The Art Hub

> Digital Art Making
2018-07-02 - 2018-07-06 | Kyriakou Matsi, The Art Hub Visual Arts Laboratories, Kyriakou Matsi, Nicosia, Nicosia, 1082, Cyprus
This workshop is inspired by the current exhibition held in NiMAC titled “Drone Vision”. The difficult issues of warfare, surveillance and protest are filtered through Cypriot and foreign artist’s gazes, creating a powerful platform to begin discussing contemporary art practices, themes and interpretations. On-site visits and in-studio work will develop thought processes, as well as digital media techniques, enabling participants to finally produce their own artworks inspired by the exhibition.
Ideal for teens / portfolio students who are eager to develop their skills and portfolio with diverse projects. Suggested directions: Digital design, video, digital photography

> Ceramics and Decorative Arts
2018-07-09 - 2018-07-14 | Kyriakou Matsi, The Art Hub Visual Arts Laboratories, Kyriakou Matsi, Nicosia, Nicosia, 1082, Cyprus
With visits at the Cyprus Museum and in-studio workshops on ceramics and decorative art styles, we will be exploring local traditions from the depths of history. Focusing mostly on the museum’s ceramic artefacts and their intricate decor, the participants will get inspired not only by the forms but also the uses and symbolisms of these items. Eventually they will be able to develop their own objects made from clay or other materials they may choose depending on their concept and decorate it accordingly.
Ideal for teens / portfolio students who are eager to develop their skills and portfolio with diverse projects. Suggested directions: Ceramics, illustration, decorative arts

> Free Thinkers
2018-07-16 - 2018-07-20 | Kyriakou Matsi, The Art Hub Visual Arts Laboratories, Kyriakou Matsi, Nicosia, Nicosia, 1082, Cyprus
The week begins with an interactive workshop in the BOCCF premises, where we expose and rethink the rich Numismatic Collection. We transfer our findings and inspiration in the studio, where we develop our ideas and begin experimenting with various techniques and practises. The end result will be informed by the knowledge gathered from the numismatic collections, the concepts which will be discussed and the various techniques of conveying messages via art practises learned in studio.
Ideal for teens / portfolio students who are eager to develop their skills and portfolio with diverse projects. Suggested directions: Various media

> Printmaking Experimentations
2018-07-23 - 2018-07-27 | Kyriakou Matsi, The Art Hub Visual Arts Laboratories, Kyriakou Matsi, Nicosia, Nicosia, 1082, Cyprus
On our final week we discover the folklore and traditions of Cyprus by visiting the Folk Art Museum. We will trace the unique “colours” of rural Cyprus and remember/discover customs, habits and expressions of our past. The participants will draw inspiration from the exhibits and interpret their ideas through printmaking and stencil techniques learned in the studio. A final artwork will be produced with these techniques, closing the circle of our summer workshops.
Ideal for teens / portfolio students who are eager to develop their skills and portfolio with diverse projects. Suggested directions: Printmaking, stencil

> New Media Workshop
2018-11-07 16:00 - 2019-03-06 19:00 (Europe/Athens) | Kyriakou Matsi, The Art Hub Visual Arts Laboratories, Kyriakou Matsi, Nicosia, Nicosia, 1082, Cyprus
The new series of workshops at Art Hub revolves around artistic expression using New Media. What is New Media? Is it the tool of a digital work or a new way of embracing Art?
The course approaches concepts such as those of time, spatial design and movement while introducing the basic principles of synthesis of the static image and digital editing.
The course is divided into two parts (theory and workshops). The first part emphasises on the presentation and analysis of artistic audiovisual works. The second part is focused on hands-on exercises on digital image making, animation techniques and introducing relevant photo and video processing software, aiming to develop technical training, techniques and conceptual idea development.
This course is suitable for students preparing a portfolio for Schools of Arts, Audiovisual, Multimedia and Animation, university students of similar disciplines seeking specialization in specific fields, and finally amateur and professional artists who want to enrich their skillset.
Stefanos Papadas is a graduate of the Ionian University, Department of Audio and Visual Arts and a scholar of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Ghent. He has participated in various group exhibitions and festivals as an individual, as well as in collaboration with artistic groups in Greece, Belgium, Cyprus, the Netherlands and Mexico.
Workshop duration:
November 2018 – April 2019 / Three hour sessions, once a week

> Sculpture Workshop
2018-11-22 17:00 - 2018-12-14 20:00 | Kyriakou Matsi, The Art Hub Visual Arts Laboratories, Kyriakou Matsi, Nicosia, Nicosia, 1082, Cyprus
Sculpting the Head and Neck from Life with Yiannis G. Koromias
Join us in this unique workshop which will introduce the fundamentals of sculpting a portrait in clay using a live model.
-What will you learn through this workshop?
The workshop will include a step-by-step process of constructing the head in an accurate and anatomically correct manner in clay using academic sculpting methods and techniques. The participants will be guided though demonstrations and individual critiques so as to develop a better understanding of proportions, depth, form and contour line in space. Through this methodical process each participant will produce a 3-dimensional clay portrait. Due to the fact that special individual attention will be given to guide participants, the workshop will cater for interested individuals, irrespective of their age, previous knowledge or experience.
-Who should participate:
This workshop is suitable for students preparing a portfolio for Schools of Fine Arts, university students of similar disciplines seeking specialisation in specific fields and finally, amateur and professional artists who want to enrich their skillset.
Workshop Duration:
November 22 – December 14 / Eight three-hour long sessions
Bio:
Yiannis G. Koromias is a graduate of the Florence Academy of Art in Italy, with specialisation in Academic Drawing and Painting. He later studied Sculpture at the Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design, University of Dundee, in Scotland. Having developed a particular interest in human anatomy and the special relationship that exists between Figurative Art and Anatomy, he completed a Human Anatomy Écorché Course in the USA and subsequently earned an MSc degree with Distinction in Craniofacial Identification and Forensic Art at the Centre for Anatomy and Human Identification, University of Dundee. His work is exhibited in Cyprus and the UK, including Edinburgh University’s Anatomical Museum. See less

