Classes & Services
Do you dream of trying the pottery wheel?
Thoughtfully designed to suit potters at all stages of their ceramics journey.
From beginner-friendly taster classes to one-to-one coaching sessions and multi-week courses, these small group offerings allow beginner and advanced potters to find their creative flow at the pottery wheel in a relaxed and mindful setting.
Are you a true beginner who has never touched clay? Perhaps you’ve taken a few classes but aren’t sure your hands remember what to do? Or you’re a seasoned maker, ready to take your throwing practice to the next level?
Wherever you are in your ceramics practice, I’ll meet you there.
Explore - Pottery Wheel Taster Class (90 mins)
For anyone who has dreamed of trying the pottery wheel, this beginner-friendly 1.5 hour class is a perfect introduction. It’s an opportunity to slow down, put your hands in clay, and connect to your creativity in a serene, relaxed setting.
Classes take place in my bright studio in a leafy neighbourhood of central Athens. Taught in small groups, the vibes are gentle and restorative — a little oasis of creative calm amid the city’s energy.
No prior experience is needed — just curiosity and a willingness to get your hands muddy.
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People looking for a mindful, memorable gift for themselves or a loved one.
Visitors to Athens who want to take some time out of sightseeing to explore their creativity.
Beginners who want a supportive and enjoyable first experience at the wheel.
Younger potters are welcome to the studio, as long as they have adult/parental support and supervision.*
*For our littlest potters (usually those under-6) hand building, may be more suitable than the pottery wheel. This is something we can absolutely integrate into your time at the studio to make the experience as child-friendly as possible. Please get in touch to chat about options.
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Warm, inclusive and welcoming studio with tools and materials provided.
Small group size of maximum 3 potters (unless booking as a family/group).
Step-by-step demonstration of centering, opening, and pulling and shaping clay on the pottery wheel.
90 minutes of guided wheel time with instruction tailored to your individual needs.
Time to throw two or three pieces during the class.
Glazing and kiln firing of one finished piece (pick-up or shipping options available).*
Language of tuition is English or French.
*Your piece will be ready to pick up/ship approx. 4 weeks following your class (if you need it sooner, please let us know). You will choose the colours and finishes for your pot from a selection of studio glazes at the end of your class. If you would like to fire more than one piece there will be an additional charge of 15 euro/piece to cover my time and materials.
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1 person: €80
2 people: €120 (€60 per person)
3 people: €180 (€60 per person)
4 people: €220 (€55 per person)
*Includes clay, tools, glaze firing of one piece, and guidance in my sunny Athens studio. Sessions are small-group and hands-on — perfect for beginners and curious makers alike.
Also includes 24% VAT.
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Choose a date and time from the calendar and submit the booking form.
You’ll be asked to pay a deposit of 80 euro to secure your booking. If you are booking as a group of 2 or more, you are welcome to either pay the remaining balance on the day of your class or in advance. Whichever is most convenient for you.
Once your booking is complete , you’ll receive a confirmation email with practical details.
If the available times don’t suit you, contact me and I’ll do my best to accommodate your schedule.
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In case of a booking by a group of friends/family, I can comfortably accommodate 4-6 participants for a pottery wheel class.
In case of group bookings of more than 3 persons, the class will run a little longer (approx. 2-2.5 hours instead of 90 minutes) to allow enough time for each person to enjoy their time at the pottery wheel without feeling rushed.
If you are interested in booking the studio for a small group event or celebration - please get in touch, I’ll be happy to help.
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The studio is on the ground floor with one shallow step at the entrance. Unfortunately, the toilet is downstairs and not easily accessible. Please let me know in advance about mobility needs; I will be happy to do my very best to adjust the workspace to welcome you.
If you have sensory sensitivities, please let me know ahead of time so I can minimise distractions and adapt my teaching to suit you better.
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I offer participants flexibility to rebook their class for another date/time with 48 hours notice.
In case you need to cancel, I offer a full refund for cancellations made at least 7 days before the class and 50% refund for cancellations made between 48 hours and 7 days before the class. There are no refunds for cancellations within 48 hours of the class or for no-shows.
If I need to cancel due to unforeseen circumstances, you will be offered a full refund or a rescheduled date.
Please feel free to contact me by phone or email to enquire about rebookings or cancellations.
Multi-Week Pottery Wheel Courses & Private Classes
Pottery Wheel Classes
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For absolute beginners or those who’ve had a few classes and want to refresh their skills and nurture their confidence. This multi-week course is designed to teach the foundational techniques needed to work with clay on the pottery wheel.
Over the six weeks you will gain the core skills and knowledge needed to take a thrown piece all the way from the pottery wheel through to a finished form.
What you’ll learn:
Core wheel skills: Wedging and centring techniques adapted to your individual anatomy. Opening, pulling and shaping techniques, including open (e.g. bowls) and closed (e.g. bottles) forms. Trimming skills for refining bases and forms.
Basic hand-building techniques: Variety of methods for forming and attaching handles, as well as for introducing different textures and finishes to your surfaces in preparation for firing.
Introduction to glazing: Key decorative techniques for applying glazes to your pots.
Course format and duration:
15 hours of tuition, delivered in 6 × 2.5-hour sessions.
Small-group (maximum two students per session) for focused, attentive teaching and a calm learning environment.
Thoughtfully designed course curriculum, which nurtures your skills and confidence through step-by-step repetition and progression.
Trauma-aware and person-centred approach to teaching, focused on mind-body connection and breath.
Hands-on sessions paced to suit individual needs while covering all core wheel-throwing skills.
Classes are taught in English or French.
By the end of your course, you will:
Be able to throw and trim basic shapes on the wheel with confidence.
Understand the fundamentals of how to work with clay through the different stages of the ceramics process, all the way from throwing to glazing.
Have made a beautiful collection of 8-12 pots to take home. As we only use high-quality stoneware and durable glazes in the studio all your pieces will be food safe and microwave/dishwasher friendly.
Studio Access
The next step in your ceramics practice
Once you’ve completed your Foundations course, it’s time to practice, practice, practice.
Spending time with your hands in clay in a setting which nurtures your confidence and creativity, is the best way to find your own flow at the pottery wheel. If you’ve recently completed the Foundations course at my studio or have already have some experience at the wheel but would like to reconnect with your practice, studio access is the next step for you.
Join our studio community and take your ceramics practice to the next level.
