Athens: the birthplace of the amphora
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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.
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Akis Goumas
Believing that tradition is the way forward in craftsmanship, Akis Goumas collaborates with local archaeological museums to handmake silver vessels and jewellery.
4 Nikis Street, Alsoupoli, 14235, Athens, Greece
By appointment only
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On Entropy
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.
Nikis 2 & Ag. Georgiou, 15123, Marousi, Greece
By appointment only
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Vanessa Anastasopoulou
The studio of Vanessa Anastasopolou is filled with hand-built ceramic and earthenware vessels, created by using stains, underglazes and porcelain chips.
Zoodochou Pigis str. 92, 11473, Athens, Greece
By appointment only
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The art of ceramics in Athens
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.
Miniak 2,, 11364, Athens, Greece
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Ioanna Papouli
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.
17 Nileos, 118 51, Athens, Greece
Tuesday to Sunday 17:00-22:00
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Maru Meleniou
Maru Meleniou embraces classical Greek sculptural shapes and twins them with Japanese aesthetics and the coiling technique to craft ceramic bowls and jars.
7-9 Thiseos, 10562, Athens, Greece
By appointment only
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Leonie Yagdjoglou
Step into Leonie Yagdjoglou's workshop, where vessels come to life through vibrant colours and references to ancient totems.
Dimitriou Kabouroglou 18, 11525, Athens, Greece
By appointment only
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Anestis Michalis
Anestis Michalis shapes ceramic objects by hand, using slab, coil, and pinch techniques, drawing inspiration from his surrounding environment.
9 Likourgou, 105 51, Athens, Greece
By appointment only
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Maria Economides
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.
Iraklitou 5, 106 73, Athens, Greece
By appointment only
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Iosifina Kosma
Visit Iosifina Kosma's workshop to see how she reinterprets tradition, crafting asymmetrical and abstract sculptural forms with curving shapes.
18 Karaoli and Dimitriou street, Filothei, 15237, Athens, Greece
By appointment only
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experience
Ancient pottery decoration in Athens
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.
4 Diagora Street,, 11636, Athens, Greece
