An online workshop for free-spirited writerly wanderers. An interplay of poetic passages, evocative prompts and sublime sharing will help you breathe life into the precious and deeply personal realm of your own writing. "Give me one lonely hour to hymn the setting day." (William Cullen Bryant)

A dynamic yoga style in which the asanas (postures) flow into one another. The breath leads the movement. This intensive yoga practice strengthens the muscles, improves mobility and trains balance. The harmonious sequence of movements connects body, breath and mind. Previous yoga experience is beneficial.

A dynamic yoga style in which the asanas (postures) flow into one another. The breath leads the movement. This intensive yoga practice strengthens the muscles, improves mobility and trains balance. The harmonious sequence of movements connects body, breath and mind. Previous yoga experience is beneficial.

This course offers you the opportunity to learn how to read and write Hebrew letters, and gives you a basic understanding of the Hebrew language's structure. You'll also develop the ability to speak and construct basic sentences in Hebrew. The course will be taught in English. You need English level A2-B1.

Our back plays a crucial role in the stability of our body and spine. Pain is often caused by poor posture, one-sided movements, and lack of exercise. In order to prevent this, the muscles that strengthen the back and improve posture are specifically targeted in the class. These exercises are complemented by mobilization and coordination exercises. The course concludes with an extensive stretching session. This course takes place online using Zoom. An email with the access data will be automatically sent one day before the respective course day at around 6:00 a.m.

Our main focus is "The Camera". During this course you will become familiar with all your camera's most important functions and how to use them. You will also gain the technical know-how to start making the most of your digital SLR and develop a creative approach to photography as well as learning how to set the menu correctly to get the best technical results. We will go on location to shoot our pictures then evaluate them later in class.

Do you already have experience in drawing? Now it's time to improve and further develop your knowledge and skills. We will emphasize drawing the human figure - anatomy, body mechanics, dynamic poses, portraiture, facial expressions, psychology, and emotions. We will work again on the basics of drawing, but will add texturing, materiality, and lighting. We will pay close attention to how to create focal points in our pictures, as well as to colour theory and the contribution of colours to visual language.

Create your own character, whether it be a hero or a monster! You are interested in comic, manga or anime or you want to use your drawing and painting skills through illustration, computer games or film production? We will look at basic methods of character design as well as proportion, shape, perspective, deformation, body language, expressions, mimics, anatomy and texturing. You will use your skills and imagination to create your own characters: heroes, beauties, cuties, monsters, animals, aliens, machinery – let your imagination run wild.

Visibly, today’s Germany has been shaped by the past – and it is almost certain that everyone has heard of some German historical figures and events. This course will cover the key periods, protagonists and turning points of German history from its medieval beginnings to the present. You’ll be guided through the main traits of the political, economic, social and cultural development. This is the place where your basic questions about German history will be answered. "Understanding Germany" will be continued with a look at the current political system (2) and the socio-cultural situation (3).

Discover the various experimental approaches to drawing. Explore your creativity and develop expressive approaches to image making. Through a series of in-class exercises and projects, you will learn to take risks, embrace serendipity, be innovative, work collaboratively, and to employ a range of conventional and non-conventional drawing mediums and tools. The teacher supports you individually on your way.

Are you curious to understand more about how to draw faces? The human body and the human face all have their own symmetry. Learn how to visually analyze the proportions and how to apply them in your drawings. Based on ideas in Betty Edwards’ book "Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain", you will discover drawing techniques which trick the brain into seeing better. These techniques can help improve realistic drawing skills, as well as improve one’s understanding of perspective. Even beginners can use this method to achieve surprising results.

What is understood under the term risk management and how is it implemented by employees and/or project leaders? Through input and practical exercises you will learn how to identify, evaluate and monitor potential risk, and to depict it in cost management. You will also learn how to create a risk plan. This seminar is in alignment with international standards of project management (PMI). It is part of the Project Management Course of Lectures which completes the examination for certification as Project Manager (T440565) but can also be visited as a standalone course. Requirement: Basic knowledge in project management.

Anna Halprin (1920--2021) is considered a revolutionary force in dance. A pioneer in the use of arts for personal development, she created Tamalpa Life/Art Process and Movement Ritual. Halprin views dance as a social experience and metaphor for moving through life. Here you will get a taste of her search to "[unite] personal and artistic growth, life and art, with one aspect continuously feeding off the other and coming together in new ways." We will explore the communicative potential in everyday gestures and create a simple group choreography.

Which photographers have inscribed themselves in our pictorial memory? What is the difference between a snapshot and a work of art? Does this difference even exist anymore? Do you feel like developing your visual skills and learning to express what you see? Photographer Daniel Mayer will present various photographic positions. These works will be discussed and analyzed together. Conversation about current and historical images and training of perception will be the focus.

Meditation means becoming familiar with one's own mind. Through mindful and friendly attention to our body sensations as well as to our breath and subsequently also to our thoughts and feelings, we succeed in taking a step back. There is more "space" inside. As a result, we are no longer able to follow our impulses "blindly", but to better control our thoughts, feelings and actions. Therefore, we again become "captains" of our own ship instead of letting ourselves be swept away by the waves of life.

Taijiquan and Qigong are traditional Chinese internal arts to harmonise and strengthen body, mind and spirit. Regular practice can bring better health, increased energy levels and a greater ability to deal with stress and pressure. The movements are energetic, elegant and subtle. With the right amount of patience, Taijiquan and Qigong are easy to learn and practice.

Acting - The Fast Route

The stone was and still is an essential part of the jewel. In this workshop we will concentrate on a few classical stone setting techniques such as the cabochon setting and prong setting. You will learn these classical techniques to develop and create your own design. We will mainly work with silver and semi-precious stones. Participants who want to work with gold should bring their own materials (including the soldering material). You are welcome to bring with you your own silver and stones; however, it will be possible to buy silver and a variety of semi-precious stones directly in the workshop.

In a demanding and stressful environment it is important to activate the ability to connect with inner resources in order to find more balance and a life with less anxiety and greater peace of mind. In this seminar you will learn more about the connection of body and mind, thoughts, feelings and resulting action. The methods applied are meditation, mindful and easy body exercises and awareness in daily life.

Finding and starting a job in a German speaking environment can be a challenging enterprise with a number of sideline questions, such as starting the recognition process of your foreign qualifications, learning German up to B2 and higher, getting your family set for the German education system, and getting an application portfolio ready to go. This online talk provides an overview of how to optimize your journey through German courses, the German job market and foreign skills approval, and how to get support and additional detailed information and advice in the Munich network. Equipment needed: PC/Laptop/Tablet, microphone and camera, stable internet connection, up to date browser version. You will receive the access link per email on the day of the course. Please also check your spam folder.

Create your own character, whether it be a hero or a monster! You are interested in comic, manga or anime or you want to use your drawing and painting skills through illustration, computer games or film production? We will look at basic methods of character design as well as proportion, shape, perspective, deformation, body language, expressions, mimics, anatomy and texturing. You will use your skills and imagination to create your own characters: heroes, beauties, cuties, monsters, animals, aliens, machinery – let your imagination run wild.

Multilingual parenting is a rewarding journey, full of challenges and opportunities. In this talk, we'll explore practical strategies to create a language-rich, nurturing home environment that supports multilingual development. Learn how to confidently plan your family’s language journey, understand the basics of multilingualism and debunk common myths. Join linguist and language trainer Maria Potvin for practical insights and real-life examples that cut through the confusion and help you navigate multilingual parenting with confidence.