From creative writing to creating artwork - a class by an academic artist and researcher

From 28 € /h

Have you ever wondered how to create artwork? What are the inspiration sources and processes that lead to thinking, sketching, and developing ideas for a visual work? How to understand your own thoughts and express them in a creative way, through writing and/or drawing?
This course will provide you with this knowledge and practice!
With this course, under the guidance of an experienced academic artist and researcher, you will develop theoretical, but, most of all, practical skills and tools for creating your own artwork: from a thought to a visual result.
The focus of this course is on creative writing exercises and artistic methods such as drawing, aquarelle, collage, photography, video art, and other multimedia. This will allow you to better understand practices of contemporary art and to participate from your own home.
We will create beautiful texts and poems, expressive sketches and creative maps, illustrative paintings, and photos.
The classes are tailored based on the student's needs and wishes, which means different creative exercises.
After creative writing, when we reach the visual process, the introduction and guidance for the practical skill of the desired medium will be offered.
This class is offered to anyone, no matter the level they have. As an artist with traditional art education, and contemporary art research degree, I believe I can help you regardless if it's for your own practice and interests, or if it's for an academic guidance.

Extra information

Depending on the exercise, you will need your laptop. Other material will be provided by the teacher, unless you wish to have your own.

Location

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At student's location :

Around Woluwe-Saint-Pierre - Sint-Pieters-Woluwe, Belgium

At teacher's location :

Rue de Rollebeek, Brussels, Belgium

Online from Belgium

About Me

I am a very passionate visual artist, with a focus on contemporary art practices and creative artistic methods. I've just finished Advanced Master's course in research in art and design in Antwerp, and I'm preparing for a doctoral research.
Throughout my practice, I was always working and creating together with people. Teaching and volunteering is a big part of my understanding of art, as I believe we should share the skills and knowledge we have. For some years, I was an assistant in an art atelier in Belgrade, where I had intensive drawing and painting classes for prospective students of an art academy. I held additional course with exercises in new media art, as well as a creative workshop for children. My methods are based on covering theoretical knowledge during practical exercises. Sharing the process and thoughts is also important, as well as me working together and next to students. I am always trying to stimulate creative thinking, courageous approaches and experimentation. Also, I think that creative practice should be exciting and out of the box.

Education

2022 – pending ENDA, École nationale d’art, Paris, FR
2021 – 2022 KDG, Sint Lucas Antwerpen, Advanced Master of Research in Art and Design,
Antwerpen, BE
2020 – 2021 Faculty of Fine Arts, Master of New Media, Belgrade, SRB
2016 – 2020 Faculty of Fine Arts, Bachelor of New Media, Belgrade, SRB
2012 – 2016 High School for Design, High School Diploma, Belgrade, SRB

Experience / Qualifications

Guest curator at the Cultural Centre of Belgrade
Description of duties: Curating one work from the collection October Salon of the Cultural Centre of Belgrade, writing a text and a guide through the final event Na mala vrata

Assistant in the art atelier "Atelje Mileševska 7", Belgrade
Description of duties: Hosting art workshops for children and consulting prospective applicants

Festival Program Coordinator at KONTEJNER bureau of contemporary art praxis.
Description of duties: Meetings with artists, working at the reservation desk, organizing.

Graphic Designer at Goethe-Institute Serbia
Description of duties: Developing a visual identity for an annual exhibition, designing a catalog.

Art Therapy at the Refugee Aid Serbia, Belgrade

Art teacher (substitute teacher) at Đura Daničić Elementary School
Description of duties: Creating workshops and creative lectures for children

Age

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Serbian

Croatian

Bosnian

Skills

Art

Creative writing

Drawing & sketching

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -04:00)

New York

At teacher's location and via webcam

At student's home

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

00-04

04-08

08-12

12-16

16-20

20-24

Brother

4.75

(4)

I am an architect graduated from the Faculty of Architecture of the Université Libre de Bruxelles,
Being also a teacher in secondary and higher education, I would like to pass on my knowledge to students,

Having studied at Mimar Sinan University Fine Arts, I was able to develop my skills both in the design of a project and in the fun side of designing a project that is drawing
Then I found well being in the drawing of landscape and drawing perspectives, ....

