In the first half of 2025, Lietzensee-Grundschule was a guest at the Werkstatt für Kreative for the second time for a long-term project. Classes 2a and 4b were able to gain artistic experience over several weeks in nine and eleven consecutive workshops respectively – led by experienced art educators in an age-appropriate manner.
The aim was to give the children space for their own forms of expression, to sharpen their aesthetic perception and to encourage them to actively engage with art. Regular visits to the current exhibition MENSCH BERLIN at the Stiftung Kunstforum Berliner Volksbank also contributed to this. The children were allowed to express their thoughts on the exhibited works, learned about various artistic techniques and developed their own ideas. The focus was on themes such as the body, the world of thought, urban experience and community.
The combination of art education and the freedom to experiment with different materials resulted in imaginative works – from body drawings and personal stamps to a large map of the neighborhood and giant mobiles.
The highlight of the project was the vernissage on June 26, 2025, where the young artists were proud to present their works to their families. The students prepared their own presentation with short speeches, which they gave themselves. This enabled them to leave their comfort zone and surpass themselves in an interdisciplinary way outside of their artistic activities.
Long-term projects such as this one enable deep immersion in artistic processes. They create space for building trust, promote creative self-efficacy and strengthen social skills. The children not only develop artistically, but also learn how to talk about art, listen to each other, develop ideas and find solutions together.