Small batch stoneware ceramics. Mindfully made.
Slow-made in my sunny pottery studio in the heart of Athens
The mug which feels just right in your hands. The breakfast bowl that’s neither too big nor too small. The platter passed around a table shared with loved ones. The hand-poured candle which grounds and nourishes. Objects which punctuate our daily lives and elevate everyday moments from routine to ritual.
Designed with intention and handmade with care: these are objects made for life.
Bestsellers
Hand-carved stoneware grating dish
Inspired by Japanese Oroshi grating dishes, typically used to grate or purée anything from garlic and ginger, to wasabi and daikon.
These little dishes are designed to give you space to grate small amounts of the vegetable of your choice. You can then either add your purée to your cooking pot or add condiments and sauces of your choice into the dish to create your very own dipping sauce.
Individually made by hand on my pottery wheel and then hand carved, each piece has its own unique character and variations. No two are the same.
Limited edition stoneware planter/cachepot
Handthrown on my pottery wheel from a warm, dark stoneware clay and decorated with layers of glaze to create undulating seascapes this planter is carefully designed to provide a beautiful and functional home for your favourite plant baby.
Features:
Limited edition: I develop all of my glazes from scratch in my pottery studio and each of the planters is hand decorated with layers of those glazes to create beautiful surface textures and effects. The result is a unique piece which cannot be replicated - you will receive the exact cachepot pictured.
Furniture-friendly: High-fired to 1260°C to ensure the clay and glazes are fully vitrified and watertight, the bases of these planters are sanded silky smooth with diamond pads post-firing to protect your furniture from any marks or scratches. .
Dimensions: With internal dimensions of Ø 13 cm × 13 cm (external dimensions Ø 13.5 × 13.5) this cachepot can comfortably house a nursery pot of up 12 cm in diameter.
*Plants not included.
Co-designed with my friend, yoga teacher, and self-confessed mug snob, Candace Cabrera (and featured among her best products of 2023) this mug is intentionally designed to feel good in your hands.
The comfortable handle allows for a nice safe, two-finger grip even when full (it holds just over 500 ml/16 fl. oz. of your favourite morning brew). And with a design which curves slightly inwards, the precious liquid inside stays warmer for longer. Meanwhile, a gently tapered lip makes it comfortable to drink from and stops any drips as you sip.
Handmade on my pottery wheel from a light speckled stoneware and glazed in soft white. All my glazes are formulated and made from scratch in-house and guaranteed to be 100% lead-free.
Each mug is made from natural materials, and will have its own individual variations and character.
Multi-Day Pottery Wheel Workshops
Ready for a creative, week of clay and making in the vibrant city of Athens?
For those ready to dive deep into the world of the pottery wheel, this four day workshop, taught in my sunny pottery studio in the heart of Athens, is an opportunity to immerse yourself in this mindful craft.
Whether you are a total beginner or a seasoned thrower, these small group workshops (max. 3 people) will be tailored to your existing knowledge and skills to help you meaningfully progress your practice to the next level.
Over five focused days you’ll deepen your knowledge of clay and refine your skills and technique —guided step by step as you build your confidence and develop a sustainable and intentional ceramics practice.
Course Structure:
Day 1 - Studio Day - 10:00-17:00
Day 2 - Studio Day - 10:00-17:00
Day 3 - Rest
Day 4 - Studio Day - 10:00-17:00
Day 5 - Studio Day - 10:00-17:00
The workshop is structured over five days, with four studio days and one rest day half-way through. On studio days we will spend around six hours at the pottery wheel, with regular breaks for coffee and lunch (and to stretch out your back, hips and wrists). Teaching will take place in English or French, depending on your preference.
What to expect:
20+ hours (approx. 6 hours/day) of focused small group (2:1) tuition at the pottery wheel with a curriculum personalised in pace and content to suit your current skills, experience and goals for the workshop
Trauma-aware and person-centred approach to teaching, focused on mind-body connection and breath.
