacy as well as the role local authorities and the people of Munich played in it.

Finding and starting a job in a German speaking environment can be a challenging enterprise with a number of sideline questions, such as starting the recognition process of your foreign qualifications, learning German up to B2 and higher, getting your family set for the German education system, and getting an application portfolio ready to go. This online talk provides an overview of how to optimize your journey through German courses, the German job market and foreign skills approval, and how to get support and additional detailed information and advice in the Munich network. Equipment needed: PC/Laptop/Tablet, microphone and camera, stable internet connection, up to date browser version. You will receive the access link per email on the day of the course. Please also check your spam folder. This talk takes place as part of a cooperation project with the Goethe Institute Munich - for further information see https://www.goethe.de/ins/de/de/ver.cfm?event_id=26548734 An email with link to the seminar will be sent out on the day of the event.  You will need a computer (PC/Laptop) with internet connection, loudspeakers or headphones Google Chrome is the recommended browser.

The stone was and still is an essential part of the jewel. In this workshop we will concentrate on a few classical stone setting techniques such as the cabochon setting and prong setting. You will learn these classical techniques to develop and create your own design. We will mainly work with silver and semi-precious stones. Participants who want to work with gold should bring their own materials (including the soldering material). You are welcome to bring with you your own silver and stones; however, it will be possible to buy silver and a variety of semi-precious stones directly in the workshop.

The Munich Residence was home and seat of government of the Bavarian Dukes, Prince-electors and Kings from 1508 to 1918. Rooms and art collections such as the Antiquarium, one of the most magnificent Renaissance halls north of the Alps, and the Rich Rooms, pearls of the Rococo period, bear witness to the artistic sensibilities of the House of Wittelsbach. Further highlights of the tour include the "Rich Chapel" of Maximilian I and the renovated Königsbau with the royal appartments of Ludwig I.

Taijiquan and Qigong are traditional Chinese internal arts to harmonise and strengthen body, mind and spirit. Regular practice can bring better health, increased energy levels and a greater ability to deal with stress and pressure. The movements are energetic, elegant and subtle. With the right amount of patience, Taijiquan and Qigong are easy to learn and practice.

Learn how to cook delicious and authentic Indian curries which are purely vegetarian and full of fresh vegetables, traditional spices and the distinctive scent of India. You will learn about the different seasoning mixes and their use. The menu includes, for example, dal with spinach and ginger, paneer with chard, tarka dal with carrots and a spicy potato curry. We will enjoy our menu together with a fresh mango lassi. All dishes are gluten free.

Our main focus is "The Camera". During this course you will become familiar with all your camera's most important functions and how to use them. You will also gain the technical know-how to start making the most of your digital SLR and develop a creative approach to photography as well as learning how to set the menu correctly to get the best technical results. We will go on location to shoot our pictures then evaluate them later in class.

Improve your observational and technical drawing skills by activating the right side of the brain whilst learning how to draw. Based on ideas in Betty Edwards’ book "Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain", you will discover drawing techniques which trick the brain into seeing better. These techniques can help improve realistic drawing skills, the drawing of faces, as well as one’s understanding of perspective. Even beginners can use this method to achieve surprising results.

Do you already have experience in drawing? Now it's time to improve and further develop your knowledge and skills. We will emphasize drawing the human figure - anatomy, body mechanics, dynamic poses, portraiture, facial expressions, psychology, and emotions. We will work again on the basics of drawing, but will add texturing, materiality, and lighting. We will pay close attention to how to create focal points in our pictures, as well as to colour theory and the contribution of colours to visual language.

Explore basic illustration methods and materials to create colourful and realistic images. Develop skills which will allow you to have a different and unique approach to the text being illustrated, depending on the literary genre and the age of its readers. We will discuss basic design and colour theory and look at some techniques of watercolour and drawing which will give you more control over your image and level of detail. This course is excellent for anyone who is always striving to draw or paint more "realistically".

Create your own character, whether it be a hero or a monster! You are interested in comic, manga or anime or you want to use your drawing and painting skills through illustration, computer games or film production? We will look at basic methods of character design as well as proportion, shape, perspective, deformation, body language, expressions, mimics, anatomy and texturing. You will use your skills and imagination to create your own characters: heroes, beauties, cuties, monsters, animals, aliens, machinery – let your imagination run wild.

The aim is to develop skills in using pencil and paper and to develop an eye for the essentials. The focus is on depicting basic shapes, proportions, spatiality and hatching. You can work with all classic drawing materials, but also use colored pencils or watercolors for colorful design. The teacher will guide you individually according to your level of knowledge.

The Bavarian school system is complex and can be challenging for families to navigate. It can be difficult to support your child in making the right decisions that lead to scholastic success. This online talk gives an overview of how the so-called three-tiered system is structured, how children can change from one type of school to another, tutoring, parental involvement, the private school option and more. There are many resources available and guidance will be given on where to seek additional detailed information and advice.