# Event Details - **Event Name**: Maine Design Fest ‘26: You’re so Surreal w/Woods Creative - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 06 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 am – Thu, 06 Aug, 2026 at 01:30 pm - **Event Description**: A Talk and Workshop on Creative Ideation from the Originals — Futurists, Dadaists and SurrealistsAbout this EventWhat can today’s creatives learn from yesterday’s avant-garde?As emerging technologies continue to reshape creative practice, many designers, writers, marketers, strategists, and artists find themselves navigating new questions about process, originality, and idea generation. In this talk and workshop, the founders of Woods Creative explore how the groundbreaking approaches of the Futurists, Dadaists, and Surrealists remain surprisingly relevant to creative work today.Through a mix of historical context, contemporary application, and hands-on experimentation, participants will discover how century-old techniques for generating ideas can still help break through creative blocks, spark new thinking, and inspire fresh approaches to problem-solving.The program includes both a presentation and an interactive workshop, where attendees will practice analog creative exercises drawn from these influential movements and leave with tangible artifacts and techniques they can use long after the event.Whether you're a designer, copywriter, researcher, marketer, curator, student, or simply curious about the creative process, this session offers a chance to reconnect with the origins of creative experimentation and explore how those lessons can inform the future.Lunch will be provided.Part of .The Fine Print:? Fees & sales tax: Registration service and processing fees are extra as applied by Eventbrite. For US transactions, service fees are 3.7% + $1.79 per ticket; payment processing is 2.9%. Sales tax is added on the gross ticket price based on Maine's tax rate of 5.5% for state sales. (Tax exempt status does not apply to individuals purchasing tickets.) See Eventbrite for other supported currencies and information. AIGA Maine appreciates your support and understanding.? Code of Conduct: By registering for this event, you agree to abide by the AIGA Code of Conduct, which outlines our commitment to creating a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment for all participants.? Photography & Media Release: Photos and/or video may be taken at this event and shared on AIGA Maine’s website, social media channels, or other communications. If you’d prefer not to be photographed, please let a member of the AIGA Maine team know when you arrive.?Parking: Ample street parking off of Washington Ave.Agenda?: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AMArrive: Casual meet and greet / Coffee / Tea?: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AMFuturism / Dada / Surrealism Talk?: 11:00 AM - 11:45 AMBreak?: 11:45 AM - 12:45 PMAnalog Generative Creative Workshop Exercises?: 12:45 PM - 01:30 PMWrap up, share outs, lunch provided - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portland/maine-design-fest-‘26-youre-so-surreal-w-woods-creative/100001991776992602 - **Event Categories**: art, workshops, festivals, literary-art, meet-and-greet - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: 16+ - door_time: 2026-08-06T14:00:00Z - Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes - Location: Woods Creative - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 28.52, max: 92.55, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Portland - **state**: ME - **country**: United States - **location**: Woods Creative - **lat**: 43.6658404 - **long**: -70.2519105 - **full address**: Woods Creative, 75 Washington Avenue, Portland, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Maine Design Fest ‘26: You’re so Surreal w/Woods Creative - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/555e3e2d25c12394cc146f3df3426801b14f250c7ca1bfcf7e4920df51810ed2-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf8d931-gmir.jpg?v=1781502486 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Maine Design Fest 26: You re so Surreal w/Woods Creative being held? - **A:** Maine Design Fest 26: You re so Surreal w/Woods Creative takes place on Thu, 06 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 am to Thu, 06 Aug, 2026 at 01:30 pm at Woods Creative, 75 Washington Avenue, Portland, United States. - **Q**: Is there an age restriction for Maine Design Fest 26: You re so Surreal w/Woods Creative? - **A:** Maine Design Fest 26: You re so Surreal w/Woods Creative is strictly for guests aged 16 and above. Valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry. Guests under 16 will not be admitted. The event will be presented in English. - **Q**: Who is organizing Maine Design Fest 26: You re so Surreal w/Woods Creative? - **A:** Maine Design Fest 26: You re so Surreal w/Woods Creative is organized by AIGA Maine. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Maine Design Fest 26: You re so Surreal w/Woods Creative is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Portland, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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