Join us for the workshop with artist Lara Peres Rocha where you explore illustration of "Invisible Cities"!
What lives inside a paragraph?
An idea, a conversation, an image. An entire city, perhaps.
Over 2 hours, we'll read together from a chosen book or text, discuss the ideas present, and develop visual responses through drawing and illustration. We'll enter a translation process where word becomes image, as we explore our artistic side on the page.
The emphasis is on exchange of thoughts, materials, and ways of seeing. Participants are encouraged to share ideas with each other in a collaborative and open atmosphere.
What do you need to bring?
Some materials will be available but you are invited to bring your favourites along.
Who is this event for?
No experience required, just curiosity to see what is and isn’t there, dancing inside the lines of a book. Bring a friend, select your drink of choice, and join us downstairs for some drawing.
Note from your host:
I am a 25 year-old creative in love with the world and the people around me. I am extremely curious and invested in the small stories each of us live every day. I love finding magic in the mundane - grocery lists, the way we tie our shoelaces - the small things that make us unique. I find in these moments some of the biggest metaphors for life, and i use them to carry meaning through my illustration. I often reference Portuguese culture, from the landscapes of Lisbon, to the colourful and wonky nature of my images. I create dynamic illustrations that move across the page and speak to our emotions, using mixed-media
I love books, philosophy, knitting, and movement.
I’m looking forward to seeing where my pencil takes me next!
Tickets
The event ticket costs €15. All materials are included + 1 beverage at the café. Enjoy!
The Venue
Good Company Books is an independent English Bookstore in Lisbon. Born from our love of global literature and our Portuguese heritage, we are crafting a space for people of all backgrounds to gather and enjoy the best books, events, coffee, and wine. Find out more on our Instagram.
How To Find Us
By Metro: We're situated a 5-minute walk from the Campo Pequeno metro (Yellow line) and a 10-minute walk from the Alameda metro (Green & Red lines).
By Bus: There are many convenient bus options 2 blocks away from us on Avenida República, with the closest stop to our store being Campo Pequeno-Av. Republica.
By Bike: If you're using the Gira public bicycles, there is a docking station right across the street (#431 - Rua do Arco Cego / Av. Magalhães Lima).
By Car: There is a paid parking lot across the street, between Rua Arco do Cego and Rua Dona Filipa de Vilhena. Street parking is also available around the neighborhood.
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