SELF PORTRAITURE
& CYANOTYPE
& CYANOTYPE
a Creative Retreat
4-6 October 2024
4-6 October 2024
Join us for an intimate weekend with 8 women in the sunny Southern Catalonian mountains this October.
This retreat will combine the magic of the cyanotype process with the empowering benefits of self-portraiture.
Using photography to look inside yourself, you will work on your inner world as a way of opening your own unique creative process and exploring your artistic expression, no prior experience is necessary.
In the beautiful setting of Nòmada Eco Mountain Retreat you will have the space to slow down, get creative, and reconnect with yourself.
This retreat will combine the magic of the cyanotype process with the empowering benefits of self-portraiture.
Using photography to look inside yourself, you will work on your inner world as a way of opening your own unique creative process and exploring your artistic expression, no prior experience is necessary.
In the beautiful setting of Nòmada Eco Mountain Retreat you will have the space to slow down, get creative, and reconnect with yourself.
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LearnLearn the art of cameraless photography creating one-of-a-kind prints from nature. Discover the beauty of one of the first photography techniques invented, cyanotype – also known as the sunprint.
CreateEngage in a series of workshops designed to unlock your creative self leaving you refreshed, inspired, and with some beautiful pieces of art made with your own hands.
HealEase into self-portraiture with a guided session on holding space for yourself
Self-portraiture gives YOU the control of the image that is made, bringing a sense of discovery, freedom and a deeper connection to yourself.
THIS IS FOR YOU IF:
- You’ve lost touch with your inner self and want to reconnect and expand your creativity.
- You are excited to learn some new artistic techniques and processes.
- You want to rediscover the joy of using your hands whilst spending time in a beautiful place with like-minded women.
- You want to return home refreshed with some beautiful artwork.
This retreat is for ANYONE keen to explore their unique creative expression. You will be guided with an emphasis on discovery, with space to play, feel, and use your curiosity.
LOCATION and ACCOMMODATION
Set in 12 acres of organic olive and almond groves, Nòmada Eco Mountain Retreat is an off-grid haven of tranquility hidden away in the Tarragona mountains. You will stay in comfortable and stylish shared accommodation and eat delicious, wholesome, seasonal vegetarian meals made with locally sourced ingredients. All refreshments and snacks are included. Swimming in the pool, or wandering through the olive groves, you will have the opportunity to unwind and reconnect with nature.
Nòmada is situated in the beautiful Terres de l’Ebre in the very south of Catalunya, Spain. Reus Airport is just 45 mins, Barcelona 1hr 45 and Valencia 2 hrs drive away. Regular trains to and from Barcelona leave from Mora La Nova and L’Ametlla de Mar, both 25 minutes away.
Your Guides
We are Sophie and Genia, two artists coming from different parts of the world living in the Catalonia. We are cofounders of the artist collective Space for Art and, alongside 4 other artists mothers, we have created a place for others to spend time immersed in creativity. We have been developing our working practice together for the last 4 years, cultivating a safe space for woman to unleash their own unique artistic expression.
Sophie LascellesVisual artist and creativity coach
Sophie Lascelles is passionate about helping women to rekindle their creativity and has been teaching for many years. She is an accredited NLP coach and uses her experience to help women to reconnect with their hands which she believes is the key to regenerating your creative self and uses a wide range of materials and artistic processes to spark a sense of purpose and joy.
Sophie is a visual artist whose work explores analogue photography. Her recent work has been focused on sustainable photography processes such as cyanotype, anthotype and plant-based film developers. Since completing her master’s degree 2007 at Slade School of Art in London she has exhibited internationally and won several awards.
Genia VallaVisual artist and therapeutic photographer
Over the last 10 years Genia has been developing a unique way of using self-portraiture as a therapeutic tool, using her own body to investigate an emotional response. She is committed to guiding women onto a path of self-discovery to allow them to reframe feelings around identity and the way we view our bodies.
Genia has a degree in photography from the Institut Fotogràfic de Catalunya, and a post graduate degree in documentary and artistic photography from the Fotografika Academy, Saint Petersburg (Russia). Her photos have been exhibited internationally and featured in magazine publications.
Retreat Programme
4-6 of October 2024
October 4,
15:00 – 19:00
15:00 – 19:00
October 4,
15:00 – 19:00
15:00 – 19:00
Arriving and accomodation
Arrive at Nòmada on the 4th of October giving yourself time to settle in and be inspired by its beauty. And make a quick and fun self portrait.
October 4,
20:00
20:00
October 4,
20:00
20:00
Welcome circle and dinner
Introduce yourself and make a fun self portrait.
October 5,
8:00 – 19:00
8:00 – 19:00
October 5,
8:00 – 19:00
8:00 – 19:00
Getting to know the cyanotype process and introduction to self-portraiture.
8:00 - 9:00 'Wake up your Creativity' - a gentle activity to activate your creativity.
9:30 - 10:30 Breakfast
11:00 - 13:00 Introduction to self-portraiture, the cyanotype process, and make your first self portrait.
13:30 - 14:30 Lunch
15:00 - 18:00 Make your own photosensitive cyanotype paper, then take a walk and create wild cyanotypes.
18:00 - 19:00 Closing day circle: talking and sharing.
19:30 - 20:30 Dinner followed by free time
9:30 - 10:30 Breakfast
11:00 - 13:00 Introduction to self-portraiture, the cyanotype process, and make your first self portrait.
13:30 - 14:30 Lunch
15:00 - 18:00 Make your own photosensitive cyanotype paper, then take a walk and create wild cyanotypes.
18:00 - 19:00 Closing day circle: talking and sharing.
19:30 - 20:30 Dinner followed by free time
October 6,
8:00 – 16:00
8:00 – 16:00
October 6,
8:00 – 16:00
8:00 – 16:00
Explore yourself through self-portraiture and print your unique images with the cyanotype process.
8:00 - 9:00 'Wake up your Creativity' - a gentle activity to activate your creativity.
9:00 - 10:00 Breakfast
10:30 - 12:00 Individual Self-portrait sessions
12:30 - 13:00 Lunch
13:30 - 16:00 Make a print with your self portrait using the cyanotype process and create a series of unique art pieces.
16:00 - 17:00 Retreat closing circle and goodbye ceremony
9:00 - 10:00 Breakfast
10:30 - 12:00 Individual Self-portrait sessions
12:30 - 13:00 Lunch
13:30 - 16:00 Make a print with your self portrait using the cyanotype process and create a series of unique art pieces.
16:00 - 17:00 Retreat closing circle and goodbye ceremony
October 6,
17:30
17:30
October 6,
17:30
17:30
Leave Nòmada retreat
Price
Retreat price: 570€
This includes:
- accommodation
- two days of food and drink
- all workshops
- materials
In order to reserve your place we ask you to kindly pay a booking fee of 100€ which will be discounted from the total amount.
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