A WORKSHOP in SPAIN
with  N i c k B a n t o c k

The dates for next years extravaganza have been set--Sept.25 - OCt.03, 2012.

Set amongst the sweeping olive hills of Southern Spain, midway between Granada and Malaga stands the beautiful restored mill El Molino and it's there, each year, that Mike and Hilary Powell host a series of soirees that offer a chance to relax, eat, drink and learn about the essence of creativity.

This workshop, entitled "The Trickster’s Hat - A Cocktail of Art, Intuition and Mischief.." highlights both Nick's mischievous teaching and Mikes's culinary genius. The daily sessions focus on making collage from found material as well as Nick's usual mix of paint and ephemera.
Participants do not need to have a high level of artistic skill, though a little creative experience and a sense of humor won't hinder.
In addition to the art, the magnificent Mediterranean cuisine, the unlimited supply of wine and the dubiously eccentric evening entertainment, we'll also be taking excursions to Cordoba and Ronda.

To see pictures of Nick's previous workshops at El Molino and get more information on the whole ingenious adventure go to:
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The workshop itself: From collage to assemblage and from the accidental mark to storytelling, creativity is no more than invention and a permission to play. Whether artistically experienced or a curious beginner this course is designed to help you expand your vision.

Workshop in Spain 2012:
Nick's extraordinary Andalucian collage workshop is available to those with all levels of art experience. From experience to innocence.
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Workshop in Italy 2012:
With Italy and all its rich history as our backdrop, environment and inspiration this workshop will focus on both collage techniques and the roots of creativity. Along with plenty of practical collage time, Nick will engage everyone in a variety of art discussions intended to provoke a better understanding of the nature of art and ways to circumnavigate creative block.
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Workshop on Salt Spring Island May 26, 27 2012

This workshop has had many names, Letting the Cat Out, Honeycombing the Tongue and The Tricksters Hat, to name but a thousand, essentially it is a collage and roots of creativity class for people of all persuasions and experiences. Yes, there is some teaching of collage technique but predominantly its about how to access a rich vein of passion for art. Workshop participants will require, commitment, a sense of humour and a small amount of art materials. Apart from that you merely have to present yourself and go with the river's flow. All the best NB

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