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Rediscover Your Creativity
For six days, we’ll explore the creative potential of photography. Nature has the most creative ideas. Just like you—because you are nature.
Gain Lightness and Confidence
Invite more lightness into your photography. Play with your camera, scissors, and paper—with water, earth, fire, and the wind. You are the artist; the camera is your tool and toy—don’t take it too seriously. We’ll experiment with analog and digital photography, cyanotype, collage, and more.
Bring a personal project to life
At the creative retreat, you’ll experiment and play without pressure. You’ll work on a project and learn methods for organizing and presenting your ideas. Together, we’ll develop a way to present your results—for example, an exhibition, a book, or a video. Let your inner artist shine.
Your inner artist wants to be heard; she needs your attention and time. Don’t ignore her for too long—she’s a part of you.
In a lovingly restored Catalan country house, surrounded by the serene tranquility of the forest and the mountains, not far from the sea, we draw inspiration from the elements and incorporate them into our creative practice.
THE COURSE INSTRUCTORS:
For about 20 years, we—Sonja and Eva—have been at home in the fields of photography, design, and film. Early on, we chose a path outside of advertising and the film industry. Instead, we document life and experience in an artistic way. At the same time, we’ve discovered the positive influence that experiencing nature has on life, the subconscious, and our work. For us, artistic and personal development through photography is the top priority. Because only by understanding why you’re taking a photo can you use the camera’s technical capabilities to express yourself. Only those who are connected to themselves can also connect with the people in front of the camera and photograph them with heart and soul.
FEEDBACK FROM PARTICIPANTS:
“I’m truly moved that we learned and experienced sooo much in such a short time and felt so connected. So many moments of depth and authenticity. Eva and Sonja have created an absolutely invaluable program, and it’s truly so worth it to embark on this beautiful journey. The creative photography techniques and the freedom to explore art have inspired me so much and shown me a new way to express my innermost self.”
“Thanks to you, I’ve found confidence in my creativity and been able to anchor it more deeply. After such a long time, I can finally breathe a sigh of relief—I’m allowed to be creative! I can finally give myself permission with all my heart! How wonderful is that!”
“The creative retreat is a wonderful experience of connecting with oneself, the elements, and photography. Sonja and Eva create a very special space where you can let go and engage with the elements in your own unique way.”
The most important facts in a nutshell:
Vegetarian full board
Creative project work, both individually and in groups
Nature Rituals and the Creative Exploration of the Elements of Fire, Water, Earth, and Air
Shared room in a stylish Catalan country house with a pool
Das Haus liegt in absoluter Alleinlage und ist sehr liebevoll renoviert mit atemberaubendem Blick in die Weite. Nach einem ereignisreichen Tag lädt der Pool zum Baden ein. Eine gemütliche Terrasse mit einem großen Tisch ist zentraler Ort des Retreats. Hier können wir den Tag mit einem leckeren katalanischen Frühstück beginnen und mit einem wohlschmeckenden Abendessen unserer wunderbaren Köchin ausklingen lassen. Das große Grundstück ums Haus lädt mit vielen Sitzgelegenheiten und Hängematten zum Verweilen und Lesen ein. Es ist ein Ort der Ruhe und Entspannung, an dem man den Naturgeräuschen bei Tag und Nacht lauschen kann und die Heilkraft der Natur auf sich wirken lassen kann.
Our chef will treat us to local, wholesome vegetarian dishes. All meals are included. Breakfast includes, among other things, freshly toasted bread with avocado and tomato; lunch features a light salad or quiche; and dinner consists of a three-course meal made with regional ingredients.
Am I creative? Can I just play, like I did as a child? Can my job be fun? Can I capture more than just what I see with my photos? Can I express myself through photography?
If you’re asking yourself these questions, then your inner artist is calling out to you—the artist who may have fallen silent when you were six years old and life suddenly stopped being a game. Or when, for the first time, someone criticized something you’d created.
If you want to rediscover your inner artist, then this creative retreat is the right place for you.
Whether you don’t feel free in your career as a photographer to bring your own visions to life, or there’s something inside you that wants to express itself but you can’t quite put your finger on it. Whether you’re just starting out in photography or are simply curious about what’s possible with this medium, your prior experience with photography doesn’t matter.
Are you curious and eager to experiment, open to new things, a nature lover, and don’t want to walk your creative path alone?
Would you also like to gain insight into creative project work to bring your ideas to life and build more creative self-confidence? Then Element is the right fit for you.
8:00 a.m. Breakfast
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Morning program
1:00 p.m. Lunch and siesta
3:00 – 6:00 p.m. Afternoon program
7:30 p.m. Dinner and winding down for the day
The house is accessible by public transportation. The nearest airport is Barcelona (about 150 km). From there, you can take a train or bus to L'Ametlla de Mar, where we'll pick you up by car. We're happy to help you arrange a bus, rental car, or taxi from the airport.
21/13 Ptda Aixorigues , 43513 Rasquera, Catalunya, Spain
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