Workshops

A few words...

Workshops

How we think influences how we expect the future to be. How we imagine the future influences our choices in the present.

Understanding how and why we established our mental patterns helps us achieve our goals both individually and in our communities.

With an aim to open to new ideas, possibilities and approaches the Visual Literacy methodology and tools explore how we got into the box of our perspectives and perceptions and who or what defined the lines that limit us.

More importantly, Visual Literacy methodology and tools support us discover how to get out of the box, recognize the opportunities for growth and innovation, and build a more fulfilling life.

Awareness of where the stories we say about ourselves and the world come from liberates our minds, instills agency and empowers us as individuals.

The Visual Literacy workshops are experiential, participatory and interactive, and support participants to acquire new skills and capabilities. Participants recognize how visuals of any kind determine our relations with the past, the ways we experience it in the present and carry it in the future.

How we think and how we feel creates what we are.

The Visual Literacy workshops support participants to:

  • Understand the perceptions and assumptions by which they live, and how they think about the future
  • Comprehend the tacit stories that images hold and realise how they regulate our emotions and dictate our (constant) learning process
  • Deconstruct and reframe stereotypes, comprehend the impact of collective narratives and resist dominant narratives and trends
  • Break long lasting conditionings and develop mind-sets that empower them both in their personal and professional lives
  • Turn obstacles into creative opportunities and explore the many available possibilities that exist in the present and the future
  • Curve their own unique path and navigate life with resilience and purpose
  • Nourish empathy, welcome dialogue within and outside their communities, nurture inclusive values and ways of thinking above divisive national and cultural lines and labels.

Everyone from 12 years old to ANY age, and of ANY educational background or profession! The Visual Literacy workshops are tailored and suitable for everyone willing to question and interested in expanding their personal and professional life, and address a wide range of topics such as identity, diversity, education, environment, change, success, stereotypes, to name only a few.

Typically, Visual Literacy workshops are either daily (4-6 hours), or multi-day (2-5 days, with an average of 4 hours per day).

The duration of the workshops varies, depending on how much participants wish to familiarize themselves with the Visual Literacy tools and methodology, and delve deeper into the subject they choose to explore.

The VL workshops are led by Dr Vicky Karaiskou online and in-person depending on availability and circumstances.

⁄01

Students: Explore and Make Sense

Young adults and students in elementary and high school need to beware of the subtle messages conveyed through the visuals that surround them and influence their thoughts, feelings and choices. These images can set barriers limiting their potential and future possibilities. The Visual Literacy workshops support them to explore and discover the hidden language of images and learn to decode their meaning.
To that end, the Greek Ministry of Education endorsed our project “The Detective game – Decoding images” that uses everyday images to build critical thinking and unlock the full potential of young adults and students for a purposeful and fulfilling life.

⁄02

Educators: Step into a role where you shape future narratives

As an educator you have the unique opportunity to shape the minds of tomorrow's leaders. The Visual Literacy workshops equip you with the tools to inspire your students into becoming critical thinkers, creative problem-solvers, and engaged citizens. Learn innovative strategies to foster creativity, develop analytical skills, and prepare your students to navigate a world dominated by conflicting and subtle, but very much erosive, visual messages. Become the mentor who empowers students to shape their own narratives and make a lasting impact on tomorrow’s world.

⁄03

Cultural Institutions: Reframe the stories we tell and foster social resilience

Cultural institutions are key regulators of narratives in our societies because they define, redefine and assert the collective stories we live by. In a world challenged by divisions and polarizations, they have the power to invite the communities to question, challenge and explore dominant collective narratives with an aim to build bridges of understanding and communication and eliminate thought patterns of conflict and scarcity. The Visual Literacy workshops equip you with the tools to engage your audiences on a deeper level, foster empathy, inspire positive change, and promote inclusiveness and social resilience for an equitable future.

⁄04

Individuals: Seeking empowerment? Ask why and own your Voice

Feeling voiceless and lacking strong incentives to curve your own path? Want to discern your own voice amongst all the voices that vie for attention, break free from limiting conventions, and reclaim the sense of control in your life? The “What If? Decode your inner monologues” process supports you to appreciate your experiences as sources of learning and growth. It empowers you to understand your real needs behind your goals and envision the positive change you strive for, inside and around you.

⁄05

NGOs: Apply practical insights to tackle everyday challenges

Are you striving for societal transformation and community-driven initiatives? Delve in the power of visuals to inspire, educate, and create lasting social impact. Our Visual Literacy workshops equip you with the tools to approach your challenges from new perspectives, envision innovative solutions, and maximize your organization’s impact. By reframing concepts and situations, you can successfully overcome deadlocks and lead innovative thinking and transformation. Stress the importance of the many stories that shape our world and foster people-led change-making.

⁄06

Leaders: Create a ripple effect of positive transformation

Feeling constrained by conventional methods of activism and leadership? Seeking new and innovative ways to make a truly impactful change in your community? Our Visual Literacy workshops equip you with the tools to explore the possibilities of the future and inspire others to join your cause. By harnessing the power of recognising the stories-behind-the-stories that visuals carry and instil, you will carve your unique path to serve your purpose in a profoundly gratifying way. By envisioning the future beyond the uncertainty of the unknown, you will mobilize your community, and stimulate inspiring thinking, feeling and acting.

⁄07

Business: Unlock new ways of thinking, unleashing creativity, and boosting growth

In the modern business world, profit, productivity and success come from many sources. Inspirational leadership, ethical and sustainable practices, continuous learning and growth, focus on vision and innovation, inclusivity and belonging at the workplace contribute to a purpose-driven life-work balance. Our Visual Literacy workshops enable you to embrace change and the unknown; unlock new possibilities for creative, ‘out-of-the-box’ thinking; and transform challenges into opportunities for expansion and empowerment.
Scroll to Top