Training 1 | From idea to work

Structure your creative project

Thursday, October 16, 2025

Number of participants: 21

This first MTL program workshop aimed to support participants in transforming an initial idea into a structured artistic project. The objective was to help them define a clear message, identify a creative direction, and lay a solid foundation for their artistic approach.

The workshop began with an observation phase of their immediate environment, inviting participants to pay attention to the sounds, faces, light, and emotions of everyday life. This exploration aimed to demonstrate that every element of lived experience can become a source of inspiration.

Next, a brainstorming exercise was offered, encouraging participants to freely jot down their ideas, words, memories, and emotions, without filters or prioritization. This step aimed to unleash creativity and allow spontaneous narrative threads to emerge. Participants were then guided in identifying recurring themes in their notes, in order to develop a coherent artistic direction. This reflection helped to illuminate the emotional and narrative core of their project.

Finally, the training concluded with the creation of a mood board, transforming ideas into visual elements (images, colors, textures, keywords). This tool allowed participants to materialize the world of their project and define its overall atmosphere. This training thus constituted a fundamental step in the creative process, laying the conceptual and visual foundations for future artistic projects.

Participant Feedback:

The participants shared very positive feedback following this initial training, which they perceived as a key step in clarifying their ideas and structuring their creative approach. Several mentioned that the observation and brainstorming exercises allowed them to unlock their creativity and realize that their daily experiences could be a real source of inspiration.

The identification of recurring themes was particularly appreciated, as it allowed them to better understand the central thread of their project and to give meaning to their ideas. The participants also emphasized that creating the mood board helped them to concretely visualize their world, making their project more tangible and motivating. They were able to assert themselves regarding their artistic direction, while also appreciating the space for exchange and sharing within the group. This workshop was thus perceived as reassuring and structuring, allowing them to lay a solid foundation for the rest of the program.