The Body That Dreams — Creativity, Dreams & AI Workshop | September 2026 (Wednesdays) (Copy)

THE BODY THAT DREAMS

An online workshop on imagination, dreams, sensory perception and artificial intelligence.

The Body That Dreams is a creative laboratory led by Valeria Pazos. Across five live sessions, we explore imagination as something embodied: something that can begin with a taste, a sound, a texture, a memory, a dream fragment or the atmosphere of a place.

Through sensory exercises, surrealist games, poetic writing and visual experimentation, participants develop personal material and gradually transform it into images, movement and small audiovisual worlds using artificial intelligence.

The workshop is not conceived as a technical AI course. The tools are approached as part of an artistic process: a way of translating sensations, memories, dreams and impossible ideas into new visual possibilities.

What we will explore

• Sensory imagination and the relationship between perception, memory and creation
• Dream fragments, symbols, unexpected associations and surrealist exercises
• Building atmospheres, characters and visual universes from personal references
• Creating and refining images with Midjourney and ChatGPT
• Animating images and developing visual sequences with Grok Imagine
• Experimenting with voice, sound and additional AI tools when useful to a project

Format

• 5 live online sessions
• 2 hours per session
• 1 additional live Open Studio
• All sessions are recorded
• Open to all levels; previous AI experience is not required

Each participant is invited to work from their own images, dreams, memories, sketches and references, so that the workshop becomes a space for developing a personal visual language rather than reproducing a fixed style.

Whether you are an artist, writer, filmmaker, designer or simply curious about imagination and new forms of image-making, you are warmly welcome.

Schedule — September 2026

• Dates: September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 · 2026
• Day(s) & time: Wednesdays · 7:00 pm Italy (CEST)
• Sessions: 5 live sessions · 2 hours each
• Open Studio: Yes — 1 additional live Open Studio
• Recordings: Yes

Practical information

• Format: Live online workshop
• Platform: Zoom / online
• Level: All levels
• Previous AI experience required: No
• Language: Choose Spanish or English at checkout
• Places: Limited to 40 participants

Who is it for

Artists, writers, filmmakers, designers and anyone curious about imagination, dreams and new forms of image-making.

What you will learn

Develop a personal visual language; translate sensory memories and dream fragments into images; build atmospheres and visual sequences; experiment creatively with AI tools.

Modules & themes

Sensory imagination; dreams and surrealist association; atmospheres and visual universes; image generation; animation and visual sequences; voice and sound experimentation.

Tools we use

Midjourney, Grok Imagine, ChatGPT, ElevenLabs and additional AI tools when useful.

What is included

5 live sessions, 1 live Open Studio, session recordings, creative exercises, prompts and guided experimentation.

What you need

Computer, stable internet connection, Zoom access, personal images / sketches / dream fragments / references, and access to the AI tools used in the cohort.

Some tools may require paid access.

Download the full syllabus

Instructor

Valeria Pazos — Artist and researcher exploring imagination, dreams, sensory perception and artificial intelligence through visual and audiovisual experimentation.

Access

Access details and session links are sent by email after purchase.

Cancellation & refund policy

All registrations for The Body That Dreams workshop are final.

Due to the limited number of places available and the preparation involved in each group, payments are non-refundable under any circumstances, including cancellations, scheduling conflicts, personal circumstances, or inability to attend the live sessions.

If you are unable to attend a live session, please remember that all sessions are recorded, allowing you to watch the class afterward.

By completing your registration and payment, you acknowledge and agree to this cancellation and refund policy.

Thank you for your understanding and for being part of The Body That Dreams.