When we write, we draw, only in words. A memorable text will be one that conjures up images in the minds of readers and is etched in their memories for a long time.
How do you learn to do this? We call on the impressive Frida, who inspires us to create freely, boldly and without fear of bright brushstrokes with her life and work.

So, we welcome the summer sunset with a new breath of creative ideas, some time for yourself, a chance to connect with other kindred spirits and some (in)fragrant writing sessions! Writing Camp FRIDA - for creativity, relaxation, renewal and improvement of the writing form.

The sessions of Camp FRIDA will be hosted by the writer, creative writing teacher, Associate Professor Dr. Gabrielė Labanauskaitė, who will help you to master the brush of writing and let your imagination fly freely together, through a lively experience and knowledge. Moreover, this camp is not only suitable for artists - the experience gained there will be useful for many people who need to write imaginatively, convincingly and interestingly in their everyday lives.

The silent time of the SILENCE camp will be available not only for writing assignments and personal creations, but also for a quiet time to be with yourself - reading, writing or walking in the woods. We hope that the Antalieptė environment will inspire new experiences and inspirations.

The camp is suitable for those who are both experienced and still discovering their writing skills:)

PROGRAM:
FRIDAY, 9TH SEPTEMBER
12.00-12.30 Arrival and settling in
12.30-13.30 Quiet time
13.30-14.00 Break
14.00-15.00 lunch
15.00-16.30 break
16.30-18.30 Frida session
18.30-19.00 break
19.00-19.50 dinner
20.00-22.00 silent time

Saturday, 10 SEPTEMBER.
09.00-10.00 breakfast
10.00-12.00 quiet time
12.00-13.30 Frida session
13.30-14.00 break
14.00-15.00 lunch
15.00-16.30 break
16.30-18.30 quiet time
18.30-19.00 break
19.00-20.00 dinner
20.30-23.00 night readings

SUNDAY, 11TH SEPTEMBER
09.00-10.00 breakfast
10.00-11.30 writing in silence
11.30-12.00 break
12.00-13.30 Frida's session
14.00-15.Lunch and farewell

The organizers of the FRIDA camp reserve the right to change the program.

LOCATION
Innovator's Valley https://inovatoriuslenis.lt/ (Mokyklos g. 10, 32243 Antalieptė)

COST
The fee of the participant/participant for the educational program registering until 30th May is 160 eur., 180 eur by 1 July, and later, if there are still places left, 199 eur.

Attention! Meals and accommodation are not included. Accommodation and boarding fee for the whole period of the camp is EUR 100. This will be payable in cash on arrival at the camp site.

Participants of the camp will be accommodated in dormitory rooms, which are chosen by the participants themselves upon arrival. We will be fed three meals a day by the hosts of the Innovators' Valley on a hearty and vegetarian basis, but you are welcome to bring some of your own snacks if you need them. There is also a small local grocery store nearby.

REGISTRATION
If you cancel less than two weeks before the event, 50% of the participation fee will be refunded. Cancellations made one week before the event will not be refunded.

For any questions, please contact [email protected] or call +37065784389.

Travel to the camp is possible either by bus or together with other participants, if there are available seats in the crew. This is made clear one week before the camp, when we bring participants together in a common Facebook group to discuss travel arrangements.

CONCEPTION

From the Silence Creative Writing Camps are a unique experience that combines writing tasks and time together with a period of silence to regain inner peace and the strength needed for creativity. Therefore, you will not only learn how to write imaginatively, but you will also be inspired by nature, the activities and the other camp participants.

The positive atmosphere of the IS TYLOS camps is the main goal of the organisers, which is built on the principles of support and respect for each other, and therefore intolerance based on a person's race, creed, or orientation is not tolerated here. Together with Gabriele and all the members of the IS TYLOS community, we are creating a safe space, a creative refuge, where we can share our deepest experiences.

This camp is a practical one, focusing on motivation, freeing the mind, but there will be a pinch of theory. The theme of the camp is a guideline for the lecturer Gabrielle to help unleash creativity, imagination and writing skills. And if the camp inspires you to continue with a text you have personally started, you can adjust the programme to suit yourself and choose to attend or skip the sessions.

CAMP LECTURER
Associate professor Gabrielė Labanauskaitė is a poet, novelist, playwright and playwright who has more than a decade's experience as a creative writing teacher in higher education institutions in Lithuania and abroad. Gabrielė is a charismatic, active and sociable personality who is able to create an extremely comfortable and safe atmosphere for the participants of her courses and camps.

Gabrielė's academic monograph "Dramatics", exploring contemporary narrative techniques in drama and other literary texts, was published in 2017. In 2022, the Institute of Lithuanian Literature and Folklore published a collection of Gabrielle's plays, Dramos, in Lithuanian and English.

In May 2021, Gabrielle's play NT Drama was awarded the International Playwrights' Prize at the Heidelberger Stückemarkt Theatre Festival in Heidelberg.

2021, in October-December. Gabrielle participated in one of the most prestigious writers' residencies in the world - IWP, Iowa, USA.
With the group AVaspo Gabrielė has released three albums of audiovisual poetry: "There is no ocean", "Niagara" and "Bleeding Ocean", together with like-minded poets and interdisciplinary artists she organized the audiovisual poetry festival TARP, together with the students of the LAMTA and performing arts professionals she organized the festival of dramaturgy readings "Dramocracy".
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