POTTERY
lessons
Wheel-Throwing
Workshops
MAKE POTTERY
MAKE MEMORIES
Pottery is at the heart of Crete. Over 4,000 years of tradition, from the Minoans to today’s potters. In our workshops, you'll learn how to shape clay into something uniquely yours. Whether you're a complete beginner or already familiar with the craft, we're here to share our passion and teach you the art of pottery.
At the end of each lesson, you'll have a personal, unique clay pot to take home as a cherished reminder of your time in Crete. You may choose to take it home unfired, or we can fire it for you. Please read options for finishing your pots here
"Make a Clay Pot"
Perfect for a first-time wheel-throwing experience and for younger children. Join us to help you create a small and unique clay pot on the wheel. For ages 5+. Every pot is made within 10-15 minutes and the price is 15€ per pot. You can choose to make more than one pot per person. Create your own unique clay piece to take home.*
Please read options for finishing your pots here
Booking is required
"Guided Pottery Workshop"
Learn the basics and experience the local techniques of pottery while using a local rare earthenware clay. Perfect for beginners and intermediate throwers. Our one hour Guided Workshop on the wheel offers a comprehensive experience for individuals aged 12+. Most participants create 2 unique pieces to take home.*
Please read options for finishing your pots here
This workshop is provided in English
The price is 50€ per person
(Semi-Private, up to 4 people)
Minimum participation 2 people
Booking is required
A completely free introductory video for beginners can be found HERE
Read reviews on our airbnb experience page HERE
Workshops with young children, bigger group or solo participant?
Please send your request or questions at info@cretanspiral.com
*Finishing
YOUR POTS
*We are also offering:
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Bisque firing* (from 5€ per piece)
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Glaze firing** (from 12€ per piece)
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Shipping the pots directly to your home once they are ready (15€ per pot on average)
*Bisque firing: A 48-hour process at around 1000°C (1832°F) transforms your clay into a timeless ceramic. Our Cretan and Greek clays develop a natural terracotta character.
**Glaze firing: Following bisque firing, a second 48 hour firing sets the applied glaze, choose from many colored or clear glazes to create a finished piece ready for everyday use.
Pots usually dry within 2 days, and we can only fire fully dried pieces. Bisque firing with us takes roughly 5 days, and glaze firing about 7 days in total. Alternatively, you can take your unfired pot home at no extra charge, then fire it at a local studio, keep it as decoration, or paint it with acrylics (even unfired!)
Our New Pottery
studio
In December 2019, Konstantinos Spyridis, the owner and instructor of our guided workshops, personally designed and constructed our unique pottery studio. With stunning views of the local gulf and surrounded by olive trees, our studio is equipped with silent potter's wheels and two hand-building tables, all in a private, clean, and organized air-cooled environment. Come and experience the perfect setting to learn and immerse yourself in the local pottery craft.
