Workshop Teacher and Arts Educator

Between 2015 and 2020, I developed and taught a variety of original workshops for adults, focusing on lettering, illustration, drawing, and design. My overarching goal was to make creative expression accessible to anyone, emphasising the importance of creativity as a fundamental human experience. Having earned a Bachelor’s degree in Arts Education, I was able to draw from skills like creativity, planning, coordination, and the ability to adapt to different learning styles and needs. 

Workshop Development and Instruction
As an arts educator, I developed the following workshop concepts:

To Draw is to See Helping participants shift from everyday looking to intense, focused seeing.

Mindfulness through Drawing Promoting focused seeing to help participants achieve a state of flow.

Your Next Creative Idea Facilitating idea generation for creative professionals.

Illustration from Observation Introducing different illustration techniques starting from objects around us.

Hand Lettering Guiding learners in the art of drawing letters.

Brush Lettering Teaching participants to write beautifully using brush techniques.

Community Engagement and Empowerment
I have a keen interest in the psychological aspects of learning and engagement. My aim as an art educator was to help individuals overcome obstacles and embrace their creativity, with an emphasis on achieving a state of flow through creative activities.

Resource Creation and Content Management
I created a collection of drawing exercises, tips, lettering guides, and templates to support my workshops. To create this content, I worked independently and also collaborated with participants to ensure a supportive learning environment. To make the results accessible to a broader audience, I set up an online library containing free resources to help individuals start a creative practice. I designed and developed a website for this using WordPress and Divi. The blog section features my writings on arts education, the importance of creative expression, and strategies to overcome the fear of drawing. 

to draw is to see
Hand Lettered Mugs workshop
Preparing for a workshop
Hand Lettering workshop
Hand Lettering
todrawistosee.com website
Example Hand Lettering piece
Brush Lettering workshop
Illustration workshop
Annemarie Schumacher

I'm an artist, designer and project manager, working from my studio in Berlin-Wedding.