Hello
Despina is an architect and interior designer with a lifelong passion for beautiful things — shapes, colours, light, and the way spaces make us feel. With a certified teaching qualification, she brings her creative expertise and her refined eye into the classroom, offering children a unique art experience where painting, poetry, and classical music come together. Her approach is both thoughtful and warm, guiding each child with intention while leaving space for their own voice to bloom.
Mini Masterpiece
Mini Masterpiece is a weekly creative class for children ages 6 to 12, where painting, poetry, and classical music come together in a single 90-minute session. Each week, children are invited to explore their imagination through three interconnected activities.
The class opens with a music listening moment (about 20 minutes): a short classical piece — Vivaldi, Debussy, Satie — is played while children close their eyes and let their minds wander. They share what they see or feel, opening a first creative conversation.
In the poetry segment (about 20 minutes), a simple, age-appropriate poem is read aloud together. Children are guided to pick one word or image that resonates with them — that word becomes the seed for their artwork.
The heart of each session is the painting activity (about 50 minutes), where children work at their own pace with soft music in the background. Each week introduces a new technique — colour mixing, layering, brush texture, or using tools like sponges and fingers — while remaining completely open to individual expression.
By the end of the year, each child has built a personal gallery of artworks, a collection of poems, and a growing familiarity with classical music. No prior experience is needed — only curiosity and a willingness to create.
Woodcut Printing
In this hands-on class, children discover one of the oldest printmaking techniques in the world. Using child-safe carving tools and wooden blocks, they learn to think in reverse, embrace imperfection, and create bold, expressive prints — each one truly unique.
Every session is built around three activities:
The class opens with a visual exploration (about 20 minutes): children look at examples of woodcut prints — from traditional Japanese art to modern illustration — and discuss shapes, patterns, and the beauty of black and white. They then sketch a simple design that will guide their carving.
In the carving activity (about 30 minutes), children transfer their design onto a wooden block and begin carving under close guidance. They discover the satisfying resistance of the wood, learning patience, precision, and the joy of working with their hands.
The session ends with the printing moment (about 40 minutes) — the most magical part. Children ink their block, press it onto paper, and lift it to reveal their print. Colours, layering, and repetition are explored week after week, building a growing collection of original artworks.
No experience is needed — only curiosity and a willingness to get their hands a little inky.