Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center
An Educational Adventure Full of Memories with Dad!
Children, together with their dads or grandfathers, explored the park’s protagonists, Mediterranean plants, and their role in folklore, mythology, and ancient art. Through riddles and nature games, they discovered the Southern Paths and unveiled Mediterranean treasures. Afterwards, they had the opportunity to paint and decorate a terracotta pot inspired by ancient Greek ceramic art, planting their own Mediterranean plant to take home as a keepsake.
A big thank you to the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center for our collaboration!
Axion Hellas
Axion Hellas, in collaboration with Secret Garden School, brought the educational program “A Morning Walk” to young students in Konitsa. During the game, children worked with 50 wooden pieces of a 3D puzzle, creating their own unique forest each time. The program aimed to raise awareness about the environment and forest ecosystems while encouraging storytelling, hands-on learning, creativity, and teamwork.
Secret Garden School warmly thanks Axion Hellas for this wonderful initiative and collaboration!
Basil & Elise Goulandris Foundation
In the workshop “Travel Code 1896,” children aged 4-5 and their parents explored Paul Gauguin’s work “Still Life with Bouquet,” engaging in a creative process that led to the creation of a spectacular, large-scale bouquet. The workshop combined nature and art, inviting children to discover Gauguin’s work through play and collaboration.
A big thank you to the Goulandris Museum for our partnership!
I.M. Karras Kindergarten
https://www.athenscollege.edu.
“A Morning Walk” is an evolving artistic game that continuously presents new challenges and solutions by merging form, space, and movement. In this workshop, children played freely, balanced, carried, and created their own unique forest—the one they built with their hands!
The program included 50 wooden pieces forming a 3D puzzle. These water-based, safely painted pieces varied in size from 32 cm to 2 meters and depicted flowers, branches, leaves, and abstract patterns. Each piece had at least one slot to connect with others, with some featuring up to four.
Secret Garden School sincerely thanks I.M. Karras Kindergarten for their outstanding cooperation and support!
Moraitis School Kindergarten
https://moraitis.edu.gr/
“A Morning Walk” is a constantly evolving artistic game, offering different solutions every time while playing with forms, space, and movement. Children had the opportunity to play freely, balance, carry, and create their own unique forest—their very own!
The workshop featured 50 wooden pieces forming a 3D puzzle, each painted with water-based, non-toxic colors. The pieces, ranging from 32 cm to 2 meters, depicted flowers, branches, leaves, and abstract patterns. Each piece had at least one slot for connection, with some featuring up to four.
A heartfelt thank you to Moraitis School Kindergarten for their collaboration and support in bringing this program to life!
Rhea Kalo
During this workshop, children immersed themselves in the enchanting world of herbs and their unique characteristics. They painted ceramic vessels, drawing inspiration from the shadows of flowers and herbs, while surrounded by the mesmerizing sounds of the forest and wild nature. It was truly an inspiring and artistic day!
Secret Garden School continues to uphold the philosophy of locality, a principle deeply embedded in our decision-making process. Empowering young minds is essential to us! Through this workshop, children connected with the secret life of plants and their fundamental importance to our lives and the planet.
A huge thank you to Rhea Kalo for this wonderful collaboration!
Sun of a Beach
The Christmas Corporate Workshop, inspired by Secret Santa, was a great success, offering participants a unique and fun experience. Activities included blindfold painting, dancing, and team games, fostering collaboration, communication, and creativity. At the end of the workshop, participants created Christmas bouquets, adding a magical touch to the festive atmosphere.
A big thank you to the Sun of a Beach team for their partnership and support in making this creative program a reality!
The “Sustainable Thanksgiving Florals” workshop was a great success, held as part of a special event for the H&M team. Participants had the chance to create unique floral arrangements using sustainable materials, highlighting the importance of sustainability and creativity in floral design.
A heartfelt thank you to the H&M team for their trust and collaboration in bringing this workshop to life!
Vorres Museum
The workshop was a great success, with Alina demonstrating how to create a centerpiece inspired by the museum’s surroundings, colors, and local produce, using sustainable floristry techniques. Participants were then guided through creating and styling an alternative tablescape, incorporating local fruits and vegetables into the design. On Sunday, Alina introduced a large-scale installation, where, through collaborative effort and various floristry mechanics, the group created a site-specific floral artwork.
A big thank you to the Vorres Museum for their wonderful collaboration and support in bringing this workshop to life!
Alina’s Retreat
Alina Dheere has a background in Art History, Theatre and Performance (Goldsmiths) and works across different disciplines, offering flower styling, botanical set design, multi-sensorial events, large-scale installation work, concept creation and teaching. She has consulted and worked with clients across Europe, Asia and the Middle East, and has taught floristry at McQueens International Flower School and the London Flower School. She uses flowers both as an artistic medium and a tool for communication, often drawing from theatre and performance practices and sees flowers as performative elements, never in a neutral state. She is constantly exploring how we experience nature’s relationship with technology and vice versa.
Through her workshops around the world, she wishes to encourage participants to develop their own creative vision so that they are not limited to traditional floral design techniques.
Crini and Sophia
hank you @criniandsophia, @mayouza & @oikosdesignshop for being part of your beautiful Christmas event and contributing to such an important cause! @desmos_non_profit_foundation.
It was a joy to host the wreath-making workshop, bringing people together to create unique, handcrafted pieces while celebrating the festive spirit. Using seasonal foliage and natural elements, we explored texture, composition, and creativity, making each wreath a personal expression of the season. Moments like these remind us of the power of community, craftsmanship, and giving back.
Capanna
That Christmas wreath workshop left us with the warmest & happiest feelings! We were so excited to spend such a creative and festive Saturday together! Thank you so much @trattoriacapanna for hosting us in this secret wonderful place!
ARCHworkshop x Secret Garden
A day well spent!
Thank you @thearch.workshop for hosting this beautiful day and giving us the opportunity to share our knowledge on how to make a flower arrangement in a sustainable & creative way. We used seasonal local flowers with insights on different techniques , colour and texture coordination! A day filled with laughter, knowledge and the warm Athenian sun, with the breathtaking view of the Acropolis! Can’t wait to share our love of flowers again with you!
Golden Hall
Thank you, Golden Hall, for hosting our Halloween Pumpkin Workshop! We had such a wonderful time celebrating the season with creativity and community. It was a joy to see everyone embrace the festive spirit, transforming pumpkins into beautiful, artistic creations. From exploring textures and colors to experimenting with different design techniques, the workshop was filled with fun, inspiration, and a touch of Halloween magic. We’re so grateful to everyone who joined us and made it such a special experience!
Amvyx
A huge thank you to Amvyx for bringing their team together to celebrate the holiday season with a festive Christmas Wreath Workshop! It was a pleasure to share the joy of creativity, crafting beautiful wreaths with seasonal foliage while embracing the magic of Christmas. Moments like these highlight the spirit of the season—connection, collaboration, and a touch of artistry. We’re grateful to have been part of this wonderful experience and to spread the holiday cheer through the beauty of floral design!