> Casting Seminar
2019-02-02 17:00 - 2019-02-23 20:00 | Kyriakou Matsi, The Art Hub Visual Arts Laboratories, Kyriakou Matsi, Nicosia, Nicosia, 1082, Cyprus
This seminar will guide participants into producing a replica of any solid object through a step-by-step process on how to make a cast of an object using a silicone mold. By learning this artistic procedure, vital to any sculptor, participants can produce an accurate cast replica of any solid object. For example, the clay heads made during a previous workshop may be used for casting – or another item of one’s choice within the dimensions specified below.
Participation to this seminar does not require any previous knowledge in sculpting.
Casting Options :
Participants get to choose between a small or a large object to be casted. There is a difference in pricing between the above options which lies in the cost of materials. Please contact us for the pricing.
The maximum/minimum dimensions and cost of materials for each are the following:
Large Object Small Object
Max. 33 x 20 x 20 cm Max. 23 x 14 x 10 cm
Min. 24 x 17 x 17 cm Min. 14 x 8 x 8 cm
-Who should participate:
This workshop is suitable for students preparing a portfolio for Schools of Fine Arts, university students of similar disciplines seeking specialisation in specific fields and finally, amateur and professional artists who want to enrich their skillset.
Workshop Leader: Yiannis Koromias
Workshop Duration:
February 2019 / Five sessions
*IMPORTANT NOTE: Timely registration in this workshop is NECESSARY. Registration and fee payment deadline 30/01/2019*

> Pottery in Mali
2019-03-22 18:00 - 19:30 | Kyriakou Matsi, The Art Hub Visual Arts Laboratories, Kyriakou Matsi, Nicosia, Nicosia, 1082, Cyprus
Documentary screening “ Pottery in Mali”. Short documentary about pottery and ceramic techniques in Mali and an open discussion with profesional ceramists and ceramics enthusiasts.

> Academic Drawing with Anatomy Seminar
2019-04-02 16:00 - 2019-04-05 19:00 | Kyriakou Matsi, The Art Hub Visual Arts Laboratories, Kyriakou Matsi, Nicosia, Nicosia, 1082, Cyprus
This seminar will guide participants through the fundamentals of Academic Drawing from a live model using the Sight-Size method of measuring with reference to human anatomy. Participants will attend a series of presentations on the stages of Academic Drawing and the relevant anatomical knowledge necessary for the construction of an accurate human figure.
During this process the participants will be individually guided through demonstrations and critiques so as to develop a better understanding of:
• Blocking and Constructive Lines
• Shadow Line and Shadow Shapes
• Form and Tones
• Light Effect
Due to the fact that special individual attention will be given to guide participants, the workshop will cater for interested individuals, irrespective of their age, previous knowledge or experience.
-Who should participate:
This workshop is suitable for students preparing a portfolio for Schools of Fine Arts, university students of similar disciplines seeking specialisation in specific fields and finally, amateur and professional artists who want to enrich their skillset.
Workshop Duration:
• April 2nd – May 14th / Ten three-hour long sessions
*IMPORTANT NOTE: Timely registration in this workshop is NECESSARY. Registration deadline 26/03/2019*
Bio:
Yiannis G. Koromias is a graduate of the Florence Academy of Art in Italy, with specialisation in Academic Drawing and Painting. He later studied Sculpture at the Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design, University of Dundee, in Scotland. Having developed a particular interest in human anatomy and the special relationship that exists between Figurative Art and Anatomy, he completed a Human Anatomy Écorché Course in the USA and subsequently earned an MSc degree with Distinction in Craniofacial Identification and Forensic Art at the Centre for Anatomy and Human Identification, University of Dundee. His work is exhibited in Cyprus and the UK, including Edinburgh University’s Anatomical Museum.

> Pottery Wheel Throwing Workshop
2019-06-20 16:00 - 2019-06-28 19:00 | Kyriakou Matsi, The Art Hub Visual Arts Laboratories, Kyriakou Matsi, Nicosia, Nicosia, 1082, Cyprus
Ceramist Vasos Demetriou will be visiting our studio to deliver an intensive workshop on wheel throwing techniques. Participants will be taught about pottery techniques using a throwing wheel.
The first session will be focused on the technique of making vessels on the throwing wheel. On the second session the participants will work on their fired objects, decorating them with ceramic stains and glazes. Following this process, the pots will undergo their second firing in a special kiln, which will stabilise the glazes and thus turn them into utilitarian objects.
-Who can benefit:
This workshop is suitable for teens over 12 years of age, adults, people who prepare a portfolio for admission to Fine Arts Schools, arts university students and finally for amateur and professional artists who want to enrich their skills.
Workshop duration:
June 20 – June 28
Two three-hour sessions.
Participants will have the wheel throwing session on Friday 21/06/19 from 16:00 to 19:00.
The vessel decoration session will run on Friday, 28/06/19 at 16.00 – 19.00
Workshop costs: 80 euros – includes taught sessions, materials and kiln firing.
** IMPORTANT: Timely registration in this workshop is NECESSARY. Registration deadline 17/06/19

