Creative Tourism Destinations Discover our Creative Destinations and Platforms
By the Creative Tourism Network®
Table of contents Introduction...................................................................................2 Ibiza Creativa.................................................................................3 Barcelona Creative Tourism..................................................11 Loulé Creativo.............................................................................17 Visit Empordanet.......................................................................21 Medellín.........................................................................................26 Urla..................................................................................................30 Biot...................................................................................................32 Saint-Jean-Port-Joli..................................................................34 Gabrovo.........................................................................................37 Douro..............................................................................................42 Contact...........................................................................................44
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IBIZACREATIVA DISCOVER YOUR CREATIVE DNA No doubt that Ibiza's inspiring atmosphere has been appealing the most talented artists and is nowadays an ideal place for tourists eager to discover the local culture during the low season, by participating in a wide array of creative and authentic experiences that go from a traditional sandals workshop to a DJ training, passing through a course to learn how to cook the local dessert or a photographic workshop on a boat, among many others. All these experiences have been carely co-designed by the artists and artisans themselves with experts in tourism, which guarantees the perfect balance between authenticity and marketing, for which they have received the label "Creative Friendly" by the Creative Tourism NetworkÂŽ.
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Craft Workshops 1. Silver jewellery workshop: You will have the opportunity to learn some different jewelry techniques such as hammering or oxidation.
2. MacramĂŠ techniques: The artisans will teach some examples of how to apply the technique. Each participant will be able to choose between them to do the same and take it as a souvenir. MacramĂŠ is easy to learn, and visible results are obtained quickly.
3. Wood decoration techniques: Participants will have the opportunity to learn how to age, stripe and stencil on wood, playing with colors and words to achieve a special memory.
4. Enamel with fire on metal: The origin of this ancient technique of fire dates back to the first millennium before the Christian era in southern Mesopotamia. In this workshop we recover the old techniques of enameling pieces by using ground glass, metal and fire.
5. Work techniques on leather: Become an artisan and work with chisels and hammer giving each piece an identity of its own discovering the tools, techniques and materials of the artisan work on leather.
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6. Painting on textiles: The workshop consists of designing, drawing and painting a fan (on the surface of cotton) with special paint for fabric and acrylic. Another workshop option is to paint a cotton bag (tote bag).
7. Clay Jewelry workshops: Create your own pieces of jewelry with clay.
8. Decoration of "senallons eivissencs" (traditional Ibizan baskets): Workshop in which we will give free rein to creativity and decorate the typical "senallons" of Ibiza while learning their history and their uses.
9. Jewelry workshops: The workshop consists of making a ring, bracelet or any other accessory using copper, bronze, alpaca or silver. The work is done with the specific tools of artisan jewelers.
10. Creation of espardenyes (sandal) workshops: In this workshop you will have fun creating the typical footwear of the island with a point of creativity and modernity.
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11. Dreamcatcher creation workshops: In this workshop we will create dreamcatchers that serve to filter the dreams of people by passing only positive ones.
12. Popular culture workshop: In this workshop, we will explain the origin of the typical Ibizan dance from the countryside and we will mould with clay each charater from the local culture. Each one being a famous character from the local culture.
13. Clay modelling for family: Tales and modelling workshop for family "The Magic Creatures of Ibiza�: discover the popular culture of the island in family. Each family creates her unique tale in 3D with characters created by temselves with our special clay adapted to children use.
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Gastronomy 1. Goat cheese workshops: Become a farmer for a day. The fresh milk of the goats of the farm is the main ingredient of this soft and tasty cheese that you can take home.
2. Bread workshops: Become a farmer for a day. Elaborate and bake the traditional bread of the island of Ibiza.
3. Flaó workshops: Become a farmer. Come to make flaó following our traditional recipe!
4. Beer: the productive process: Discover the raw materials necessary for brewing beer, the production process (maceration, cooking and fermentation) and the different styles of the brewing world. The pack includes a visit to the facilities, and a guided tasting with food and drink: 6 beers and 6 tapas to taste all the possibilities of pairing our beers.
