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Treat yourself to hours of joy, relaxation and personal development through the adult education program “Learning for Life” of the American Farm School. We offer courses in two major areas: culture and the environment. Classes take place in the unique environment of the American Farm School in especially equipped classrooms and workshops. The courses are self-funded and scheduled during the afternoon or evening hours.
Academic year’s 2010-11 Courses. Registration processes is now open!!
October 2010
Apiculture (gr)
Be enchanted by the world of bees. Acquire theoretical and practical knowledge, in order to be able after the completion of this course to exercise apiculture professionally or as an amateur.
Duration: 56 h
Trainer: Giorgos Gkoras Ph.D, Agriculturist-Beekeeper
Cultivation of endemic plants with floral and aromatic use (gr)
Explore the origins, the geographical distribution, the characteristics and the uses of endemic plants. Learn the methods of collecting, propagating, cultivating, harvesting and processing.
Duration: 28 h
Trainers: Eleni Maloupa Ph.D, Agriculturist & Marina Panagiotidou M.Sc, Agriculturist
Rural Tourism (gr)
Rural tourism gives a new dimension to the tourism product that utilizes local resources and opens new opportunities for development of entrepreneurship in the countryside. Learn what rural tourism is all about and how to create and operate a successful business in the sector. The program is addressed to potential entrepreneurs.
Duration: 28 h
Trainers: Mahi Simeonidou Ph.D in Rural Economy, Maria Alempaki M.Sc in Rural Economy, Veggelio Kanaki in Rural Economy, Maria Emmanouilidou M.Sc in Rural Economy
Flower arranging (gr)
Learn how to create beautiful and unusual bouquets, arrangements and wreaths from flowers and other materials.
There is a possibility for this program to continue in the spring cycle.
Duration: 28 h
Trainer: Sotiria Malliarou, Flower arranging trainer-Florist
Wine tasting and wine-making gatherings… (gr)
Explore the wonderful world of wine. Learn of basic varieties of vine but also how the wines are produced. Moreover, learn the conditions that must be kept, how they are served and what dishes accompanied harmoniously.
Duration: 28 h
Trainer: Elena Mpatsila M.Sc, Food technologist-Oenologist
Mediterranean cellar (gr)
Learn how to prepare traditional products, which used to be stored in the cellars of our grandmothers: sun-dried tomatoes, pickles, “spoon sweets”, marmalades and jams, as well as how to use these products in order to create simple but special dishes.
Duration: 28 h
Trainer: Soula Moraitou, Graduate of AFS Housekeeping School
Food nutrition and good health (gr)
The food science gives you the opportunity to discover the truly useful part of many daily foods. while you can improve your quality of life through nutrition.
Duration: 28 h
Trainer: Elentina Mpakalidou, Dietitian-Nutritionist
History of Art (gr)
A tour begins at the adventures of the image in space and time. Series of seminars for those who want to familiarise themselves with the basic concepts of art history, the art movements and artists from prehistoric times until today.
Duration: 28 h
Trainer: Vasiliki Dimitriou, Graduate of Department of Plastic Arts and Art Sciences
Screenplay writing workshop (gr)
All screenplays, whatever they are made for movies, tv productions, comics, video games are written in the same way! Learn how to write them in the medium of your choice. The success of the outcome depends totally on your talent and your dedication.
Duration: 28 h
Trainer: Tasos Apostolidis Director, Writer, Mathematician
Theater refuge (gr)
Theater education through action that aims to empower participants in order to help them to achieve personal expression and emotional release. The program will conclude by staging of a play performed for the Thessaloniki public.
Duration: 56 h
Trainer: Tasos Apostolidis Director, Writer, Mathematician in collaboration with other trainers
Pottery workshop (gr/en)
Create unique objects by using the wheel or by hand, such as decorative plates, boxes, candlesticks etc. Your creations can be presented in a group exhibition that will take place at the end of the year.
There is a possibility for this program to continue in the spring cycle.
Duration: 28 h
Trainer: Christine Willis, Ceramist
Jewellery (gr)
Creation is magic and its integral part is the manufacture of jewellery. With simple tools inanimate metal is transformed into a butterfly and becomes a jewel able to decorate a man and to beatify his/her personal moments. Your creations can be presented in a group exhibition that will take place at the end of the year.
There is a possibility for this program to continue in the spring cycle.
Duration: 28 h
Trainer: Evi Dimolaidou, Trainer in construction of Jewellery
Byzantine Painting Workshop (gr)
Learn theory and techniques from Byzantine decorative art to portable image and fresco. Projects can be presented in a group exhibition at the end of the year. Your creations can be presented in a group exhibition that will take place at the end of the year.
