VIKTORIA MALIAR
The last workshop of the year, and I'm bringing it to my second home — Berlin. We'll meet to make art together in one of the city's most beautiful and hip corners, Prenzlauer Berg.
Where:
"Malsalon" Prenzlauer Berg, Berlin
Instruction:
Two full days devoted to oil pastels.
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Day 1 we'll dive into mark making — one of the most magical techniques oil pastels have to offer.
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Day 2 is all about portraits: structure, volume, and life. Along the way, you'll also learn the essentials I teach across all my workshops and retreats — shapes and values.
Group Size:
12 participants
We're gathering at Domaine du Burignon in Saint-Saphorin — a small estate right above Lake Geneva, surrounded by vineyards and mountains. It's quiet, it's beautiful, and it makes you want to paint everything you see.
Where:
Saint-Saphorin, Switzerland
Instruction:
Five days together, each one with a clear focus:
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Day 1 Shapes
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Day 2 Values and colors
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Days 3 & 4 Portrait (two full days, because it deserves it)
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Day 5 Free theme
We'll be working in oil pastels — indoors and outdoors — with Lake Geneva and the mountains basically begging to be painted.
Group Size:
Up to 15 participants.
A 5-day art retreat focused on expressive portraiture with oil pastels. A harmonious blend of artistic growth, personal attention, and peaceful retreat.
Where:
The picturesque Costa Brava, set against a backdrop of stunning coastal views.
Instruction:
Guided sessions covering anatomy and tonal values to deepen expression and technique.
Group Size:
Limited participants for personalized guidance in an intimate, inspiring setting.
Accommodation:
Stay in a sophisticated boutique hotel offering comfort, charm, and elegance.
A 2-day intensive workshop in Zürich, focused on expressive portraiture with oil pastels.
Where:
Artiloft, an inspiring space for artists in Zürich.
Instruction:
Two days of intensive drawing sessions designed to help you bring depth, feeling, and character to your oil pastel portraits.
Group Size:
Up to 16 participants — all artistic levels are welcome.
