Our space is a meeting point for events, seminars, and thematic workshops covering various fields of art, education, and creative expression.
Renowned teachers and artists share their knowledge, experiences, and ideas, fostering inspiration and broadening the horizons of each participant.
We welcome those seeking inspiration, collaboration, and personal development through creativity.
Program of events
14/02/2026Seminar with Ilias Mantikos
A seminar dedicated to Eastern Music, where the kanun, oud, violin, clarinet, and percussion instruments come together in a creative musical dialogue. Participants will learn the basic sounds and maqams, and will practice performance techniques, rhythmic patterns, and improvisation (tazimi) through traditional and contemporary compositions. Through practical exercises and group work, they will deepen their understanding of how each instrument functions within the ensemble and develop skills in collaboration, listening, and expressive interpretation. The seminar is aimed at musicians and students who wish to broaden their knowledge and experience in the world of Eastern Music.
Biography of Ilias Mantikos
Date: Saturday, February 14,2026
Time: 12:00-18:00
Venue: Avlis
Participation fee: €90
Pre-registration until 07/02: €75
Group registration*: €72
*The discount applies to joint registration of 2 or more people.
8/02/2026Body, Voice, Communication
Discover and liberate your natural voice.
From breathing to speech and singing...
The voice, our "sonic identity," is an excellent tool for communication and expression. Through experiential exercises during the 6-hour seminar, you will:
• understand how the vocal system works
• acquire techniques to connect your voice with proper breathing
• discover how to control the volume, tone, and dynamics of your voice
• learn how posture, gaze, and proper breathing can improve your expressiveness in speech or song
• acquire tools to deal with fatigue (and issues such as hoarseness and nodules) of your vocal cords
• improve your ability to speak or sing in front of an audience Who it is for:
Professionals who want to improve their communication skills (teachers, presenters, actors, speakers).
Singers or people who love singing and want to explore the possibilities of their voice
Anyone who wants to express themselves more freely, authentically, and confidently.
Discover and trust the power of your natural voice.
Speak with confidence and self-assurance. Biography of Mariella Vitorou Date: Sunday, February 8, 2026 Time: 12:00-20:00 Venue: Avlis Participation fee: €100 Pre-registration until 01/02: €90 Group registration*: €90 *The discount applies to joint registration of 2 or more people.24/01/2026Seminar with Andreas Andreou
The concept of improvisation varies depending on the musical tradition in question. Highlighting elements of essential relevance both to the musical tradition it serves and to the means that shape it (musicians, musical instruments, etc.), the interpretation of improvisation is often placed between the consideration of freedom of expression and the informal "rules" that govern each musical tradition, as appropriate.
Focusing on the musical traditions of the wider Eastern Mediterranean, the seminar focuses on improvisation based on the taksim (taxi) form and examines basic characteristics such as makam, the folk street, phrasing, the development process, and the internal structure of improvisation. The main objective of the seminar is to construct improvisation in both its theoretical and practical dimensions.
The seminar is open to all interested parties, regardless of level, age, or instrument, with the basic requirement that each participant bring their own musical instrument.
Biography of Andreas Andreou
Date: Saturday, January 24, 20256
Time: 12:00-18:00
Venue: Avlis
Participation fee: €90
Pre-registration until 17/01: €75
Group registration*: €72
*The discount applies to joint registration of 2 or more people.
20/12/2025"The Toubeleki, the Darbuka & the Riq"
Rhythm, repertoire, techniques, and improvisation in the music of Greece, the Balkans, the Eastern Mediterranean, and North Africa.
Biography Vangelis Karipis
Date: Saturday, December 20, 2025
Time: 12:00-18:00
Venue: Avlis
Participation fee: €90
Pre-registration until 10/12: €75
Group registration*: €72
*The discount applies to joint registration of 2 or more people.06/12/2025Seminar on Bouzouki & Guitar: “Learning by Playing”
A meeting for those who want to approach the world of folk music—and more—with Fotis Vergopoulos (bouzouki) and Panagiotis Diamantis (guitar).
The aim of the seminar is to introduce the basic elements needed to play and sing a piece with knowledge, feeling, and expression.
Through an experiential, participatory process, we will learn about and work on:
- Scales
- Harmony
- Rhythmic training
- Means of expression
All this will be put into practice through creative practical games, where theory and practice will be combined naturally, with the main focus on "learning by playing."
In the second part of the seminar, we will attempt to enter the magical world of improvisation (taximi) — either freely or accompanied by specific rhythmic and harmonic patterns.
The workshop is open to all instruments and voices, regardless of level.
All you need is the desire to participate, explore, and communicate through music.
An opportunity to play, learn, and create — through the joy of music.
Biography Fotis Vergopopulos
Biography Panagiotis Diamantis
Date: Saturday, December 06, 2025
Time: 12:00-18:00
Venue: Avlis
Participation fee: €90
Pre-registration until 01/12: €75
Group registration*: €72
*The discount applies to joint registration of 2 or more people.15/11/2025Seminar on Music Ensembles with Haig Yazdjian
Haig YazdjianDistinguished musician and composer Haig Yazdjian will teach a seminar on music ensembles, focusing on the musical traditions of the East and Armenia. The seminar will focus on the study and interpretation of Eastern modes (maqam), as well as the principles of improvisation within an ensemble. Participants will have the opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding of the structure, rhythm, and expressiveness of these musical idioms, under the guidance and experience of one of the most important representatives of the genre.
Biography Haig Yazdjian
Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025
Time: 12:00-18:00
Venue: Avlis
Participation fee: €90
Pre-registration until 08/11: €75
Group registration*: €72
*The discount applies to joint registration of 2 or more people.08/11/2025Seminar with Ilias Mantikos
A seminar dedicated to Eastern Music, where the kanun, oud, violin, clarinet, and percussion instruments come together in a creative musical dialogue. Participants will learn the basic sounds and maqams, and will practice performance techniques, rhythmic patterns, and improvisation (tazimi) through traditional and contemporary compositions. Through practical exercises and group work, they will deepen their understanding of how each instrument functions within the ensemble and develop skills in collaboration, listening, and expressive interpretation. The seminar is aimed at musicians and students who wish to broaden their knowledge and experience in the world of Eastern Music.
Biography of Ilias Mantikos
Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025
Time: 12:00-18:00
Venue: Avlis
Participation fee: €90
Pre-registration until 03/11: €75
Group registration*: €72
*The discount applies to joint registration of 2 or more people.