That's why I would like to transmit my knowledge in technical drawing and sketches of streets, landscape, to people who are passionate ....

Georgiana

4.75

(4)

I have up to 3 years experience as a graphic designer and illustrator within a Book Publishing House. By being part of the bookmaking process from the very beginning, I shared my ideas in brainstorming meetings along with the account managers, the editorial team and the art director on the projects. I was able to grow my organizational and planning skills by creating designs for covers and interior layouts, by illustrating book covers and short stories, and by delivering print ready files for many projects at the same time. Besides licensed publishing and in-house projects, I am also involved in producing advertising materials for our projects, such as flyers, posters and banners for online and offline marketing and attention to details is my little name.
In my class you will learn to be creative and the means to express your creativity.

Léa

4.75

(4)

I teach in such a way as to fully respect everyone's desires and inspirations: art must remain personal and exciting. Each lesson is adapted to the student(s). It can be both academic courses (technique and mastery of different materials), as well as reflection on the challenges of art, or even the development of a personal project...

Komal

4.75

(4)

I am a very passionate person when it comes to making fun with colors, drawing, crafts, and calligraphy.
Teaching these subjects brings me immense delight and satisfaction. Moreover, I hold a strong belief in the beauty of elegant handwriting. My instructional approach is centered on guiding learners from basics and foundational concepts to an advanced level of mastery.

Vince

4.75

(4)

00. INTRO
(scroll down below for the course description (01.))

I am a young professional in the film industry, I have collaborated with multiple partners such as Vice, Sony, Unicef, WWF, but also many musicians, architects, non-profit companies and independent creators.
I have experience as a director, editor, dop, editing assistant, focus puller, author, electro, and production assistant.

I've studied 5 years of Cinema in Luca Arts Brussels, and one year of Supermedia studies in Prague Umprum.
My strengths lie especially in combining the musical field with the cinematographic point of view, such as experimental video art, arthouse movies, videoclips but also dance and musici films - although I've trained to become a co-ordinator of team-work and an efficient editor too.
I work for corporate companies, big music industries and very small independent projects as well, depending whether or not I like the music. (hihi)

I will teach you video and movie editing, for your own or commercial use.
The software I recommend is the full adobe kit, musically, I can work with ableton, audacity and a little bit with pro tools too.

I've completed a multiple amount of residencies in the framework of my own artistic practices, and could describe myself as a multidisciplinary artist.

My work has been featured on several international magazines with a width of 700k monthly readers and I have enjoyed international exposure with my filmic work.

01. COURSE DESCRIPTION
I will teach you what software to use, how the interface works

I will teach you the difference in codecs and technical specifications, such as ratio, frames, ...

I will teach you the multiple options we can explore through out adobe premiere

Further on we'll practically edit together with your own footage, and strife to get a result you like. We do this through sessions of editing

I teach you how to create visual rhythm, musical rhythm, sound exploring

I teach you the difference between a phenomenological approach of working and a prepared set up,

I teach you how to maintain a healthy work-flow for yourself, and your computer.

I teach you how to use the tools of cutting, and editing with your keyboard

I teach you how to export in the right settings.

I will also teach you how to communicate with clients

I will teach you how to visually prepare

I will teach you how to colourgrade

I will teach you how to transfer

I will teach you how to keep everything as minimal as possible

Antoine

4.75

(4)

As a former student of ENSAV La Cambre, I can offer introductory courses in fashion design, as well as training in fashion design techniques and styling.

The level and type of the course may vary depending on the level of the student and what he wants to develop.

Jaume

4.75

(4)

I am a visual artist born in Barcelona, settled in Belgium since 2017. As an artist I have accumulated experience for the last 25 years. I am graduated with an Academic Bachelor in Fine Arts in the University of Barcelona and graduated as a Master in Visual Arts at Sint Lucas School of Arts in Antwerpen.

I am specialised in painting, drawing, experimental films, installations, language, sound and curating. In other words, I am a multidisciplinary artist.

I understand the artistic practice as a way to understand ourselves and the situations which surrounds us. In my classes I don't teach how to do Art, but as how to say something through your artistic work. With me you can work independently, with a coach who will challenge you with some assignments and giving feedback to your personal concerns.

In addition, you will learn how to work with several mediums, preparing your own material: paintings, canvases, and so on.

