Aegean Arts
Our Studio
A small, independent printmaking studio located in the mountain village of Ampelos on the Greek island of Samos. Surrounded by vineyards, forested hills, and the wide blue of the Aegean Sea.
What We Teach
Copper plate etching, linocut, cyanotype, drawing, monoprints, and experimental printmaking techniques. Whether you're new to printmaking or expanding your practice, we encourage exploration and curiosity.
Our Retreats
Each summer, we host small-group printmaking retreats for focused studio time, hands-on learning, and shared meals in local tavernas. Structured demonstrations blend with open studio sessions for personal projects.
Our Philosophy
We believe in slowing down, working with your hands, and finding inspiration in the landscape and culture of Samos. A creative escape where people learn, make, connect, and return with renewed artistic energy.
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Samos, Greece
Pantelis Roussakis
Printmaker & Workshop Instructor
Pantelis Roussakis is an accomplished printmaker with decades of experience in traditional and contemporary printmaking techniques. His work explores the intersection of Greek heritage, nature, and human experience through the medium of print.
Based in Ampelos village on the island of Samos, Pantelis has dedicated his practice to preserving and sharing the art of printmaking. His studio, with its distinctive stone walls and professional equipment, provides an inspiring environment for artists of all levels to explore copper plate etching, linocut, cyanotype, and monoprint techniques.
Specializations
Samos, Greece
The eighth largest Greek island, a jewel of the Eastern Aegean where ancient history meets extraordinary natural beauty.
Samos in the Eastern Aegean, just 1.6km from the Turkish coast
Samos has been a center of art, philosophy, and learning since the 3rd millennium BC. This mountainous island — home to the great mathematician Pythagoras, philosopher Epicurus, and astronomer Aristarchus — was once considered the spiritual center of the Mediterranean world. Today, it enchants visitors with lush green forests, pristine beaches, and world-renowned sweet Muscat wine.
Island Size
478 km² (43km × 13km)
Population
~35,000 inhabitants
Coastline
159 km of beaches
Highest Peak
Mt. Kerkis (1,434m)
Why Samos?
Birthplace of Pythagoras
The legendary mathematician and philosopher was born here in 570 BC. The town of Pythagoreio was renamed in his honor.
UNESCO World Heritage
The Pythagoreion and Heraion of Samos are inscribed since 1992, featuring ancient Greek and Roman monuments and the remarkable Eupalinos tunnel.
Famous Muscat Wine
Samos is celebrated throughout Greece for its sweet Muscat wine, produced from grapes grown in the island's fertile volcanic soil.
Getting Here
Samos International Airport (SMI) offers direct flights from Athens and seasonal connections from major European cities. Ferries connect to Piraeus, other Aegean islands, and Kusadasi, Turkey.
From Turkey
1.6 km