Art and the business of art: do it anyway! Lecture by Nefeli Soteriou

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Art and the business of art: do it anyway!
Lecture by Nefeli Soteriou
Location: 6x6 Centre for Photography 19 Ipeirou Str. Limassol
Date: 8th September 2018
Time: 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm, with Q and A
FREE Entrance [PLEASE REGISTER TO SECURE YOUR SPOT] 
📞 +35725354810 or email info@cyprus6x6.com

Do you wish sometimes it were easier to make your art? Is your partner, or family members unsupportive of your creative endeavors? Can you not make time to make your art? Is the business of art overwhelming? Are you devastated by submission rejections?

All these are contemporary symptoms of avoidance to express your creativity. In this presentation, you will learn to rise above hindrances and to do it anyway!

What you will learn:
· How to regain control of your creative life
· Ways to embrace your unique artistic identity at home and at work
· Powerful processes to help yourself in times of rejection
· Learn how to create in the middle of things
· Business tips that serve you as an entrepreneur

Mini Bio of the Lecturer:
Committed to the arts at a very young age, Nefeli played the mandolin in a children’s choir in Limassol where she grew up and earned degrees in photography and film and media arts. Now a licensed life coach in New York State and certified creativity coach, she helps her clients to lifestyle transformation, to enhance their creativity and wellness and presents her own engaging and transformative workshops in New York City. Nefeli produces narrative films that celebrate the human condition and has worked in the film industry, as a freelance designer, videographer, and a photographer, and over the last 17 years teaches and designs curriculum in filmmaking production, photography and other visual art for all ages (5-77 years old). Nefeli has won professional commercial awards for her video and photography work and has extensive experience as an adjunct professor in Filmmaking Production at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA, SUNY at Buffalo, NY and taught the course of Interpersonal Communication at CUNY in NYC. She has worked as a consultant with healing and wellness groups over the last 4 years and has developed programs and courses of study for those seeking to dive deeper into personal transformation, enhance their creativity, as well as for arts professionals desiring training and supervision.

6-week Photography course starts September 20th

Join our next practical photography course organised on a six week basis (in small groups), and starting on Wednesday, September 20th. A simple and comprehensible learning method is applied, including theory of photography, Photoshop techniques, hands-on photographic sessions, outdoor photography and studio photography (in the Centre’s fully-equipped studio).

For the course outline please click here.

Astrophotography Workshop with Ollie Taylor

6x6 Centre for Photography in collaboration with U.K. awarded astrophotographer Ollie Taylor is organising two practical astrophotography workshops in Cyprus, to take place on the mild nights of the 29th April to the 1st May 2017. Two separate groups of a maximum of ten participants will be formed for the night-time practical workshops, taking place on the 29th and 30th April, under the hands-on guidance of nightscape pro Ollie Taylor. Each practical course will then be rounded off with post editing tuition on Lightroom and Photoshop that will progress from beginner to intermediate to ensure all attendees gain a new skill set, or advance and develop their existing knowledge. This theoretical session will take place on May 1st for both groups.

Participation Cost: €135

Cost includes 1 outdoor nightscape photography session, 1 theory session, transportation to location, snacks and VAT. Excludes: Accommodation, Personal & Equipment insurance

Level of Participant: Beginner - Enthusiast - Intermediate

For the Course Content pls click here!

Lemythou Outdoor Photography Workshop

Exploring the village of Lemythou and the Paphos - Troodos Forests | Dates: 24 - 26 March 2017

Are you a photography enthusiast who wants to discover the world through their camera? Join us on a photographic expedition in the Cypriot mountains, organised by 6x6 Centre for Photography and led by professional photographer Silvio Rusmigo!

This photography workshop will focus on the rich ecosystem of the Paphos and Troodos Forests.  As Spring blossoms open and nature rejuvenates from the Winter, the photography group will be taking to Lemythou village. Delving into the beauty of the Marathasa Valley, with its pine and oak forests giving way to the cherry, almond and apple trees, the impressive geologies of the Troodos Mountain as the backdrop, and the Venetian Bridges arching over rivers will get everyone behind their lenses in no time. Participants will lodge at a traditional stone house in Lemythou village.
 
Photographer - Tutor: Silvio A. Rusmigo
http://www.silviorusmigo.com/
Shared Accommodation: Two nights at Lemythou Village
Cost: €280 (inc. shared accommodation, transportation, all meals, tuition & VAT) 
Group: Maximum 8* participants
(*Expression of interest must be made timely due to limited number of participants)
BOOK EARLY: 25354810, info@cyprus6x6.com

Mobile Photography Workshop

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Following the first worldwide exhibition opening of the winning images of the 6th Annual Mobile Photo Awards in our gallery, on the 10th February, 2017, 6x6 Centre for Photography invites you to register on a Mobile Photography workshop, to be carried out the following day.

Join award-winning photographer from Ireland, Brendan Ó Sé, and discover how to get the most out of the camera on your mobile device. Brendan will guide you on the basics of composition, light and technique, and show you tips and tricks to maximise the potential of your smartphone’s camera.

Participation Cost: €107 (inc. VAT, and lunch)

Register: info@cyprus6x6.com,  +357 25 354810

Workshop Hours: 10:00 - 15:00

Read More: 

http://www.centreforphotography6x6.com/mobilephotographyworkshop/

Food Photography Workshop with Theodosis Georgiadis

6x6 Centre for Photography organised a practical food photography workshop at Alasia Hotel, Limassol, on Saturday, 21st May 2016, with leading food photographer from Greece Theodosis Georgiadis. The workshop was organised within the framework of the Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year Award Exhibition, currently hosted at 6x6.
Hospitality Sponsor: Alasia Boutique Hotel

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Askas Outdoor Photography Workshop

The three day workshop at Askas village in Pitsilia area organised by 6x6 Centre for Photography together with photographer Silvio Augusto Rusmigo was an amazing experience last weekend! Lots of photography, new knowledge, new friends and perspectives! Here's a taste of our three-day expedition! Stay tuned for our upcoming outdoor workshops!

«Creative Photography in the Garden»

This full day workshop took place on Saturday, March 28th, 2015 under IGPOTY (INTERNATIONAL GARDEN PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR) CEO and acclaimed British photographer Tyrone McGlinchey. Participating photographers had a unique opportunity for hands on practice on plant photography under the guidance of a specialist. The exhibition at 6x6 and the "Creative Photography in the Garden" workshop, were sponsored by House & Garden Ltd and Crowne Plaza Hotel, in Limassol.