> Introduction to architectural model construction
2020-06-29 10:00 - 2020-07-03 13:00 | The Art Hub Visual Arts Laboratories, Archiepiskopou Kyprianou 32, Nicosia, Nicosia, 2059, Cyprus
The architectural model – or maquette – is a key tool for composing and communicating the process of an architectural design. While designs can give information on a two-dimensional level, the model can express spatial proportions, qualities and ideas in three-dimensional form. Thus, the maquette becomes an instrument of communication and compositional process, helping to resonate spatial qualities, explaining the main concepts, as well as the ability to predict possible problems and their resolutions.
The construction of an architectural maquette combines artistic expression and technical skills,which stands not only a mere representation of the idea, but as a unique creation in itself. The choice of scale, its construction materials, the degree of detail it presents, are just some of the parameters that are defined depending on the purpose of creating the maquette.
This workshop is an introduction to the construction of architectural models and its various applications, scales, materials and techniques. It will also encourage each participant’s personal expression, curiosity and ability to source diverse inspirations for the construction and presentation of architectural models.
The workshop is suitable for students preparing a portfolio for admission to Schools of Architecture and Interior Design, for students currently studying in relevant specialties which specialization and finally for amateur and professional designers and artists who want to enrich their skills.
Delivered by the team of ONAiONA Architecture and Design, https://www.onaiona.com/
Workshop duration: 24 hours
Program:
– Monday 29/06/20 10.00-13.00
– Tuesday 30/06/20 10.00-13.00 and 15.00-18.00
– Wednesday 01/07/20 10.00-13.00
– Thursday 02/07/20 10.00-13.00 and 15.00-18.00
– Friday 03/07/20 10.00-13.00 and 15.00-18.00
*IMPORTANT NOTE: Limited Participants number – Timely registration in this workshop is NECESSARY. Registration deadline 26/06/2020*

> Introduction to Photoshop
2020-07-06 10:00 - 2020-07-10 13:00 | The Art Hub Visual Arts Laboratories, Archiepiskopou Kyprianou 32, Nicosia, Nicosia, 2059, Cyprus
This workshop is addressing the needs of beginners who want to start editing and creating digitally. The participants will get acquainted with the basic functions and tools of the program, the correct processing of digital images, as well as the way to effectively approach a digital visual work.
The workshop will also present theoretical and practical examples in simple and understandable language.
The topics of the seminar include:
-Photoshop environment and tools
-Customization of the work environment
-Photo/Images editing theory
-Practical use and image editing
-What are Layers and how do they work?
-What are blending modes and how do they improve our work?
–You will learn what adjustment Layers are and what their use is (safe and non-destructive processing)
-What are masks and where do they help edit / correct photos?
-How to easily and quickly crop images
-Delete unwanted items and trash corrections
-Add new objects to an existing image
-Digital Collage / Digital Photography
-Digital Composition / Creative Artwork
*A personal laptop with the Adobe Photoshop program installed is required for participating in this workshop.
This workshop is suitable for anyone who is preparing a portfolio for admission to Fine and Applied Arts Universities, for students of relevant disciplines seeking specialization and finally for amateur and professional designers and artists who want to enrich their skills.
Lab duration: 15 hours
Program:
– Monday 06/07/20 10.00-13.00
– Tuesday 07/07/20 10.00-13.00
– Wednesday 08/07/20 10.00-13.00
– Thursday 09/07/20 10.00-13.00
– Friday 10/07/20 10.00-13.00
** IMPORTANT: Limited places available – Early booking is NECESSARY. Last date 03/07/20 ** See less

> Animation Workshop: Τhe Illusion of Life
2020-07-13 16:00 - 2020-07-18 12:00 | Nicosia
Get to know the 12 principles of animation. Awaken your understanding of space and time, practice your skills with excercises and discover the magic of flow by studying various elements.Expand your knowledge through a series of academic level tasks that will give you the ability to visualise…life.
This workshop addresses the needs of beginners who want to learn more about the art of moving imagery. The participants will get acquainted with the fundamentals of animation and the way movement is analysed in order to successfully portray their ideas through animation exercises. The participants will learn about the workflow of an animation project and also introduce some key practices that experts use to achieve a quality level animation production.
The topics of the seminars include:
• The 12 principles of animation
• Understanding the illusion of movement
• Practical use of the fundamentals
• The importance of simplicity in figure drawing
• Use of flow and arcs
• What is pose to pose animation, what is straight ahead animation and where are they used?
• Introduction to stop motion and creative film practices.
This workshop is suitable for anyone who is preparing a portfolio for admission to Animation / Game Design related university level studies, as well as Fine and Applied Arts Universities, for students of relevant disciplines seeking specialization and finally for amateur and professional designers and artists who want to enrich their skills.
Workshop duration: 15 hours
** IMPORTANT: Limited places available – Early booking is NECESSARY. Last date 10/07/20 **

> Photography Workshop
2020-07-20 17:00 - 2020-07-24 20:00 | The Art Hub Visual Arts Laboratories, Archiepiskopou Kyprianou 32, Nicosia, Nicosia, 2059, Cyprus
This workshop introduces the basic techniques, principles and theory surrounding photographic art. The fast-paced program allows participants to formulate a theoretical and practical framework around the subject. The workshop focuses on:
• Introduction to the history of photography.
• Analogue and digital photographic techniques (depth of field ,film, etc.)
• Projection and analysis- discuss the work of significant photographers from different fields of photography (Documentary, Contemporary photography, street photography). The purpose of the projection is for participants to develop their own perspective.
• Introduction to studio photography
• Photographic Expedition
This workshop is suitable for whomever is preparing a portfolio for admission to Schools of Photography or Fine and Applied Arts, for students of relevant specialties seeking specialization and finally for amateur and professional photographers and artists who want to enrich their skills.
Photographer Andreas Loucaides of Iliografia
Workshop Duration: July 20-24, 2020, 17: 00-20: 00
** IMPORTANT: Limited places available – Early booking is NECESSARY. Last date 17/07/20 **