5. Brewing workshop: Brewing at home is a hobby that is increasingly widespread throughout the world. We offer customized workshops of various levels, taught by our professional team. If you want to learn how to make beer at home, or improve your technique, we are here to help you.
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Nature 1. Ibiza herb workshops: Discover the native aromatic plants of the island and elaborate with them the traditional Ibicencan drink. During the workshop you will learn some traditional process as well as how to recognize the plants.
2. Homemade workshop of " Ibiza Herbes ": Workshop in which we will enjoy making the best known liquor of the island of Ibiza, knowing its history and, of course, tasting it.
3. Floral Ikebana composition: The activity will begin with the Can Saster farm guided visit. Along the course, we will realise the flower picking that we will use after to create our floral composition. The activity will end with the tasting of the products of our land.
4. Introduction to beekeeping: The workshop consists of an introduction to the world of bees and is divided into three parts: theoretical initiation, tasting of honeys of the year and a practical part with a visit to the apiary.
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Photography and Island Discovery 1. Photographic output on boat: Photograph the most beautiful locations of the islands of Ibiza advised by professional and native photographers. Discover the best frames and improve your technique.
2. Photo workshop: Dalt Vila: Photographic excursions with photographers to the most beautiful spots in Ibiza.
3. Photography: "Sunset" in es Vedrà: Workshop and photographic excursion sunset in es Vedrà and Cala d'Hort.
4. Treasure Hunt Ibiza: Looking for a treasury, arrive to a monument, to an emblematic place, to a beautiful beach… Discovering the island is about solving baffling, puzzle, searching streets and paths. It’s arriving in unexpected places, because there is no more treasury than the proper travel.
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Music and Performing Arts 1. Classes of digital music and DJ: Participants will learn tools and applications for the production of digital music in all its genres and learn all the processes of musical creation.
2. Circus workshops: Circolar offers you workshops of all kinds from beginners to advanced public: intensive workshops between two and four days, open workshops every month with open space circus, open stage and shows and Family Day adventures. Visitors will have the opportunity to try their hand among other things as clown gestural, aerial rope or AcroYoga .
3. Your strength is your voice: Classes and workshops of personal coaching, based on the exclusive method “Your strength is your voice”, to find your true voice, speak with confidence and increase your self-esteem.
4. Musical theater workshops: Public of different level are welcomed to participate in this musical theater workshop and so to combine holidays with creative experiences. Musical theater workshop is composed of singing, dance and performance classes at the end of which all can perform at the Grand Final Gala.
More information at www.ibizacreativa.com
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Created in 2005, Barcelona Creative Tourism was the world’s first creative tourism platform, offering the travelers the opportunity to experience the city through their participation in creative activities. Whether you are an individual traveler, a group or a tour operator willing to live unique and affordable experiences in Barcelona and its surroundings, this is THE PLACE TO BE! Creativity and authenticity are our watchwords! Check our experiences, performing tours and tailored services and enjoy the city, feel creative, meet the locals and feels like a local! WHY RELYING ON BARCELONA CREATIVE TOURISM? Our organization has been producing from smallscale cultural activities to macro-events for over three decades which ensures excellent levels of service. Our team is composed of EXPERTS who also LOVE and perfectly KNOW every little corner of the city as well as worthy experiences to share with you! We are the founders of the Creative Tourism Network® whose objectives are the promotion of creative tourism and the respect of Best Practices.
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Craft Workshops 1. Mosaic workshop: During this special workshop, participants will initiate themselves to the “Trencadís” method of Gaudí and experiment this Catalan colorful art with their own creativity.
2. Creative arts workshops: The creative arts workshop is a combination of traditional arts and modernity. Several courses as knitting workshops, introduction to basketry, ceramic workshops or embroidery workshops.
