The Sensory
Walk,
Visual Echoes
Where education meets art
Presentation
Itinerant Workshop of Photography and Sound Recording
An innovative journey that intertwines sound and image, nature and memory, technique and perception.
“The Sensory Walk” is an experiential workshop that combines field recording and photography through hands-on outdoor activities: sound and photographic walks in natural and historic settings such as forests, coastlines, riversides, villages, and ancient architecture.
The course is designed for those who wish to slow down, listen, and observe.
During each outing, participants will learn the basics of environmental recording and documentary photography, capturing soundscapes and evocative visual glimpses, with particular attention to mindful smartphone use, making the most of natural light and composition.
Photography is more than just taking a picture: it is storytelling, emotion, and memory. With simple technical tips and a touch of creativity, even a modest image can become a small masterpiece.
What We Will Do
Explore practical techniques for photography and video in natural and urban environments.
Learn to record authentic sounds using microphones and portable devices.
Immediately apply what is learned during guided walks and explorations.
Cover the basics of photo editing to enhance natural colors and contrasts.
Work on telling a story through sight and listening.
Final Exhibition
The workshop will conclude with a collective exhibition, where each participant will present their own audio-visual project, merging images, video, and sounds into a single sensory and poetic narrative.
Each photograph will be accompanied by its ambient soundtrack, giving voice to the places explored.
workshop
The Sensory Walk
seats
6 - 10
frequency
In presence
duration
1 week
start
June to October
Goal
“The Sensory Walk” invites participants to rediscover the world through sound and images, turning walks into creative experiences. The workshop teaches how to capture soundscapes, visual glimpses, and natural details using simple tools like a smartphone, combining photography, field recording, and editing techniques.
The goal is to develop observation, listening, and creativity, allowing each participant to tell the story of the places they explore through a unique sensory narrative. The course concludes with a collective exhibition, where images and sounds merge into a single artistic experience.
Tools and laboratories
The workshop is open to sound artists, photographers, documentarians, educators, and enthusiasts. No professional equipment is required: a smartphone and a willingness to explore are all you need.
Programme of study
In this experiential course, The Sensory Walk guides participants through the fundamentals of field recording and photography, combining sound and image, nature and memory, technique and perception. Through guided walks and explorations in natural and historic environments—such as forests, coastlines, riversides, villages, and ancient architecture—participants will learn to capture evocative soundscapes and visual details, with a focus on mindful smartphone use, natural light, and composition.
The program is designed to cultivate a deeper connection with the environment, enhancing sensory perception, observation, and creative storytelling. Participants will explore practical techniques in photography, video, and sound capture, while learning to edit and integrate audio and visuals into coherent narratives. Emphasis is placed on immediate hands-on application during outdoor sessions, fostering experiential learning and artistic expression.
By the end of the course, participants will have a solid grounding in these interdisciplinary tools, ready to create their own audio-visual stories. The experience culminates in a collective exhibition, where images, video, and sound merge into a poetic sensory narrative, giving voice to the places explored and the individual creative perspectives of each participant.
DAY 1: GROUNDING AND LISTENING
Mindful walk and deep listening in nature. Awakening body, breath, and ear to the surrounding landscape.
DAY 2: SOUND IN THE LANDSCAPE
Exploring rivers or coasts. Capturing authentic environmental sounds and natural rhythms through focused listening.
DAY 3: LIGHT AND SPACE
Photographic exploration of light, shadow, and texture in ancient places. Observing how light shapes emotion and story.
DAY 4: STORY AND SENSES
Collecting sounds and images that tell a personal narrative. Translating perception into visual and sonic language.
DAY 5: EDITING AND CREATION
Workshop on image and sound editing. Composing a short audiovisual piece blending rhythm, tone, and memory.
