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Six Practices of Belonging



Art-Expression
Short-Term Program


OPEN CALL | Registration Deadline: 30.10.2026
Six concecutive Saturdays
14.11–19.12.26 | 11:00 - 14:00


︎Art-Expression Studios
Thulestrasse 38,
13189, Berlin



In a world of constant movement, where access has become faster and more abundant, yet perhaps more superficial the demands of time and efficiency have seeped into our daily lives, urging us to deliver, respond, and move on as quickly as possible.
In the process we are moving further away from our natural pauses, reflective corners, and the possibility of deeper encounters.
Slowing down with intention has become increasingly difficult.

Many of us are constantly on the move:
between places, projects, people, and daily tasks;
between emotions we hardly have time to process;
between homes, hometowns, and countries.

Amid this ongoing movement, we risk losing touch with our intentions, desires, and values, and with them, our sense of belonging.

Six Studies of Belonging is an invitation to pause and explore belonging with intention.



︎ Outlook:


Across six sessions, we will approach belonging through six interconnected themes, each offering a different perspective on what connects us to ourselves, to others, and to the world around us:

  • a sense of home
  • a sense of community
  • a sense of self
  • a sense of love
  • a sense of nature
  • a sense of presence


Painting will be our guide and our path of exploration. Through simple, mind-triggering exercises, we will use visual expression to reflect on our experiences, associations, and questions around each theme.

Each session will conclude with a group discussion, offering space to share our work, reflect on our individual experiences, and encounter the perspectives of others. Through this exchange, we will have the opportunity to discover connections, differences, and new ways of understanding our own experiences of belonging.



︎ Philosophy


Art-Expression method is an intersection between practicing visual arts and improving self-expression and communication skills. A kind invitation to an intellectual and sensual journey to oneself. A creativity adventure that offers you the Me-Time you so deserve. A different way of learning and enjoying how to make art.



︎ Requirements


- You do not need to have any prior knowledge or experience with arts to join this program, everyone is welcome.
- You have the desire to try out & use the art mediums.
- You are dedicated and eager to open time and space for yourself.
- You are ready to stepping out of your comfort zone to explore your creative capabilities.
- You are open to understanding others and learn from the dynamism of a group.


︎Timeplan


Happens over five Consecutive Saturdays 
6x Sessions | 3xHours per session


︎ Registration


Admission Fee 240,0-€

- The maximum number of participants in this program is 8 so early registration is encouraged.  
- Materials are not included in the registration fee.




︎How does it work?


- Once the registration has completed, the group will be closed and new participants can no longer join this group. Participants can not enroll in the middle of the program.  


- The workshops are offered in English. However, this workshop is all about inclusion and empowerment, so language should not be the barrier for you to join. You needn’t have a professional knowledge of English to enrol.

For more questions, please contact art.expression.workshops[at]gmail[dot]com




Location:


IRL Workshops:

︎Art-Expression Studios
Thulestrasse 38,
13189, Berlin


︎ art.expression.workshops[at]gmail[com]

Online Workshops:

︎ Via Zoom Meetings