You will not only receive individual coaching but as encourage you to look other artists or take into account other references connected with your concerns.

Finding, discussing and retaking solutions together are the core of my classes.

Cami

4.75

(4)

Overcome your fears and unlock creative inspiration to finally get to the end of your writing project.

Let yourself be guided and finally realize your dream of writing.

➤ Overcome your fears.
➤ Discover the secret to writing 100% fun and 0% blank pages.
➤ Awaken this writer's flame that has been dormant in you for a long time.
➤ Build unwavering legitimacy and overcome the fear of failure, lack of time and procrastination that keep you from moving forward.

In short, put an end to the fear of writing! Isn't it difficult to be consumed by the desire to write your project and not succeed in doing it? Break forever the insurmountable wall that prevents you from writing today.

It is a matter of combining improvements in form with improvements in substance. For this, the sessions can for example take place according to your needs as follows:
a) Comments / proposals on the text that you will offer me b) Writing exercises based on a statement.
c) A series of precise and pragmatic recommendations and their application through style exercises.

Whether it is a novel, an essay, song lyrics, various texts, a biography or simply a report for professional or school purposes, it is about offering you elements personalized pedagogy:

- Study your text
- Build text, song lyrics etc
- Calmly polish the style
- Research and develop your lexical fields
- Differentiate between writing for oneself and writing for others

All this by combining theory and practice: Writing work from exercises then as part of a personal project.

During the sessions, you are guided in your writing project. The trainer accompanies you and teaches you the preparation method, gives you writing tools and helps you work on your style and your imagination.

The objective is multiple, including a reflection on one's own literary path, an introduction to the basic tools of style work and exercises on description.

Learning objectives:
- Identify your writing path.
- Mobilize your imagination.
- Learn and master the practical writing tools.
- Broaden its reflection on creation and professional and personal writing.
- Create and develop one or more projects.

Trained in a European Grande Ecole & Ivy League University in the United States, specialized and has been working in Europe and North America for more than 16 years in this field, in reputable international institutions , also intervening in forums and conferences.

- Locations: Geneva - Lausanne - Friborg - Neuchâtel - Montreux - Basel - Sion - Sierre - Morges - Bienne. But currently and until further notice, only by videoconference in accordance with national recommendations on Covid.

These sessions, for which you have asked me, also seem to be perfectly unanimous since they arouse a certain enthusiasm (and a certain enthusiasm). Indeed, they have the advantage of face-to-face sessions (ex: quality of the interaction), without its disadvantages (ex: loss of travel time) with additional advantages (ex: the entire session transcribed in writing on the chat). That is why, at your request, I continue to offer this option.

À la carte: evaluated and adapted to each personality.

Mladen

4.75

(4)

Unlike my other more structured classes, this one is aimed at people who simply wish to have a space in which to engage in visual art in a very free way. My knowledge, experience, and critiques are of course available, but the point of the course is to experiment with techniques and create without judgement, restriction, or direction.

Morgane

4.75

(4)

I offer personalized support in oral and written expression, intended for adolescents and adults, whether in an artistic, academic or professional context.

This course is aimed at anyone who wishes to:

Prepare for an entrance exam (art school, theater, competition, etc.)

Improve your oral skills (presentations, interviews, public speaking)

Improve or build a CV, cover letter, application file

Be supported in a writing project (creative writing, screenplay, artistic thesis, etc.)

The content is fully tailored to each individual's profile and goals. I offer targeted exercises, a professional perspective, clear feedback, and a caring, unpretentious approach.

Accessible to all levels, whether you are in training, retraining, pursuing an artistic approach or looking for concrete tools to better express yourself.

Jason

4.75

(4)

Have you ever wanted to get better photos of your dog (or cat), this class will provide some tips and ideas for better pet photography.

We will look at how to select good backgrounds and locations to get great photos as well as how to capture your pup at play in motion.

You can bring your own pet or practice with my two doggos. Classes are in person either in your home, my studio, or on location in the Brussels area such as Tervuren Park.

