Summary

This 6-day workshop focuses on the direct examination of the material stone (alabaster or marble). Under the guidance of the internationally active sculptor Norbert Jäger, we will develop free forms - organic, geometric or figurative. We work without a fixed template, whereby the creative process itself becomes a source of inspiration and often produces surprising results. After an introduction to materials and tools, Norbert Jäger teaches basic techniques for working stone: from rough carving to fine polishing. This results in individual sculptures with a clear form and their own expressiveness. The workshop is suitable for both beginners and advanced students. Tools will be provided. The material (marble or alabaster) is paid directly to the artist depending on the weight.

What you can expect:
- Introduction to artistic work with stone
- Designing free or figurative forms
- Techniques from rough removal to polishing
- Individual guidance from Norbert Jäger
- Working with alabaster or marble

About the artist:
Norbert Jäger is a stone sculptor and lives in Hamburg. His sculptures have been exhibited internationally and are represented in public collections in Europe, Asia and the USA. He has received numerous prizes for his work, including the Federal Prize for Sculptors. He has led workshops and symposia in Germany, Italy and Mallorca for many years.

The retreat at a glance

The most important facts in a nutshell:

Categories: Detox Retreats, Creative Retreats, Sculpting, Modeling
Date: 2026-08-11 - 2026-08-16
Language(s): German
Level: Advanced, Beginner
Group Size: 10
Place: Meezen, Germany
Accommodation: not included
Catering: Full board
Types of food: Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Organic, Vegan, Vegetarian
Services: Parking lots

Extension of stay possible

Guidance and support from qualified artists

Bike rental 5 € / day

Consideration for allergies and intolerances

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

Full board (breakfast, lunch, coffee, dinner)

Reduction for students, pupils and trainees

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.

Five nights in a single room incl. breakfast buffet 475,- €
Surcharge for second person in double room incl. breakfast buffet 130,- €

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 Tuesday from 9:00 am. Start at 10:00 am with an introduction. Afterwards, we will only be interrupted by good conversation and delicious food until Sunday afternoon at around 15:00. An overnight stay is possible.
If you like, you are welcome to stay at the Werkgut for a few days afterwards and deepen the techniques you have learned in the open workshop.

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