Welcome to PAKD Art Lab Berlin, a new hub for existing and aspiring artists to come together, learn, teach, practice and hone skills.

Starting with figure & portrait drawing and painting, we will expand our offering to provide a space for the exploration of diverse styles, mediums and conceptual projects.

Your new art community begins here

@berlin.portrait.academy

  • Sundays: 11:00 - 14:00

  • Mondays 18:45 - 21:45

  • €30 per 3 hour session (come as often or as little as you like)

  • €280 for complete package of ten sessions (come for ten lessons in a row)

Oil Painting Classes by The Berlin Portrait Academy:

  • Introduction to Realist Painting

  • Intermediate Portrait in Oils

Join professional character animator & classically trained oil painter Peter Kasim (@kasim.gram) for a fully tutored course in realistic oil painting, in the tradition of classical ateliers.

The courses consist of ten weekly sessions which can be taken flexibly and without commitment. Booking the entire ten week package will ensure priority space as there are only a maximum of 5 students per session.

Course 1 is suitable for all levels, from absolute painting beginners, to more confident practitioners who want to learn the academic method first-hand from an experienced tutor.

About the tutor: Peter Najad Kasim

Register by email:
peter@pakd-gallery.com

Life Drawing & Portrait Painting - 2.5 Hour Pose

Wednesdays 19:00 - 21:30

  • €15 drop-in, or €13 with registration via Meetup.com or email

  • €10 for students (please bring valid student ID)

— Or —

Register by email: peter@pakd-gallery.com

PAKD Art Lab and www.berlinportraitacademy.com present the opportunity to do a single long study, or shorter studies from different angles, forcusing wither on the full nude or portrait.

Our model stands for a single pose with breaks every 20 minutes, giving visitors the chance to fully explore rendering and detail making a finished piece every week.

The session is untutored but tips are available from resident animator and Portrait tutor Peter Kasim on request.

Sundays FREE! 11:00 - 14:00

Portrait Drawing & Painting

  • Sunday Morning FREE! Just buy a refreshment from the Café. Donations are welcome but totally voluntary and help us to pay the model.

  • Registration is ESSENTIAL as spaces are limited!

  • Wednesday evening is €20 drop-in, or €15 with registration via Meetup.com or email

Join us for the opportunity to draw or paint a portrait every Sunday morning and Wednesday evening with a new model each week.

Bring your own materials, or purchase acrylic paint, canvas and paintbrushes from the gallery.

Please follow the RSVP link above to reserve a spot via Meetup.com or email. There are a maximum of ten spaces so we cannot guarantee a space without reservation!

— Or —

Register by email: peter@pakd-gallery.com

Sunday | 14:30-16:30

Arabic Calligraphy

  • 25 € (including material)

  • Registration: dani.hasrouni.5@gmail.com

Immerse yourself in the beauty of Arabic calligraphy with Bdr Alkhous and Dani Hasrouni in an exclusive two-hour workshop.

The workshop is ideal for beginners and anyone who is curious about Arabic script. It combines theory, practical exercises and creative exploration to bring the art of calligraphy to life.

No knowledge of Arabic required! The workshop is designed so that one-off participation is also possible.

Content of the workshop:

- Introduction to the history and styles of Arabic calligraphy.
- Presentation of works of art in different contexts.
- Practical exercises on basic techniques.
- Writing a name or word in Arabic script.
- Have a small gift.

Saturdays / Samstag 11:00 - 13:00

Lino cutting/ Linolschnitt Workshop

  • €10 Including materials / inklusive Materialen

  • Ages 8-16 / Alter: 8–16 Jahr

to register / um sich zu registrieren:
Contact / Kontakt
kifan@pakd-gallery.com

Become a lino artist!

Every Saturday you can cut and print cool patterns and pictures in linoleum. For everyone aged 8 to 16 – just join in and be creative! All materials are included.

Werde Linol-Künstler!

Jeden Samstag kannst du coole Muster und Bilder in Linoleum schneiden und drucken. Für alle von 8 bis 16 Jahren – einfach mitmachen und kreativ sein! Alle Materialien sind dabei.