Duration: 56 h
Trainer: Vanna Lagopoulou, Hagiographer –Percussion trainer
Woodcraft Workshop (gr)
The aim of the course is the student to learn about the wood, its properties and its history, while creating original works of art using as models drawings from the Greek tradition. Your creations can be presented in a group exhibition that will take place at the end of the year.
There is a possibility for this program to continue in the spring cycle.
Duration: 28 h
Trainer: Giorgos Vrontinos, Woodcrafter -Graduate of American Farm School and Karapiperio School of Byzantine Art
Painting (gr/en)
Learn the history of art, painting techniques and discuss regarding art matters, visit exhibitions and museums through a tailored program for beginners. At the end of the program learners will develop valuable skills and acquire university level encyclopaedic knowledge. Your creations can be presented in a group exhibition that will take place at the end of the year.
Duration: 56 h
Trainer: Nasos Karampelas, Fine Art Artist - Graduate of School of Fine Arts
Digital Photography (gr/en)
At this workshop you will learn the basic techniques and aesthetic principles used by trained photographers and you will radically change how you compose photography and understand the light and its characteristics. You will also learn how to use effectively even the most simple and basic camera! Your creations can be presented in a group exhibition that will take place at the end of the year.
Duration: 28 h
Trainer: Giannis Aggelou, Photographer
Tradition in the cycle of time (gr)
A series of seminars that deals with the study of Greek tradition for those who want to familiarize themselves with the wide array of objects of traditional folklore, and for those who simply want to get to know their own roots.
Duration: 28 h
Trainer: Charikleia Manavi MA, Folklorist
Traditional Greek dances (gr/en)
Traditional dances return us to our roots and the same time train the body and the soul, offering moments of joy and a sense of belonging. Learn how to dance and to enjoy the lyrics and the music of traditional songs that give meaning to each dance. At the end of the program will be a group performance for the public.
Duration: 40 h
Trainer: Dora Karaolani, Gymnast-Traditional dances trainer
Percussion Team (gr/en)
Make a tour to the forgotten power of our personal style. Learn traditional percussion and rhythms from around the world. Construct percussion from recyclable materials. At the end of the program will be a group performance for the public.
Duaration: 56 h
Trainer: Vanna Lagopoulou, Hagiographer –Percussion trainer
Basic IT skills for beginners (gr)
Make your first steps in Computers world. Learn what are computers and its parts. Learn to manage it without asking someone else to help you. Create your first e-texts and learn how to edit. Make your first contact with the unknown Internet and start navigates through this in order to find information of personal interest. Learn how to contact with friends, family and colleagues via messages or video.
Duration: 28 h
Trainer: Vangelis Evangelou, Computer Technician
Certification skills in computer use by ECDL (gr)
Learn how to create documents, spreadsheets and professional presentations, as well as how to use the Internet and e-mail effectively. European Computer Driving License (ECDL) certification will be available to obtain after examination procedures. Individual courses will take place in different subjects and at different levels.
Trainer: Vangelis Evangelou, Computer Technician
The usefulness of basic finance knowledge in modern life (gr)
The courses addressed to people with appeal to economics and desire to learn about investments related to long-run return of capital.
Duration: 28 h
Trainer: Ntinos Antoniou M.Sc, Economist
February 2011
Creation and care of small gardens (gr)
Expand your knowledge about small garden design and discover new palettes of plant materials. Get to know the world of plants and how they can be used in a balcony, patio or terrace.
Duration: 28 h
Trainer: Vasilis Liolios M.Sc, Agriculturist
Using endemic aromatics (gr)
Learn ways to utilize aromatic plants by making your own herbal teas, remedies, culinary creations and cosmetics.
Duration: 28 h
Trainers: Eleni Maloupa Ph.D, Agriculturist & Marina Panagiotidou M.Sc, Agriculturist
Viticulture (gr)
Acquire knowledge and skills on how to create a vineyard and to care for the vines through pruning, fertilizing and disease prevention and control.
Duration: 28 h
Trainer: Giannis Gatzolis, Technician Agriculturist -Technician in Viticulture and Wine
Organic Farming (gr)
Learn to cultivate your own fruits and vegetables in a healthy way without fertilizers and pesticides.
Duration: 28 h
Trainer: Grigoris Datsiadis, Agriculturist
Mushroom Cultivation (gr)
Growing truffles and mushrooms on a business and family level
Duration: 28 h
Trainer: Stefanos Diamantis Ph.D, Forester
Cheese making (gr)
The program addresses to those who are interested in learning the proper hygiene practices in making and preserving cheese.
Duration: 28 h
Trainer: Giorgos Tsompikos, Cheese Maker- Graduate of American Farm School
Horse breeding and care
The program addresses to people that love horses and want to learn effectively about the horse breeding and care.
Duration: 28 h
Trainers: Myrto Konstantinidou Ph.D, Agriculturist- Animal Production Specialist & Katharina Gugerel MSc in Horse Breeding
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