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Workshop «El autorretrato. El arte de encontrarte en el dibujo» at Gaia
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Workshop «El autorretrato. El arte de encontrarte en el dibujo» at Gaia

When
11 December 2026 · 16:30
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Where
GaiaAv. del Oeste, 17, València
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Price
From €55
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«El autorretrato. El arte de encontrarte en el dibujo» is a hands-on drawing workshop hosted by Gaia, Centre for Art and Restoration Studies, in Valencia on Friday 11 December 2026. Open to all levels, no prior experience needed, materials included, and each participant takes home their own self-portrait.

What the workshop is about

«El autorretrato. El arte de encontrarte en el dibujo» is a single-session intensive drawing workshop where each participant explores their own image through direct observation and graphic experimentation. Gaia approaches drawing as a living process of decision-making, play, and creative freedom, going beyond conventional rules, and uses questions as a tool: does what you see in the mirror match what you choose to show?

Who it’s for

Gaia’s self-portrait workshop is designed for all levels: no prior drawing experience is required. According to the centre, it’s aimed at people interested in drawing, art, and experimentation, with the process valued over technical results.

How the session is structured

The «El autorretrato» session is organised into three parts, with a pace adapted to the group:

  • The start: dismantling the gaze, connecting with the mirror, and simplifying the general shapes of the face.
  • The process: free experimentation with materials, strokes, and paper to discover personal graphic resources.
  • The encounter: developing a personal self-portrait and sharing discoveries as a group.

The workshop takes place in person on Friday afternoon, from 16:30 to 20:00, and is entirely hands-on.

What’s included in the ticket

The full workshop price includes all materials: paper, graphite pencils, erasers, and charcoal. At the end, each participant takes home their own self-portrait. Bookings are managed directly with the centre at +34 963 92 14 12.

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On the day of the event you'll see live arrivals, free bikes and parking spaces here.

Bus

  • Mercat Central - Beata

    1 min walk38 m
  • Mercat Central

    2 min walk78 m
  • Avinguda de l'Oest - Roger de Flor

    2 min walk86 m
  • Editor Manuel Aguilar - Guillem Sorolla

    2 min walk89 m
  • Avda. de l'Oest, 26 - Roger de Flor

    2 min walk83 m
  • Gran Vía Fernando El Católico, 10 - Estación de Metro Ángel Guimerá

    9 min walk534 m
  • Gran Vía Fernando el Católico, 9

    10 min walk571 m

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need to bring anything to the workshop?

It’s not mandatory, but Gaia suggests bringing a hand mirror or a personal photograph as a reference.

Where exactly is it held?

At Gaia, Centre for Art and Restoration Studies, Av. de l'Oest, 17, 10th floor, in Ciutat Vella.

Sources

Event information via AU Agenda. View original source

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