INTERNSHIPS IN A EXCEPTIONAL SETTING
OLIVER SCHNEIDER
> ¨Painting and creativity¨
20th-26th april and 19-25 october 2025
PATRICIA PITTET, sculpture
> ¨Nature as a source of inspiration¨
5th - 11th october 2025
OLIVER SCHNEIDER
In an extraordinary setting in the south of Andalusia, the artist Oliver Schneider offers one-week workshops in his house/workshop focused on the creative process applied to painting.
Workshop "Painting and creativity"
Launching into the creation of a new work is one thing, staying creative as it progresses, not locking yourself in, knowing when to stop… can be more difficult!
A big challenge to remain in control of your work while being open to the sometimes unexpected path that a painting takes.
And yet it is often there that the creativity of the artist proves to be the most enriching.
It's sometimes by stepping out of your comfort zone, leaving aside your habits that you really progress.
Acquiring new know-how and having the courage to question them is a fragile balance that offers the creator an opportunity to surpass himself in order to get closer to what he carries within him.
During the internship week, the work will focus on:
- a series of exercises focused on imposed parameters such as the number of colors and/or interventions, the type of composition, the duration, etc.
- a variation of media, oil paint, acrylic, ink, walnut broux…
- color, starting exclusively with powdered pigments
- the combination of painting, drawing, collages on canvas and paper
Beyond the work in the workshop, it's the time spent together, the sharing of feelings,
the differences in perception… which will enrich this intensive week.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION The places being counted, do not hesitate to manifest quickly! for those who sleep on the spot it is necessary to arrive one day before The price of 1000 € (400 € on reservation + 600 € on arrival) includes the internship period, equipment, accommodation and meals. 400€ for companions who do not participate in the course (accommodation + meals) The workshop can accommodate up to 10 trainees, who will share 7 rooms. Most rooms are equipped with 2 beds + bathroom). Depending on availability it is possible to rent an independent studio/apartment for an additional fee. On the second floor a large common area (kitchen, dining room, living room) is open to a beautiful terrace overlooking the entire region. The training took place over 6 days at the workshop and a day of break in the middle. 4h to 5h intensive in the morning from 9h to 14h. Breakfast at 8.30am, coffee break at the corner bistro, lunch at 2pm, the rest of the day is free to rest and/or discover the surroundings Dinner is not included, it can be organized at home or restaurant according to the desires of each. To come, the airports of Malaga or Seville are well served and at very affordable prices, there will remain only 2 hours of cars (to rent to several for those who participate in the same internship?).
2025
20 - 26 /04
19 - 25 / 10
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OLIVER SCHNEIDER
In an extraordinary setting in the south of Andalusia, the artist Oliver Schneider offers one-week workshops in his house/workshop focused on the creative process applied to painting.
Painting course
"Nature as a source of inspiration"
Nature and all that it carries in it are all sources of inspiration at the time of expressing these emotions.
During this week of training it is planned to alternate transfers of paint/sketches in the natural park of the Estrecho and in the workshop.
The fact of being confronted with the richness, complexity and splendour of a natural setting requires even more than usual to make choices of framing, to prioritize and differentiate the different components of the image. The economy of means, constraints linked to place, encourage us to go to the essential. A very enriching experience at the time of working again at the workshop.
This workshop precedes the one proposed by Patricia Pittet. A week of sculpture also focused on "nature as a source of inspiration". For those who would like to do a more complete experience on the creative process and spend 2 weeks in this magical place!
PRACTICAL INFORMATION The places being counted, do not hesitate to manifest quickly! for those who sleep on the spot it is necessary to arrive one day before The price of 1000 € (400 € on reservation + 600 € on arrival) includes the internship period, equipment, accommodation and meals. 400€ for companions who do not participate in the course (accommodation + meals) The workshop can accommodate up to 10 trainees, who will share 7 rooms. Most rooms are equipped with 2 beds + bathroom). Depending on availability it is possible to rent an independent studio/apartment for an additional fee. On the second floor a large common area (kitchen, dining room, living room) is open to a beautiful terrace overlooking the entire region. The training took place over 6 days at the workshop and a day of break in the middle. 4h to 5h intensive in the morning from 9h to 14h. Breakfast at 8.30am, coffee break at the corner bistro, lunch at 2pm, the rest of the day is free to rest and/or discover the surroundings Dinner is not included, it can be organized at home or restaurant according to the desires of each. To come, the airports of Malaga or Seville are well served and at very affordable prices, there will remain only 2 hours of cars (to rent to several for those who participate in the same internship?).
2025
28 -04 /09
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Launching into the creation of a new work is one thing, staying creative as it progresses, not locking yourself in, knowing when to stop… can be more difficult!
A big challenge to remain in control of your work while being open to the sometimes unexpected path that a painting takes.
And yet it is often there that the creativity of the artist proves to be the most rewarding.
It's sometimes by stepping out of your comfort zone, leaving aside your habits that you really progress.
Acquiring new know-how and having the courage to question them is a fragile balance that offers the creator an opportunity to surpass himself in order to get closer to what he carries within him.
During the internship week, the work will focus on:
- a series of exercises focused on imposed parameters such as the number of colors and/or interventions, the type of composition, the duration, etc.
