Category: seminars & courses

AMACO Glazes Seminar + Workshop

12 September, 2025 no responses

AMACO New Glazes & Ceramic Printing Inks
Seminar & Workshop @ Aigaia

Aigaia School of Art & Design is delighted to announce a special Seminar & Workshop led by Diana Faris, AMACO’s Manager for International & Ceramics Outreach.

Date: Tuesday, 23 September 2025
Venue: Aigaia School of Art & Design

This hands-on event will introduce participants to AMACO’s newest materials and techniques through two dedicated sessions. Participants may register for their first-choice session and sign up for the second one if space allows.

A certificate of attendance to all participants.

Session 1: New AMACO Glaze Series
10:00 – 13:00
Discover AMACO’s latest mid-range glazes, including the innovative Kiln Ice and Crawls. Learn about their features, benefits, and firing tips, then experiment directly on your own test pieces (tiles, pinch pots, bowls, sculptural forms, etc). Includes a Q&A on all AMACO products. 

Session 2: AMACO Ceramic Printing Inks
14:30 – 17:30
Explore the creative potential of Ceramic Printing Inks—perfect for screen-printing, stencils, and mono-printing on bisque or moist clay, with a wide firing range. Participants will experiment with the inks hands-on, followed by a Q&A on all AMACO products.

About Diana Faris
Born in Beirut and raised partly in Cyprus, Diana Faris has been a ceramic artist and educator since 1992. She holds an MFA in Ceramics from the University of Florida and has taught and exhibited internationally. Since 2002, she has been with AMACO (American Art Clay Company), where she now serves as Manager for International & Ceramics Outreach. Her own artwork ranges from narrative sculptural pieces to vessels exploring pattern and decoration.

Registration is required as places are limited. Please complete and submit the following form:
admin@aigaia.com.cy | 22 445757

registration form

CHRISTMAS MAKE & GIFT WORKSHOPS

4 November, 2024 no responses

Get into the holiday spirit and experience the joy of gift-making by joining our creative workshops!

Create a fabric ornament
Print your own card
Paint your own mug
Make a mini artwork on canvas

Saturday, December 7, 2024, 3:30 – 5:30 PM
Saturday, December 21, 2024, 3:30 – 5:30 PM
€35 (all materials included)

Come explore the art of making unique, handmade gifts that your loved ones will cherish. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced creator, this is your chance to learn new techniques, craft something personal, and enjoy the festive atmosphere through creativity.

Reserve your spot today, by filling in the registration form!

AMACO Glazes Seminar + Workshop

23 February, 2024 no responses

AMACO GLAZES / UNDERGLAZES:  Features, Qualities, Use + Tips

The presentation will focus on features and tips of use of the of AMACO glazes & underglazes that can be found in “art shop aigaia”, along with an application demonstration and a hands-on practice.

The event will take place at our premises at 81, Agion Omologiton in Nicosia and a reservation isnecessary. The places are limited.

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For more info and reservations call 22 445757

Presentation by Diana Faris, MFA | AMACO International & Ceramics Education Outreach

Photography lessons

11 November, 2020 no responses

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8 sessions

1st meeting for acquaintance & organise details Tuesday 17/11/2020

FOUNDATIONS OF PHOTOGRAPHY – Digital Camera – Hands-On
This workshop is a solid introduction to photography as a practice focusing on capture and camera functions. It covers in depth the available settings on digital cameras that have Manual Exposure Mode including Lenses. It will continue and explore the tools that help us to see the world through different angles and perspectives and effectively capture the concepts envisioned. It opens a window into the varied fields of photography and encourages students to find their “personal projects”.

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*LEARN ENGLISH CREATIVELY* new programme

27 October, 2020 no responses

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We are thrilled to announce our new introductory course “Learn English creatively”. Our new course is designed to teach the English language in a fun and creative way, through drama and the arts in general. Through the course, the students will play and make the first steps into a foreign language. After all, we learn easier if we see it as a game!

*NEW CERAMICS LESSONS*

27 October, 2020 no responses

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Aigaia school of art and design announces a new series of Ceramics lessons. After the success of our ceramics short-courses and the ongoing demand for permanent classes we have decided to introduce “Ceramics lessons” as a staple of our programs for adults. Ceramics lessons aim to introduce participant to various hand building techniques and to encourage them to experiment and develop their own personal style and visual language.

The program offers flexibility to the participants, being able to join throughout the year and choose their attendance between 6-session/12 session cycles or participation until the end of each academic year.

Lessons will be held weekly on Tuesdays. The course hours are from 6-9pm. The first half hour of each lesson is intended for the arrival of the participants & preparation and the last half hour for cleaning, storing the clay etc.

Please note that places are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis.

Informations & bookings on 22445757

In general: Ceramic lessons are intended for beginner and advanced students interested in learning techniques and developing their knowledge in ceramics. The objects created can be both functional and decorative. Firing and glazing are included in the course.

Beginners: Beginner students will create their first objects while getting acquainted with ceramic art and its various building, firing and glazing techniques.

Advanced students: Advanced students will experiment with the techniques they are already acquainted with and at the same time, they will deepen and broaden their knowledge and skills on specialised techniques.

 

New Painting Short course

26 February, 2020 no responses

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Introduction to painting (with course diploma from our tertiary education program)

Flexible hours with a choice from morning or afternoon lesson

This course is an introduction to all painting, drawing and sketching techniques, in order to understand all the basic and familiar materials, methods and processes.

New Photography short course

26 February, 2020 no responses
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Foundations of Photography

8 sessions

1st meeting for acquaintance & organise details will be announced soon

FOUNDATIONS OF PHOTOGRAPHY – Digital Camera – Hands-On 
This workshop is a solid introduction to photography as a practice focusing on capture and camera functions. It covers in depth the available settings on digital cameras that have Manual Exposure Mode including Lenses. It will continue and explore the tools that help us to see the world through different angles and perspectives and effectively capture the concepts envisioned. It opens a window into the varied fields of photography and encourages students to find their “personal projects”.

 

New Ceramics short course

25 February, 2020 no responses

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6 sessions / afternoon classes / 5:30-7:30pm

Information: 22445757

Ceramic lessons are intended for beginner and advanced students interested in learning techniques and developing their knowledge in ceramics. The objects created can be both functional and decorative. Firing and glazing are included in the course.

Beginners: Beginner students will create their first objects while getting acquainted with ceramic art and its various building, firing and glazing techniques.

Advanced students: Advanced students will experiment with the techniques they are already acquainted with and at the same time, they will deepen and broaden their knowledge and skills on specialised techniques.

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