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What is AegeanScapes?
AegeanScapes, one of the leading alternative tourism enterprises in Greece, aims to contribute to the cultural development in the Aegean, spread the area’s rich tradition and support the islands during off-season months.
How?
Through weekly programs held on the islands of Paros and Patmos. Courses in landscape painting, Raku ceramic pottery, icon painting, photography and free creativity lend a creative meaning and character to vacations. Experienced teachers, who are either accomplished artists or local gifted instructors, teach small classes the techniques and the secrets of each art-form. There are no prerequisites for attending classes; there is room for beginners and for more experienced students alike, who can either start from scratch or further their technique through conversation, exercises and good company.
What is offered…
Full board accommodation and all the tools required: from canvasses, paints and brushes to clay, turning wheels, the special hues used in icon painting, gold leaf, photographic film and everything necessary for carefree creations! Furthermore, a plethora of recreational activities will give you the opportunity to experience the Aegean in all its … boundless generosity: mythology nights, fishing, local wine tasting, and even art exhibitions featuring your own work!
The courses
Landscape painting: The Aegean islands are generous in colorful sights, scenes of the local daily life, vibrant villages and … the Big Blue!
Raku Ceramic Pottery: A Japanese technique used since the 16th century. With nature’s four elements at your side, you can make pots and sculptures which at the end of the week will be fired with a small party staged next to the bonfire.
Byzantine Icon Painting: The mysticism on Patmos creates the proper atmosphere. The island of the Apocalypse and the monastery housing a unique art collection and Byzantine murals is waiting for you. The classes are held in a studio, including visits to the sites where icon painting flourished.
Creative Intuition: This course aims to bring you in touch with your creative side: Practices in meditation, walks in the country, construction of musical instruments, sculpturing, photography and abstract art will give you everything that you can ask from a visit to enchanting Patmos.
You can get information on all other programs, as well as on the new classes, at our Site or by contacting us at the telephone numbers below.
Tel.no. 0030 210 64 10 972 or 0030 6936969533 www.aegeanscapes.com info@aegeanscapes.com
Photos by:
A. Smaragdis
A. Wenneker
M. Tsoutsas
S. Niflis
Z. Allon