Lunch and refreshments each day (I’ll be asking you about any dietary requirements and preferences each day, but please reach out if there’s anything you’d like me to know in advance)
All the tools and materials you will need will be provided (you are more than welcome to bring along any favourite tools/aprons etc. to support your practice)
Up to 40 kg of high quality stoneware clay and use of studio glazes.
Bisque & glaze firing of 4-8 pieces (depending on volume)
Good to know:
Materials : You will be working with high quality stoneware clay and high temperature glazes, so everything you make will be strong, durable and safe to to use for many years to come. Any food or drink ware will be both microwave and dishwasher friendly.
Accessibility: Pottery wheel-throwing is physically active but there is plenty we can do to make it accessible; please let me know about any mobility or health considerations so that I can do my best to adapt and make your experience as welcoming and comfortable as possible. Equally, if you have any sensory sensitivities, please let me know ahead of time so I can minimise distractions and adapt my teaching to suit you better.
The studio is on the ground floor with one shallow step at the entrance. Unfortunately, the toilet is downstairs and not easily accessible. However, I will be happy to do my very best to adjust the workspace to welcome you.
Accommodation and more: If you are not Athens-based, please feel free to reach out if you would like some carefully curated recommendations for places to stay, eat or visit.
Cancellations, Date Changes & Refunds: Non-refundable 50% deposit is required upon booking, with the second payment due 60 days before the workshop start date.
For those choosing to pay the full course cost up front, cancellations more than 30 days before the start of the workshop will receive a 50% refund or the option to postpone to a later date. In case of a refund request a €30 administrative fee will be charged.
Date changes may be requested no less than 30 days prior to the course date.
No refund or date change will be possible within 30 days of the start of the workshop.
Studio Services
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Pottery Wheel Classes
Small-group classes designed for beginners and returning students alike. Give yourself (or a loved one) a few hours of mindful, creative practice. Spaces are limited to ensure a calm, relaxed experience.
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Glaze Courses
A series of classes and workshops carefully designed to help you untangle this most misunderstood step in the ceramics process and build your confidence formulating, applying, and firing glazes.
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Studio Access
Join our creative community to make, glaze, and fire your work in a safe and inclusive studio environment.
Upcoming Retreats
Hosted in a charming 19th century stone house, in a secluded spot close to the seaside village of Skala Eresou, this immersive ceramics retreat invites you to slow down and connect to your creativity.
Nestled in a lush, green valley by the crystal waters of the Aegean island of Lesvos, Chalantra Residence will be our home and our pottery studio for the week. Join us for a week of making, glazing and firing beneath the ancient olive tree in the courtyard of our traditional stone house.
What to expect
Clay Practice: Five days of making in our serene, shaded courtyard. Morning and afternoon sessions (3 hours each) with options to explore hand-building, wheel-throwing, and surface decoration techniques, giving you time and space to experiment and build your skills.
Skilled Facilitation & Guidance: Led by two experienced craftswomen passionate about sharing their craft, this retreat is for everyone. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced potter, we will meet you where you are in your clay practice, and help you create pieces designed with intention.
Pottery wheel-throwing: You will learn essential skills to throw with confidence and ease, covering clay preparation, centering, opening and pulling, as well as shaping simple and complex forms. For experienced throwers, tailored sessions will concentrate on your specific goals such as throwing larger/taller, improving consistency, or developing mastery of a particular shape or technique. Taught in small groups (max. four participants), each session will include hands-on practice with tailored feedback and guidance.
Hand-building: Come with ideas, images, drawings and be ready for lots of coiling. We will have plenty of time and lots of clay to make big or small pieces. I will show you how I coil according to a design, paying attention to measurements, curves and proportions, and how I sgraffito, inlay, and add decorative elements. Things will dry fast enough so we can work on many pieces. I will bring some plaster so we can also make sprig molds, exciting!
Glaze making 101: Find out how glazes work in this hands-on session combining essential glaze chemistry with practical testing so you leave with real results. Bring your curiosity, glaze inspo pics, and a notebook.
Firings: There will be one bisque firing mid-way through the retreat for smaller pieces, followed by a surprise alternative firing. Any larger works which are not ready for firing during the retreat will be bisqued once dry and shipped to you (shipping costs not included).
Free time: We will balance our clay practice with time to enjoy the island. Hike to a local viewpoint, go for swim, chill at the beach, grab a cocktail by the water, read, rest. Or simply enjoy some independent clay time in our outdoor studio. This choice is yours.
Accommodation & Meals
Six nights in a beautiful, traditional stone house set in valley of Eresos, just minutes from the sea. The house offers restorative communal spaces, light-filled bedrooms, and peaceful outdoor areas for creativity, reflection and gathering.
Breakfasts and lunches will be served daily, prepared with care from locally-sourced produce. Snacks and beverages will be available through the day. Dinner is not included.
Optional excursions
Visit to the traditional island pottery of Dimitris Kouvdis, for a demonstration of the harvesting and preparation of wild clay and a tour of his wood fire kiln.
Trip to the Petrified Forest, an otherworldly landscape and quiet place to walk and reflect.
Who this retreat is for
Beginners and experienced makers welcome. With a maximum group size of 10 people, facilitated by two experienced craftswomen, teaching will be intentionally paced and person-centred, adapted to meet you where you are as a human and a maker.
Pricing
Your own room
1 person, Main House Double Bedroom, Shared Bathroom - €1600
Shared room (3 with double beds, 1 with separate beds)
2 people, Main House Double bedroom, Shared Bathroom - €2600 (€1300/person)
Studio/annex
2 people, Studio/Annex Double bed + Sofa bed, Ensuite - €3000 (€1500/person)
3 people, Studio/Annex Double bed + Sofa bed, Ensuite - €3600 (€1200/person)
Safe Space
Our retreats are safe spaces.
We create an environment grounded in respect and kindness, where you can arrive as you are and be seen without judgment. We honour diverse identities, experiences, and ways of being. Harmful language or behaviour will not be tolerated.
Join us in sunny Eresos for a week of mindful making and restorative nature.
Coming Soon
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Our summer 2026 retreats are currently fully booked, but we’ve just confirmed an additional week in September 2026.
We will be announcing details and opening registration to our those on our waitlist soon.
If you’d like to be the first to know about current availability (including cancellations/drop outs) and future retreats, join the waiting list and we’ll be in touch as soon as registration goes live.
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What to expect
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Five days of alfresco making in our serene, shaded courtyard. Morning and afternoon sessions (3 hours each) with options to explore hand-building, wheel-throwing, and surface decoration techniques, giving you time and space to experiment and build your skills.
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Led by two experienced craftswomen passionate about sharing their knowledge and skills, this retreat is for everyone. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced potter, we will meet you where you are in your clay practice, and help you create pieces designed with intention.
With years of teaching experience behind us we will hold space for your creativity, as we explore a variety of making and firing techniques.
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Clay is a complex, living material. To work with it well requires a broad understanding of how it behaves through making and firing. By exploring multiple techniques—hand-building, wheel-throwing, and glaze formulation—we give ourselves the best chance to unlock clay’s full potential. During the retreat you’ll experiment with each of these approaches and discover how they interact, learning to work with form and surface in harmony.
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There will be one bisque firing mid-way through the retreat for smaller pieces,* followed by an alternative firing (raku and/or pit firing, depending on weather conditions).
There will also be an opportunity to learn the basics of glaze making, from formulation to firing.
*Any larger works which are not ready for firing during the retreat will be bisqued once dry and shipped to you (shipping costs not included).
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We will balance our clay practice with time to enjoy the island. Hike to a local viewpoint, go for swim, chill at the beach, grab a cocktail by the water, read, rest. Or simply enjoy some independent clay time in our outdoor studio. This choice is yours.
The Mindful Potter is an independent, woman-owned, small business.
Small but mighty, I’m committed to doing everything I can to create sustainable and ethical practices in my pottery studio and beyond.
Because I believe in collective action (and responsibility), especially when it comes to climate action and social equity, I also believe that every choice I make in how I run my business, no matter how big or small, will make a difference.
My efforts are imperfect. But I’m always learning and working to find ways to reduce the human and ecological footprint of my creative practice on the planet.