> Introduction to Photoshop
2020-11-06 16:00 - 2020-11-27 19:00 | The Art Hub Visual Arts Laboratories, Archiepiskopou Kyprianou 32, Nicosia, Nicosia, 2059, Cyprus
This workshop is addressing the needs of beginners who want to start editing and creating digitally. The participants will get acquainted with the basic functions and tools of the program, the correct processing of digital images, as well as the way to effectively approach a digital visual work.
The workshop will also present theoretical and practical examples in simple and understandable language.
The topics of the seminar include:
-Photoshop environment and tools
–Customization of the work environment
-Photo/Images editing theory
-Practical use and image editing
-What are Layers and how do they work?
-What are blending modes and how do they improve our work?
-You will learn what adjustment Layers are and what their use is (safe and non-destructive processing)
-What are masks and where do they help edit / correct photos?
-How to easily and quickly crop images
-Delete unwanted items and trash corrections
-Add new objects to an existing image
-Digital Collage / Digital Photography
-Digital Composition / Creative Artwork
*A personal laptop with the Adobe Photoshop program installed is required for participating in this workshop.
This workshop is suitable for anyone who is preparing a portfolio for admission to Fine and Applied Arts Universities, for students of relevant disciplines seeking specialization and finally for amateur and professional designers and artists who want to enrich their skills.
Lab duration: 12 hours
Program:
– Friday 06/11/20 16.00-19.00
– Friday 13/11/20 16.00-19.00
– Friday 20/11/20 16.00-19.00
– Friday 27/11/20 16.00-19.00
The workshops are delivered by visual artist Stefanos Papadas
Stefanos Papadas is a B.A. in Audio & Visual Arts from Ionian University. He was also awarded a postgraduate scholarship by the Flemish Government in Multimedia Design from the Royal Academy of Fine Arts of Ghent.
He has participated in over 20 group exhibitions and festivals and has collaborated with artistic groups in Greece, Belgium and Cyprus. His work was presented at the Opera of Ghent, the Opera of Rotterdam, the Bozar of Brussels, the Athens Concert Hall and the Museum of Contemporary Art in Crete. In 2017 he also participated in the 6th Thessaloniki Biennale of Contemporary Art. This year he participates in the Athens Digital Art Festival with the project BRAIN-RINTH.
** IMPORTANT: Limited places available – Early booking is NECESSARY. Last date 03/11/20 **
***All participants are requested to use protective face mask and to keep necessary distances as instructed by the governmental measures for Covid-19

> Academic Drawing Seminar Series
2020-11-18 15:00 - 2020-12-19 21:00 | The Art Hub Visual Arts Laboratories, Archiepiskopou Kyprianou 32, Nicosia, Nicosia, 2059, Cyprus
This is the first out of a series of seminars that will guide participants through the fundamentals of Academic Drawing from a live model. Different methods of measuring, such as the Sight-Size and Comparative Measuring with reference to human anatomy will be introduced, by combining presentations and practical exercises in every meeting.
During this process the participants will be individually guided through demonstrations and critiques so as to develop a better understanding of:
-Blocking and Constructive Lines
-Shadow Line and Shadow Shapes
-Form and Tones
-Light Effect
Due to the fact that special individual attention will be given to guide participants, the workshop will cater for interested individuals, irrespective of their age, previous knowledge or experience.
Who could participate:
This workshop is suitable for students preparing a portfolio for Schools of Fine Arts, university students of similar disciplines seeking specialization in specific fields and finally, amateur and professional artists who want to enrich their skillset.
Workshop is delivered by painter and sculptor Yiannis Koromias
Workshop Duration:
25 Hours
Schedule:
Wednesday 18/11/20 19.00-21.00
Saturday 21/11/20 15.00-18.00
Wednesday 25/11/20 19.00-21.00
Saturday 28/11/20 15.00-18.00
Wednesday 2/12/20 19.00-21.00
Saturday 5/12/20 15.00-18.00
Wednesday 9/12/20 19.00-21.00
Saturday 12/12/20 15.00-18.00
Saturday 16/12/20 19.00-20.00
Wednesday 19/12/20 15.00-18.00
For more information: http://www.thearthub.eu/ 22510100 / Facebook PM
** IMPORTANT: Limited places available – Early booking is NECESSARY. Last date 7/11/20 **
***All participants are requested to use protective face mask and to keep necessary distance amongst them as instructed by the governmental measures for Covid-19
Bio:
Yiannis G. Koromias is a graduate of the Florence Academy of Art in Italy, with specialisation in Academic Drawing and Painting. He later studied Sculpture at the Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design, University of Dundee, in Scotland. Having developed a particular interest in human anatomy and the special relationship that exists between Figurative Art and Anatomy, he completed a Human Anatomy Écorché Course in the USA and subsequently earned an MSc degree with Distinction in Craniofacial Identification and Forensic Art at the Centre for Anatomy and Human Identification, University of Dundee. His work is exhibited in Cyprus and the UK, including Edinburgh University’s Anatomical Museum.

