Our weekly StartArt Program
We have designed a special weekly agenda that helps our guests feel home and to understand our 4F4C principles that guides everything we do at StartArt:
- Food, Fun, Family, Freedom
- Connection, Collaboration, Culture and Camino
Monday: Connecting with Nature and our history.
As people arrive they have the opportunity to explore the surrounding nature and during the afternoon we will guide you through all the amazing murals that our resident artists have painted. Not only you will understand the different techniques, but also their stories and ideas in each detail.
Tuesday: Connecting with yourself.
Start your day connecting with your body and soul practicing Yoga. After that, in our 'Take out your mask´ workshop you will get in touch with your true self, light and shadow, and will understand why you should be kinder to yourself. Finalize the day sharing your learnings, stories and reflections to others in a mystic 'Night by Bondfire'.
Wednesday: Connecting with our community.
After a meditation at the river, we will go to Braga´s Municipal Market to meet local producers and buy ingredients and food for our kitchen. This is a great opportunity to practice your Portuguese, explore seasonal flavors and take colorful photos.
In our 'Sexy Food' workshop, you will understand all the sustainability and health principles behind the way we cook and eat at StartArt. Also, you will see why a plant-based diet could be so tasty and nutritious.
Thursday: Connecting with your inner child. Play Day.
During morning, you will be guided through an active art-making and creative process in a 'Art Therapy Workshop' that will help you connect with your inner child. After lunch, you will have the opportunity to play in the river (kayak, stand up paddle or swiming) or to build a team and play volleyball.
Friday: Connecting with your artistic self.
Have you ever imagined being producer, director and actor of an horror movie? You will collaborate with other residents to create this short film, learning some video editing techniques, but above all: having fun.
Saturday: Connecting with a bolder version of yourself
Our Open Talent Show day. Prepare your costume and show your talent. At night, our traditional live music performance on our basement.
