Poetry & Place with Eva Kalien

Eva's approach, processes, and resources have been life-changing and have helped me navigate the hardest time in my life. It has helped me keep breathing.

- Bernadette H.

Embarking on Poetry & Place is an adventure, a journey, also to oneself, which has a great influence on artistic activity. Courage is rewarded!

- Susanne S.

Doing Poetry & Place has changed my art practice forever. It has radically changed the quality of my work in a very short time.

- Jane M.

I really like Eva's calm presence and insistence that nothing is ever wrong – that we can keep going. For whatever reason, this time the words stuck.

- Michelle C.

I have been an artist all my life and have had a lot of training over the years! Nothing but this course has provided me with exactly what I needed to bring out my innermost thoughts!

- Betsy C.

Eva Kalien’s mixed media works draw from a rich background in graphics, photography, and painting, studied in Wuppertal and Essen Folkwang, with further masterclasses under Andreas Durrer and Gret Helsen.

Eva is deeply committed to exploring the poetic and intuitive nature of creation, connecting inner reflection with tangible, expressive art. Her practice encourages sensitivity to materials, rhythm, and the quiet spaces where ideas emerge.

As a teacher, Eva is generous, thoughtful, and deeply philosophical. She guides you step by step through techniques while inviting you to listen to your intuition, explore your own creative voice, and let poetry shape your art.

Take this course! Eva is a wonderful teacher and fellow human being who brings so much wisdom and support to the practice of art.

- Linda P.

I loved the way Eva spoke about the poetic nature of creating art and how she described her inspirations and motivation with passion and a deep conviction.

- Marion A.

I am so captivated and inspired by this class of yours, Eva!

- Susi R.

I love Eva's calm way of describing the processes and feelings involved in artistic work.

- Birte W.

There is a lot to learn from Eva, she has a lovely way of teaching new techniques and pushing you gently. She will inspire you and you won't want to stop creating.

- Nicole U.

Module 1 ~ Inspiration, Lines & Sketches

Filmed in Denmark along the wild coast of the North Sea and deep within a juniper forest, Eva shares with you a place that holds deep meaning and reverence in her heart. Here, your journey begins as you see the world through Eva’s eyes as she shares her philosophies on creativity and the importance of silence in the creative process.

Many people understand silence as the absence of noise; here, you’ll learn that it’s not the absence of something but the presence of a special quality. Silence is about the things we can’t see… but can feel. It’s about the strongly present atmosphere if we allow the space to listen.

You’ll let go of distractions and engage with all your senses, opening up a conversation between you and your art. Learning many ways to make a mark on location and back in the studio and begin the layering process that is the foundation of Mixed Media artwork.

The beginning of this course is like an attunement. Eva shows you how she prepares herself internally, like a subtle warm-up. You’ll discover the importance of listening to your inner voice to find a place to rest within yourself. This works best if you dare to seek out the stillness within.

Module 2 ~ Colours & Pigments

Whether it is painting, poetry or music – Eva believes in observing and removing layers to open up the artistic process. Having stepped back from all the noise and engaged in the quality of silence, you are now truly open to art.

The language of the soul is hidden in colour. At this point, it is important to delve deeper into the world of colours in order to be able to work with these principles throughout the course..

You’ll take a closer look at colours, how they can be applied and mixed and how it is possible to create a good connection between the colours. On the one hand, you’ll work with finished colours and still make your own palette out of them; on the other hand, you’ll learn how pigments are processed into colours and with which different bonds they can be mixed and fixed.

Module 4 ~ Working In Series

In this module, you will start to go deeper into the work as you explore the world of miniatures and the theme of working in a series. Here the previous preparatory explanations and techniques are shown in a pictorial application.

You will make small collage constellations, looking at simple compositional aspects and delicate layering over the collage to create depth and fusion.

It’s now where you turn to playfully engage in this process as you experience the benefits of working small in a concentrated way and the tremendous impact this has when transferring your work to a larger format. This lively and stimulating process leads to a relaxed flow that can conjure surprising results to enhance your overall art practice.

Module 5 ~ Structured Surfaces

Ageing, patina and texture are reflected in this module as you examine and explore different techniques that can be used to create surfaces, layers and structures for your mixed media artwork.

You’ll learn steps to create a lively materiality in your picture, which is very similar to the transient processes of nature. Before you begin to work concretely on constructing an image, it is good to understand these different techniques and processes to have worked through their creation. These steps are memorized inside and begin to speak when an image emerges.

