Workshop for adults

Fragrance layering

The secret power of scents

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Date

Sat 21 Mar 2026, 13:15

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Price

40 € plus Entrance fee

photo: Anne Orthen
photo: Anne Orthen

Please note: This workshop will be held in German!

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of fragrance layering! In this special workshop, we will first learn about the basic fragrance families and notes before becoming layering pros in a speed dating format: we will create new fragrance profiles using niche fragrances, molecular fragrances and individual notes. We will be given an introduction to the world of perfumes and valuable tips on how to build our own fragrance wardrobe and use it specifically for different moods and occasions.
Please do not wear any perfume to the workshop.

Melina Klinger studied art history and museum studies at the Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität in Bonn. She wrote her thesis on olfactory art in the exhibition context and uses her fragrance archive to advise interested parties on fragrance wardrobes.

Watercolour-Workshop for adults

Urban Landscapes

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Sun 8 Mar 2026, 14:15

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Duration

180 Min

Price

30 €

Nima Dibazar
Nima Dibazar

Rows of houses, streets and alleys, or passers-by – we capture urbane scenes with pen and brush. No matter if beginner or advanced, learn more about perspective, explore depth effect and image space as well as experimenting with the techniques of water colour painting together with the artistic guidance of our workshop guide. Join us and let your creativity flow freely.

Artist-quality materials are provided.

Workshop for adults

Paper Cutout – From paper to form

1.30 – 4.30 pm

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Sat 11 Jul 2026, 13:30

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180 Min

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30 €

Henri Matisse, Ikarus, Tafel VIII aus der Folge Jazz (Buch aus zwanzig Illustrationen sowie Texten), 1947, Schablonendruck, 42,0 x 65,0 cm © The Scharf Collection, Foto: Henning Krause
Henri Matisse, Ikarus, Tafel VIII aus der Folge Jazz (Buch aus zwanzig Illustrationen sowie Texten), 1947, Schablonendruck, 42,0 x 65,0 cm © The Scharf Collection, Foto: Henning Krause

Please note: The workshop will be held in German.

The Scharf Collection ranges from 19th and 20th century French art to contemporary international works. Highlights include pieces by Paul Cézanne, Claude Monet, Pierre Bonnard, Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse and Katharina Grosse.
We draw on this diversity in our series of workshops for adults, taking inspiration from the exhibition. Once a month, we focus on a particular artistic technique or motif and get creative ourselves.

In July, the focus is on paper cutting, which artist Henri Matisse also called ‘drawing with scissors’. Inspired by this idea, we experiment with paper, paint and cutting in the workshop to create our own compositions.

Workshop for adults

Printing techniques – From the Plate to Paper

1.30 – 4.30 pm

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Sat 27 Jun 2026, 13:30

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Duration

180 Min

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30 €

Henri Matisse, Ikarus, Tafel VIII aus der Folge Jazz (Buch aus zwanzig Illustrationen sowie Texten), 1947, Schablonendruck, 42,0 x 65,0 cm © The Scharf Collection, Foto: Henning Krause
Henri Matisse, Ikarus, Tafel VIII aus der Folge Jazz (Buch aus zwanzig Illustrationen sowie Texten), 1947, Schablonendruck, 42,0 x 65,0 cm © The Scharf Collection, Foto: Henning Krause

Please note: The workshop will be held in German.

The Scharf Collection ranges from 19th and 20th century French art to contemporary international works. Highlights include pieces by Paul Cézanne, Claude Monet, Pierre Bonnard, Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse and Katharina Grosse.
We draw on this diversity in our series of workshops for adults, taking inspiration from the exhibition. Once a month, we focus on a particular artistic technique or motif and get creative ourselves.

In June, the focus is on printing techniques. The collection includes prints by Goya, Japanese woodblock prints and almost the entire graphic oeuvre of Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. We learn the basics and design our own prints on paper.

Workshop for adults

Figure in space – From posture to composition

1.30 – 4.30 pm

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Sat 16 May 2026, 13:30

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Duration

180 Min

Price

30 €

Henri Matisse, Ikarus, Tafel VIII aus der Folge Jazz (Buch aus zwanzig Illustrationen sowie Texten), 1947, Schablonendruck, 42,0 x 65,0 cm © The Scharf Collection, Foto: Henning Krause
Henri Matisse, Ikarus, Tafel VIII aus der Folge Jazz (Buch aus zwanzig Illustrationen sowie Texten), 1947, Schablonendruck, 42,0 x 65,0 cm © The Scharf Collection, Foto: Henning Krause

Please note: The workshop will be held in German.

