This magical retreat is hosted by my friend and fellow artist Alex Castro Ferreira. She is ecstatic to welcome us to her hometown, and I can hardly wait for you to join us!
Here is a sampling of what is included in A Gathering of Books!
Private bedrooms for all
9 days and 8 nights in a 150-year-old house overlooking the magical Sintra Forest
3.5 days of workshops with Roxanne Evans Stout
8 breakfasts
7 lunches
3 dinners
Airport transfer to and from the house
Welcome dinner
Collecting found objects and old photos in Lisbon's richest flea market, Feira da Ladra
Sightseeing walking tour in Alfama
Guided tour in historical palace Quinta da Regaleira Sintra
Portuguese workshop in Fundação Espirito Santo
Dinner in traditional Fado restaurant with live music
A very special farewell dinner with surprises
You Will Develop these Skills in A Gathering of Books:
Create interesting textures
Play with gesso in new ways
Tear windows into your book pages
Use glazing and painting techniques to stain fabric and paper
Work with fabric as a substrate
Make abstract marks
Paint and draw abstract botanicals
Develop your own process for your art making
Deepen your confidence and feeling of Wonder!