Camille

4.75

(4)

Specializing in colored pencil, pastel, graphite pencil and watercolor techniques, I have been teaching drawing for several years to a varied audience, from beginners to advanced artists.
A graduate of La Cambre (2017) and an associate professor of the Brussels Academy of Fine Arts (2021), I support each person according to their objectives: technical learning, personal project development, portfolio preparation or tailor-made coaching.
I work on a variety of themes: portrait, realism, illustration, animal, plant, and more depending on your desires.
I adapt to all levels in a caring and secure environment, conducive to exploration and progression.

Sophie

4.75

(4)

Want to learn how to draw portraits that look almost like a photograph? I can help you start with the base, the sketching, and how to blend using both colored pencils and graphite pencils. Also using pens, both ink and Bic.

If you need help for your GCSE or A-level portfolio, I will be able to assist you and guide you on getting a high grade. (Coming from someone who got an A*). I will make sure you pass your exam and get a high grade.

For kids, they will create different crafts that they could bring home and hang up on their wall. I will teach them fun ways to be creative, and every time they come in for a class, they will leave with something new.

Qamille

4.75

(4)

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION (IN BRIEF):
➤Unleash your writing skills and finally realize your writing project!
Novels, short stories, life stories, theses, songs or simple texts: these workshops help you overcome your blocks and transform your ideas into vivid and inspiring stories.

➤ Together, we will work to:
-Overcome your fear of the blank page and awaken your creativity
-Develop style, vocabulary, coherence and authenticity
-Creating characters, settings, and captivating storylines
-Explore your imagination, your emotions, and your flaws to turn them into a strength
-Alternating theory and practice with concrete exercises and personalized feedback

➤ Proofreading, correction, optimization of your texts possible.
➤Objective: to write with pleasure, progress faster and bring your project to completion.

➤Let yourself be guided: your dream of writing can become a reality.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION:
➤Exploring and sharing the pleasure of words, building the stories that inhabit you, developing your expression, deepening your creativity, exploring contemporary writing, proposing a novel, short stories, a life story, an (auto)biography, a fiction, an essay, song lyrics, various texts or simply a report, a thesis, a report for professional or academic purposes... these are among the objectives of these workshops to deepen or initiate writing and realize one's aspirations by prioritizing the pleasure of writing based on elements of personalized pedagogy.

➤Overcome your fears and unlock creative inspiration to finally complete your project.

Let yourself be guided and finally realize your dream of writing.
➤ Overcome your fears
➤ Discover the secret to producing high-quality writing that's 100% enjoyable and 0% writer's block.
➤ Awaken this writer's flame that has been dormant in you for a long time
➤ Build unwavering legitimacy and overcome the fear of failure, lack of time and procrastination that keep you from moving forward.

In short, overcome your fear of writing. Isn't it frustrating to be consumed by the desire to write your project and yet unable to do so? Break down that insurmountable wall that's holding you back.

This involves combining improvements in form with refinements in content. For example, concrete techniques for starting your text and overcoming writer's block, feedback/suggestions on your texts, writing and style exercises based on a prompt, a series of precise/pragmatic recommendations and their implementation.

That is why, if your manuscript is stuck and you don't know how to start or continue it, if you have all the ideas but don't know what form they should take, if you want to save time in the creative process: let's build the architecture of your story together.

Learning objectives include:
• Discover writing, build confidence, let your own literary voice/path emerge, and unleash your imagination
• Studying and constructing a text, song lyrics...
• Calmly refine the style and create consistency between form and content
• Research and develop your vocabulary
• Acquire techniques and know-how to convey your message both clearly and simply
• Differentiate between writing for oneself and writing for others
• Explore your creativity and develop your expression
• To construct a complete story by creating characters, settings, lively scenes...
• Acquire and master practical writing tools, always with a focus on simplicity/simplification and efficiency (both in content and form)
• Discover contemporary writing and diversify your practice
• Acquire narrative techniques to engage in long stories

So, start, resume or finish a piece of writing you have dreamed of for a long time if you want to write but don't know where to start; if you have a story but don't know how to tell it; if you love to write but have lost your inspiration; if you have a manuscript buried in a drawer and you are afraid of failing.

To achieve this, the first step is to unleash your writing and let go: strengthen your imagination, explore your inspiration, and cultivate your originality. Next, turn your weaknesses into a driving force for writing by exploring your wounds to better utilize them and adopt an effective writing method. Finally, master writing techniques and bring characters to life while crafting captivating stories, controlling pacing, and developing suspenseful plots.