Module 7 ~ Putting It All Together

You are now ready to work more intentionally as you remain relaxed throughout the series. Eva will show you that more concentrated work can still be full of intuitive moments and that openness to this idea is essential and helpful. You’ll see how Eva approaches her more focused artistic work, like a conversation. Steps are taken that are like questions, the picture answers them, and the creator needs silence and hearing eyes to understand these answers and to be able to react to them.

MODULE ONE
Lines and sketches

Filmed along Denmark’s wild North Sea coast and in a juniper forest, you’ll explore Eva’s philosophies on creativity and the power of silence while engaging all your senses. Make marks outside and in the studio, experimenting with observation, intuition, and layering to begin shaping your own mixed media work.

By the end of this module, you’ll be able to:

Use silence to guide your intuition
Engage all your senses to draw inspiration from nature and place
Practice on-location techniques, including blind portrait sketching

MODULE FOUR
Working in a series

Explore working in miniature, and series, applying your techniques in a hands-on, pictorial way. Focusing on small-scale compositions, you’ll see how playful, concentrated work deepens layering, composition, and the impact of larger pieces.

Expect to come away with:

Skills to create a miniature series and translate it into larger works
Techniques for layering, composition, and using pencils, collage, and colour
An understanding of repetition, sketchbook practice, and how focused small-scale work enhances your overall art practice

MODULE FIVE
Structured surfaces

Build surfaces, layers, and structure in your mixed media work using ageing, patina, and texture. Through experimentation, you’ll develop a strong sense of materiality and learn to respond intuitively to your emerging images.

You’ll gain:

Skills in creating structure and marble pastes, and building backgrounds with plaster and clay
Techniques to explore how pigments, paints, oils, and inks interact with various surfaces
An intuitive approach to working in dialogue with your evolving images

BONUS MODULE
Colour constellations

This bonus module is an opportunity to experiment with creating your own colour constellations, exploring playful yet sophisticated techniques. Work intuitively with humble materials, adding depth and layering to transform your prints into vibrant, dynamic compositions.

You’ll walk away inspired by:

Techniques for crafting lively and intuitive colour constellations
Ways to enrich surfaces through layering and mixed media
How to explore fragility, dynamism, and openness in your artwork

Poetry & Place is designed for artists and makers who want to:

Connect with and learn from one of today’s most inspiring mixed media artists.
Learn techniques and processes to create multi-layered mixed media pieces with balanced colour and harmonious flow.
Tune in to the beauty of the world around them and capture the essence of a moment in their work.
Break free from over-thinking to explore a more intuitive, expressive approach to art-making.
Join a global network of artists who share your passion for mixed media art and the bigger conversations around contemporary art.
Learn within a professionally crafted, supportive environment, where teaching, production, and community are held to the highest standard.

Explore the poetic and intuitive possibilities of mixed media. Join Poetry & Place and take your creative practice further.

Enrolment is open for a limited time.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

8 modules with cinematic video lessons
Two live Q&A sessions with Eva
Up to 8 weeks of engagement with Eva
Lifetime access to all course materials
Access to a private student community
Private online learning portal
Learn at your own pace
7 hours of professionally filmed content

Course cost:

$419 USD

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For me, ‘Poetry & Place’ is the perfect course to grow as an artist. It was a fantastic experience.

- Steffi M.

Before taking this abstract collage class, I didn’t realize how much freedom and depth there was in working non-representationally.

- Cherie W.

If you are looking for a joyous experience, like to experiment, and want to learn new skills, you are in for a treat.

- Gisela K.

I feel I have made a quantum leap in art making, I have so many more ways to express myself.

- Lisa H.

You will feel that there is creativity in you, something that wants to break free. Feeling light-hearted, connected, and reassured is a real possibility.

- Carola G.

Our promise of excellence

We take great pride in our commitment to excellence. At Fibre Arts Take Two, we call it FATT Fabulous. Our productions are professionally crafted to the highest standards, and our professional tutors share decades of knowledge with generosity and care. To protect their IP and your investment, our money-back guarantee offers a full refund if you’ve watched less than 10% of the course within seven days and are not satisfied. See our terms for details. Our friendly team is here to support you before, during and after your course. Reach out anytime at support@fibreartstaketwo.com – we’re always happy to help.

Available in both English and German.

