Workshops & Retreats

Upcoming Experiences

Breathe, make space, create

Join us for small-group workshops and retreats thoughtfully designed to slow the pace and gently reconnect you with your hands and your creativity. Held in our sunny Athens studio and at other carefully curated locations across Greece, our experiences blend hands-on making with gentle mindfulness, helping you discover your creative flow with intention and ease. Leave with handmade pottery, knowledge and skills, and a quieter, more centered sense of creativity. Perfect for beginners, curious makers, and anyone craving a peaceful moment to slow down, reconnect with themselves, and feel grounded through clay.

Workshops & Retreats

Clay Immersive - Four Day Pottery Wheel Workshop - €990

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. 2 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. 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. No refund will be possible within 30 days of the start of the workshop. In case of a refund request a €30 administrative fee will be charged.

from €445.00
Glaze Fundamentals - 3 hour Workshop

This three-hour introductory glaze chemistry workshop gives you the essential knowledge and practical skills to begin developing your own glazes with confidence and care. Designed for makers who want a clear, hands-on introduction to how glazes work, the workshop combines focused discussion with practical testing so you leave with real results—and a repeatable method.

What you’ll learn

  • How common glaze materials function: glass formers, fluxes etc.

  • How oxides and mineral interact to affect colour, transparency and surface texture

  • Simple, repeatable methodologies for formulating and refining glaze recipes

  • Clear, simple steps for handling raw materials while following proper safety procedures.

Workshop format

  • Small group, attentive tuition in a calm studio environment

  • Guided development of a glaze that reflects your aesthetic (e.g. matte, satin, gloss, phase-separated, crystalline etc.)

  • Preparation of a series of test tiles, each documenting a variant of your base glaze

  • Materials, kiln firing and 16 fired test tiles included

What to expect

  • Practical, step-by-step guidance tailored to beginners

  • Hands-on mixing and application of glazes with close instructor support

  • Clear instruction on recording measurements and test conditions for reproducible results

Outcomes

  • A set of 16 fired test tiles showcasing your own bespoke glaze formulation

  • A simple testing protocol and documentation practice you can use to continue developing glazes in your studio practice

  • Greater understanding of how to design glaze experiments and interpret results

Bring curiosity and a notebook; everything else—materials, firings and finished tiles—is provided.

€120.00

Your Questions, Answered

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Your Questions, Answered *

  • There is flexibility to schedule pottery wheel and glaze workshops in my Athens studio on dates other than those listed. Get in touch and let me know which dates would work for you. I’ll do my best to accommodate you.

    For retreats outside Athens, the schedule is fixed.

  • Yes! Let me know what you have in mind, and I'll work with you to create a bespoke experience to suit your vision and budget.

  • You can reach me anytime via my contact page or by email. I aim to respond quickly—usually within a couple of business days.

What People Are Saying

“Wonderful experience that I am ready to reiterate as soon as possible. Julie was a wonderful teacher and I could get back very fast into the basics. She was also (and foremost) very flexible to adjust to my pace.”

Veronique N.

Clay Immersive - 4 day Pottery Wheel Workshop

“From glazing masterclasses to intensive wheel throwing workshops and all of the advice and help in between, Julie is generous with her time, knowledge and studio space … [this] pottery studio is a must for anyone visiting or living in Athens.”

Logan B.

Clay Immersive - 4 day Pottery Wheel Workshop

“Pottery with Julie is a journey of creative flow and peace of mind. You will learn to slow down and center your self along with the clay.”

Angeliki M.

Clay Immersive - 4 day Pottery Wheel Workshop