8-week Experimental making LaB
stop thinking. Start making.
A structured journey blending Self-Awareness and Creative Practice using the 4M Methodology, culminating in a Public Exhibition.
the INTERNAL journey
MINCa’s lab is an opportunity for greater self-understanding.
using our 4M Methodology: Mindfulness, Movement, Making, and Meaning, you’ll explore challenging themes:
your relationship to presence and stillness
self-awareness and self-acceptance
Dynamics of control and perfectionism
How we show up in a group, and the gift of co-creation
tangible creation
By building your portfolio and co-creating a group exhibition, You walk away with a tangible reflection of your internal process.
MINCA Portfolio
A curated physical collection of your work and written reflections. It also includes pieces created about you by your peers—offering a rare perspective on how you are felt, seen, and understood within the group.
Final Group Exhibition (March 5th)
Your opportunity to curate, exhibit, and invite guests to a public group show, developing an articulated Creative Thesis.
Who Is This For?
This Lab is for Those Ready for a Deeper Commitment, who are ready to invest in their creative practice and self-development.
Art as Self-Discovery: You view art as a tool for deeper self-awareness. You need a safe space and a structured process to reflect on your feelings, emotions, and aspirations, leading to honest insights and authentic creation.
The Creative Inertia: You have the desire to make things, but you are currently stuck in a creative rut. You need the multidisciplinary challenge and the motivation of a co-creative community to find genuine flow.
The Power of Collaboration: You might have a solo practice, but you are curious about what co-creation can teach you. You are motivated by the idea of building community and mounting a public group exhibition with others.
Beyond Single-Modality: You've tried one-off classes (like Yoga or Ceramics) but you are seeking an interdisciplinary, experiential practice that truly connects the mind and body (our 4M Methodology).
Course structure
Over 8 structured sessions, we guide you through an intentional, three-phase arc that moves from deep internal awareness and experimentation to shared, public expression.:
Phase 1: Deep Listening & Foundation (Sessions 1-2): The foundation of our program begins with stillness and silence, allowing you to explore your relationship to presence and nonverbal trust. We then explore what happens when we move from silence into creation. Through expressive drawing and movement, participants explore pressure, uncertainty, and chaos to discover equilibrium and address the dynamics of control.
Phase 2: Experimental Creation & Structure (Sessions 3-6): Sessions explore personal identity, what it means to be seen, and how we show up together in the collective. We dedicate time to play, risk, and using "ugly" art to dissolve perfectionism and fear. The phase closes with ritualized reflection, honoring the journey, growth, and vulnerability that has emerged.
Phase 3: Curation & Public Presentation (Sessions 7-8 & Exhibition): The final phase shifts the focus from internal work to external presentation. These two sessions are dedicated to the co-creative design of the Final Exhibition. Participants work together to decide on the theme, choose mediums, and arrange their individual and collective pieces into a unified exhibition vision, culminating in a public group show.
Deadlines & Registration
Final Registration Closes: December 31, 2025
lab Start Date: January 10, 2026
Lab End Date: February 28, 2026
Group Exhibition Date: March 5, 2026 (the exhibition will stay up for 1 week with public visiting hours)
12 spaces available
We believe this Lab should be both high-value and accessible. Please choose the tier that is most honest for you.
EArly Bird €220 — Save €145! Available if you complete payment by December 15th.
Reduced €275 — An accessible rate for those where the Sustaining amount is currently out of reach. This tier still covers our essential costs.
Sustaining €365 —The true cost per participant. This covers 20 hours of facilitation, materials, studio space, and the organization of the public exhibition.
Supporting €456 — For those able to contribute more. Helps fund scholarships and sustain MINCA's community and mission.
Registration is confirmed once full payment is received via direct bank transfer.
Beneficiario: JULIA STEWART
IBAN: ES76 1583 0001 1290 2300 4478
BIC: REVOESM2
Concepto / Memo: MINCA Lab
Cancellation Policy: Because each cohort is intentionally small (12 participants), we do not offer refunds. If you can no longer Attend, you may transfer your spot to someone else at no cost, or Your payment will be applied as course credit toward a future MINCA offering. If MINCA cancels the course for any reason, you will receive a full refund.
For all questions, contact Julia Stewart
+34 600 217 622 (Whatsapp)
Holaminca@gmail.com