ceramics school
OUR MINI WORKSHOPS
MINI WORKSHOP HOLIDAYS
Gaia Ceramics and Stella Rokkou are happy to invite you and your friends, to a unique experience of art holidays in the beautiful city of Kavala in Greece. To find out more about our city, visit the official site of Public Benefit Organisation of Kavala here:
Unravel your artistic expression through one of these ceramics seminars, specially designed for beginners, while spending your holidays in one of the most beautiful cities of northern Greece.
Gaia’s studio is located in the old town, surrounded by the old walls of the castle and overlooking the Aegean sea, providing an exquisite space for both relaxation and creation.
It is an excellent chance to get to know clay as a material and a means of art expression.
You will have the opportunity to create your very own ceramic objects, learn and work with various techniques for handmade or pottery wheel objects.
Explore the dynamic city of Kavala during your free time, which offers a variety of traditonal tavernas, trendy bars, bakeries and a shopping district. Situated on the Mediterranean coast, there are many beautiful sandy beaches in Kavala with crystal clear waters, both within walking and driving distance.
THE COURSES
Training and Techniques:
- Familiarising with clay and creating the first object
- Creating an object using the coil technique
- Decoration with insert, sgraffito
- Slips and engobes techniques
- Slab techniques
- Imprints
- Pottery wheel
- Bisque Firing (980°C)
- Underglaze coloring and painting
- Glazes and second firing (1020°C)
1nd Option: 5 days 3 hours a day mini course 700 €/person (all year long)
This course includes five days, three hours a day of training and creation.
The daily program is during morning or afternoon hours. Beverages and snacks will be offered during the program.
- A deposit of € 300 is necessary for booking your participation.
- Cancellations initiated by Gaia Ceramics will result in a full refund of deposit.
- Cancellations by participants will not be refunded.
2nd Option: 5 days 2 hours a day mini course 500 €/person (all year long)
This course includes five days, two hours a day of training and creation.
The daily program is during morning or afternoon hours. Beverages and snacks will be offered during the program.
- A deposit of € 200 is necessary for booking your participation.
- Cancellations initiated by Gaia Ceramics will result in a full refund of deposit.
- Cancellations by participants will not be refunded.
- Courses are available throughout the year
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Accommodation (not included)
Comfortable accommodations are available nearby within the Old Town. We recommend some charming apartments as well as a hotel on the port, that serve as an ideal base during your stay.
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