Nicosia HUB-IN launches a series of free creative workshops

After the huge success of its Heritage Walks that attracted about a thousand of participants from April to June 2024, Nicosia HUB-IN is launching a series of free creative workshops, that aims to bring locals and visitors closer to Nicosia’s / Cyprus’ arts and craftsmanship and introduce them to the Cultural and Creative Industry of the city within the walls.

Five workshops are planned to run within the month of July. Check them out and register yourself asap!

• «Drawing myself in Cypriot traditional costumes» | Click here to register!
  • Kids’ workshop powered by the Cypriot artist and designer, Ms. Irini Klokkari.
  • When: July 13, 10:00-13:00 EET
  • Where: CYENS Center of Excellence
  • Description: The workshop introduces kids to the world of the Cypriot costumes of the 19^th century. Casual clothing, to special gowns worn by Cypriot men and women of the ancient times in Cyprus, are presented through the stories of Panais, Elisavou, and others, with the aim of inspiring kids to draw themselves in such costumes. The workshop is addressed to kids between 7 and 12 years old. Number of participants is limited!

• Engraving Workshop | Click here to register!
  • Adults’ workshop powered by the Cypriot artists Mr. Eyklides Papadopoulos and Ms. Despina Pringi
  • When: July 17 and 24, 17:30-19:30 EET
  • Where: Nicosia Municipal Arts Centre
  • Description: The workshop introduces participants to the art of engraving as an autonomous form of visual creation. Participants will be able to create their own work, using the linotype technique. The workshop is addressed to adults. Number of participants is limited!

• «Laser-cut assembly lamps – From design to fabrication» | Click here to register!
  • Adults’ workshop powered by the artist Ms. Camila Calegari Margues
  • When: July 18, 10:00-15:00 EET
  • Where: CYENS Thinker Makerspace
  • Description: During the workshop participants will explore the design and production of table lamps through digital fabrication, using the laser-cut technique. What’s special about this workshop is its aim to raise awareness about the dying traditional crafts of our country and revive the “Fythkiotika” textile patterns in a radical way through a modern product. The workshop is addressed to adults. Number of participants is limited!

• «Traditional Patterns – Stamped Bandanas» | Click here to register!
  • Kids’ workshop powered by the Cypriot artist and designer, Ms. Irini Klokkari.
  • When: July 20, 10:00-13:00 EET
  • Where: CYENS Center of Excellence
  • Description: The workshop takes kids on a journey back in time; to the 19^th century, when head and waist scarves were a thing in Cypriot fashion for men and women alike. The kids will experience the art of making these scarves, by making their own bandana stamped with traditional patterns rich in shapes and colours. The workshop is addressed to kids between the age of 7 and 12. Participation is limited!

• «Sounds of Nicosia – An interaction between music and visual arts» | Click here to register!
  • Adults’ workshop powered by the Cypriot artists Ms. Georgia Petroudi, Mr. Giorgos Christophi, and Ms. Eva Stavrou
  • When: July 25, 17:30-19:30 EET
  • Where: CYENS Center of Excellence
  • Description: By bringing together music and visual arts through live performance, projections, and digital applications, this workshop offers to participants a creative experience. Participants will get the chance to explore the dynamic interplay between sound and image in two sequential activities, each promoting a deeper understanding of the relationship between the two media.

For more information about each of the five workshops, please contact Ms. Charis Theocharous from Nicosia Municipality, at charis.theocharous@nicosia.org.cy