The Scharf Collection ranges from 19th and 20th century French art to contemporary international works. Highlights include pieces by Paul Cézanne, Claude Monet, Pierre Bonnard, Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse and Katharina Grosse.
We draw on this diversity in our series of workshops for adults, taking inspiration from the exhibition. Once a month, we focus on a particular artistic technique or motif and get creative ourselves.

In May, the focus will be on the theme of figure in space. Depicting the human body in the context of its surroundings opens up exciting perspectives and compositional possibilities. In the workshop, we will experiment with lines, volume and spatial effects.

Workshop for adults

Portrait – From image to expression

1.30 – 4.30 pm

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Sat 11 Apr 2026, 13:30

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Duration

180 Min

Price

30 €

Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Young woman with flowered hat, 1877-1879, pastels on paper, 48×43 © The Scharf Collection, Photo: Ruland Photodesign
Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Young woman with flowered hat, 1877-1879, pastels on paper, 48×43 © The Scharf Collection, Photo: Ruland Photodesign

Please note: The workshop will be held in German.

The Scharf Collection ranges from 19th and 20th century French art to contemporary international works. Highlights include pieces by Paul Cézanne, Claude Monet, Pierre Bonnard, Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse and Katharina Grosse.
We draw on this diversity in our series of workshops for adults, taking inspiration from the exhibition. Once a month, we focus on a particular artistic technique or motif and get creative ourselves.

In April, the focus is on portraits. Whether commissioned or a token of friendship, portraits have been an expression of personality and identity for centuries.
We explore gaze, expression and proportions and create our own versions.

Workshop for adults

Landscape – From Nature to Canvas

1.30 – 4.30 pm

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Sat 21 Mar 2026, 13:30

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Duration

180 Min

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30 €

Paul Cézanne, River Landscape with Houses, circa 1904, oil on canvas, 65.5 x 81 cm © The Scharf Collection, Photo: Ruland Photodesign
Paul Cézanne, River Landscape with Houses, circa 1904, oil on canvas, 65.5 x 81 cm © The Scharf Collection, Photo: Ruland Photodesign

Please note: The workshop will be held in German.

The Scharf Collection ranges from 19th and 20th century French art to contemporary international works. Highlights include pieces by Paul Cézanne, Claude Monet, Pierre Bonnard, Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse and Katharina Grosse.
We draw on this diversity in our series of workshops for adults, taking inspiration from the exhibition. Once a month, we focus on a particular artistic technique or motif and get creative ourselves.

In March, the focus is on landscapes. Depictions of nature are a central motif in art history and are also well represented in the exhibition. In the workshop, we explore different methods of capturing our own designs on paper or canvas.

Watercolour-Workshop for adults

Sunsets

2-5pm

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Sun 1 Feb 2026, 14:00

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Duration

180 Min

Price

30 €

Nima Dibazar
Nima Dibazar

In this beginner-friendly workshop, you will learn how to capture the magic of a glowing sky with watercolors. We will experiment with color gradients, wet-on-wet blending, and layering techniques to create vibrant colors and expressive cloud shapes. Discover the joy of painting with loose, free, and bold brushstrokes.


Artist-quality materials are provided.

Nima Dibazar is an architect and watercolour painter who has been recording his own memories of people, places and travels in his sketchbooks. He will introduce you to painting with watercolours and show you how to work free and loose with them.



Instagram: @nimadibazar

Zeichnen im Kunstpalast

Frauenbilder

Workshop für Erwachsene

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Date

Thu 8 Jan 2026, 18:30

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Duration

120 Min

Preis

25 €

Titel: Die Rückkehr der Verlorenen im Jahr der Großen Pest. 1887Technik: Öl auf LeinwandMaße: 108 × 72 cmStandort: Düsseldorf, Kunstpalast
Titel: Die Rückkehr der Verlorenen im Jahr der Großen Pest. 1887Technik: Öl auf LeinwandMaße: 108 × 72 cmStandort: Düsseldorf, Kunstpalast

Künstlerinnen und Modelle – Welche Rollen nehmen Frauen in der Kunst ein? Mit Papier und Stift gehen wir den weiblichen Positionen in der Sammlung des Kunstpalastes nach. Dabei entdecken wir die Vielfalt an Werken und halten Kompositionen, Darstellungen sowie Inspirationen zeichnerisch fest.
Sie haben Lust mit anderen zu Zeichnen? Ganz gleich, ob Sie neu anfangen oder schon Erfahrungen haben – Sie sind herzlich eingeladen mitzumachen!