When does the Summer Academy take place?

The Summer Academy 2026 runs from August 3 to 16, 2026. The event date here is August 7, 2026, at 10:00 AM.

Where does the event take place?

At the Schafhof - European Art Forum Upper Bavaria in Freising, Am Schafhof 1, 85354 Freising.

Who is the Summer Academy suitable for?

The program is aimed at beginners as well as experienced hobby painters and advanced learners.

Which techniques will be covered?

Mentioned are oil painting, acrylic, watercolor, gouache, and drawing. Free composition and the search for one's own expression also play a significant role.

Is the Schafhof barrier-free?

Yes, the exhibition rooms and the café are accessible.

How do I get there by public transport?

By train to Freising and then by bus. On the directions page of the Schafhof, lines 620 and 630, among others, are mentioned.

Summer Academy for Painting and Drawing

Name: Summer Academy for Painting and Drawing
Start: 2026-08-07T12:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-08-07T20:00:00+02:00
Location: Schafhof

Summer Academy for Painting and Drawing at the Schafhof: Creativity, Nature, and Artistic Intensity in Freising

When the midsummer bathes the Schafhof in warm light, the historic artist house transforms into a place of concentrated observation and vibrant artistic practice. The Summer Academy for Painting and Drawing invites you to experience the landscape around Freising as an inspiring stage for images and to fully engage with color, line, light, and form.

An Art Experience Between Nature Observation and Free Image Creation

The Summer Academy 2026 will take place from August 3 to 16 at the Schafhof in Freising and is aimed at people with different levels of experience. Under the guidance of Cornelia Eichacker and Sabine Berr, a wide field opens up between landscape painting, drawing, and individual image design. Oil, acrylic, watercolor, gouache, and drawing are all part of the repertoire, as well as precise observation, which has historically formed the core of serious workshop practice for centuries.

The special exhibition atmosphere arises not from distance but from proximity: through the direct view of nature, working under old trees, and the alternation between outdoor space and studio. Those who engage in this Summer Academy experience art not as a finished object but as a process, as a search movement, and as an aesthetic experience in becoming.

Painting as a School of Seeing

The conceptual strength of the format lies in the connection between practice and reflection. The Schafhof becomes a place where questions of spatiality, abstraction, representation, and personal expression do not remain theoretical but become immediately visible in the working process. This is precisely where the cultural educational value of this Summer Academy lies: it conveys artistic fundamentals, strengthens perception, and encourages independent visual language.

Nature serves not merely as a motif but as a partner in artistic thought. Light conditions, vegetation, horizons, and materiality become starting points for drawing and painting. From observation arises interpretation, from appearance form, from the moment an image.

The Schafhof as an Inspiring Art Location

The European Art Forum Upper Bavaria possesses a unique aura as a historic building and vibrant art location. The exhibition rooms, café, and sculpture garden shape an environment where contemporary art, cultural education, and landscape intertwine. Thus, those who visit the Summer Academy do not only experience a course but a multifaceted art experience in an architecture with history.

Practically, the visit is also well planned: the Schafhof is barrier-free accessible, located on the northern edge of Freising, and is well connected by train and bus. This combines creative work with a relaxed stay in a culturally rich environment.

Conclusion: A Summer Academy for All Who Want to Not Only See Art but Create It

The Summer Academy for Painting and Drawing at the Schafhof connects art historical education, personal expression search, and immediate experience of nature and space. Those visiting Freising in August will find a place for concentrated work, inspiring encounters, and a deep look into the essence of painting. A live visit is definitely worthwhile.