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‘The Lonely Cedar‘

Guided Event (Maestro)

Saturday, 1st April,
18:00 - 21:00

difficulty:
65 CHF
Up to -20% for members
*You would like to come with a partner to paint this theme on two separate canvases that will line up. You will add 2 tickets in your cart.
Beginner / Experienced
English
3 hours
PIE Studio, Wallstrasse 14
Patricia Kaliczka
All materials included

“The Lonely Cedar” depicts a Cedar of Lebanon atop a hill, overlooking a valley that stretches to the horizon. The painting is cropped in such a way that this single, and singular tree fills the canvas from top to bottom. Firstly, one of the branches is formed from a bird’s head. This bird, or goose, is turned away from us and gazes out serenely over the valley. On its head, sits a dark crown, a cosmic ear listening to the music of the universe, listening to the whispered instructions of the master.

“The Lonely Cedar” is Csontváry’s most famous painting in Hungary. Where else? He is virtually unknown outside of the country. Firstly because of its great beauty, secondly because of its national symbolism. Hungary sits squarely in middle Europe, between east and west, between the Balkans and Mitteleuropa. A nation whose language remains a linguistic mystery. Here’s what Arthur Koestler had to say about his compatriots: "Hungarians are the only people in Europe without racial or linguistic relatives… therefore they are the loneliest on this continent. This perhaps explains the peculiar intensity of their existence… hopeless solitude feeds their creativity." He might have been speaking about the great master himself, Tivadar Csontváry Kosztka.

 

PIE Events

Treat yourself to a creative night out, where you can unwind, sip & snack and have fun with your friends, or make new ones as you paint along.

We organize these events multiple times a week. You can join us in our Studio, at various bars and restaurants around town, or even in outdoor locations.

You absolutely don’t need any previous experience to participate. We provide a relaxing atmosphere, art supplies, a drawing template and step-by-step instructions from local artists, so you can let go and focus on connecting with others over an "artsy" cocktail and a night of creativity and laughs.

 

What to expect

At the beginning of the session, your instructor will demonstrate the use of materials and provide a basic overview of color mixing. Using a tracing template, you'll draw the outlines of your picture (no drawing skills required!) and then paint along with the instructor's guidance to create your own version of the painting. Your instructor will be available to help individuals if they get stuck.

About halfway through the event, we'll take a break to enjoy drinks and snacks and bond over our artistic skills (or lack thereof). We'll take lots of pictures to capture the special moments. The session will end with fun team pictures (silly ones encouraged!). Your painting is yours to keep, and you can take it home in a recycled paper bag.

 

GOT HUNGRY WHILE PAINTING? FOOD HERO SAVES THE DAY!

We're excited to introduce our new partnershio with Food Hero ( www.foodhero.shop ), which offers a variety of dishes from seven different kitchens for delivery during our events. At the beginning of the event, you can choose your dinner and have it delivered halfway through the session. This means that our evening events will now have a slightly longer time window to accommodate the break and ensure everyone has time to finish their painting. You can pay for your Food Hero order after the event using cash, card, or TWINT.

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