- a variation of media, oil paint, acrylic, ink, walnut broux…
- color, starting exclusively with powdered pigments
- the combination of painting, drawing, collages on canvas and paper
Beyond the work in the workshop, it's the time spent together, the sharing of feelings,
the differences in perception… which will enrich this intensive week.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION The places being counted, do not hesitate to manifest quickly! for those who sleep on the spot it is necessary to arrive one day before The price of 1000 € (400 € on reservation + 600 € on arrival) includes the internship period, equipment, accommodation and meals. 400€ for companions who do not participate in the course (accommodation + meals) The workshop can accommodate up to 10 trainees, who will share 7 rooms. Most rooms are equipped with 2 beds + bathroom). Depending on availability it is possible to rent an independent studio/apartment for an additional fee. On the second floor a large common area (kitchen, dining room, living room) is open to a beautiful terrace overlooking the entire region. The training took place over 6 days at the workshop and a day of break in the middle. 4h to 5h intensive in the morning from 9h to 14h. Breakfast at 8.30am, coffee break at the corner bistro, lunch at 2pm, the rest of the day is free to rest and/or discover the surroundings Dinner is not included, it can be organized at home or restaurant according to the desires of each. To come, the airports of Malaga or Seville are well served and at very affordable prices, there will remain only 2 hours of cars (to rent to several for those who participate in the same internship?).
2025
22 - 28 / 06
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Patricia Pittet
In an extraordinary setting in southern Andalusia, the artist Patricia Pittet assisted by Sandra Schmidt propose a sculpture workshop in September 2024
Nature as a source of inspiration
Connection between Nature and creativity.
As a path, a link that moves us;
A look that clings to a branch that is lost in this root.
Our roots to us, can be conscious or unconscious.
The foot that touches a stone; the eye stops, epille, maybe a trace, an imprint, who knows….
And of all this beauty that welcomes us, from thread to needle, from roots to weaving, from paper to stone.
Our imagination and creativity flow with reflections… without waiting too long, we are active with this recollection like a seed that blooms.
Mixed media : recycling, old fabrics, bark, Paper mache, Paper wire, linen, bronze copper and many other supports to allow us to implement our creative need.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION The places being counted, do not hesitate to manifest quickly! for those who sleep on the spot it is necessary to arrive one day before The price of 1000 € (400 € on reservation + 600 € on arrival) includes the internship period, equipment, accommodation and meals. 400€ for companions who do not participate in the course (accommodation + meals) The workshop can accommodate up to 10 trainees, who will share 7 rooms. Most rooms are equipped with 2 beds + bathroom). Depending on availability it is possible to rent an independent studio/apartment for an additional fee. On the second floor a large common area (kitchen, dining room, living room) is open to a beautiful terrace overlooking the entire region. The training took place over 6 days at the workshop and a day of break in the middle. 4h to 5h intensive in the morning from 9h to 14h. Breakfast at 8.30am, coffee break at the corner bistro, lunch at 2pm, the rest of the day is free to rest and/or discover the surroundings Dinner is not included, it can be organized at home or restaurant according to the desires of each. To come, the airports of Malaga or Seville are well served and at very affordable prices, there will remain only 2 hours of cars (to rent to several for those who participate in the same internship?).
2025
5 - 11 /10
MOTI
In the beautiful setting of southern Andalusia, host to artists Patricia Pittet and Oliver Schneider, the visual artist Moti offers for the first time a one-week internship entirely dedicated to drawing.
She has a solid experience in the field, recognizable in her great images, and also the result of years of intensive internships and teaching, especially at the CFP Arts in Geneva.
Internship DRAWING
we are preparing the new internship for 2025
INFORMATIONS PRATIQUES Les places étant comptées, n’hésitez pas à vous manifester rapidement. Le stage commençant le dimanche matin, il est nécessaire d'arriver sur place un jour avant. Le prix de 1000 € (400 € à la réservation + 600€ à l’arrivée) comprend le stage lui-même, l'essentiel du matériel, le logement et les repas. La maison peut accueillir jusqu’à 10 stagiaires, qui se partageront 7 chambres. La plupart des chambres sont équipées de 2 lits + salle de bain. En fonction des disponibilités, il est possible moyennant un petit supplément de louer un studio/appartement indépendant. Au deuxième étage un grand espace commun (cuisine, salle à manger, salon) est à disposition, ouvrant sur une magnifique terrasse dominant les toits du village et toute la région. Le stage se repartit sur 6 jours à l’atelier et une journée de pause au milieu. Petit-déjeuner dès 8h, à prendre individuellement à convenance, session d'atelier à 9h, avec pause café, et lunch vers 13.30-14h. Le reste de la journée est ouvert pour se reposer, pour découvrir les environs, ou éventuellement pour une nouvelle session d'atelier, en fonction des envies et des énergies. Le diner n'est pas inclus, il peut s'organiser à la maison ou au restaurant en fonction des envies de chacun. Pour venir, les aéroports de Malaga ou de Séville sont bien desservis et à des prix très abordables, il ne restera alors plus que 2 heures de voitures (à louer à plusieurs pour ceux qui participent au même stage?
2024
9 - 15/06
