“Art is for everyone — discover the joy of creating with your own hands!”

With this inspiring message, the Ruse Art Gallery launches the project “Creative Workshops for All”, part of the Ruse Art Fest initiative of the Municipality of Ruse, implemented under the Recovery and Resilience Plan with the support of the European Union through the NextGenerationEU instrument.

Art as a Shared Experience

The Gallery opens its doors not only to admirers of art but also to those who wish to create it themselves.
The project is designed as a sustainable educational program for children and adults — a space where everyone can discover their creative potential, engage with living art, and become part of the cultural life of Ruse.

The workshops begin on November 22, 2025, and will take place on Saturdays and Sundays, each session lasting 3 academic hours.

Pre-registration is required at: ruseartgallery39@gmail.com
Each group is limited to 10 participants.

Workshops that Inspire

Workshop for Adults “Introduction to Fine Arts – Certified Course”

Instructor: artist Georgi Georgiev
An introductory course in art history and painting that combines lectures, mentoring sessions, and hands-on practice.
Participants will explore art from within — as creators, not just observers. The course offers an innovative approach that encourages active engagement and a personal experience of the creative process.

Workshop for Children and Youth

Instructors: artists Emma Yordanova and Martin Petrov
Creative sessions in classical and contemporary art — from portrait and color to graffiti, screen printing, and monotype.
Each child will have the opportunity to experiment, learn through play, and develop imagination and self-expression.

Workshop “Textile – for All Ages”

Instructor: artist Krasimira Kirilova
Where tradition meets contemporary art.
Participants will work on a vertical loom, learn the basics of weaving, and create their own textile pieces.
The workshop offers a shared creative experience between generations — children and adults creating side by side.

Workshop in Scientific Illustration

Instructor: artist and scientific illustrator Denitsa Peneva, member of the Society of Animalists, Florists, and Scientific Illustrators – DAFNI
This workshop introduces participants to the professional world of scientific illustration — where art meets science and nature.
Through practical exercises and real projects, participants will develop skills in observation, drawing, and visualization, as well as attention to detail.

With “Creative Workshops for All”, the Ruse Art Gallery expands its mission — from being a space for exhibiting art to becoming an open educational and social platform.

PROGRAM INCLUDES

1️⃣ “Introduction to Fine Arts – Certified Course for Adults”
Instructor: Georgi Georgiev
🕓 Every Saturday at 14:00
Practical classes in painting, art history, and mentoring meetings with artists. Suitable for anyone who wishes to develop their talent and discover the joy of creating.

2️⃣ “Workshop for Children and Youth: Experimental Monotype, Graffiti Techniques, Screen Printing, and Classical Monotype”
Instructor: Martin Petrov
🕓 Every Saturday at 14:00
Sessions full of experiments and creative freedom!

3️⃣ “Art Workshop for Children and Youth”
Instructor: Emma Yordanova
🕘 Every Saturday and Sunday at 10:00
Themes:

• The Colors of Emotion – Nov 22 & Dec 6, 2025

• Portrait – Nov 23 & Dec 7, 2025

• Landscape from Nature – Nov 29 & Dec 20, 2025

• Danube Animals – Nov 30 & Dec 21, 2025

4️⃣ “Textile – for All Ages”
Instructor: artist Krasimira Kirilova
🕙 Every Sunday at 10:00
Work on a vertical loom and experience the connection between tradition and contemporary art.

5️⃣ “Scientific Illustration”
Instructor: Denitsa Peneva
Starts after New Year
In collaboration with the Society of Animalists, Florists, and Scientific Illustrators – DAFNI.
Combining art, science, and environmental awareness — a new world of observation, precision, and beauty.