Drawings 3. Sketch tourism: This sketching workshop will make visitors discover Barcelona through art while they draw emblematic places of the city as the Sagrada Familia and the neighbourood of Gràcia.
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Culture 1. Castellers workshop: The Castellers are a very diverse group of people that unites their fans to build human towers and make them increasingly high. Participants will have the chance to join the castellers and try their hand at this traditional cultural practice of Catalunya
2. Catalan dances workshops: Visitors will dance the most famous Catalan dances while listening to traditional Catalan music in an emblematic place of Barcelona.
Performing Tours 3. Dance classes: Participants will have the opportunity to learn how to dance the emblematic rumba catalana.
4. Physical theater workshops: Public of different level are welcomed to participate in this musical theater workshop and so to combine holidays with creative experiences. Musical theater workshop is composed of singing, dance and performance classes at the end of which all can perform at the Grand Final Gala.
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Gastronomy 1. Bread making class: Daniel Jordà will teach you how to make different types of bread and share with you its philosophy “Love is in the bread”.
2. Pastry cooking class: Participants will have the opportunity to take different classes with experts in sugar, chocolate and cake decorating and to cook their own traditional cakes.
3. Tasting Catalan wine: Experiencing Catalan wines is another way to discover its culture. Visitors will go on excursions to iconic cultural sites and will taste some delicious wines in small family wineries.
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Whether you are a group or a tour operator willing to offer your customers unique and affordable experiences in Barcelona and its surroundings… We can help you! Our professional team, backed by 30 years of experience, provides customized solutions and services to meet the specific requests of tourists and artistic groups eager to discover our region in an authentic and creative way. We carry on the organization of the creative and artistic activities and you are free to manage the hotel and other tourist services booking. Here are some of our services, always catered to all budgets and special interests your group may have: - Organisation of unforgettable educational and cultural experiences. - Production of study tours: meeting, visits, thematic itineraries, workshops, etc. - Off-the-beaten-path experiences. - Encounters with artists or representatives of specific sectors. - Team building activities. - Jewish tourism customized proposals. - Indian weddings organisation. - Services related to the organization of concerts and events … … As well as a very wide range of on-demand services.
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Performing tours Whether you are a choir, an orchestra, a band or a tour operator organizing performing tours, you will certainly be happy to learn that the Barcelona Creative Tourism team perfectly knows your needs and will help you with the venue research, as well as logistic issues, licenses and the promotion of the concerts! You will have the privilege to perform in singular venues as well as a wide array of spaces, from churches to theater hall, passing through open-air squares and parks. Your audience is already waiting for you in Barcelona and its surroundings!
More information at www.barcelonacreativa.info
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Located in the heart of the Algarve (South Portugal), the municipality of Loulé is the most extensive municipality in the region. Stretching from uplands to sea, it provides visitors with a never-ending range of attractions that show the best that the Algarve has to offer. With the special wisdom of those who preserve the past with their hands, the craftspeople of Loulé recreate small fragments of the history of the municipality on a daily basis, bringing the habits and customs of many peoples who settled in the region into everyday life.
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Craft Workshops 1. Palm weaving workshop: Loulé has been for a long time a land of weavers, women who are dedicated to weave Palm, a native plant of the Iberian Peninsula, to make baskets, carry cots or other objects. Take the opportunity to learn the ancient technique with a local artisan.
2. Sewing a “Taleigo” bag: The “taleigo” bag was made from scraps of fabric or reuse of clothes. It was used to transport things, to store dried fruits and vegetables and could also serve as a wallet or hand bag. The tradition to use this bag continues using it to keep the bread. Currently, due to the greater awareness of environmental issues, this bag has been reinvented and again used for the most varied purposes. With this activity, the participant will make exercises in the sewing machine and learn how to knit a “taleigo” bag.
3. Recreation of Platbands on Decorative Panels: A significant form of the artistic expression of Algarve's architecture and culture, platbands and their decorative motifs inspire a creative day in Loulé. After a walk through the city, you will have the opportunity to make traditional paints and some of the plasters that are used to make these items. Afterwards, you will be able to create your own small panel.
