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Hilma af Klint "The Five"

Explore theory and methods used in Hilma af Klint's circle "The Five" in this workshop of automatism, color theory, symbolism, and spiritual abstraction.

Complete the free Hilma af Klint learning program for insight in the workshop!

What will you do?

Learn

Spiritual abstraction language formed in Hilma af Klint's séance circle, The Five.

Theory

See how af Klint used color to communicate complex ideas and emotions.
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Exercise

Automatism, Theosophy, and Anthroposophy practices.

Create

Spiritual abstractions and original concepts.
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Experience

Participate in a reenactment of The Five séance session.
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Workshop Note:
We are not presenting the séance reenactment as a supernatural or religious practice. We are reenacting the structure of The Five’s creative process. The activity is designed as a historically inspired creative exercise connected to Hilma af Klint’s artistic methods.

What's included?

  • 2-hour Workshop
  • Sketchbook
  • Collections: Online Learning Program

Practices

Spiritual Abstraction
Automatism
Color Theory
Symbolism
Trance Lecturing
Spiritualism
Theosophy
Anthroposophy

Details

All materials provided including ink, colored pencils, pastels, and other tools.
This workshop contains:
Instruction (30 min)
Exercises (30 min)
Creation (60 min)

Who is Hilma af Klint?

Frequent Questions

What is the refund policy?

You can get a refund until 7 days before the workshop date.  We're  also fine with moving you to a future date.

What happens after I purchase a ticket?

You'll first receive a confirmation email, then a day before the workshop, you'll receive a reminder email with instructions. 

Do I have to bring materials?

No, all art materials are provided.  

Is it ok if I'm terrible at art?

Sure, we're all a bit terrible!

For outdoor workshops, what happens if it rains?

If there is heavy rain in the forecast 2 hours before the workshop starts, we'll let you know it's been canceled and reschedule the group, or you can choose the next available date.

Workshops

The Blue Rider 

Explore methods of The Blue Rider Group: Wassily Kandinsky, Franz Marc, Paul Klee, and Gabriele Münter.
St Mark's Place Studio, East Village

Hilma af Klint "The Garden"

Explore Hilma af Klint’s botanical "energy" theories through direct observation in botanical gardens.
Botanical Gardens, East Village

Hilma af Klint "The Five"

Explore and exercise automatism and spiritual abstraction methods of Hilma af Klint's "The Five"
Tompkins Square Park, East Village

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