Embrace your Inner Artist

We all have an artist inside us

Do you ever feel like there’s a creative spark inside you just waiting to come out? Maybe it’s buried under fear, procrastination, or the busyness of everyday life. This workshop is here to shake things up and help you reconnect with that spark! Together, we’ll transform doubts into fuel for creativity and uncover parts of your artistic self you didn’t even know were there.

What is this about?

We’re more than just brains and bodies—we’re a wild mix of emotions, ideas, and senses. Life is full of potential, and so is art! Through movement, play, and exploration, we’ll tune into ourselves and the world around us. Neuroscience will be an ally of us. Some moments might challenge you, others will feel like a joyful breakthrough. Either way, you’ll learn to trust the process, stay curious, and enjoy the here-and-now along the way.

Art, but Make It Fun

Who said art has to be serious or hard? Forget the pressure to “do it right.” Art can be as simple as living in the moment, experimenting, and letting go of what you think you know. This isn’t about mastering a single skill or creating a perfect piece—it’s about enjoying the flow and exploring different ways to express yourself. And we’ll intertwine various art forms in a uniquely personal way.

What We’ll Explore Together

• The Nature of the Artist: What makes someone an artist? Spoiler: it’s not about talent; it’s about showing up.
• Embodiment: Learn how your body is the key to unlocking your emotions and creativity.
• Transformation: See how creating art can change not only your perspective but your life.

The five Pillars, Practice and Creative Environment 

You’ll also dive into:

• The “Five Pillars” of creative expression: meta-cognition, self-regulation, sensation, holistic connection, and transformation (don’t worry, we’ll keep it simple and practical).
  
• Playful activities like movement, storytelling, drawing, and improvisation, designed to help you discover and develop your unique artistic identity.
  
• Building a safe, supportive environment where you can let loose and experiment without judgment.
  

Who is it for?

Everyone! Whether you’re a seasoned artist, a total beginner, or just curious, this workshop is for you. Each workshop has a group size limitation of 15 people.

Some of the key takeaways…

• A renewed idea of how you create/ how you like to create.
• New ways to connect with others/ your artistic work.
• A new framwork to function within (whether art related or not).
• How to infuse digital mediums/ AI into your artistic process.

YO Method

We’ll use the YO (Why? Oh…)  Method—a intuitive mix of artistic techniques (Self-With-Others art expression, Abramovic technique, dance improvisation, improv, storytelling and several others) and a sprinkle of psychotherapeutic principles and practices to guide you through a creative, care-based process.
So, if you’re ready to step away from the daily grind, reconnect with yourself, and rediscover the joy of creating, come join us at Kalikalos. Let’s play, create, and transform together!
For more information visit https://yoryosstyl.com/method.html.

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Program Details

Dates: Begins with dinner on Saturday, 12 July (arrivals from 14:30) and concludes with breakfast on Saturday, 19 July

Location: Kalikalos, near Anilio village, Pelion Peninsula, Greece.

Travel options: Fly to Volos (VOL), Thessaloniki (SKG), Athens (ATH), or Skiathos Island (JSI) then ferry to Volos. Contact us for guidance on the best travel route.

For detailed directions, visit https://www.kalikalos.com/location/getting-here/

Cost:

Private tent (provided with mattress and bedding): €500 (approx £475)

Shared room (3-4 people): €500 (approx £420)

Twin room: €580 (approx £487)

Single room: €760 (approx £562)

Early bird discount: 10% if booked by 30 May

The cost covers the workshop, accommodation for seven nights, vegetarian meals, and beach transportation. Travel to and from Kalikalos and one evening meal at a local taverna are not included.

A holistic experience:

This is a part workshop, part holiday, part community experience at Kalikalos community, located in the beautiful nature of Greece’s Pelion Peninsula. Kalikalos is nestled in a wild chestnut forest, offering simplicity in nature. The centre is just a short drive to the beaches, or a 40 min downhill walk through the forest.

Mornings will be for the workshop sessions, while the afternoons are free to explore, swim, hike, or relax.  It’s a great place to unwind and be nourished by both nature and community.

As part of the Kalikalos community experience, we’ll start our week with gathering in circle with the wider community and close it with a fireside circle on the last evening.