Creative workshops

Vartov – Grundtvigsk Forum

Folk dancing brings people together, and the dance nights at Vartov feature live music, low lights, beer and happy people. Every dance workshop starts with an hour of learning one, or more, traditional dances. In the end, there will be an informal session with live music.

Free entrance, no registration. In Danish.

October 28 and November 25, 7-9.30PM

Christiansborg Palace

Join a night of drawing with a glass of wine in your hand in the historic Royal Copper Kitchen at Christiansborg Palace. The teacher, Sofia Steinmetz, will guide you through classic drawing with inspiration from the genre Stilleben.

For all skill levels. In Danish.

Selected dates through October and November, 5.30PM-7.30PM

Nikolaj Kunsthal

On selected weekends, Nikolaj Kunsthal’s art educators invite you to join creative workshops inspired by the exhibitions currently on view. Explore techniques, colours and materials – whatever your age or experience – and create something of your own to take home.

Participation and materials are free with paid admission (children always enter free of charge)

November 7, and December 5, 6, 12 and 13, 12-3PM

Thorvaldsens Museum

Join Thorvaldsen’s Workshop for a creative break with our popular event, DRAW & WINE. With pencil and wine in hand, you can relax and sketch some of the museum’s beautiful details. The skilled drawing instructor will start with general drawing techniques and be available throughout the event.

November 12 and December 10, 5PM-7PM

Christiansborg Palace

Experience art up close. Join the slowlooking workshop in the Great Hall of Christiansborg Palace and immerse yourself in Bjørn Nørgaards tapestries with plenty of time, calm and guided techniques.

195 DKK. In Danish.

November 20, 5.30PM-7PM

Vartov – Grundtvigsk Forum

Read without interruptions with a cold drink and a small cucumber sandwich. After an hour or so you can choose to break the silence and talk about the experience. BYOB (bring your own book), or read from one of the books handpicked for the event.

75 kr. incl. drink and sandwich / 50 kr. for students or members of Grundtvigsk Forum

November 20, 4.30-6PM

Gammel Strand

Start your day in stillness with Midweek Meditation. Enjoy a 45-minute meditation and sound bath surrounded by Olivia Holm-Møller’s colourful and spiritually charged works on the first floor.

100 DKK  / includes admission to the exhibitions

November 25 and December 9, 8-8.45AM