MakersCollective
Artistic Residency
A space and time to do creative work together
August 31 - September 9, 2016
Reconnect
A community of artists
MakersCollective was an 8 day retreat in rural Portugal for a small group of artists and musicians. We lived, ate, worked, and laughed together as we spent the week creating new work, learning from one another through skill shares, exploring the village and relaxing in nature. It was a chance for us to create an experience that goes beyond a vacation; a chance to re-balance, check in with what’s important, and reconnect to our source of creativity.
NATURE
Go for walks in the surrounding countryside, swim in the river, and get plenty of Vitamin D.
SHARING
Learn from each other, share your knowledge and passions.
CREATIVITY
Work on a personal project, collaborate on a group piece, try out new ideas.
COMMUNITY
Deepen your friendships, share meaningful experiences,
meet the locals, become part of the village.
REFLECTIONS
“I'VE GAINED AN UNDERSTANDING THAT MY DIFFERENCE IS NOT MY WEAKNESS"
“THE RIGHT ENVIRONMENT TO GET OUT OF MY HABITS AND DISCOVER NEW THINGS ABOUT MYSELF AND MY WORK"
“I HAVE GOTTEN A CREATIVITY RENEWAL"
“THE SPACE AND TIME TO WORK ON MY PROCESS THAT I KNOW LONDON WOULD BE TOO DISTRACTING FOR"