Kids Art Workshop with Willy Kasuli
Creative Journeys in Art
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Evanthia Kairi Theatre
Program
Introduction
Contour Drawing
Sound to Shape
Sound to Color
Understanding Colour
Collage: Designing with Shape and Colour
Collograph Creation
Monochromatic Printmaking
Polychromatic Printmaking
About the Workshop
What is the workshop?
This special program invites children to step into the world of creativity and imagination. Over the course of five sessions, each lasting two hours, children will explore different artistic techniques in a fun, hands-on way. From drawing and painting to collage and printmaking, each class opens a new door into the visual arts.
The workshop is carefully designed to match the rhythm of children’s learning: playful, experimental, and collaborative. Willy’s approach emphasizes exploration rather than perfection, helping young participants express themselves freely and discover the joy of making art.
About the Teacher
William P. Kasuli (M.Ed., MS.Ed., SDA, SAS) has dedicated his life to art education. For over 30 years he worked with the New York City Department of Education as a teaching artist, art teacher, and eventually as Director for the Arts, overseeing creative programs across 100 schools. He collaborated with world-renowned institutions such as:
- Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
- Brooklyn Museum
- Alvin Ailey Dance Company
- Metropolitan Opera
- Jazz at Lincoln Center
- New York Philharmonic
Having traveled extensively across the U.S., Europe, South America, and Asia, Willy has now made Syros his home. He is passionate about bringing his wealth of experience to the children of the island and inspiring them to see the world through an artist’s eyes.
What will children experience?
Each week brings a fresh adventure, blending sight, sound, and imagination:
- ✏️ Drawing games – playful contour exercises that sharpen observation skills and make drawing exciting.
- 🎶 Music & art – turning sounds and rhythms into shapes, colors, and movement on paper.
- 🌈 Exploring color – learning how colors mix, contrast, and harmonize to create new feelings.
- ✂️ Collage & printmaking – cutting, layering, and printing to build unique group artworks.
- 🌟 A final showcase – at the end of the program, families and friends are invited to see what the children have created together.
Each session blends individual discovery with group projects, encouraging teamwork and a sense of pride in collective achievement.
Why join?
Art education is much more than drawing: it nurtures imagination, critical thinking, and self-confidence. Through this workshop, children will:
- Gain new creative skills while having fun.
- Develop the ability to translate what they hear and see into artistic expression.
- Work both independently and as part of a team.
- Share their creations with family, friends, and the festival community.
Most importantly, they will experience the joy of art as a living, playful process.
Practical info
Dates & Locations:
- Theatre Kairi, Lazaretta
• Friday 3rd, 15:00 – 17:00
• Saturday 4th, 11:00 – 13:00 - Cultural Center of Ermoupolis
• Friday 10th, 15:00 – 17:00
• Saturday 11th, 11:00 – 13:00
• Friday 17th, 15:00 – 17:00
Ages: Middle school children, 11–16 years old.
Languages: English and Greek.
Materials: All art supplies are provided. Children only need to bring their imagination!
Festival connection
This workshop is part of the Syros International Music Festival’s educational program, designed to make the festival accessible to all generations. While the evenings bring world-class musicians to the Apollon Theatre, the mornings and afternoons belong to the children – discovering their own creative voices in dialogue with music and art.