4. Felt workshop with Merino sheep wool: The extraordinary resistance of Merino sheep to the harsh conditions of the environment configures its rusticity, sobriety and adaptability of its wool. During this experience discover how to handle the Merino sheep wool with water and olive oil soap, to perform pieces in felt.
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Photography 1. Loulé Street Photography: Through the heart of Loulé, this photowalk will provide you a trip through the city. During this activity, you will learn how to see "differently", how to observe the environment and local people.
Gastronomy & local products 2. Grape harvest in Quinta da Tôr: Every year, the harvest is made in Quinta da Tôr, in the month of September. The harvested grapes are sent to the vinification, where they results on excellent wines of this farm. Experience an exclusive visit to the vineyards and cellar. Take part in the grape harvest, enjoy tasting the excellent wines of this farm, vinified, matured and bottled on the property.
3. Medronho Harvest: The "Medronho" trees (or strawberry trees) are quite appreciated in Portugal and in the South of the country, in particular in the area of Serra do Caldeirão. Used mainly in the production of liqueurs and brandies, the fruits can also be consumed fresh or in derivatives such as jams and jellies. Come to know a little more about brandy medronho already considered a landmark of the region.
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4. Figs with almonds: Dried figs are the dried forms of the fig fruit, which grows on the fig tree, scientifically known. While fresh figs are quite popular for their juicy, luscious texture, they are rather delicate fruits and are only available for a short time each year. Dried figs, on the other hand, can be savored throughout the year. In the Mediterranean countries, it’s typical to dry the figs and fill them with almonds. In this activity, the participant will learn all the process to cook this traditional sweet of the Algarve.
5. From Market to the Kitchen: Try the dynamics of a typical market with its smells and colors; learn how to cook traditional dishes of Loulé, which are part of the Mediterranean diet.
Loulé Criativo experiences available online www.loulecriativo.pt
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EMPORDANET Situated in Catalonia, halfway between the city of Girona and the coastal towns on the Costa Brava, at the foot of Les Gavarres Area of Natural Interest, there are small, delightful villages in which time stands still. Feel the essence and the lively pace of the genuine Empordà region by getting to know the people who live there, because the attraction of the Empordanet is its countryside, its climate and the stones, but, above all, is its people. Visit us and experience privileged moments with us. It all starts with a smile and a Hola!
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Craft Workshops 1. Make your own artistic object in a pottery mural workshop: The potter, Josep Torres, opens his workshop in the commercial pottery area of La Bisbal d’Empordà for travellers who wish to get to know the traditional process of designing and drawing pottery murals with a guided trip, or to those who wish to make their own artistic object.
2. Create in a small designer potter’s workshop: The potter, Annick Galimont, creates elegant, personal, unique useful and artistic objects inspired by nature in her small welcoming workshop-boutique in the commercial pottery area of La Bisbal d’Empordà. In her premises, with a calm, pleasant atmosphere, you will find, among other things, all kinds of tea and coffee sets and, if you feel like it, on her advice you can make your own creations!
3. Learn about how big plant pots are made: With clay, enamel, heat and a little imagination, Figueras i Fills workshop produces all kinds of plant pots so that you can add a touch of distinction to your garden or a touch of colour to your home. What makes this workshop different is the production of large-format pottery plant pots and Salvador will be delighted to explain everything to you during one of the guided trips of his workshop.
4. Know about a ceramic workshop with a long family tradition: The Puigdemont sisters welcome all travellers who wish to get to know the manufacturing process of pottery products for the home with a guided visit to their Puigdemont Ceràmica Artesanal workshop, with a long family tradition, right next to the Terracotta Pottery Museum in La Bisbal d’Empordà. The bright colours and the intriguing shapes of the pieces are worth seeing!
