When does the workshop take place

The workshop starts on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at 11 AM and ends around 1 PM. Prior registration is required.

Do I need prior knowledge or my own materials

No prior knowledge is necessary, and all materials such as Alcohol Ink inks and Yupo paper are included in the price.

Are there participation restrictions

Due to alcohol vapor, the course is not suitable for pregnant women and is aimed at adults aged 18 and over.

What does the workshop cost

The price is €39 per person, including all materials according to the published event information.

Where is the workshop held and how can I get there

The course is held at Knotenpunkt, Mecklenburgstraße 63, 19053 Schwerin. The location in the city center allows access via public transport or on foot.

May I take photographs during the event

Information will follow; please inquire on-site as internal regulations may apply.

Alcohol Ink in Schwerin: Flow of Colors, Technique, Create Your Own Artworks

Name: Painting with Alcohol Ink for Adults – Workshop with Blütenzeichen
Start: 2026-04-25T13:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-04-25T15:00:00+02:00
Location: Knotenpunkt

Experience Alcohol Ink: Flow of Colors, Lightness, and a Sensory Art Experience

An intuitive introduction to abstract art: The Alcohol Ink Workshop with Sandra Gockel (Blütenzeichen) invites adult participants to bring color, chance, and air into a poetic interplay. In focused artwork observation and a relaxed exhibition atmosphere, both beginners and advanced learners will get to know the fundamentals of this contemporary technique – from material science to the curatorial presentation of small formats.

The Magic of Colors: What Makes Alcohol Ink So Special

Alcohol Ink reveals its image power in flow: pigments dance, edges breathe, transparencies overlap. On Yupo paper, layered color gradients emerge, reminiscent of color field painting, watercolor, and ink drawing, while simultaneously marking a unique art form. Artwork observation sharpens the eye for color temperatures, negative shapes, light islands, and the spatial effect of fine glazes.

Technique and Material: Step by Step to Your Own Work

With guidance, fundamental techniques will be taught: controlled blowing, dripping, densification, edge formation, composition in small format (DIN A6/DIN A5). The focus is on finding shapes, rhythm, and the balance between intuition and compositional decision-making. All materials are provided; no prior knowledge is necessary. Due to alcohol vapors, the course is not suitable for pregnant women; participation is from 18 years.

Artistic Classification: Between Color Field, Calligraphy, and Contemporary Design

Alcohol Ink positions itself between painting and graphics. The technique produces calligraphic lines and cloudy color fields that remind one of abstract expressionism, while simultaneously shaping a modern visual language through shine, depth, and granulation. The result: small, collectible unique pieces – ideal for first hangings, building a portfolio, or gifts with an artistic claim.

Practical and Focused: Learning in the Creative Space Knotenpunkt

The Knotenpunkt in Schwerin's city center offers concentrated learning conditions: clear room layout, good lighting, and sufficient space for drying phases. The course structure combines demonstrations, independent work, and brief artwork discussions – a didactic arc that effectively links aesthetic experience and cultural education.

Conclusion

For those who want to experience colors in flow, refine their own visual language, and confidently apply a contemporary medium, this is the right stage. Two intensive hours are enough to lay solid foundations and go home with several finished works. Secure your spot in time – the number of participants is limited.