From Canvas to Wall: An International 2 weeks Mural Masterclass (All levels)

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StartArt Residency

From Canvas to Wall: An International 2 weeks Mural Masterclass (All levels) Deadline: 30 Aug 2026 Country: Portugal Join StartArt Residency in Northern Portugal for a practical mural masterclass led by Ale Poiré, a Mexican painter with more than a decade of experience creating public art across Mexico, Latin America, and Europe. Ale’s work explores gender, identity, collective memory, and the social meaning of public space. Her practice is grounded in the belief that a mural begins long before the first brushstroke. Through a methodology that combines observation, listening, visual research, and painting, participants will learn to develop mural projects that are not only visually compelling, but also deeply connected to the places and communities they engage with. Throughout the program, participants will develop a creative process that can be applied to future mural projects in any context. They will explore how to observe with intention, transform ideas into visual narratives, build strong mural concepts, create sketches, choose colours, transfer a design, and execute a large-scale artwork with confidence and purpose. Surrounded by forests and the Homem River, the residency offers a unique environment to slow down and sharpen observation. Guided walks, perception exercises, and a personal visual journal will encourage participants to develop a more attentive way of looking—one that can later be carried into any community, landscape, or public space where they choose to create. Ale is also co-founder of Sociedad de Pintoras, a women’s mural collective based in Guadalajara that works to increase the visibility of women in public art. No previous mural experience is required. The residency includes accommodation, three vegetarian meals per day, materials, creative spaces, guidance, community activities, and time to enjoy nature beside the Homem River. Observe deeply. Listen carefully. Paint with purpose. Duration of residency Artists can choose the format that best fits their time and goals: Weekend Workshop — A short introduction to mural painting, covering concept, sketching, colour, wall preparation, and collaborative execution. Week One: Mural Development Lab — Focus on observation, visual research, concept development, composition, and the creation of a personal mural study on canvas. Week Two: Mural Execution Lab — Learn how to adapt a proposal to an architectural surface, prepare the wall, scale the design, and complete a mural. Participants may enrol for one week, the full two-week program, or a weekend workshop. Those joining both weeks will experience the complete process, from the first idea and canvas study to the final mural. Accommodation Accommodation fees are separate from the workshop price. All options include accommodation, three vegetarian meals per day, access to creative spaces, and the residency’s community activities. Weekly rates start at: €420 — Shared bunk-bed accommodation €560 — Private room with a shared bathroom €700 — Private room with a private bathroom, balcony, and river view Weekend accommodation rates : €180 — Shared bunk-bed accommodation €250 — Private room with a shared bathroom €300 — Private room with a private bathroom, balcony, and river view Disciplines, work equipment and assistance Disciplines, Work Equipment and Assistance The program focuses on mural painting, acrylic painting, drawing, composition, colour studies, visual research, and public art project development. StartArt provides all materials and equipment required for the program, including paints, brushes, canvases, drawing materials, wall-preparation supplies, and tools for transferring and scaling designs. Participants also receive continuous guidance from the workshop tutor throughout the creative process, from the first concept and sketch to the completion of the canvas study or mural.Studio / Workspace Residents have access to shared indoor studios and outdoor painting areas designed for mural work. We provide the paint, basic materials, and suitable walls and surfaces for artists to practise techniques, develop large-scale ideas, and create collaborative or individual murals. Quieter spaces are also available for sketching, planning, and colour studies.Fees and support Program Fees — Accommodation Not Included Weekend Workshop: €180 Week 1 — Mural Development Lab: €350 Week 2 — Mural Execution Lab: €350 Complete Two-Week Program: €620 All workshop materials, equipment, and artistic guidance are included. Expectations towards the artist The program is open to painters of all levels, including complete beginners who want to learn basic painting and mural techniques. Participants should bring curiosity, openness, and a willingness to experiment, collaborate, and take part in the creative community. No previous painting or mural experience is required. Application information Application information please send us a message to: marketing@startartresidency or a whatsapp message to +351912880303

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Open to painters of all levels; no previous mural experience required