All this by combining theory and practical/concrete applications: writing assignments based on exercises and then within the framework of your project.

During the sessions, you will be guided in your writing project. The trainer will support you in your written communication and offer tools, while helping you to work on and/or optimize your style and imagination.

Proofreading, revising, correcting and formatting articles, theses, etc.: these options are also possible.

Furthermore, these sessions allow one to improve one's written communication and to study the different methods to achieve this (email, letter, report, presentation...), both in terms of content and form.

➤ THE TRAINER - TEACHER CONSULTANT
A graduate of a prestigious French Grande École and an Ivy League university in the United States, he combines academic rigor with modern teaching methods. With over 18 years of experience in Europe and North America, he has taught at prestigious international institutions (both public and private), and regularly speaks in Switzerland, France, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Canada, as well as at various forums and conferences.

A recognized specialist, he offers personalized and accessible support based on active listening, a proven methodology, and tailored teaching methods. Whether through one-on-one sessions, workshops, or group training, his approach combines customization, efficiency, and professionalism for rapid, visible results.

➤ LOCATIONS, TIMES

✓ Areas of intervention:
-Switzerland (Geneva, Lausanne, Fribourg, Zurich, Neuchâtel, Lugano, Basel, Bern, Lucerne)
-Belgium (Brussels, Antwerp, Charleroi, Liège)
-Luxembourg
-On request: France (Paris, Lyon) and Canada (Montreal)

✓ Currently: sessions are primarily conducted via videoconference – a format favored by almost all participants, as it combines the same high-quality interaction with great organizational flexibility. All content, notes, and recommendations are provided directly through the dedicated chat. Advantages: time savings (no travel), flexible scheduling, comfort, and eco-responsibility.

✓ Languages: French / English.

✓ Results: noticeable progress from 2 sessions (2025 study).

✓ Special offers: gift vouchers available all year round – an original and useful way to please your loved ones.

✓ Schedules to be defined together, adjusting as best as possible to your constraints.

✓ 100% tailor-made program, adapted to each need.

✓ Why choose this training?
-Because you benefit from international expertise at the service of your objectives.
-Because each session is personalized and you will leave with concrete tools.
-Because the approach is not theoretical: it is lively, interactive and results-oriented.
-Because you benefit from a motivating, supportive and stimulating environment, which promotes confidence and rapid progress.
-Because in just a few sessions, you will already notice a tangible difference.

Ludivine

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Do you like cute, colorful and comforting worlds?
Are you fascinated by chibi characters, Pokémon, adorable little creatures, Japanese mascots or illustrations inspired by kawaii pop culture?

Do you dream of learning to draw in a kawaii style while enjoying a moment of relaxation and creativity?

These courses and workshops are designed as a gentle and caring artistic interlude, blending kawaii drawing, imagination, creative development and an approach inspired by art therapy.

Through accessible and fun exercises, you will learn to create your own adorable characters, poetic universes and tender illustrations, in a relaxing and pressure-free atmosphere.

For who ?

Adults of all levels (beginners welcome)
People wishing to relax through drawing
For those passionate about kawaii culture, cute illustrations, and Japanese culture
Fans of Pokémon, chibi, Sanrio, anime and Japanese pop culture
People seeking a creative and calming activity
Artists or illustrators wishing to explore a gentler and more expressive world

Some benefits of the workshops

Stimulate your creativity and imagination
Regaining self-confidence through drawing
Reduce stress through a relaxing artistic practice
Develop a personal and positive graphic universe
Taking a moment of calm and well-being
Exploring one's emotions through gentle and intuitive creative activities

Some elements of the program

Learn to draw kawaii characters (animals, objects, food, imaginary creatures...)
Draw chibi characters inspired by manga and anime
Create adorable creatures inspired by the Pokémon universe
Work on cute expressions and emotions
Discover the visual codes of Japanese kawaii style
Create illustrations inspired by Japanese and geek pop culture.
Create mascots, imaginary companions, and magical mini-universes.
Develop soft and harmonious color palettes
Create comforting and positive illustrations
Explore doodling, stickers, mini-universes, and decorative compositions.
Discover simple coloring and coloring techniques
Develop a creative notebook or illustrated journal
Participate in creative exercises inspired by art therapy and relaxation

And much more...