Do I need to be a designer, architect or artist to attend a workshop?

Everyone willing to explore her/his wider creative side and inventively
benefiting the local community is invited to participate in the workshops.

​

Is there a selection taking place?

Yes, due to the strictly limited places available and looking forward for the higher
possible level of results to take place, a selection has to be made. Primarily
based on the expressed strong interest of someone to take meaningful part into
the process and scopes that the Periplus workshops want to bring in place.

For more information please go to our Booking page.

What is included in the price of a workshop period?

The full tuition for all main and supplementary studios, 9 days (8 nights)

accommodation in shared rooms, all shared meals on location and during the

outside visits, full necessary materials and tools and complete extra events and

activities are included. Local transportations, necessary for the program within

the whole period, are also included but not the travel expenses to reach the place.

​

Is there a theme difference between the first and the second workshop’s period in Crete?

No, both periods are following the same program so that you may chose the dates

prefered. In case though, that a participant chooses to attend both periods, she/he

will have the opportunity to extend the creative path which has chosen in both

sessions. You may find more on this case regarding in our Booking page.

​

Is there a theme difference between the workshop in Crete and Arcadia?

Both workshops initially follow the 2025 generic thematic of towards a new MATERIALITY / towards a new MATEREALITY. You may find all parameters that diversify them in their respective pages in our site.

How long is the daily program?

As the participation mentality into the workshops is holistic, the participants

are required to follow the full daily program on all the chosen locations.

What is the workshop language?
English is the language for all the activities.

 

What is the number of participants in each workshop? 

Due to the intense and exclusively holistic approach of the workshops,

the number of participants is limited to 15-20.

​

How can I get to Alikianos village in Crete, to the workshop's location?

For detailed information please check the Trip Planning section in Practical information of the specific workshop. We organize a shuttle bus, once on workshop’s initial day early afternoon, from the Chania International airport to our location. The shuttle leaves back once on workshop’s last day on midday and drops you off at the airport. Full explicit details will be sent to all participants prior to the workshops.

 

Are there any means of local transportation?

There is a periodic public transportation between our location and the city of Chania. Also, if needed,

you may always book a taxi in advance.

How much do the workshops cost?
For updated information please go to our Booking page.

What is the payment schedule?

You may find more regarding the payment schedule in our Booking page.

Can I book a place in more than one workshop?
Yes. For more information please go to our Booking page.

Is it possible for participants to attend the workshop with friends?

As there is only a strictly limited number of places, all potential participants have to undergo the same selection process and financial commitment for taking active part in the full program.

​​​

Is it possible for a participant before or after the workshop to schedule a
further holiday visit in Crete?

Yes, Greece is a famously wonderful meditteranean destination to discover, with many options for holiday plans. But this arrangement must be done individually by the participant, keeping also in mind to respond unobstructed to the workshop’s full timeline.