GaiaArtWorkshops. Cultural&ArtisticExplorationsinGreece

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1 GaiaArtWorkshops Cultural&ArtisticExplorationsinGreece Nature,Art&Assemblage 19-26April2018

2 LocatedontheAegeanislandofNisyrosinthe Dodecanese,GaiaArtWorkshopsbringtogether auniqueartisticexperienceinspiredbynature andstimulatedbytheactivevolcanoandmystical atmospherethatsuroundstheisland.fire,water, EarthandAirarestrongelementsinthishistorical placethatdrawscreativesfrom aroundtheworldto chargetheirartisticdrivewithpowerfulenergyina trulyauthenticplace.

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4 Theworkshophasbeensetupforbeginnersandcreative professionalstoinspire,invigorateandreconnectwithnature. Duringtheweekwewilbeintroducedtovariousarttechniques whichharnessthenaturalelementsoftheisland.wewil explorebeaches;forageplantsandgathermaterialswherever wecanfindthem toassembleforuseduringtheworkshopsor takebackhometoinspireusfurther.wewilbetakentothe craterofthevolcanoandancientvilages.localartists, architectsandartisanswilguideandadviseus.wewiltaste localfoodsinselectedrestaurants.inyoursparetimeyoucan choosetovisitmuseumsandchurches,gotothebeach,walk andexplore,relaxinamarbletubofthermalwaterorplunge intothefreshwaterswimmingpoolatyourhotel.

5 GroupSize 3 10Participants TaughtinEnglish Techniques:Cyanotypes NaturalDyes LocalEmbroidery Ceramics MaskMaking withfoundmaterials Accommodation HotelPorfyris(a friendlyfamilyrunhotelwithseawater swimmingpool,airconandwifi) Cost 1,200(40% Depositonbooking, remaining60% amonthbeforestartof theworkshop) Includes 7NightAccommodation& Breakfast WelcomeDrink 6Lunches& 2Dinners;6MorningCreativeSessions ArtMaterials ComplimentaryArt Hand-Outs ExcursionstoVolcano& Vilages TravelInformation KosAirport 1HourFeryTransfer

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7 DailySchedule: Everymorningwewilpickyouupatthehotelat10am andwalktotheworkshop location.afterthemorningsessionwewilenjoylunchtogetherinselected restaurantsandtastespecialypreparedlocalfood. Thursday19April Uponarivalandsetlingintoyourhotel,wewilhaveinformal welcomedrinksatvilavolcano,weegeeweegee shome,togettoknoweach other.afterwardswewilenjoyaspecialypreparedmealinthevilage. Friday20April WewilspendthemorningatHochlakibeachforaCyanotype (oneofthefirstphotographyprocesses)workshopwithtextileartistzoëburt.you wilbetaughthowtocreateblueprintswiththeuseofsunlight,saltwaterandfound materials.afterlunchtherestofthedaywilbefreetoexplore,createorrelax. Saturday21April WewilreturntoHochlakibeachforaBrowntonePrinting workshopwithzoë.forlunchwewilbedriventothepartialyabandonedvilage Emboriosandhaveaguidedtourbyalocaltogiveaninsightintothehistoryand architectureofthisarchaicplace.afterwardswewilvisitsculptorclavieduson s studiointhefishingvilageofpali. Sunday22April Avisittothelocalfolkloremuseum wilbefolowedbyanother workshopwithzoëtodyeembroideryclothandthread.afterlunchwewilmeet localcraftsmanvangeliswhomakesnaturalcosmeticsandremediesusingplants from theisland. Monday23April Wewilparticipateinanembroideryworkshopwithlocalneedle workermariadiakomichali.afterthesessionwewilbetakentotheremoteand charmingvilagenikkiaforlunch,whichwilbefolowedbya visittothevolcano museum andtriptothecraterofthevolcano. Tuesday24April WewilspendthemorningwithlocalartistArtemiswhowil introduceyoutoceramicsinherworkshop.inthelateafternoonwewilvisitthe localthermalbaths. Wednesday25April Thiswilbethesecondmorningofceramics. Intheeveningwewilcelebrateourtimetogetherataspecialdinner. Thursday26April Onthedayofdeparturewewilmeetforafinaltimetotalk aboutourexperiencesandprogress.wewilfinishataround13.00 (Changesintheprogram mayoccurasweworkoutdetails)

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9 ABOUTUS: ArtemisMichailidou Athenianborn,Nisyrosbasedartist andceramicist.completedphotographystudiesinathens 2001,folowedbyacareerinanimation,stagedesignand ilustration.in2012shebeganherstudiesinceramics,and setupherstudioinnisyrosin2015. Facebook:Kamini ZoëBurt Londonbasedartist,textiledesigner,botanical explorerandsustainablefashiondesigner.teacher& workshopfacilitatorfornatureandartworkshopsatkew Gardens,ChelseaPhysicGarden,SouthLondonBotanical institute,universityoftheartsandmorleycolegeamongst others.selfpublished2artbooksinconnectionwithmajor artprojects LightandWater makingcyanotypeportraits poolsideathistoricalysignificantlidos. Education:BA(Hons)from CentralSt.MartinsinTextiles Website: ArianeSeverin(akaWeegeeWeegee) Germanartistand photographerbasedinnisyros.educatedinphotography (MAPhotographyattheUniversityof,ArtsLondon)andart history(christie slondon).hasexhibitedinlondon,rome, Palermo,andmostrecentlyinAthensandNisyros.WW s workcanbefoundinbothpublicandprivatecolections internationaly. MarianneWie Norwegianborn,London-basedartist. MariannehasexhibitedwidelyinNorwayandtheUK.She alsoworksasafreelancephotographerandjournalist, specializinginart,culture,interiorandtravelfeatures.her workisregularlyfeaturedintheenglishandscandinavian press.shehasamastersinphotographyfrom Bergen AcademyoftheArtsinNorwayandaBAHonsinSculpture from ChelseaColegeofArtandDesigninLondon.

10 AdditionalInfoandContact TravelInformation Arival&DepartureAirport: Kos AirporttoKardamena(hotelforovernight stayorportforferytransfer)15minutes Fery KardamenatoNisyros1hour(approximately 10) *Pleasenote,someflightsarivetoolate atnighttotakeaferyandyouwilhavetostay overnightinkardamena(werecommendhotel Rio,approximately 30pernight). ArivingEarlyorDepartingLater Wearehappy toassistyouwithhotelsandtransfersorpartner accommodation Contact&Registration ArianeSeverinM: Facebook:GaiaArtWorkshops InformationLinksforNisyros htp:/ htp:/ htps:/ htp:/ Werecommendthatyoudon tmaketravel arangementsbeforetheminimum numberof participantsisconfirmed.travelinsuranceisnot includedinthepackage.