Who is the course suitable for?

The course is aimed at adults and is also suitable for beginners without prior knowledge.

Do I need to bring my own materials?

No, the materials are provided. Old sketches, painted canvases, or other personal items can be brought along as complements.

How much does participation cost?

The participation fee is 120 euros for all 3 dates.

Can the course be booked individually?

No, the course can only be booked as a complete package for all 3 dates.

Where does the course take place?

At the Art School Gelsenkirchen, Neustraße 7, 45891 Gelsenkirchen.

What technique is at the center?

Work will be done with mixed media and a creative process of intentional destruction, reorganizing, and composing.

New Space for Creativity: Art School Gelsenkirchen Invites to Bold Reconstruction

Name: Destruction and Reconstruction – a course for people who want to get rid of their creative backlog
Start: 2026-09-18T19:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-18T19:00:00+02:00
Location: Kunstschule Gelsenkirchen

A Creative New Beginning at the Art School Gelsenkirchen

This course is aimed at adults who want to re-examine their artistic practice and experiment with mixed media. A protected space for artwork observation, process, and aesthetic experience is created at the Art School Gelsenkirchen: no prior knowledge required, in a small group, and with provided materials.

When the Old Becomes an Artistic Resource

The focus is not on the perfect outcome, but on the journey to it. Old sketches, painted canvases, or seemingly useless found objects become the starting point for a creative transformation. From destruction comes composition, from overlapping comes form, and from remnants emerges a new image.

Mixed Media as a Playground for Experimentation and Liberation

The course opens a field between painting, collage, and assemblage. Participants work with intentional breaking, reshaping, and reorganizing. It is this mix of control and letting go that makes it appealing: layers, traces, materiality, and chance coalesce into individual works with a personal touch.

For Beginners as Well as the Curious

The art school emphasizes its learning, encouraging approach. The course is ideal for people who wish for a creative break and want to discover their own expressive power. No prior knowledge is needed, just openness to the process and joy in experimenting.

The Art School as a Place of Cultural Education

The Art School Gelsenkirchen sees itself as a place of diverse artistic learning. Here, self-educational processes, artistic development, and pedagogical support are central. This is precisely where the special value of this offer lies: art is not only observed but is shaped and reflected as a personal experience.

Conclusion

This course combines artistic freedom with focused work and invites participants to an intense art experience in Gelsenkirchen. Those who crave experimentation, material aesthetics, and a clear new beginning should experience this event live.