We’re so pleased to offer this course in both languages! Poetry & Place was filmed and delivered by Eva Kalien in German. Eva then re-recorded the audio of the entire course for you in English. For this reason, you may notice that the footage doesn’t always precisely lip-sync, and there may be slight pauses in the audio. We believe the resulting course is one where you can enjoy Eva’s poetic and calming voice, as you immerse yourself in the making process.

Helpful FAQs
Have another question? We’re here to help! Please contact the Take Two team at support@fibreartstaketwo.com

: Enrolment will close on 1st December 2025.
: Enrolment in Poetry and Place is...

AUD $599USD $419GBP £319EUR €359NZD $659CAD $579

If you prefer, we have two and five month payment plans available.Note: the prices above are indicative and may be adjusted according to exchange rates at the time the course is open for enrolment.
: If you’d like to purchase supplies ahead of time, Eva has suggested the following supplies:

Materials guideline list

We recommend using and repurposing your current supplies instead of purchasing new ones.
: Not at all. This course was created for creatives who want to watch in their own time, hit pause, re-watch, take a break, and then return for more!

While you’ll receive up to eight weeks of live support from Eva, there is no set schedule to complete this course. Plus, you’ll have all the material for life!

Before the pandemic I could not have imagined an online art course but now I am a complete convert. I think the freedom to take your time and disappear down your own rabbit hole is such a joy!
- Wendy G
: As many as you’re comfortable with! One to two hours per week will have you keeping pace with the content of Eva’s Q&A sessions, but you can’t fall behind, and you won’t miss out on anything if you take the course at a slower pace.

Eva and the Take Two team will be there to support you during the first eight weeks of enrolment, but you have lifetime access to all course materials.
: Eva will be available in your private student community group on Facebook during the live tutor interaction period. For your course, this period will be between 14th of November and 23rd of January 2026.
: At this stage, we choose to host our student community groups on Facebook as it’s a free, accessible platform that allows ease of communication for both students and tutors.

To ensure an inclusive experience, we live stream our Q&A sessions through YouTube and send regular updates via email for those unable to create a Facebook account.

We also have multiple moderators actively engaged within the group to ensure our communities remain safe and welcoming learning environments.

This community is not compulsory, but it’s highly recommended – and our students love it!

FATT have put together this fabulous format that nurtures the interactions among us. I didn’t even do Facebook before!
– Chris C
: That’s okay - you don’t need to be a tech whiz to enjoy our online fibre art courses!

Our students regularly report (with much relief 😉) how easy it is to use our online learning platform. We’re also proudly well-known for our top-notch customer service and are always just a message away if you need support.
: Absolutely. Our course content is fully responsive, so you can access your course wherever you feel most comfortable – your computer, phone, or tablet. All you need is an internet connection.
: Because we have students from all around the world, we have set up geolocation to accommodate your local currency where we can. We currently accept USD, AUD, GBP, Euro, CAD and NZD… with more to come! If your currency wasn’t mentioned, your bank will still automatically convert it to your local currency once the charge goes through.

(And on the topic of being international, the Take Two team are based in Australia… hence the spelling of things like fibre, realise and enrol!)
: Yes, we can absolutely organise a gift voucher (what a beautiful gift for somebody!) Please email us at support@fibreartstaketwo.com with the details, and our friendly team will help create a personalised digital voucher for you.
: You can post your questions about the course in our private Facebook group; either someone from the community, Take Two or Toni herself can help you.

If you have more technical questions or are unable to join the student group, please don’t hesitate to contact support@fibreartstaketwo.com.

I am so glad I found FATT. Everything is so well put together and the support is wonderful.
- Jennifer H
: Whether you're a beginner or advanced artist, we believe you'll benefit greatly from learning a new approach to art-making when immersing yourself in a fellow artist's philosophies, opening up a new level of intuition into your art practice, and discovering how to abstract your artwork.

Many experienced mixed media artists may already be familiar with the techniques shown in this course. That's not to say there won't be something new for you (like making rust pigments, or processing wild clay to embed your sense of place, for example).

I hope you learn to trust your intuition and feel the delicate, subtle conversation that unfolds with your own work, discovering how beautiful and heartfelt the process can be. Art doesn’t develop in the head – it is fragile, intimate, and deeply connected to the heart.

I look forward to sharing my love for nature, silence, and poetry, and showing how attention to what lies in between reveals hidden beauty and intimacy. Together, we’ll explore patience, observation, and listening, uncovering the gifts that arise when you are ready to receive them, and giving you insight into my inner principles and creative approach.

Create with intention.

Bring freedom, connection, and flow to your mixed media art.

Enrolment closes 1 December 2025