With the goal of spreading the love of pottery locally and abroad, we decided to create "Cretan Spiral Pottery", a small local business with a passion for pottery. Our studio is nestled in our family’s olive farm by the sea, in the beautiful eastern Crete. We want to share our love of pottery with the world.

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My journey to become a professional potter began in the early 2000’s, when I was introduced to pottery by a third-generation Cretan potter. He had moved one of his wheels in a small area of our farm, where he mostly made ceramic bottles to store and sell our olive oil. As years went by, we developed a student-mentor relationship. At first, having grasped the basics of pottery on the wheel, showing a lot of persistence on the fundamentals, I decided to start helping guests make their own pots. As the years went by it was time to design and custom-build a space, one that seamlessly blends personal touches with a warm and inviting atmosphere.

 

"Cretan Spiral Pottery" focuses more around functional pottery and tailor-made workshops for all levels, following traditional techniques, while using locally-produced clay bodies. We hope to see you in one of our workshops!

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-Konstantinos

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