Get inspired by Emil Nolde's marshland landscapes and explore the possibilities of watercolor at a creative workshop in the Nolde Museum Seebüll. Experience colors, lights and horizons in a unique artistic community.
Take part in an inspiring 3-hour watercolour workshop in the Nolde Museum Seebüll, where we will be fascinated by Emil Nolde's characteristic marshland landscapes. Under expert guidance, we work with motifs from the marshland — a landscape with which Nolde himself moved and felt deeply connected.
The focus is on the interaction between sky, earth and sea, on mirroring, color compositions and the horizon line that gives the landscape tranquility and balance. Through experiments with liquid watercolor and crayon on different types of paper, you will have the opportunity to explore both techniques and your own artistic expression.
In a small group, a present and engaging atmosphere is created, where there is room for contemplation and individual guidance. Whether you are a beginner or experienced, here you will have the opportunity to develop your skills and experience the joy of working with colors in inspiring environments.
**About the educator: **
Helle is a Danish artist with a broad and vibrant artistic practice. She trained at the Academy of Art and Design in Bergen, Norway, and works across different media such as watercolor, oil chalk, painting and ceramic sculptures. Her approach to art is experimental and sensuous, with a strong emphasis on materials, colors, and form.
With more than 20 years of experience as a teacher for children, young people and adults, Helle manages to create an open and inspiring learning space where everyone can participate — regardless of level. Her presentation is present and engaging and gives participants the courage to explore their own creativity.
Especially for an audience with an interest in crafts and textile techniques, she brings with her a special understanding of structure, materiality and creative work — thus creating an inspiring connection between art, craft and personal expression.
Masks, Marsh & Mindfulness
Knitting brings people together across the board in both physical and virtual communities, and this is exactly the community we want to create with Masks i Marsken. Masks in the Marsh is an event that will contribute to the narrative of the marshes and the Wadden Sea area. With Masks i Marsken we embrace an ancient craft with trends in needlework and lifestyle.
The festival will offer debates, lectures and workshops for both tanned knitters and novices. In addition, music, good food, inspiration and the opportunity to share the love and enthusiasm for crafts with others. Knit also brought the six women behind Masks in the Marsh together. Together they came up with the idea for a knitting festival, which will bring both experienced and new knitters together in new communities - combined with unique experiences in the marshes.
The Story Behind Masks in the Marsh
Kirsten and Marianne are friends and run businesses together — and Pia and Ellen are friends. Separately, the two pairs of friends went to Crete with the travel concept “Time to Calm” to get a little down in gear and have the opportunity to think new thoughts. Neither of us had thought we would have to think new with anyone other than the person we were travelling with, but Crete wanted us to do it differently.
We found that even though we didn't know each other beforehand, fate wanted our paths -- via acquaintances -- to have crossed each other anyway. It gave the ball up for new conversations, and when we found out that we had knitting and creativity in common, well, then suddenly it wasn't far from idea to action.
Since then, Mette and Tatjana have joined our initiative group — it's so good.
The Story Behind Masks in the Marsh
Kirsten and Marianne are friends and run businesses together — and Pia and Ellen are friends. Separately, the two pairs of friends went to Crete with the travel concept “Time to Calm” to get a little down in gear and have the opportunity to think new thoughts. Neither of us had thought we would have to think new with anyone other than the person we were travelling with, but Crete wanted us to do it differently.
We found that even though we didn't know each other beforehand, fate wanted our paths -- via acquaintances -- to have crossed each other anyway. It gave the ball up for new conversations, and when we found out that we had knitting and creativity in common, well, then suddenly it wasn't far from idea to action.
Since then, Mette and Tatjana have joined our initiative group — it's so good.