Zakynthos: Ceramic Workshop with Dionysia & Farm Walk

Make pottery in an olive grove, then take it home from Zakynthos

You arrive at a ceramic studio nestled in an olive grove, spend three hours shaping clay under guidance from the artist who owns the space, and walk among thousand-year-old trees afterward. Your two finished pieces get fired and either collected after three days or shipped to your address, so you leave with a real souvenir or the promise of one arriving later.

Step-by-step itinerary

Ceramic making workshop and farm walk

• Visit gallery and shop
• Work with Dionysia for 3 hours
• Create turtle and free form ceramics
• Dry ceramics under the sun
• Walk in farm and see olive trees

The experience

"So you've never touched clay before?" Dionysia asks, already smiling before you answer. The studio sits quiet among olive trees and vineyards on the island, far enough from the resort noise that you can actually hear yourself think. You spend three hours here making two ceramic pieces: a turtle and whatever else your hands decide to shape. There's no right way to do it. The clay is cool, the tools are simple, and Dionysia walks you through the basics without making it feel like a class.

The first stop is her gallery, where you see what's possible: bowls with hand-painted patterns, tiles, vessels that look nothing like what beginners make but somehow feel within reach. Then you're at the wheel or the table with clay in front of you, and the time moves differently. An hour in, your turtle is recognizable. The second piece takes whatever form appeals to you: a bowl, a tile, something abstract. Dionysia fires everything after you leave, and your ceramics are ready in three days. You either pick them up or have them sent home, which matters if you're flying out before then.

After the workshop, there's a walk through the farm itself. The olive trees here are over a thousand years old. You can see it in the trunks, gnarled and thick as furniture. Coffee or tea comes with the experience, and the whole thing costs less than a meal in town. Groups stay under twelve people, so it never feels crowded. Kids as young as seven can come alone. Younger ones need an adult in the workshop too, which is worth knowing if you're traveling with small children.

What’s included

Three-hour ceramic workshop with artist Dionysia, all clay and ceramic tools, creation of two pieces (a turtle and one free-form design), firing and glazing of your ceramics, a walk through the farm to see olive trees over 1,000 years old, coffee or tea, bottled water, and local taxes. Your finished pieces are ready for collection after three days or can be shipped to your home.

Options for this experience

3 options

Ceramic making experience at 11Guide in English or Greek · Available from 2 Apr 2027

Ceramic making experience at 11:30Guide in English or Greek · Available from 1 Apr 2027

Ceramic making experience on SundayGuide in English or Greek · Available from 10 Oct 2027

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Lasts 3h 30m, from € 59 per person, with a live guide in English and Greek, in groups of up to 12 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesNext departure: 1 Apr 2027

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (6 to 17 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish and Greek

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcome

Operated by Dionysia Avouri, Adamieion Ceramic Art Studio

Is this one for you?Right for families, friends, or solo travelers who want to make something tangible in Zakynthos without needing any prior pottery experience. The three-hour duration fits a morning or afternoon, and the firing happens after you leave, so you either collect before you go or have a reason to return.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Greek.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 17 years). Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long is the ceramic workshop?

Three hours. Plan to arrive 5–10 minutes early.

What do I make during the workshop?

Two pieces: a turtle and one free-form creation (bowl, tile, or your own design). The style and decoration are entirely up to you.

When can I take my ceramics home?

They're ready 72 hours (three days) after the workshop. You can pick them up at the studio or request they be sent to your home address.

What's included in the price?

The three-hour workshop, all clay and tools, firing of your pieces, a walk through the farm, coffee or tea, and bottled water.

How many people can join one workshop?

Maximum 12 people per booking.

Is the studio wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the studio is wheelchair accessible.

What if I can't make my preferred time?

If your chosen date and time aren't available, the studio will offer the next available slot, usually the same day or the next day.