DAY 6: SHARED RESONANCE
Final showcase of sensory works. Collective listening and viewing — a shared reflection of places and emotions
6 DAYS OF NATURE AND CREATIVITY – SICILIAN ISLANDS
6 days connected with nature, surrounded by breathtaking landscapes and crystal-clear seas, immersed in the unspoiled beauty of the Sicilian islands.
LANGUAGE
English and Italian
CREATIVE WORKSHOP EXPERIENCE
20 hours of artistic and educational workshops, structured as:
• 4 hours per day for 5 consecutive days
• Activities divided between papier-mâché creation and dance & somatic movement sessions
A unique experience that combines hands-on learning, creativity, and moments of sensory immersion in extraordinary natural settings.
WORKSHOP OBJECTIVES
• Educate through real and inspiring experiences
• Surprise and engage the mind and senses
• Evoke emotions and stimulate imagination
• Provide a practical introduction to TouchDesigner
• Guide participants in creating a personal project
The course will be tailored according to the participants’ skill levels.
THE PACKAGE INCLUDES
• Accommodation in B&B style (with kitchen access) for 6 nights (Arrival Monday – Departure Sunday morning)
• Breakfast
• 5 days of workshops – 4/5 hours per day – 20/25 hours total
• 3 boat excursions
• Transfers to/from airport and port
Option 1: Aeolian Islands – Stay in Lipari; excursions to the islands
Option 2: Egadi Islands – Stay in Favignana; excursions to the islands
EXTRA (not included)
• Additional excursions or transfers upon request
• Lunch and dinner
FINAL NOTES
An opportunity to combine travel, learning, and inspiration in a captivating setting where creativity meets nature
WORKSHOP DETAILS
Departure: June to October
Duration: 1 Week
From Monday to Saturday – Departure on Sunday
EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION
• Total training hours: 20 hours
• Number of lessons: 5
• Duration of each lesson: 4 hours
• Lesson schedule: to be determined
Favignana
Favignana is an Italian island that is part of the Egadi archipelago, in Sicily.
Located within the Protected Marine Reserve, it offers a perfect blend of comfort and nature.
Surrounded by pines, olive trees, and Mediterranean plants, the accommodations are built with the island’s traditional tuff stone and designed to reflect its natural beauty.
Each lodging features inviting outdoor spaces that create a relaxing and authentic atmosphere — the ideal place to enjoy the charm of Favignana.
Lipari
Lipari is an Italian island that is part of the Aeolian archipelago, in Sicily.
The selected properties offer air-conditioned accommodations equipped with every comfort, featuring private gardens or balconies overlooking the sea, or surrounded by the stunning nature that characterizes the island.
All the lodgings are located in privileged positions on the enchanting island of Lipari, the ideal starting point to explore the wonderful Aeolian Islands.
BIO OF: Fausto Intrieri
Founder of Linkhouse, an audio production company with a recording studio based in Milan, which for over twenty-five years has been giving voice to corporate communication in the broadcast, streaming, multimedia, web, publishing, fashion, art, and architecture sectors. He has created audio installations, sound design, and music for fashion shows and events of prestigious luxury brands such as Diesel Black Gold, Krizia, Luciano Soprani, Etro, Paciotti, Dolce & Gabbana, Antonio Fusco, Tommy Hilfiger, Etienne Aigner, Moschino, Bellantuono, Bluemarine, and Mariella Burani.
BIO OF: Neri Oddo
He began his professional photography career as an assistant to Guido Harari.
In 1988, he opened his own studio in Milan and, over the years, has created photo shoots and campaigns for numerous companies, including Vogue, SonyBMG Music, Superga, IBM, Camel, Omnitel, Gruppo Zamparini, Henkel, Cairo Editore, Mercedes Italia, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, IKEA, Fondazione Umberto Veronesi, Ray-Ban, Persol, Lego, and WIDIBA.
Experience
Concact us
We can’t wait to meet you and welcome you into our world of creativity, learning, and nature with our creative holidays in Sicily, on the Aeolian or Egadi Islands.
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