At the Merso Art School's children's workshop, children have the opportunity to engage in painting, crafts, comics, origami and ceramics. Classes are for children from preschool through 3rd grade, divided into age groups for more targeted instruction. All necessary materials are provided by the school. The teachers are graduates of the Higher School of Fine Arts, have extensive teaching experience, significant artistic work and expertise in children's education. They work closely with parents, forming a creative and supportive environment that allows each child to adapt, express their unique perspective and nurture their creativity through art. Merso Art School has two workshops at 129 Pefkon Street in Neo Heraklion, and 26B Achaias Street, Panormou.
Merso Art School's children's comic section has been running for 14 years, offering students a creative environment where they can explore the art of illustrated storytelling.
Under the guidance of Peter Christoulias, an experienced comic book creator and illustrator, the three-hour weekly workshop has contributed to the creation of a rich artistic output. This includes collective feature comics, illustrations and experimentation with related media such as animation.
Through the process of producing narrative works, children gradually develop their skills in visual storytelling. They learn to use stylized drawing, work with composition and perspective, while becoming familiar with directing and narrative techniques that bring their stories to life.
In the children's workshop of Merso Art School, children have the opportunity to engage in painting, crafts, origami and ceramics. Classes are for children from infant to 3rd grade, divided into age groups to ensure the best possible instruction.
All necessary materials are provided by the school, offering children the opportunity to work with quality and appropriate materials. The teachers of the children's workshop are graduates of the Higher School of Fine Arts, with extensive teaching experience and expertise, combining theoretical training with a creative approach to art. They work closely with parents to understand each child's needs and character, helping them to integrate into the group and express their own understanding of the world through art.
Merso Art School's pedagogical approach focuses on supporting each child's needs and sensitivities, emphasizing their individuality. Children learn to create and express themselves, interact with works of art and compose their own creations in a warm, welcoming and fully equipped environment with a variety of materials and media.