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5. Create your own silver jewel using material inspired in nature: Playing with the limits of what is valuable and what is wild, the jeweller and anthropologist, Sana López, creates silver jewels, often mixed with materials found in nature. In her workshop-boutique, Artesana i Tribu, located in the pleasant Passeig Marimon Asprer in La Bisbal d’Empordà, you will have the chance to make your own, unique and completely customised piece of silver jewellery.
6. Artistic creation at the Espai Tònic: Espai Tònic is a former pottery factory today that aimed to the experimentation and exhibition of local artists'works. Olga and Oriol offer you a guided tour of the ongoing exhibition and the workshop of the sculptor Guillermo Basagoiti.
7. Visit a pottery workshop by a master potter: The first written mentions of pottery in La Bisbal d'Empordà dates back to 1.511. generations of craftsmen, artists and alchemist have been shaping the clay for centuries. Today, la Bisbal is the capital of the ceramic industry, a pottery center of international reference. One way to understand this craft and meet locals is to visit a pottery workshop guided by one of its master potters.
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8. Create an Empordà-style decoration and atmosphere in your home: Fell inspired by the spirit of Empordanet and learn how to use it for your home decoration. Let you guided by local artists and architects, and discover the jewels of antic shops and the art galleries following the road from Girona to Palamós, at Corçà, La Bisbal and Vulpellac. Marta Xuclà will help you and give you guidelines to harmonize consistently and Empordà-stylish your space during a decoration workshop.
9. The craft of stonemason: Gaëtan is a stonemason who creates all kinds of pieces with natural stone, be it architectural, ornamental or sculptural, both for the restoration of historical assets and the construction of new ones. Would you like to be a stonemason for a day? Sign us for one of his workshops!
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Gastronomy 1. For cheese lovers, a visit to a workshop where curds are made: Recuits Nuri opens the door to all travellers who wish to get to know the family workshop where goats milk products are made in a traditional way. Visits to the dairy finish with a taste of her star product: "recuit de drap" a curd drained through a cellulose cloth and eaten as dessert. Make the most of the visit to stroll through the beautiful mediaeval village of Ullastret!
2. Discover the world of olive oil: Extra-virgin olive oil is one of the most highly appreciated gastronomic products of the Mediterranean diet and each culture has its own way of producing it and eating it. At Can Solivera, the owners, a Dutch family enamoured of the Empordà countryside, explain how they make their fresh Arbequina variety olive oil and all the traditional skincare products they make on their property based on this ingredient.
3. Put on your apron and learn to cook: Gastronomy lovers can experience unique experiences, such as learning to cook dishes or typical products of the place where they travel. Discover the secrets of Empordà cuisine from the hand of Lola, one of the pioneers of the movement km0 and the Slow Food philosophy in Spain. More information at www.visitempordanet.com
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MedellĂn is a city that people want to visit to discover, and to experience again! A city that makes you fall in love with its climate, its landscapes, its people and its history. A city that has known how to reinvent itself and that has undergone a process of transformation over the last few years which converted it into a world model of social innovation. Live unique experiences, stroll along its streets, admire its mountains and fall in love with its people!
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Gastronomy 1. Exotic fruit tour: In this tour you can visit one of the main market squares of the city while you have the pleasure of trying different exotic fruits that are only found in Colombia, the number one country in the world in biodiversity of fruits.
2. Cooking workshops Colombian food: In this tour you visit a typical market of the city and then move to a restaurant where, in the company of a recognized local chef, you learn to prepare traditional dishes like mondongo, sancocho or ajiaco.
3. Tours to enjoy street food: Medellin has small spaces in all its corners to enjoy unique flavors. On this tour you can try more than 6 different meals and taste a cup of the highest quality coffees in the world.
Performing arts 4. Salsa and tango tours: Guided tours of the most emblematic places of each rhythm. Enjoy a live presentation of a couple of dancers and in turn receive a dance class so you can get to know these rhythms.
