Hungarian Art Retreat 27.May - 1.June 2027
A creative week in Western Hungary – ceramics, color & mindfulness
What ro expect:
- Start your day: Somatic yoga with Enikö
- Mornings (9 am–1 pm): Workshops led by international artists in sculptural work, pottery, or painting in various media – step by step, for beginners and advanced students.
- Afternoons: Free time for nature, swimming, thermal baths, hiking, visiting a cheese dairy, museums & concerts – or simply relaxing.
- Optional program: Bookable afternoon program, a guided, well-balanced program to get to know the Göcsej region.
- Final presentation & opening as part of the open studio event in Barlahida on June 20, 2026, followed by a party in the evening.
- Optional introduction to coke-fired ceramics.
- Atmosphere: Bright, welcoming studio, spacious garden, small groups, personal guidance, mindful interaction.
- Language spoken: German & English, only painting workshop German & French
- Accommodation: Beautiful and tastefully furnished apartments nearby.
Who is this week suitable for?
- For anyone who wants to easily immerse themselves in a creative or artistic process and experience creativity as an inner journey – free from pressure.
- For people who value mindfulness, yoga, and conscious time as a source of clarity and focus.
- For those who want to develop something of their own under professional guidance and be inspired.
- For people who want to be touched by nature, tranquility, and vastness and find their way back to themselves.
- For anyone who wants to experience the invigorating, vibrant energy of a creative community.
- For solo travelers, couples, friends, or families – every group is welcome.
Your result:
- You leave this week with more than just visible works.
- You take home handcrafted, unique pieces – each one an expression of your own rhythm, your personal style, your inner clarity. From delicately turned objects to sculptures and paintings, each piece is a silent testament to this special time.
- At the same time, you discovered a place that touched you deeply:
- Western Hungary, far from noise, pace, and superficial tourism.
- Nestled in nature and vast open spaces, creativity was allowed to unfold without pressure – nurtured by mindfulness, professional guidance, and an atmosphere of tranquility and quality.
- What remains is a deepened trust in your creative power.
- A feeling of expansiveness,
- grounding, and
- inner peace.
- And the knowledge of how to integrate this state of clarity,
- presence, and
- creative flow into your everyday life.
This week's effects linger – quietly, sustainably, and empoweringly.
Workshops
Gudrun Greif: Sculpture Workshop
If you want to experience how a sculpture is created by your own hand, then you've come to the right place!
Gudrun Greif is distinguished by her deep love for working with clay. She creates a space where creative flow, intuition, and individual expression can flourish. Participants are encouraged to trust their own perceptions and discover their personal artistic path – guided, non-judgmental, and inspiring.
Languages spoken: German and English
Helene Huemer: Shaping on the potter's wheel
If you've always wanted to learn how to make your own cups, bowls, and vases on the potter's wheel, then come along!
Helene Huemer embodies vibrant creativity, professional teaching, and a deep passion for the artistic process. Her courses are characterized by openness, a spirit of experimentation, and an atmosphere where art can be experienced with all the senses.
Languages spoken: German and English
Have you been longing to pick up a paintbrush again, discover new painting techniques, or simply let your creativity flow and experiment with colours to your heart's content?
Bea Keil loves playing with colours, exploring new techniques and giving her creativity free rein. For many years, she has been inspiring others to discover the endless possibilities of painting. Her workshops focus on the joy of creating, experimenting and discovering your own unique artistic expression.
Languages spoken: German, some English and a little Hungarian.
Somatic Yoga
Language spoken: Hungarian & German, will be translated into English
Beautiful studio
A bright studio and a spacious garden invite you to immerse yourself in creative work.
Final presentation & opening on June 20, 2026, with open studios in Barlahida and evening dance music.
HUNGARIAN ART WEEKEND
Your Creative Weekend in Western Hungary
27 May – 1 June 2027 · Kerámia G · Barlahida
A weekend away from everyday life. Time to create, explore and immerse yourself in art, either on your own or together with someone special you'd love to share this experience with.
For three days, it's all about your creativity. Choose your artistic focus: pottery on the wheel, sculpture or painting, and spend the entire weekend creating in a small studio group. Professional artists guide you individually, share technical skills and artistic inspiration, and support you wherever you are on your creative journey.
You don't need any experience to get started, and you don't have to be a beginner to discover something new. Time for yourself. Time together.
Come on your own, with a friend, your sister or someone else you'd love to share this weekend with.
You don't have to choose the same activity. While you're creating a sculpture, your friend might be working at the pottery wheel or painting. You'll come together again for yoga, meals, breaks and the final exhibition of everyone's artwork.
This way, you get the best of both: space for your own creative expression and a shared experience that brings you closer together.