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Crete: Raku Pottery Experience with Master Potter in Myrsini
Features
- Free cancellation available
- 2h 30m
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
- Multiple languages
Overview
- Get hands-on experience with renowned artist Nikos Makrynakis.
- Create stunning, unpredictable patterns using ancient Japanese methods.
- Take home your bespoke, hand-designed Raku plate.
Activity location
- Crete
- Mirsini, Greece
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Mirsini 720 57, Greece
- Mirsini, Greece
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Crete: Raku Pottery Experience with Master Potter in Myrsini
- 2h 30m
- English
What's included, what's not
- Hands-on instruction from master potter Nikos Makrynakis
- Designing and detailing a plate for Raku firing
- All materials and tools provided for the workshop
- Firing of your designed Raku plate in the kiln
- Personal clay work session with guidance on traditional techniques
- Refreshments: coffee and water available on site
- Amusing life stories and cultural insights from Nikos
- Opportunity to watch Nikos demonstrate pottery techniques on the wheel
- Your bespoke, hand-designed Raku plate to take home
- Bathroom facilities available on site
- Option to have additional clay creations glazed and fired for collection or shipping (additional shipping cost applies)
What you can expect
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!
Location
Activity location
- Crete
- Mirsini, Greece
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Mirsini 720 57, Greece
- Mirsini, Greece