Intro to painting
A weekly creative class where children discover painting, poetry, and classical music — woven together into a single, inspiring 90-minute experience.
Each session invites young learners to explore the world through three art forms at once. Guided by a gentle, playful approach, children create paintings inspired by poems and classical compositions, building confidence, imagination, and a lifelong love of the arts.
Music Listening ~10 min · Opening
Children listen to a short classical piece and share what they see, feel, or imagine. Music becomes the first spark of inspiration.
Poetry & Words ~10 min · Mid-session
A simple poem is read aloud and explored together. Children pick a word or image that speaks to them, which will guide their painting.
Painting ~60 min · Main activity
With music playing softly in the background, children paint freely. Each week, a new technique is introduced — colour mixing, brushwork, texture.
Block Carving
A hands-on weekly class where children discover one of the oldest printmaking techniques in the world — guided by Despina.
Using carving tools and blocks, children learn to think in reverse, embrace imperfection, and create bold prints — each one truly unique. No experience needed, only curiosity and a willingness to get their hands a little inky.
Visual exploration ~15 min · Opening
Children study examples from Japanese woodcuts to modern illustration, sketch a simple design, and discover the beauty of black and white.
Carving ~30 min · Mid-session
Children transfer their design onto a block and carve under Despina's close guidance — learning patience, precision, and the joy of working with their hands.
Printing ~40 min · Main reveal
The most magical moment — children ink their block, press it onto paper, and lift it to reveal their print. Colours, layering, and repetition explored week after week.
Freehand Perspective drawings
A weekly class where children learn to see the world as architects do — guided by Nebojsa.
Through a technical yet accessible approach, children discover perspective, proportion, and balance — the invisible grammar behind every great drawing. Before an artist can break the rules, they need to understand them.
Visual Analysis ~20 min · Opening
Children study drawings and architectural works, learning to spot horizon lines, vanishing points, and proportional relationships — seeing not just what is drawn, but how and why.
Technical Exercise ~30 min · Mid-session
Step by step with Nebojsa, children tackle a focused challenge — a room, a street, a staircase — building one-point and two-point perspective with precision and growing confidence.
Free Composition ~40 min · Main activity
Children apply what they've learned to their own scene or subject — developing a personal style while staying grounded in solid technical foundations.
