Artistic voyage of discovery - book art and bookbinding with Anne Deuter

Meezen, Germany

Summary

Turning an idea into your own book.

Creative works can be collected in an artist's book and used as inspiration. It can be very intimate and personal, a special one-off or a small edition, sculptural and robust, inviting you to touch and explore, or it can be delicate and fragile. It is a creative form of personal expression in the function of a book and can be created by anyone.

In this workshop we will work together to transform our ideas into a tangible book. Format, paper and concept go hand in hand. First we will look at the book as an art medium in general and take inspiration from art books for our own projects. Anne Deuter will introduce us to various construction and bookbinding techniques that deal with different paper covers and book materials. We will learn in which direction paper is folded, how a good openable book is bound and how a relief works on a cloth-bound book cover. We will also learn all about the necessary tools and materials, their properties and correct processing, so that we can continue designing our own artist books at home.

Material costs by arrangement approx. 15 - 20 €

The retreat at a glance

The most important facts in a nutshell:

Categories: Digital Detox, Nature Vacation, Creative Retreats, Printmaking, Relaxation, Wellness, Detox Retreats
Date: 2026-11-06 - 2026-11-08
Language(s): English, German
Level: Advanced, Beginner
Group Size: 10
Place: Meezen, Germany
Accommodation: not included
Catering: Full board
Types of food: Organic, Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Services: Parking lots

Reduction for students, pupils and trainees

Extension of stay possible

Accommodation in single rooms

Full board (3 meals + coffee)

Bike rental

Good starting point for cycling tours and hikes in the nature park

Guidance and support from qualified artists

Promoting creativity through group exchanges and collaborative work

Accommodation

For on-site accommodation, we offer various bedrooms with double beds. There is one shared bathroom with bath and shower per floor.

An extension of the stay is possible by arrangement.

Two nights in a single room incl. breakfast buffet 190,- €
Surcharge for second person in double room incl. breakfast buffet 90,- €

Catering

We offer full vegetarian catering for the workshops. This consists of a breakfast buffet (only for overnight stays), hot lunch, cake and fruit as a snack, rounded off by a hot evening meal with dessert. We also serve bread, salad, a cheese platter and a selection of wines. All drinks are included.
We are happy to cater for intolerances and special diets.
We mainly use seasonal and certified organic products.

sequence

Arrival on Friday from 15:00

After moving into our rooms, we will start at 16:00 with an introduction to the theme by the artist.
On Saturday, after breakfast, we will start at 10:00 a.m. and will only be interrupted by delicious food and nice conversations until about 3:30 p.m. on Sunday afternoon.

Arrival

You can reach the WERKGUT as follows:
Arrival by car: Via A7 exit Neumünster Mitte then on B430 to Aukrug and via Hennstedt to Meezen/ A23 exit Scheenefeldt via b430 to Hohenwestedt and via Grauel to Meezen.
Parking spaces are available, as well as charging facilities for electric cars.
Parking for other vehicles is possible.
Arrival by public transport: If you arrive by train, you can be picked up from Wrist or Hohenwestedt station.
Bus connection Hohenwstedt-Meezen-Wrist with bus route 6191.

Hauptstraße 2, 24594 Meezen, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany