Description

Ceramics courses in Aegina: a creative immersion in craftsmanship

The Aegina ceramics course offers an authentic artistic experience, accessible to all. For 2 to 3 hours, you’ll immerse yourself in the world of Greek pottery alongside a passionate local craftswoman. This creative workshop allows you to discover an ancestral know-how while letting your imagination run free, in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.

Suitable for private lessons, groups and families, this workshop is suitable for beginners as well as those with a first approach to ceramics.

A workshop led by an experienced local potter

The workshop is led by Maria, a professional potter with over 30 years’ experience based in Aegina. Her pedagogical and caring approach allows everyone to feel at ease, whatever their level.

Before getting down to the nitty-gritty, Maria offers an introduction to the history of pottery, from ancient Greece to contemporary practices. This contextualization adds an enriching cultural dimension to the experience.

Step-by-stepcreation of a ceramic object

After this introduction, it’s time to get creative. You’ll learn the pinching technique, an accessible traditional method for shaping a clay object such as a cup, bowl or small decorative piece.

Then you customize your creation using special ceramic colors, playing with shapes, textures and hues. Each participant creates a unique piece that reflects his or her own creativity.

For those who wish, an introduction to turning is also offered, to discover the essential gestures of lathe work.

Experience content and prices

• Ceramics workshop led by a professional potter

• Introduction to the history of pottery

• Creation of a clay object (cup, bowl, etc.)

• Decoration with ceramic colors

• Introduction to turning

Duration: 2 hours

Days: Thursdays and Saturdays at 6 p.m.

Price: €42 per person

How does your reservation work?

Before purchasing, we invite you to read the description of each experience carefully, in particular the period, validity or pricing restrictions indicated in the product attributes. This information comes from our local partners and may change at any time.

Here’s how your booking works, step by step:

1. You buy the experience directly on our website

2. A few days later, you will receive a PDF reservation form containing :

   • A unique code to pass on to the local partner

   • Full contact details to organize your activity

   • Practical information and specific conditions of the service provider

3. We immediately transfer the funds to the local partner

4. You use your booking voucher in accordance with the service provider’s terms and conditions.

   (available dates, seasonality, time slots, etc.).

Please note:

Once your voucher has been issued and payment transferred, we are unable to issue refunds. Any changes or cancellations must be dealt with directly with the local service provider, according to their own terms and conditions.

Frequently asked questions about the ceramics course in Aegina:

• Do I need to have already practiced ceramics to take part in the workshop?

No. The Aegina ceramics course is open to beginners and more experienced participants alike. The workshop is adapted to the level of each participant.

• What kind of objects are created during a ceramics class?

Participants usually create a simple object such as a cup, bowl or small decorative piece, hand-formed using the pinching technique.

• Are materials provided during the course?

Yes. Clay, tools and ceramic colors are included in the workshop. No personal equipment is required.

• How long does the Aegina ceramics course last?

The workshop lasts 2 hours, alternating between explanation, practice and decoration.

• Can creations be collected after the workshop?

Depending on the type of creation, the artisan will explain on the spot how to recover or fire the pieces.