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Nature 1. Silleteras farms: The silleteros are farmers, from the village of Santa Elena, who keep alive the tradition of making silletas, large structures made of flowers that they proudly carry on their back. Throughout the year, you can visit their farms, they can learn their stories, visit their gardens and crops, enjoy traditional cuisine and make a chair with them to become a silletero for a day.
2. Planting trees in Parque Arví: The Arví Park is a natural reserve of 1,700 hectares located 30 minutes from the center of the city. In this space you can hike, know the farmers markets and connect with the living nature. The Park invites its visitors to leave a mark in the world and contribute to the preservation of forests. In the company of gardeners, you can plant a tree or reintroduce an anthurium in the middle of the forest.
3. Coffee farms: Be a laborer for a day and know the customs and idiosyncrasies of Antioquia. Visit coffee farms, learn about harvesting, drying and other coffee processes. Enjoy the beautiful crops and their benefits.
4. Routes to hydrangea and orchid crops: Meet one of the best private collections of orchids in the country (more than 5,000 species and hybrids), go through thousand-colored hydrangea crops and learn about the country's floriculture tradition.
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Creative communities 1. Routes through the Commune 13: Some years ago, Comuna 13 was known as one of the areas of greatest conflict in MedellĂn. Today, thanks to the joint effort between the government and the community, this area experienced one of the largest transformation processes in the city. From the hand of its own inhabitants, street artists and social leaders, the neighborhood is visited and its history of change is known through graffiti on the facades of houses, rap verses and hip hop steps created by the artists, the urban movements of the commune.
2. Routes through the Moravian hill: This artificial hill made entirely of garbage currently houses a 7-hectare garden built by the community. In this place you can meet one of the best stories of resilience that Medellin has and learn how a community transformed their environment with their own hands.
More information at www.bureaumedellin.com
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URLA Urla is a charming coastal town from Izmir Province in Turkey where Turkish and Greek culture fitfully merge. Since always, the town of Urla has been the home of prestigious artists and artisans of all type. It’s also known for its dynamism and its various festivals as the International Artichoke Festival or the Barboros Oyuk Festival. Its inhabitants will welcome you with warmth and immerse you into their traditions in a creative atmosphere.
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Craft workshops 2 1. Ceramic workshops: Make your own traditional pottery with local artists and take it as a special souvenir.
2. Poetry inspired by Yorgo Seferis’s and Neyzen Tevfik’s works: If you are born with a soul of a poet, you will feel inspired by Urla’s famous writers and poets.
3. Handicrafts Worshop in the Art Street of Malgaca: Art Street of Malgaca is the place to be if you want to co-create local handmade products and to meet original artists who made you feel the real Turkish culture.
Recommended events 4. The artichoke Festival: Did you ever wonder how to cook an artichoke? The International Urla Artichoke Festival is the occasion to know, to have fun while enjoying some very tasty dishes and even try your hand at cooking. So come get inspired by professional chefs and let your creativity go wild!
5. Barboros Oyuk Festival: If scarecrows have always intrigued you, let’s create yours within the Barboros Oyuk Festival and discover this tradition of Urla, sharing unforgettable moment with its inhabitants and their story. More information at www.urla.bel.tr
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Only ten minutes from Nice, this charming village has been the living place of some of the most highlighted artists and attracts today the creative tourists eager to discover the local culture by participating in creative activities. Twenty artists open their workshop doors, to allow the discovery of their world in Biot’s unique creative experience ! For an hour, or a day, or a week, to learn their craft, share their daily lives, and why not take home a unique piece of their own creation, blow a vase, a glass or a sculpture, transform outdated jewellery, illustrate a children’s story, sculpt metal, trim a bonsai tree…
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Blow in the oldest glass factory in Biot. Introductory workshop in glass 1 creation: develop and experiment all the phases of glass production until the realization of a piece.
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2. Ceramist workshop: Come with a project or an idea and realize it according to the appropriate technique.
Living Art 3. Body expression workshop: Develop awareness of one's own body and energy levels to be on stage, and improve physical management conditions for better stage presence.
