Ilioupoli’s art workshops mark 45 years of culture and creativity

For 45 years, the Municipality of Ilioupoli’s art workshops have offered residents a place to learn, create and take part in the city’s cultural life. The organized service has hundreds of members and an established teaching staff.

The workshops present art as part of everyday life for people of all ages. Affordable subscription fees, social discounts and free participation in musical ensembles make creative activities available to a broad section of the community.

The visual arts program includes children’s and teenagers’ classes, adult courses, freehand drawing, painting, sculpture, portraiture, mosaics, watercolor, pastels and mixed media. It also includes a preparation class for university-level art studies.

Music courses cover piano, modern piano, keyboard, guitar, electric guitar, drums and modern singing. Students can also study traditional Greek instruments, including bouzouki, tzoura, baglamas, laouto and oud. Music education for young children is available, along with children’s choirs, vocal groups, folk ensembles, and modern and classical ensembles. Participation in these groups is free following an assessment.

The municipality has also begun working with the educational organization TechnoEDU, which combines art and technology. Classes take place in morning and afternoon sessions, with registration available online or in person. Further information is available from the Ilioupoli Municipality’s Culture Department at 210 99 40 699.