About the Experience:
Time: Tuesday - Sunday from 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Price: 100 euros per person (discount available for young children)
Amenities: Coffee and water available on site, bathroom facilities
What You'll Do:
Design Your Plate: Under Nikos' guidance, detail and design a pre-made plate that will be fired using the Raku technique. This process is thrilling and theatrical, resulting in stunning, unpredictable patterns and colours.
Hands-on Clay Work: While your Raku creation is in the kiln, get hands-on experience with clay. Nikos will teach you traditional techniques and share his amusing life stories and the history of Raku. Watch a master at work on the pottery wheel.
Take Home Your Creation: Each guest will leave with their bespoke, hand-designed Raku plate. For those interested in having their clay creations glazed and fired, these can be collected approximately 5 days later or shipped to your home for an additional cost.
Why You'll Love It:
Learn from a Master: Nikos Makrynakis is a renowned potter with a rich history in ceramics, making this an authentic and educational experience.
Unique Souvenir: Create and take home a one-of-a-kind Raku pottery piece, a tangible memory of your time in Crete.
Cultural Immersion: Enjoy stories about Nikos' fascinating life and the cultural history of Crete, adding depth and context to your experience.
Good to Know:
Children's Discount: Special pricing available for young children to make this a family-friendly activity.
Shipping Available: If you'd like your additional clay creations glazed and fired, they can be shipped to your home for an additional fee.
Book Your Spot:
Spaces are limited, so reserve your place in this unique Raku pottery workshop today and embark on a creative adventure with Nikos Makrynakis!