4. Discover the world of entertainment and dance: Create your own show from A to Z, on the theme of your choice, through the creation of the set and costumes, the staging, until the presentation of the show at the end of the course
Photography 5. Photographing, revealing creativity: Course and shooting in studio and outdoors. Learn how to use your camera through targeted courses incorporating theory and practice with a program tailored to your desires More information at www.visit-biot.com/creative-tourism
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Saint-Jean-Port-Joli is a very charming town situated in Quebec, on the banks of the majestic St. Lawrence River. Named Cultural Capital of Canada in 2005 by the Canadian Heritage, renown for its know-how and traditions, the village of Saint-Jean-Port-Joli is full of artists and artisans from various artistic fields including woodcarving, contemporary sculpture, stained glass, contemporary dance , music and singing ‌ The municipality of 3,500 inhabitants shows dynamism and uncommon citizen involvement, such as through the successful summer events like the Sculpture Biennale of SaintJean-Port-Joli, The Feast of sea shanties and Fleury Park concerts ; or in February with The Feast of Winter and September, with Les Violons d’Automne. Saint-Jean-Port-Joli invites you to experience its culture in a very inspirational, relaxing and friendly atmosphere !
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1. The feltrons: It deals with a one-day workshop guided by an exceptional craftswoman where the participants can draw the red thread from the fiber transformation to the creation: washing, spinning, carding, felting and knitting!
2. The sculpture bath: It is a selection of three different workshops: direct cutting, fiberglass sculpture and the creation of a mold to reproduce a sculpture. Rocked by the sound of the river, you can learn the technique of your choice!
3. Creative lutherie workshops: Should you be interested in knowing further about what determines the particular tone or the personality of a guitar? This workshop will make you discover the mysteries of making an acoustic guitar.
4. "My tree: graphic arts and indigenous wisdom": This workshop frees your creativity and your intuition through listening to nature, First Nations’ knowledges and graphic arts.
5. Living sculpture workshops: Workshops through which you can create a work in direct size with your hands!
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6. Traditional carpentry construction workshop: Building your house on wheels, this is possible with this unique training, the only one in Quebec!
Photography 1. In-kind photography: Over a four-days course, you will create a photographic image that reflects the mark of your personality and hilights for its hirt artistic quality. The workshop stages the nature and more particularly the landscapes of the port-marina region.
Performing arts 1. A contemporary dance workshop: This workshop invites you to explore movement and dance while immersing yourself in the river and nature. More information at www.cotedusud.chaudiereappalaches.com/fr/saint-jean-port-joli-village-creatif/
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The municipality includes 133 villages, impressive with their natural sights. The Gabrovo villages are part of the magic of the region. Perched on the slopes of the Balkans, they are the ideal place for relax, summer residences for artists, art camps and performances. The nature of this mountainous city is this nuance, which softens the typical characteristics of the city, whose industry cohabits in harmony with the cultural life and whose social, economical and community development involves messages and practices for an environmentally-friendly and healthy life. Another local highlight is the industry. In the past Gabrovo was well known as Bulgarian Manchester and nowadays there are interesting possibilities for industrial tourism: for example, visiting a yogurt & cheese factory and local workshops. Gabrova is also known for its authentic crafts and various events. By the way, the city has been designated as a UNESCO Creative Cities in 2017. Crafts, traditions, humour and satire as well as modern art are fundamental for Gabrovo’s cultural life. Gabrovo also hosts numerous international fairs and festivals as the Intern
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Music and performing arts 1. Traditional dances: Workshops and demonstrations with local folk dance groups.
2. Illusionist workshops: Recently, Gabrovo has been converted in one of the principal Bulgarian center in illusionist art. For example, within the celebration of the international illusionist “Gold cat” festival during the springtime.
Lifestyle 3. Welcome to the village: In summer, young people who don’t have their grand parents in the village and don’t know the Ika culture hqve the opportunity to spend time in another family home. They live this way an unique experience as they learn to cook and do some creative activities. Families are also welcomed to participate to this program.
