On June, 26th, figure drawing with a live model will once again take place in the exhibition “Fabrics- Textile and the female nude II” at Villa Schöningen.

Under the guidance of artist Katrin Seifert, this opportunity is open to all art enthusiasts, regardless of your level of experience. The exhibition provides an inspiring backdrop for your figure drawings. No previous knowledge is required! Please bring your own drawing materials, such as sketch pads, pencils, and a sturdy surface (A3).

Please note that the number of participants is limited. To secure your spot in the figure drawing class, we recommend registering in advance by email at info@katrinseifert-art.de.

Carla Lené discovered her passion for jazz while studying classical voice. Her repertoire of jazz standards and original songs reflects her broad understanding of music. She performs with a warm, convincing voice, charisma, and her own cross-genre style.

Accompanied by Tom Sehrer on piano, she performs her original arrangements of jazz standards and new pieces characterized by strong lyrical intensity and memorable melodies.

David Millian is one of the most experienced and versatile drummers in Berlin. The Colombian drummer covers a broad stylistic spectrum, from jazz to hip-hop to Latin styles, and is active as a producer, composer, and teacher.

Paul Polster, a bassist and graduate of the renowned Berlin Jazz Institute, represents the next generation of highly trained and experienced musicians.

City guide Kerstin Zarbock offers a comprehensive tour of the history of Villa Schöningen, which played a key role in German-German history. Located directly on the former inner-German border, the villa was the scene of significant events, particularly in the context of the spy exchanges at Glienicke Bridge.

The tour focuses on the significance of the house during the GDR era and sheds light on how this place became a symbol of the Cold War.

Enjoy an evening of musical magic when Carewe’s expressive cello meets Bott’s sensitive, rhythmically layered vibraphone. New timbres emerge in familiar pieces such as Bach’s “Air,” Satie’s “Gnossienne No. 1,” and the Beatles’ “Michelle.” This improvisational performance is both sensitive and surprising, offering a chamber music experience that blends classical, jazz, and avant-garde styles.

Jocelyn B. Smith, a native New Yorker, has lived in Germany for over 30 years. She has given more than 3,000 live concerts and worked with artists as diverse as Lenny White, Till Brönner, Falco, Alphaville and composers such as Mikis Theodorakis, Heiner Goebbels and Zülfu Livanelli.

In 1995, she received the Golden Record for the title song of the Disney film “The Lion King”. In 1998, she received the Jazz Award from the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry for her CD “Blue Lights and Nylons” (her label Blondell Productions produced over 10,000 copies of the CD).

“Music is compassion” – the 59-year-old New Yorker is convinced of this. She was awarded the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany for her social commitment.

Villa Schlieffen will once again be open for tours on Saturday, July 26, 11 am. A wonderful opportunity to explore this historic site free of charge and learn more about its fascinating past.

The villa has been open to visitors again since 2023 and is presented in the condition in which it was left after the withdrawal of the Soviet military.

The impressive work “Sanctus” by Barbara Hammer, which is part of the Döpfner Collection, is also currently on display.

You are welcome to register for a free tour via info@villa-schoeningen.de.