Athens and craftsmanship have always gone hand in hand. In an environment where the city nurtures artistic experimentation, ancient Greek artisans created the first amphorae – storing jars made of ceramics, metal and stone. On our itinerary you will find ceramicists and silversmiths who imitate classical techniques, while modernising the shape and form of this ancient vessel.
Believing that tradition is the way forward in craftsmanship, Akis Goumas collaborates with local archaeological museums to handmake silver vessels and jewellery.
Run by sisters Niki and Zoe Moskofoglou, On Entropy builds on the ancient Greek affinity for marble work to create their own marble furnishing, accessories and lighting.
The studio of Vanessa Anastasopolou is filled with hand-built ceramic and earthenware vessels, created by using stains, underglazes and porcelain chips.
Giannis Zois opens the doors of his studio to teach newcomers his ceramic know-how and help them experience age-old clay hand-building and wheel throwing techniques.
Enchanted by Greek minerals and vessels created by Minoan artists on Crete in circa 1500 BC, Ioanna Papouli founded her studio to experiment with ceramic vessel concepts herself.
Maru Meleniou embraces classical Greek sculptural shapes and twins them with Japanese aesthetics and the coiling technique to craft ceramic bowls and jars.
Maria Economides experiments with hand-building techniques like pinching, coiling, and slab work, creating pieces inspired by the female form, clay’s natural qualities, and Greek cultural heritage.
Attic Black invites everyone to rediscover together the ancient craft of stamping and coating pottery pieces by painting on a ready-made clay tablet that will be fired and shipped after the class.