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Discovery workshops 1. Land art: As a trend "Land art" expanded boundaries of art by the materials used and the siting of the works. The materials used were often the materials of the Earth including for instance the soil and rocks and vegetation and water found on-site, and the siting of the works were often distant from population centers. Local artists from Gabrovo organize a special Land art residences and workshops in the city and the area, looking for connection with the Mountain and the River.
Craft workshops 1. Plaiting with maize leaves (belenitsa): The rugs made of maize leaves are part of the traditional artistic textile. Through the years their functions are different. In the past they were used for coverings in the village houses, today they are used as elements of decoration. Various types of vases, baskets, bags, slippers, mats for serving can be produced out of maize leaves.Â
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2. Dyeing with natural dyes: The dyeing with natural dyes from plants has been familiar to people since ancient times. The blossoms, leaves and roots of various plants are used for obtaining of the dye substance. The obtained colours can be deep or pastellike, with faded shades.
3. Art residences: Poetry workshops, painting holiday, etc In the Gabrovo villages and city some art experiences are organized as writing workshop, painting, theatre, etc.
4. Orthodox icon painting workshop: Lets experience the orthodox icon painting with local artists, some workshops are organized for individual or groups. Introduction classes to the orthodox iconography are also planned.
5. Woodcarving workshop: Learn the best practices, skills and techniques of traditional carving and become a woodcarver.
6. Workshop for folk musical instruments: Learn how to make your own folk musical instruments as well as to play the kaval (shepherd's flute), bag-pipe, duduk (wooden flute), wooden whistles, etc.
7. Home weaving: Learn how to weave in the traditional Bulgarian method. We will have the opportunity to work with different materials and fabrics.
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Bulgaria is known as the country with the best and most natural yogurt in the world. In Gabrovo and its region, visits are organized for travellers who can discover the production process, learn why this yogurt is the best in the world, try the local products, etc. Also, the rural hostels offer to the travellers the opportunity to do their own yogurts and cheese.
2. Pestil: It’s a local product 100% natural realised with blue plums. During the summer, it’s possible to participate to a pestil cooking class or to test it during all the year in one of the traditional bakery in Gabrovo.
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CREATIVE PLATFORM
Inspired by the new international concept of Creative Tourism, DouroWellcome, Porto-Wellcome and Genuine Galicia decided to unite to provide visitors from the North of Portugal and Galicia with a series of new experiences and tourism products. The objective is to develop the creative potential of the participants through their active involvement in workshops, courses and other learning experiences that are characteristic of these tourist destinations. Considered as an emerging form of tourism, both on the supply side and the demand side, it enables the tourist to deepen contact and knowledge with the local culture through direct participation in cultural and creative activities, most often involving the populations' locations. Get carried away by this new concept on your next getaway!
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1. Cooking class in Douro:
What a better way to discover a culture than learning about local cooking! 1 These classes will give you the opportunity to elaborate your own bread, your own jam or even liqueurs with fresh local products.
2. Wine Tourism in Douro: Portuguese wine is known as one of the best European wine. Discover the beautiful landscapes surrounding the cellars and learn how to produce wine just before a wine-tasting that makes you appreciate the savors of Douro.
Craft workshops 3.Make your own traditional mask from Trás-Os-Montes: Trás-Os-Montes is a region with many traditions and ancients beliefs. During one of its festivals, inhabitants wear colorful costumes and frightening masks to repulse evil spirits from their villages. Immerse yourself in this tradition and create your own mask with Portuguese craftsmen.
4. Visit a farmer’s house:
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During your visit, let you guide by the stories of a famer and learn how to smoke the fireplace with him and all your family!
5. Spend a day with a shepherd: Enjoy Portuguese nature while following a shepherd’s journey and turn you into one for a day. More information at www.dourowellcome.com/en/index.html
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