> Academic Drawing Seminar
2021-05-19 15:00 - 2021-06-19 21:00 | The Art Hub Visual Arts Laboratories, Archiepiskopou Kyprianou 32, Nicosia, Nicosia, 2059, Cyprus
The second seminar builds on the fundamentals of academic drawing but shifts the hierarchies and dynamics of light and shadow.
This is achieved with a change of materials – from charcoal on white paper to charcoal/white chalk on grey paper. This transition is considered a fundamental step before introducing oil paint, which will be presented at a later stage in the third and final seminar of the series.
The participants will go through the fundamental principles of academic drawing from a live model, using different methods of measuring such as the Sight-Size and Comparative Measuring with reference to human anatomy. A combination of presentations and practical exercises will take place in each session.
The sessions focus on the fundamental techniques and the relevant anatomical knowledge necessary for the construction of an accurate human figure.
During this process the participants will be individually guided through demonstrations and critiques so as to develop a better understanding of:
• Blocking and Constructive Lines
• Shadow Line and Shadow Shapes
• Form and Tones
• Light Effect
• Due to the fact that special individual attention will be given to guide participants, the workshop will cater for interested individuals, irrespective of their age, previous knowledge or experience.
-Who can participate:
This workshop is suitable for students preparing a portfolio for Schools of Fine Arts, university students of similar disciplines seeking specialization in specific fields and finally, amateur and professional artists who want to enrich their skillset.
Workshop Duration:
25 Hours
Schedule:
Wednesday 19/05/21 19.00-21.00
Saturday 22/05/21 15.00-18.00
Wednesday 26/05/21 19.00-21.00
Saturday 29/05/21 15.00-18.00
Wednesday 02/06/21 19.00-21.00
Saturday 05/06/21 15.00-18.00
Wednesday 09/05/21 19.00-21.00
Saturday 12/05/21 15.00-18.00
Wednesday 16/06/21 19.00-21.00
Saturday 19/06/21 15.00-18.00
For more information: http://www.thearthub.eu/ 22510100 / Facebook PM
* IMPORTANT: Limited places available – Early booking is NECESSARY. Last date 17/05/21
**All participants are requested to use protective face mask and to keep necessary distance amongst them as instructed by the governmental measures for Covid-19.
*** It is necessary that all participants present a negative antigen rapid test for Covid-19.
Seminar Leader:
Yiannis G. Koromias is a graduate of the Florence Academy of Art in Italy, with specialisation in Academic Drawing and Painting. He later studied Sculpture at the Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design, University of Dundee, in Scotland. Having developed a particular interest in human anatomy and the special relationship that exists between Figurative Art and Anatomy, he completed a Human Anatomy Écorché Course in the USA and subsequently earned an MSc degree with Distinction in Craniofacial Identification and Forensic Art at the Centre for Anatomy and Human Identification, University of Dundee. His work is exhibited in Cyprus and the UK, including Edinburgh University’s Anatomical Museum.

> Raku Workshop with Vassos Demetriou
2021-06-04 16:00 - 2021-06-07 20:00 | The Art Hub Visual Arts Laboratories, Archiepiskopou Kyprianou 32, Nicosia, Nicosia, 2059, Cyprus
Raku is a Japanese ceramics technique that dates back to the 16th century; ceramic wares are fired for a short period of time and are removed from the kiln the moment they reach their ideal firing temperature. A western variation of the Raku technique is the addition of organic materials on the hot fired ceramics, creating an intense reduction process that produces specific colors, textures, and metallic highlights with the parallel use of copper, bismuth and silver oxides. The unpredictable and astonishing results of Raku – the blackened smoked clay and the lively colored glazes that are achieved in just a few hours – still draw great attention and enthusiasm. Let’s learn this unique technique together, under the guidance of our master ceramist Vassos Demetriou
Vassos Demetriou is a graduate of the ceramic art school of the Istituto d’ Arte per la Ceramica – Faenza in Italy and since 1982 he has his own workshop in Larnaca. He specializes in different ceramic techniques such as raku, stoneware, terra sigillata, copper matte raku and clay.
Duration of workshop: 8 hours
Dates and times:
04/06/21 16:00-20:00
11/06/21 16:00-20:00
** IMPORTANT: Limited places available – Early booking is NECESSARY. Last date 03/06/21 **
***All participants are requested to use protective face mask and to keep necessary distance amongst them as instructed by the governmental measures for Covid-19
**** All participants must present a negative weekly Rapid test

> Academic Portraiture - Drawing
2021-06-15 17:00 - 2021-06-29 20:00 | Nicosia
This Seminar focuses on portraiture drawing using the academic standards of the Florence Academy of Art, Italy. Through these sessions, the participants will be taught the fundamental techniques and the relevant anatomical knowledge necessary for the construction of an accurate portrait.
Specifically, the participants will be individually guided through demonstrations and critiques so as to develop a better understanding of:
• Blocking and Constructive Lines
• Shadow Line and Shadow Shapes
• Form and Tones
• Light Effect
The workshop can cater participants of any background or skill level and age, as the instructor will address each individual’s needs separately.
It is nonetheless most valuable to students preparing a portfolio for Schools of Fine Arts, university students of similar disciplines seeking specialization in specific fields and finally, amateur and professional artists who want to enrich their skillset. The skillset gained during this seminar, can be applied in many different disciplines depending on the participant’s field of practice, e.g. Fine Art, Animation, Illustration or even Medical Illustration.
Workshop Duration:
Fifteen Hours
Schedule:
Tuesday 15/06/21 17:00-20:00
Friday 18/06/21 17:00-20:00
Tuesday 22/06/21 17:00-20:00
Friday 25/06/21 17:00-20:00
Tuesday 29/06/21 17:00-20:00
Seminar Leader:
Yiannis G. Koromias is a graduate of the Florence Academy of Art in Italy, with specialisation in Academic Drawing and Painting. He later studied Sculpture at the Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design, University of Dundee, in Scotland. Having developed a particular interest in human anatomy and the special relationship that exists between Figurative Art and Anatomy, he completed a Human Anatomy Écorché Course in the USA and subsequently earned an MSc degree with Distinction in Craniofacial Identification and Forensic Art at the Centre for Anatomy and Human Identification, University of Dundee. His work is exhibited in Cyprus and the UK, including Edinburgh University’s Anatomical Museum.
* IMPORTANT: Limited places available – Early booking is NECESSARY. Last date 12/06/21
**All participants are requested to use protective face mask, to keep necessary distance amongst them and are advised to have the weekly negative antigen rapid test for Covid-19 or vaccination as instructed by the governmental measures for Covid-19.

