Künstliche Intelligenz – Online Schnellkurs
Join a one-session online introduction to artificial intelligence hosted by Volkshochschule beider Basel. On 2026-06-14, 10:00–11:30, this online workshop covers AI basics and practical insights for adults.
Kurt Schwitters – Grenzgänger der künstlerischen Avantgarde
Join a course and excursion exploring Kurt Schwitters’ boundary-pushing art, tying Basel sessions to the Bern exhibition at ZPK. Three Wednesday evening sessions starting 28.04.2026 at VHS Basel, delving into avant-garde techniques and the artist’s cross-border impact.
Helen Frankenthaler oder die Poesie abstrakter Malerei
A Basel-based art course exploring Helen Frankenthaler and the poetry of abstract painting, including an excursion to the Kunstmuseum Basel's special exhibition; three sessions from mid-May, Mondays 18:15–20:00.
Die gotischen Kathedralen Frankreichs
Four-session evening course at Volkshochschule beider Basel exploring the Gothic cathedrals of France, examining architecture, history and stylistic evolution through expert lectures on Mondays from 01.06.2026, 18:15–20:00, in Basel.
Aquarellmalerei: Ab in den Garten
Five-session watercolor workshop 'Aquarellmalerei: Ab in den Garten' at VHSBB Basel, starting 24 August 2026; Mondays 18:15–19:45, Basel, offering hands-on instruction in a friendly adult-education setting.
Philosophiesamstag: Sprache, Denken, Wirklichkeit
Experience Philosophy Saturday at Volkshochschule beider Basel for a full-day exploration of language, thought, and reality on Saturday, June 14, 2026, from 9:30 to 16:30 in Basel. An engaging, adult-oriented lecture-style session that invites deep philosophical reflection.
rhz Studienreise Stockholm und Gotland
Join VHS beider Basel for a study trip to Stockholm and Gotland (June 6–14, 2026): immersive Nordic culture, architecture, and landscapes with expert guides, on-site visits, and educational discussions in a scholarly travel setting.
Mythos Magnum
Explore the Magnum photo agency and its iconic photojournalism in a Basel VHS course: a 4-session series starting 01.09.2026, Tuesdays 18:15–20:00. Analyze master images and learn storytelling through photography.
Cezanne
Engaging Cezanne-focused talks tying the Fondation Beyeler exhibition to the artist's evolving style. Three Wednesday-evening sessions hosted by Volkshochschule beider Basel in Riehen, 18:00–20:00, starting May 6, 2026, offering insightful art history in German.
Kunst im Kloster Schönthal und Skulpturenpark
Embark on a day trip from Volkshochschule beider Basel to Kunst im Kloster Schönthal and the Skulpturenpark, blending sculpture viewing with a monastery setting and a nature stroll. The excursion runs 10:15–16:00 with meeting point at VHS Basel on 14 June 2026.
Kasimir und Karoline und der Tanz mit dem Tod
A powerful German-language theater piece at Theater Basel's Grosse Bühne, reimagining Kasimir und Karoline with a haunting 'dance with death'. This tense, character-driven drama blends bleak humor with existential themes, staged in the storied Basel venue for serious theatre fans.
Forever young!
An evening at Cartoonmuseum Basel celebrating Edition Moderne’s 45th anniversary and the launch of the graphic novel Fühl zu viel by Eric Schwarz. The event highlights the publisher’s role in Swiss comics with insights from co-publisher Marie-France Lombardo.
Copperplate & Co.
Gina Gunaratnam invites visitors to an intaglio studio session at Basler Papiermühle, offering a hands-on glimpse into her printmaking methods. The workshop is included with museum admission, blending technical insight with creative exploration inside Basel's historic paper mill.
Curator's tour
Guided curator-led tour at Cartoonmuseum Basel exploring the life and work of Argentinian cartoonist José Muñoz. This major retrospective showcases his black-and-white strips and social critique, and connects his archive to his love of music and dance, led by curator Anette G.