Distance and peace while painting and drawing in the Heilig Kreuztal monastery

Painting and drawing course at the Heilig Kreuztal monastery. Living creativity in the monastic tradition. Finally some time to paint in peace. Whether in the studio or in enchanting nature, refresh your existing knowledge and deepen your drawing and painting skills. Have fun being creative in an appreciative studio atmosphere. Beginners are very welcome.

€ 295.-- Course fee
€ 500.-- Monastery stay (single room, full board)
€ 795.-- final price
€ 895.-- with shower/WC if available
€ 995.-- with shower/WC if booked separately

The standard rooms have a washbasin, bathrobe available, shower/WC in the corridor.
The comfort rooms have a bathroom with shower and WC (if available for an extra charge).

Founded by Cistercian nuns, the complex is today the best-preserved monastery in Upper Swabia. Top renovated incomparable ambience of centuries of monastery history. Feel how soothing and relaxing this place is for body and soul.

Healthy, balanced, varied and preferably regional cuisine. At breakfast, lunch and dinner there is a choice of rich and attractive buffets. At lunchtime we offer various starters, salads, soups, three different main courses, one of which is vegetarian, and desserts. The cold/hot evening buffet awaits you with various types of bread, cold cuts and cheese platters, salads and a hot dish.

Every day there will be small exercises and some theory lessons on portraits, perspective, composition and colors. You will work on your own ideas, templates and concepts, and I will provide you with individual support in all artistic matters. All materials and techniques are possible.

As a trainer and coach, I teach people of all ages how to work creatively. From design theory, drawing and painting to smaller sculptural works, I develop and supervise art projects.
As a mentor, I accompany the artistic and personal process, encourage personal experiences, promote individual potential and support the development of this potential.

Since 2013, I have been organizing painting trips to selected monasteries in Germany and Italy.
As a freelance artist, I work on commissions and exhibitions.

As a person, I am a hobby farmer, love horses, dogs and cats.
Good food and loud music from all over the world.

First course day starts at 3 pm, last course day ends at 3 pm.
You must bring your own materials.

Arrival by train is possible:
From the north, coming via Ulm, to Riedlingen train station, from there continue by cab or bus (8 km). From the south, via Aulendorf, to Herbertingen station, from there by cab (11 km).