> Introduction to Photoshop
2021-06-22 16:00 - 2021-06-25 20:00 | The Art Hub Visual Arts Laboratories, Archiepiskopou Kyprianou 32, Nicosia, Nicosia, 2059, Cyprus
This workshop is addressing the needs of beginners who want to start editing and creating digitally. The participants will get acquainted with the basic functions and tools of the program, the correct processing of digital images, as well as the way to effectively approach a digital visual work.
The workshop will also present theoretical and practical examples in simple and understandable language.
The topics of the seminar include:
-Photoshop environment and tools
-Customization of the work environment
-Photo/Images editing theory
-Practical use and image editing
-What are Layers and how do they work?
-What are blending modes and how do they improve our work?
-You will learn what adjustment Layers are and what their use is (safe and non-destructive processing)
-What are masks and where do they help edit / correct photos?
-How to easily and quickly crop images
-Delete unwanted items and trash corrections
-Add new objects to an existing image
-Digital Collage / Digital Photography
-Digital Composition / Creative Artwork
*A personal laptop with the Adobe Photoshop program installed is required for participating in this workshop.
This workshop is suitable for anyone who is preparing a portfolio for admission to Fine and Applied Arts Universities, for students of relevant disciplines seeking specialization and finally for amateur and professional designers and artists who want to enrich their skills.
Lab duration: 15 hours
Program:
– Tuesday 22/06/21 16.00-19.00
– Wednesday 23/06/21 16.00-19.00
– Thursday 24/06/21 16.00-19.00
– Friday 25/06/21 16.00-19.00
The workshops are delivered by visual artist Stefanos Papadas
Stefanos Papadas is a B.A. in Audio & Visual Arts from Ionian University. He was also awarded a postgraduate scholarship by the Flemish Government in Multimedia Design from the Royal Academy of Fine Arts of Ghent.
He has participated in over 20 group exhibitions and festivals and has collaborated with artistic groups in Greece, Belgium and Cyprus. His work was presented at the Opera of Ghent, the Opera of Rotterdam, the Bozar of Brussels, the Athens Concert Hall and the Museum of Contemporary Art in Crete. In 2017 he also participated in the 6th Thessaloniki Biennale of Contemporary Art. This year he participates in the Athens Digital Art Festival with the project BRAIN-RINTH.
** IMPORTANT: Limited places available – Early booking is NECESSARY. Last date 20/06/21
***All participants are requested to use protective face mask and to keep necessary distances as instructed by the governmental measures for Covid-19
**** All participants must present a negative weekly Rapid test

> Photoshop Part II
2021-06-28 16:00 - 2021-07-02 19:00 | The Art Hub Visual Arts Laboratories, Archiepiskopou Kyprianou 32, Nicosia, Nicosia, 2059, Cyprus
The second series of Adobe Photoshop seminars is for people familiar with the program and focuses on creating images with photorealistic elements (Photo Manipulation). Extensive use of the tools is made with the aim of perfect digital synthesis of the objects in the digital space. There is also the possibility of personalizing the tasks based on the level and needs of the learner.
Adobe Photoshop is the most widely used digital image editing & creation tool in various fields of modern creative practice such as Digital Painting, Photography, Animation, Photo Manipulation, Graphic Design, Color Grading and many more.
* To attend the workshop, a personal laptop with the Adobe Photoshop program installed is necessary.
This workshop is suitable for students preparing a portfolio for admission to universities of Fine and Applied Arts, for students of related majors seeking specialization and finally for amateur and professional designers and artists who want to enrich their skills.
Workshop duration: 15 hours
Program:
– Monday 28/06/21 16.00-19.00
– Tuesday 29/06/21 16.00-19.00
– Wednesday 30/06/21 16.00-19.00
– Thursday 01/07/21 16.00-19.00
– Friday 02/07/21 16.00-19.00
The workshops are delivered by the visual artist Stefanos Papadas
Stefanos Papadas is a graduate of the Department of Sound and Visual Arts of the Ionian University and a fellow of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts of Ghent. His master’s degree is entitled Multimedia Design / Activated Space and his work is expressed through video art, installations and Photography.He has participated in over 20 group exhibitions and Festivals and has collaborated with artistic groups in Greece, Belgium and Cyprus. His works have been presented at the Opera of Ghent, the Opera of Rotterdam, the Bozar of Brussels, the Athens Concert Hall and the Museum of Contemporary Art of Crete. In 2017 he also participated in the 6th Biennale of Contemporary Art of Thessaloniki and this year with the project BRAIN-RINTH he is participating in the Athens Digital Art Festival.
**IMPORTANT: Limited seats available – Early booking is ESSENTIAL. Last date 25/06/2021
***All participants are requested to use a protective mask and to maintain the necessary distances based on the specifications for dealing with Covid-19.

> Sculpture - Human Figure
2021-07-05 09:00 - 2021-07-16 12:00 | The Art Hub Visual Arts Laboratories, Archiepiskopou Kyprianou 32, Nicosia, Nicosia, 2059, Cyprus
This seminar will introduce the fundamentals of sculpting with clay using a live model.
A step-by-step process of constructing an anatomically accurate human figure will be taught during this seminar, using additive and subtractive academic sculpting techniques. The participants will be guided though demonstrations and individual critiques to develop a better understanding of proportions, depth, form, and contour line in space while constructing their three-dimensional sculpture.
The workshop can cater participants of any background or skill level and age, as the instructor will address each individual’s needs separately.
It is nonetheless most valuable to students preparing a portfolio for Schools of Fine Arts, university students of similar disciplines seeking specialization in specific fields and finally, amateur and professional artists who want to enrich their skillset.
Workshop Duration:
Ten three-hour-long sessions
Monday 05/07/21 09:00 – 12:00
Tuesday 06/07/21 09:00 – 12:00
Wednesday 07/07/21 09:00 – 12:00
Thursday 08/07/21 09:00 – 12:00
Friday 09/07/21 09:00 – 12:00
Monday 12/07/21 09:00 – 12:00
Tuesday 13/07/21 09:00 – 12:00
Wednesday 14/07/21 09:00 – 12:00
Thursday 15/07/21 09:00 – 12:00
Friday 16/07/21 09:00 – 12:00
Bio
Yiannis G. Koromias is a graduate of the Florence Academy of Art in Italy, with specialisation in Academic Drawing and Painting. He later studied Sculpture at the Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design, University of Dundee, in Scotland. Having developed a particular interest in human anatomy and the special relationship that exists between Figurative Art and Anatomy, he completed a Human Anatomy Écorché Course in the USA and subsequently earned an MSc degree with Distinction in Craniofacial Identification and Forensic Art at the Centre for Anatomy and Human Identification, University of Dundee. His work has been exhibited in Cyprus and the UK, including Edinburgh University’s Anatomical Museum and can also be found in private collections.

