Studio Matthias Bergsmann

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Upcoming Events

Oct (Fridays)

Lecture (de/en)
Drawing Classes for Kids
1–2.30 p.m. (see dates below)

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Oct 9

Session
Materialkunde
7–9 p.m.

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Oct 11

Lecture (en)
Lv. 2 – Perspective
1–4 p.m.

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Oct 17

Session
Drink & Draw
6–8 p.m.

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Oct 31

Studio Jam
TBA
4–8 p.m.

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Oct/Nov (TBA)

Lecture (en)
Lv. 2 - Foundation
2–5 p.m.

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28. June

Drawing Lecture
Level 1
Foundation

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12. July

Drawing Lecture
Level 2
Perspective

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26. July

Drawing Lecture
Level 3
Plants

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Sessions

Casual drawing sessions – drawing, experimenting, having a good time and developing your artistic eye.

BYOW

Bring Your Own Whatever – this means you bring whatever you've always wanted to draw. We focus on still life, free drawing, and loosening up ...

... without pressure or a focus on perfection. Instead, we will be intuitive and explore techniques such as observation, lighting, depth and composition.

Drawing material is included. You are welcome to bring your own material.
No skills required.

Price: € 30 pp
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Drink & Draw

Once a month we get together for life drawing – sketching live models. This session focuses on drawing people and the human figure ...

... training the eye to capture movement, expression and form. Through observation, we refine our understanding of proportions and anatomy.

Drawing material is included. You are welcome to bring your own material.
No skills required.

Price: € 35 pp
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Bachelor Party Drawing

You can also book any of the drawing sessions for a creative bachelor party.

Available for group bookings only. Drinks and snacks, as well as music of your choice, are included.

Drawing material is included.
No skills required.

Duration: 2–3 h
Price: € 60 pp

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Lectures

Academic drawing courses – lectures for those who want to learn and improve the craft of drawing. It is divided into 6 levels. Levels 1 to 3 cover the basics of drawing, while levels 4 to 6 focus on more advanced drawing techniques – the human figure. There are also drawing courses especially for kids (see below).

Level 1 – Foundation

The foundation of all drawing and painting is the sketch. This is the focus of this course: loose lines and shapes, proportions, light and shadow.

We start with an overview of drawing materials, focus on our own position and posture of body and tools in relation to the drawing surface and finally try out possible observation techniques. These help us to perceive the essence of objects, which enables us to reduce the complex to its basic forms.

Drawing material is included. You are welcome to bring your own material.
No prior skills are required – any level is welcome.

1 Course: € 66 pp
3 Courses: € 180 pp

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Level 2 – Perspective

Perspective is the creation of an illusion of depth and space. In this course we explore different types of perspective, its history and how it helps us to represent three-dimensional objects on a two-dimensional medium.

The focus will be on parallel and central perspective, various viewpoints and depth techniques. Basic construction techniques provide the framework for drawing things, people, animals – any drawing motif – correctly in depth and space. This theory is extended through practical exercises.

Drawing material is included. You are welcome to bring your own material.
No prior skills are required – any level is welcome.

1 Course: € 66 pp
3 Courses: € 180 pp

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Level 3 – Plants

Plants are perfect for studying organic forms, negative space and spatial relationships.

This course is dedicated to the close observation and capture of natural forms, the perception of overlapping elements, depth and shortening. The motifs promote fluid, dynamic and natural drawing. As the final unit in the basic course series, it combines what has been learned in Levels 1 and 2 and puts it into practice.

Drawing material is included. You are welcome to bring your own material.
No prior skills are required – any level is welcome.

1 Course: € 66 pp
3 Courses: € 180 pp

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Level 4 – Portrait

Portrait drawing is all about understanding the structure of the head and face. In this course, we explore the relationships between facial features and study the skull as a foundation for capturing likeness, expression, and proportions.

Whether aiming for realism or taking a more expressive approach, this session offers techniques to create structured portraits.

Drawing material is included. You are welcome to bring your own material.
Advanced lecture – basic skills required.

1 Course: € 66 pp
3 Courses: € 180 pp

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Level 5 – Anatomy

A solid understanding of human anatomy is fundamental to advanced drawing. In this course, we examine the human body, skeletal structure, and musculature, analyzing how they define movement and form.

We break down the body's complexity into simple shapes and learn how bones and muscles influence posture and proportions. This session provides the essential knowledge needed for life drawing, helping us develop precision and confidence.

Drawing material is included. You are welcome to bring your own material.
Advanced lecture – basic skills required.

1 Course: € 66 pp
3 Courses: € 180 pp

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Level 6 – Human Study

Bringing together all previously learned skills – line work, depth, observation techniques, anatomy, and portraiture – this session focuses on drawing the human figure from a live model.

Life drawing requires a trained eye for proportion, movement, and structure, refining our ability to capture the human body naturally. Through a combination of quick gesture sketches and longer, detailed studies, we enhance our ability to depict the human form with confidence.

Drawing material is included. You are welcome to bring your own material.
Advanced lecture – basic skills required.

1 Course: € 66 pp
3 Courses: € 180 pp

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Drawing Classes for Kids

This course introduces children to the basics of drawing – from materials and drawing techniques to playful warm-up exercises.

Over time, knowledge and skills are gradually deepened.
There are no prior skills required.

Drawing material is included.
You‘re welcome to bring your own material.

Classes are on Fridays, 1 to 2.30 p.m.

Price: € 60 per class
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classes available upon request.

Upcoming Dates:
2025
Oct 10/17/31
Nov 7/14/21
Dec 5/12/19

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Studio

This is where I draw, create, and explore ideas. The space is also open to other artists, collaborations, and creative exchange. I offer workshops ranging from casual drawing sessions – drawing, experimenting and having a good time – to academic drawing courses – lectures for those who want to learn and improve the craft of drawing. You can also book the studio for your event. The gallery in the front features regularly changing exhibitions and there is a workplace for rent. Above all, my studio is a subcultural space with a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.
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Looking forward to connecting and creating together!

Last Friday of the month:
Studio Jam
4–8 p.m.
free entry

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Matthias Bergsmann

I'm Matthias Bergsmann from Salzburg. I draw characters, portraits, comics, storyboards and other illustrations.

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