A creative immersion in collaboration with The Create Escape and Luisa Donati.

Daily creativity workshops at our seaside hotel, offer inspiration and guidance for your creative work.  As we immerse ourselves in the island’s healing thermal waters, we do a deep dive into our work, employing creative journaling, paper art and collage to further our creative goals.  An ideal environment to bring the senses into your writing and art making.

We will also take inspiration from the historic and artistic atmosphere of our base, Il Monastero Castello, a former sixteenth century convent perched on a tiny rock island off the Port of Ischia. It is here in 1970 to 2005, the Italian artist Gabriel Mattera and his graphic designer wife Karin, established a home and studio as well as exhibition space for Italian and international artists. The artisan studios, gardens, architecture and spectacular island views will give more fuel to our artistic expression.

We begin the journey in city of Naples. Staying 2 x nights in a central hotel and catch a ferry across to the island of Ischia. We will stay at Il Monastero for 5 nights, 6 days. You’ll  be progressing and discussing your creative project on a daily basis while soaking in the healing thermal waters of the Mediterranean. An ideal environment to bring the senses into your writing and art making.

• Take part in daily sense based workshops and evening readings/sharing of your work with Jan.
• Explore this beautiful island
• 1 x tour to colourful island of Procida
• Soak in the thermal pools
• Swim in the ocean
• Experience an outstanding banquet dinner by local cooks who are passionate about their local food, wine, music and good laughter.

This event is suitable for writers, artists, beginner or professional, looking for support and inspiration. You have the option to start a new project, revitalise an old one or simply capture the experience in your chosen art form. Feel free to discuss this with us before we begin the journey.

PRICE AND BOOKING

• Early Bird AUD $5250 plus €250 cash on arrival.
• Bookings and extra info at The Create Escape HERE

• More About The Location

  Ischia is a lush volcanic island featuring hot springs, sweeping coastal views & a medieval castle.

  The Retreat

  • You have the option to start a new project, revitalise an old one or simply capture the experience in your chosen art form.
  • There will be daily creativity workshops and readings with Jan.
  • Time to work on your chosen project and explore the local surroundings and visit some artists and artisans who live in the village.

  The Workshops

  Immerse yourself in an extraordinary Italian village and explore the senses to enrich and engage your writing and art making project.

  Morning workshops and cocktail hour readings/sharings will include meditative writing exercises and supportive feedback sessions.

• Each day we will investigate a different sense — taste, scent, visual, auditory, texture.Participants will be encouraged to keep a creative journal — a daily diary of the senses where they can record encounters with people, places, food and wine of the region. Every sensual moment will be up for grabs as we learn how to turn our delicious indulgence into fine art.

• Getting there.

  Our journey begins and ends in Naples. Request more info from Jennifer at The Create Escape.