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By Raku Pottery Workshop

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Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is £83 per adult
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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

    • Mirsini
    • Mirsini, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Mirsini 720 57, Greece
    • Mirsini, Greece

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Valid for 2 Hours, Crete: Raku Pottery Experience with Master Potter in Myrsini in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English
Price details
£83.49 x 2 Adults£166.98
Total
Price is £166.98

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Hands-on instruction from master potter Nikos Makrynakis
  • Inclusions
    Designing and detailing a plate for Raku firing
  • Inclusions
    Option to have additional clay creations glazed and fired for collection or shipping (additional shipping cost applies)
  • Inclusions
    All materials and tools provided for the workshop
  • Inclusions
    Firing of your designed Raku plate in the kiln
  • Inclusions
    Personal clay work session with guidance on traditional techniques
  • Inclusions
    Refreshments: coffee and water available on site
  • Inclusions
    Amusing life stories and cultural insights from Nikos
  • Inclusions
    Opportunity to watch Nikos demonstrate pottery techniques on the wheel
  • Inclusions
    Your bespoke, hand-designed Raku plate to take home
  • Inclusions
    Bathroom facilities available on site

Know before you book

    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

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

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    • Mirsini
    • Mirsini, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Mirsini 720 57, Greece
    • Mirsini, Greece