Beyond the intellect
into flowing creativity through painting
with Yanis Zagorianakos - yzagor.co.uk
 
In  this workshop Yanis invites you to explore the depths of your creativity through a special course focused on releasing your very own potential. We will  concentrate on the creative process, how to express our creativity, how  to recognize it and how to make it flow freely. We will also  explore different materials and create a dialogue with each one of them.
 
Beyond the intellect into flowing creativity through painting workshop is a
“One way ticket to your Creative Potential”
Join Yanis on the island of Aegina, Greece, in this unique opportunity to explore your creative potential through painting.
This 6 day workshop is open to everyone above 18 years old. No previous experience, knowledge or skill is necessary except the desire to be creative and paint.
The workshop is limited to a small group of 1-6 participants at a time. It takes place in a bubble of safety and security within which we are free to express, learn and make all the mistakes we want. The bubble serves as an invisible protective layer keeping all kinds of judgement out while creating the necessary conditions for creativity to flow freely and unperturbed. 
During the week, you will be guided through theory sessions and practice on painting and how to access your creativity, keep it flowing and expand it. 
Theory sessions usually take place between 10:00 to 14:00. The rest of the time you are free to use as you like. The studio is available for practice 24/7.
One day will be dedicated to exploring the island: we will take a road trip to draw inspiration and connect with nature.
 
A transformative week where you will find yourself in a creative environment with lots of room to relax, concentrate and explore.
 
Available accommodation options include solo stays and shared accommodation for couples or a group of up to 4 friends at The Grapevine House, our own guest house. You can of course stay anywhere else you like.
When booking this workshop as a Retreat, you will get: accommodation at The Grapevine House, your own space in a shared studio, culinary delights, day trip excursion(s) and a sustainable surprise gift.
 
A few words on The Grapevine House
The Grapevine House was built in the 19th century. It has a double bedroom with original painted ceiling and wooden floor, giving it a warm and nostalgic character. The living room, with its embedded wooden press, hints to the islands agricultural history and way of life. For additional space, there is a converted cellar, which serves as a second bedroom or study - you will have to duck to enter. The small kitchen and bathroom are later add-ons: in the old days, these spaces were separate and outside the house. Feel free to explore the house’s eclectic furniture, each piece telling its own story: lovingly restored items, painting, books and many personal objects from a life of travels... add our own personal touch, all the while preserving the house’s character and history.
The story says that the house hosted Saint Nektarios of Aegina in the early 20th century, who visited its ailing owner. It is believed he was cured! Could this explain why the house has a calming effect, maybe even a spiritual atmosphere, which is enhanced by the regular sound of bells from the two monasteries surrounding the it?
We invite you to embrace the beauty of this cozy and peaceful guest house, where every corner holds a piece of the past. Enjoy the tranquil atmosphere of the courtyard and the land around it, lose your sense of time, let go and relax.
 
The Grapevine house is a great choice for solo travellers, couples or small groups of friends willing to share.