Throughout this period the participants will develop an authorial project which will take the shape of either a book or an exhibition.
One of this programme's main focus is the ongoing production and the regular presentation of works and images, thus reinforcing the importance of the process. Experimentation is key, so that any attempts and mistakes are welcomed as central to the serendipity of the proposed practices. With that in mind, it is adamant to promote a collective dynamic of participation and exchange, and a critical commitment towards reciprocal discussion and analysis of everyone's work.
The course is divided into three main blocks that keep shifting throughout the year.
- Histories of Photography: a series of 8 conversations around photography. Each of these classes proposes a dwelling through a given subject, evoking and analysing different photographic manifestations, readings and possibilities.
- Invited artists: a series of six lectures by invited artists presenting their works and talking about their practices. The two last invitees will also view and comment on the works produced by the participants, with their final project and presentation in mind.
- Practical classes: these classes will focus on the practical production of the participants. They will favour the viewing and analysis of the ongoing projects, which are expected to be shown and assembled regularly as temporary installations of work in progress throughout the year.
Calendar: The sessions will take place at Atelier de Lisboa every Thursday. Except on: 2026 December 24 and 31 2027 March 25 May 27 June 10 Summer Holidays - July 15 until September 9
The final classes of the course may be scheduled outside the usual days and times in order to carry out the preparation, installation, and opening of the final course exhibition or the final project presentations.
Price: Per month: 210€ Number of payments: 10
Applications: Candidates must pre-register on the Atelier de Lisboa website and send a portfolio and a biography to atelierdelisboa@gmail.com, after which an interview may be scheduled. Contact Atelier de Lisboa for any clarification.
Number of Participants: Class sizes are limited to 10 students to ensure personalized instruction. The course will run subject to a minimum enrolment of 8 participants.
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Access to the Black & White Darkroom and the Digital Lab:
One weekly lab session outside of class hours, subject to prior booking with the lab supervisor. Use of the laboratories more than once per week is subject to an additional fee.
All printing paper for the Digital Lab and photographic paper for the Darkroom must be provided by the student.
Whenever necessary, students may request assistance from the lab supervisor, who will provide basic guidance on the correct use of the equipment.