> After Effects workshop
2021-07-05 17:00 - 2021-07-09 20:00 | Nicosia
Animation and the Art of motion Workshop
This workshop is addressing the needs of beginners who want to start studying the art of Motion Graphics. The participants will get acquainted with the fundamentals of Motion graphics design and the ways they can use it to design an animated sequence in After Effects.
This workshop will explore the workflow of Motion graphic design and also introduce the members to the key practices of designing movement. The workshop will also include animation with the use of basic animation principles.
The topics of the seminar include:
-Studies of motion animation style.
-Understanding the fundamentals of Ease in/out.
-Practical use of the fundamentals of animation.
-The importance of simplicity in motion.
-Ways to display motion and mood.
-Introduction of effects and compositing.
-Introduction to the art of 3D framing.
-Introduction to layout and composition handling.
*A personal a laptop with After effects installed is required for participating in this workshop.
This workshop is suitable for anyone who is preparing a portfolio for admission to Fine and Applied Arts Universities, for students of relevant disciplines seeking specialization and finally for amateur and professional designers and artists who want to enrich their skills.
Lab duration: 15 hours
Program:
Monday 05/07/21 17:00 – 20:00
Tuesday 06/07/21 17:00 – 20:00
Wednesday 07/07/21 17:00 – 20:00
Thursday 08/07/21 17:00 – 20:00
Friday 09/07/21 17:00 – 20:00
** IMPORTANT: Limited places available – Early booking is NECESSARY. Last date 03/07/21 **
** All participants are requested to use protective face mask and to keep necessary distance amongst them as instructed by the governmental measures for Covid-19.

> Animation and the Illusion of Life 2 Workshop/ 2D Hand drawn Fx workshop
2021-07-12 17:00 - 2021-07-16 20:00 | The Art Hub Visual Arts Laboratories, Archiepiskopou Kyprianou 32, Nicosia, Nicosia, 2059, Cyprus
This workshop is addressing the needs of beginners who want to start studying the art of elemental animation. The participants will get acquainted with the fundamentals of Fx design and the ways they can use it to successfully portray their imagination.
The workflow of hand drawn visual effects and also introduce the members to what is considered to be one of the most fun animation practices will be explored. The workshop will also include guided fluid animation with the use of straight ahead animation and a focus on the principle of arcs.
The topics of the seminar include:
-Studies of the elemental animation style.
-Understanding the fundamentals of Ease in/out and Arcs.
-Practical use of the fundamentals.
-The importance of simplicity in elemental drawings.
-Ways to display motion and mood.
-Introduction of perspective and dynamic drawing.
-Introduction to the art of visual effects.
-Introduction to layouts and the importance of framing.
*A personal drawing tablet and a laptop (or an iPad) is required for participating in this workshop.
This workshop is suitable for anyone who is preparing a portfolio for admission to Fine and Applied Arts Universities, for students of relevant disciplines seeking specialization and finally for amateur and professional designers and artists who want to enrich their skills.
Lab duration: 15 hours
Program:
Monday 12/07/21 17:00 – 20:00
Tuesday 13/07/21 17:00 – 20:00
Wednesday 14/07/21 17:00 – 20:00
Thursday 15/07/21 17:00 – 20:00
Friday 16/07/21 17:00 – 20:00
** IMPORTANT: Limited places available – Early booking is NECESSARY. Last date 09/07/21 **
** All participants are requested to use protective face mask and to keep necessary distance amongst them as instructed by the governmental measures for Covid-19.

> Manga workshop
2021-07-19 17:00 - 2021-07-23 20:00 | The Art Hub Visual Arts Laboratories, Archiepiskopou Kyprianou 32, Nicosia, Nicosia, 2059, Cyprus
This workshop aims as a beginner’s guide to the fundamental techniques of Manga illustration. Participants will get to know the basic principles and specifics for drawing Manga characters and how to apply these in the successful creation of their own characters and illustrative stories.
Topics of the seminar includes:
•Introduction to figure drawing
•Introduction to perspective drawing for dynamic poses
•Understanding the basic principles of light and shadow
•Introduction and practice of the basic expressions and emotion in Manga characters
•Introduction to storytelling
•Understanding the importance of framing in storytelling
* This workshop is suitable for anyone who is preparing a portfolio for admission to Fine and Applied Arts Universities, for students of relevant disciplines seeking specialization and finally for amateur and professional designers and artists who want to enrich their skills.
Workshop duration: 15 hours
Schedule:
Monday 19/07/21 17:00-20:00
Tuesday 20/07/21 17:00-20:00
Wednesday 21/07/21 17:00-20:00
Thursday 22/07/21 17:00-20:00
Friday 23/07/21 17:00-20:00
* IMPORTANT: Limited places available – Early booking is NECESSARY. Last date 17/07/21 *
***All participants are requested to use protective face mask and to keep necessary distance amongst them as instructed by the governmental measures for Covid-19

