Sensory Play Workshops:
Messy, Sensory & Clay Play
Greece's first Messy Play workshops! Learn More
Hehe!'s "
" play and art groups
Check out the schedule for all of our game teams! Learn More
How We Do "Messy Play"
at Hehe
What We Offer to Children and Parents! Learn More
Hehe, Messy Play Boxes! Hehe has packaged their favorite sensory materials in colorful boxes—
, Messy & Clay Play—so you can discover them at home with your child!
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Hehe at School
or at your organization!
Hehe offers the Messy, Sensory & Clay Play sensory play kits
to schools, preschools, and daycare centers, as well as other organizations!
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Who are Hehe?

Hehe began its journey in 2008, with
the collaboration of developmental psychologist
Eleni Oikonomidou and the sculptor
and ceramicist Hector Gialamas
as a personal need
to create a playground,
for experimentation, expression, and freedom.

In 2010, they introduced and established the
first Messy Play groups in Greece,
as a subversive, creative
and not at all—not at all—clean!

Our Services

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We don't "educate" children, we don't "teach" them, we don't "guide" them

At Hehe, we know very well how much children (and adults, too!) need frequent and consistent exposure to high-quality sensory materials, in close proximity to other people, within a supportive environment of respect and acceptance.

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Happy Messy Players
  • Ένας υπέροχος χώρος με δημιουργία,ελευθερία έκφρασης,θεραπείας,και τρόπος επικοινωνίας.μπραβο στα παιδιά Έκτορα-Ελένη.

    Lena Vasiliadou
    12/02/2018

    An excellent take on the whole concept; everyone is kind and friendly ❤️💜 We love them

    Lena Tsdr
    November 20, 2021

    Art, play, therapy... indeed! I felt wonderful, had an amazing time, and didn’t want to leave! So did my little one, who can’t wait to go back. Today, the warm-hearted people at Hehe found... read more

    Effie Vassiliou
    February 19, 2020

    After so long without being able to go to hehe art, it’s finally come to us! Clay (a really large amount), tools (the authentic clay tools), paints, and little ceramic

    Aspasia Tatsi
    May 6, 2020
  • hehe is a place that buzzes with creativity and positive energy. The kindness with which Eleni, Ektor and team stand by our children with such discretion

    Mantha Melissinou
    April 27, 2020

    When people do what they do with love and passion, the results are amazing! Kudos to the kids for this wonderful initiative! Keep up the great work!

    Dimitris Dousias
    June 12, 2018

    Thank you so much for everything you do for our little ones—and for us, too!!! Today my son was crying because he didn't want us to leave! You really are wonderful!!❤️

    Sofoula Biki
    March 4, 2020

    An exceptional team, deeply inspired by fundamental educational theories and adapted to the modern world, with the goal of fostering an experiential approach to learning through meaningful play. Kids need to get their hands dirty—and... read more

    MARIA BAKIRTZOGLOU
    February 11, 2019
  • Creative and quality time spent by the child with a parent...

    Dimitra Kous
    May 16, 2019

    Great place, really nice atmosphere—we had an amazing time!!

    Aurélie Arnopoulou
    January 30, 2019

    An interesting space offering original and alternative creative activities for children—the kind that are hard to find in the city.

    Marina Antonopoulou
    March 6, 2018

    The journey into messy play was magical; it introduced us to new ways of connecting with our little friends, and we found it particularly useful for applying it to our therapeutic... read more

    Step by Step
    November 2, 2022
  • A wonderful place offering programs with unique developmental benefits for children, staffed by qualified professionals who are dedicated to their work.

    Argiris Karagiorgas
    September 26, 2021

    We had the most wonderful clay art session with Hector yesterday for our girls, ages 8 and 3. He was so calm, inspiring, and encouraging with both of our girls, and he was full... read more

    Rebecca Anne Dewey
    May 20, 2023

    I don't think 5 stars are enough for Hector and Helen. Their authenticity, their advice, the calmness and the light they radiate when they talk to you! I’ve learned from them and still... read more

    "Hourglass" by Maro Barota
    02/15/2023

    Όταν αγαπάς αυτό που κάνεις, φαίνεται από το πόσο δημιουργικός μπορείς να γίνεις στη δουλειά σου και από το πόσο χαίρεσαι με το να προκαλείς χαμόγελα στα πρόσωπα των άλλων,... read more

    Eva Skalidaki
    14/07/2020
  • The two-day “messy” and “chaotic” workshop organized by the hehe team was the best way to kick off the school year. We relaxed, experimented, laughed, and (after the “grown-up” summer break… read more

    Mia Kolliopoulou
    August 29, 2018

    A place in Thessaloniki that, with love and passion, offers children the opportunity to express themselves freely. Thank you for taking care of us and our children!

    Alexia Kalaitzi
    March 6, 2018

    Ήταν τέλειο το σεμινάριο του messy play! και η Ελένη και ο Έκτορας ήταν πολύ ευγενικοί και εξυπηρετικοί. Μας έκαναν να αισθανθούμε άνετα. Η ώρα πέρασε τόσο γρήγορα, πραγματικά μια... read more

    Anna Kourkouli
    28/02/2020

    Although children’s play may seem so simple to adults, it is incredibly beneficial and useful for children’s minds, bodies, and spirits. Childhood memories of carefree, worry-free, and free-spirited days came flooding back... read more

    Mairi Karaba
    December 3, 2019
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