Past programs

In this program we will discover the key features in Chinese brushwork, textures and techniques to describe the characteristics of mountains and waters (It includes a crash course on ancient technique of Chinese rubbing).
 

This program opens space for collective thinking of the topic of social justice in the current political climate in Turkey through art creation and art theory and questions social injustice through art creation. The workshop which will focus on topics of social injustice, gender, differences, political violence, the effect of human on societies on climate and the environment, inequalities, critical thinking in art, will offer examples from contemporary art, include seminars and discussions, as well as invite into the process of co-creation and collective thinking through the artistic creation workshop. 

In this program, we will inquire into the topic of gender through various workshops, seminars, discussions, and artistic creation methods. Meanwhile, we will offer a comprehensive view on topics such as the feminist movement in Turkey, the history of women’s solidarity, violence directed towards women, shelters, laws changing throughout the women’s movement with the volunteers of Purple Roof Women’s Shelter Foundation, as well as holding workshops organized by artist Gözde İlkin on contemporary art practices focused on the topic of gender.

This workshop deals with the reciprocal relations of bees, nature and humans and their impact on our living spaces. Taking a closer look at the relationality in nature, the workshop invites you to collectively explore the question ‘what should be the role of human beings in shaping the future?’ We will collaboratively make a poster, which will be formed with the drawings, photographs, collages and short texts of the participants. A copy of the printed poster will be given to the participants at the end of the workshop as a “pollen of knowledge”.

This program offers techniques, ways of thinking and activities to ignite critical thinking in learning spaces. It brings suggestions on the ways in which creative projects can concentrate on topics such as social justice, differences, collective living, empathy, climate and environmental problems, as well as how non violent communication can be cultivated in the classroom. It asks questions on how students can benefit from artistic inquiry methods and develop their crtiical thinking skills with a focus on social change from the early years of their education life.

Permaculture design is the ethical framework for creating sustainable ways of living and developing ecologically harmonious, diverse, resilient and productive systems that can be used by anyone, anywhere. Permaculture empowers people to be resourceful and self-reliant. It tackles tangible needs like how to grow food like an ecosystem and intangible human needs like creating communities, and minimizing environmental impact at the same time. This course provides the basic principles of sustainable living and permaculture design. The course is a blended course including classroom sessions, outdoor practice and team collaboration exercises.

Becoming Us workshop aims to collectively inquire into the human social condition through artistic methods that bring light to the mind-body relationship. Through movement, breath-work, mindfulness and storytelling, we research the concepts of self-identity, oneness and solidarity.

Dear Students,
As we are all aware, the coronavirus pandemic is upon us. It has been difficult for us to make a decision. Difficult in terms of your future, as well as our mission and financial status. In this current environment, it would be frantic to organize a summer-school, if not, would still bear on us a great responsibility. We couldn’t undertake this responsibility, and I don't have any right to do so.
The reason behind our delay is that we halfheartedly took this decision.
Unfortunately, Stroboscopic Image Workshops program is also canceled.
All students who have registered and have paid, will be refunded.
Hope to see you in a healthier world next year.
Ali Nesin

Dear Students,
As we are all aware, the coronavirus pandemic is upon us. It has been difficult for us to make a decision. Difficult in terms of your future, as well as our mission and financial status. In this current environment, it would be frantic to organize a summer camp, if not, would still bear on us a great responsibility. We couldn’t undertake this responsibility, and I don't have any right to do so.
The reason behind our delay is that we halfheartedly took this decision.
Unfortunately, Ertan Yılmaz Cinema Summer Camp program is also canceled.
All students who have registered and have paid, will be refunded.
Hope to see you in a healthier world next year.
Ali Nesin