> Christmas Decorations - Children’s Ceramics Workshop
2021-11-27 - 2021-12-05 | The Art Hub Visual Arts Laboratories, Archiepiskopou Kyprianou 32, Nicosia, Nicosia, 2059, Cyprus
One of the most pleasant holidays for children and adults is Christmas time.
We are offered the opportunity to dress our homes with warm colors and enjoy beautiful family moments and traditions.
This small workshop is offering the experience for children to create their own Christmas ornaments adding their own personal touch in the Christmas spirit of their homes.
The children will come in contact with ceramics techniques that will help them create their decorations with clay. The workshop is divided into two days. On the first day (Saturday) the children will form their Christmas ornaments and leave them to dry overnight. On the second day (Sunday), the children will carve decorative patterns on their creations and paint them.
The creations will be fired in a kiln and parents will be informed to pick them up as soon as they are ready.
Dates and hours:
Group 1:
Saturday 27/11/21
15:00 – 17:00
and Sunday 28/11/21
10:00 – 11:00
Group 2:
Saturday 27/11/21
17:30 – 19:30
και Sunday 28/11/21
11:30 – 12:30
Group 3:
Saturday 04/12/21
15:00 – 17:00
και Sunday 05/12/21
10:00 – 11:00
Group 4:
Saturday 04/12/21
17:30 – 19:30
και Sunday 05/12/21
11:30 – 12:30
If a child cannot attend both days, we offer the option of attending only on the second day (Sunday). We will have ornaments prepared for them to be carved and painted.
Limited places available. Pre-booking is necessary

> Luster glaze technique in ceramics
2021-12-11 09:00 - 2021-12-12 12:00 | The Art Hub Visual Arts Laboratories, Archiepiskopou Kyprianou 32, Nicosia, Nicosia, 2059, Cyprus
The luster glaze technique in ceramics – Experimental workshop
This technique was developed in Persia and the Arab countries and has further evolved in Spain and Italy during the middle age. Luster glaze is achieving various metallic reflections in the ceramic glazes, which are succeeded through an intense oxygen reduction during the cooling of the kiln.
The workshop is being guided by Ceramist Vassos Demetriou
Duration of the workshop: 11 hours
Schedule of the workshop:
Saturday 11/12/21 9.00-18.00
Glazing, coloring and firing the ceramics. Ceramics for the experimental firing can be provided.
Saturday 12/12/21 10.00-12.00
Discussion and analysis of the results of the workshop with the theme of ceramics glazes and their chemical alternatives and reactions.
Vasos Demetriou is a graduate of the ceramic art school of the Istituto d’ Arte per la Ceramica – Faenza in Italy and since 1982 he has his own workshop in Larnaca. He specializes in different ceramic techniques such as raku, stoneware, terra sigillata, copper matte raku and clay.
* IMPORTANT: Limited places available – Early booking is NECESSARY. Last date 10/12/21
**All participants are requested to use protective face mask, to keep necessary distance amongst them and a SAFEpass as instructed by governmental measures for Covid-19

> Raku Workshop with Vassos Demetriou
2022-03-12 16:00 - 2022-03-20 15:00 | The Art Hub Visual Arts Laboratories, Archiepiskopou Kyprianou 32, Nicosia, Nicosia, 2059, Cyprus
Raku is a Japanese ceramics technique that dates back to the 16th century; ceramic wares are fired for a short period of time and are removed from the kiln the moment they reach their ideal firing temperature. A western variation of the Raku technique is the addition of organic materials on the hot fired ceramics, creating an intense reduction process that produces specific colors, textures, and metallic highlights with the parallel use of copper, bismuth and silver oxides. The unpredictable and astonishing results of Raku – the blackened smoked clay and the lively colored glazes that are achieved in just a few hours – still draw great attention and enthusiasm.
Let’s learn this unique technique together, under the guidance of our master ceramist Vassos Demetriou.
Vassos Demetriou is a graduate of the ceramic art school of the Istituto d’ Arte per la Ceramica – Faenza in Italy and since 1982 he has his own workshop in Larnaca. He specializes in different ceramic techniques such as raku, stoneware, terra sigillata, copper matte raku and clay.
Duration of workshop: 10 hours
Dates and times:
Saturday
12/03/22 16:00 – 20:00
in Nicosia Archiepiskopoy Kyprianou 32, 2059
and
Sunday
20/03/22 9:00 – 15:00
in Larnaca Petraki Kyprianou 60, 6050
** IMPORTANT: Limited places available – Early booking is NECESSARY. Last date 10/03/22 **
***All participants are requested to use protective face mask and to keep necessary distance amongst them as instructed by the governmental measures for Covid-19
**** All participants must present a negative weekly Rapid test

> Easter Decorations - Children’s Ceramics Workshop
2022-04-09 15:00 - 2022-04-10 15:00 | Nicosia
Spring is finally here, and Easter holidays are closing in. Family gatherings are warming up our homes even more and inspire us to reconnect.
This small workshop is offering the experience for children to create their own Easter decorations adding their own personal touch in the decorations for the upcoming holidays.
The children will come in contact with ceramics techniques that will help them create their decorations with clay. The workshop is divided into two days. On the first day (Saturday) the children will form their Easter decorations and leave them to dry overnight. On the second day (Sunday), the children will carve decorative patterns on their creations and paint them.
The creations will be fired in a kiln twice in order to be turned into glazed ceramics. Parents will be informed to pick them up as soon as they are ready.
Dates and hours:
Saturday 9/04/22, 15:00 – 17:00
and Sunday 10/04/22, 10:00 – 11:00
The workshop is delivered with ceramist Marianna Tserkezou
Limited places available. Pre-booking is necessary

Summer Life Drawing sessions
2022-06-27 18:00 - 2022-07-25 20:00 | Nicosia
The Life Drawing workshops continue in the summer month of July for all art enthusiasts and practitioners in the human figure.
Inspired by live models we learn the basic principles of drawing and measuring.
With reference to quick or three-hour poses each participant finds creativity in the material of their preference.
Program:
Monday 27/06/22 18:00-21:00
Monday 04/07/22 18:00-21:00
Monday 11/07/22 18:00-21:00
Monday 18/07/22 18:00-21:00
Monday 25/07/22 18:00-21:00
Artwork in cover photo by Yiorgos Moyseos (workshop with quick poses)
