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- [The world's ceramists! February 8, 2026](https://potterymuseum.gr/en/tou-kosmou-oi-keramistes-2/):   The world’s ceramists!   A series of workshops, where children get to know the work of contemporary ceramists from all over the world! What techniques do they use? How do they combine different materials in ceramics? What molds do they make?   No.3 Robert and the clay pans Inspired by the work of the French ceramist Robert Picault, children make vases, decorate with geometric shapes and experiment with colors, creating their own ceramic works!   Sunday, February 8, 2026, 11.00 – 13.00 & 14.00 – 16.00   Design & Implementation: Thalassini Bratsou   The program is aimed at children […]
- [Clay volcanoes and  the youngest ceramists! For children 3-5](https://potterymuseum.gr/en/clay-volcanoes-and-the-youngest-ceramists-for-children-3-5/):   A children’s workshop for children aged 3 to 5 and their helping parents!   Who lives at the top of the volcano? What makes a clay volcano rumble? Join us to shape clay, to experiment with unexpected materials and to create explosions of colours!   Sunday, January 25, 2026 11.00 – 12.30   Design & implementation: Thalassini Bratsou The program is aimed at children aged 3 to 5, with the participation of accompanying adults. Participation fee: 15€ Our students will receive their ceramics baked and glazed.   Information and bookings: potterymuseum.gr@gmail.com and 6976831629 f: Center for the Study of […]
- [Ceramics exhibition  “ZoPyro”](https://potterymuseum.gr/en/ceramics-exhibition-zopyro/): Ceramics exhibition “ZoPyro” The ceramics exhibition “ZoPyro” presents works by Evangelia (Litsa) Gini at the Center for the Study of Modern Ceramics, the space where she herself took her first steps in ceramics. The works on display come from her personal collection and from the workshop she has maintained in recent years, including both completed creations and essay-works.The exhibition follows her creative path and her search for simplicity, harmony, and beauty. Through her works, an artist dedicated to the art of simplicity emerges, for whom ceramics has become a synonym for happiness, friendship, and beauty.   Exhibition duration: January 31, […]
- [Ceramists from all over the world!](https://potterymuseum.gr/en/ceramists-from-all-over-the-world-2/):   A series of workshops, where children get to knowthe work of contemporary ceramists from all over the world! What techniques do they use? How do they combine different materials in ceramics? What forms do they create? No. 2: The Magical teapots Join us to learn, to be inspired, and to create the most bizarre, magical teapots. A ceramist from Japan and a Japanese fairy tale will teach us how to play with the forms of the clay. How to combine techniques and materials.How to create the most extraordinary teapots!   Sunday, January 25, 2026, 11.00-13.00 & 14.00-16.00   Design […]
- [Ceramists from all over the world!](https://potterymuseum.gr/en/ceramists-from-all-over-the-world/):   A series of workshops, where children get to know the work of contemporary ceramists from all over the world! What techniques do they use? How do they combine different materials in ceramics? What forms do they create? No. 1: Clay volcanoes! Join us to learn, to be inspired, and to create clay volcanoes. Children will combine techniques and materials. They will experiment with clay textures and colors. They will create vases that look like volcanoes!   Sunday, January 18, 2026, 11.00-13.00 & 14.00-16.00   Design & implementation: Thalassini Bratsou   The program is aimed at children aged 6 to […]
- [Experiential Drama Therapy and Ceramics Workshop](https://potterymuseum.gr/en/experiential-drama-therapy-and-ceramics-workshop/): CENTRE FOR MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT THROUGH ART – THALPOS MENTAL HEALTH In collaboration with the CENTRE FOR THE STUDY OF MODERN CERAMICS   Experiential Drama Therapy and Ceramics Workshop “Clay Stories: Bringing the Light”   The Mental Health Support Day Center through Art – Thalpos Mental Health is launching its collaboration with the Center for the Study of Modern Ceramics and is implementing the experiential Drama Therapy and Ceramics workshop entitled “Stories from Clay: Bringing the Light” on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 10:30-13:00, at the Centre  for the Study of Modern Ceramics.   The workshop proposes the creative partnership of […]
- [Creating Christmas fairy tales! Sunday, December 14](https://potterymuseum.gr/en/creating-christmas-fairy-tales-sunday-december-14/):     In December, at the children’s pottery workshops of the Center for the Study of Modern Ceramics, we will read Christmas fairy tales. We will be inspired by the heroes and their stories and create our own ceramics. Sunday, December 14, 2025, 11.00–13.00 & 14.00–16.00   In the ceramics workshop inspired by the fairy tale ‘The Book of Your Own Christmas’ by Kyriakos Charitos, we will create the most unique ceramics for the Christmas!   Program Design & Implementation: Thalassini Bratsou   The fairy tale is published by Metaihmio Publications.   The bookstore “Lemoni” will be with us during […]
- [From Messinia to Rome: Two Greek Ceramics at the FAO Museum and Network on Food and Agriculture](https://potterymuseum.gr/en/from-messinia-to-rome-two-greek-ceramics-at-the-fao-museum-and-network-on-food-and-agriculture/): Two pieces of ceramics from Messinia, a “bomaki” and a “pitcher,” traveled to Rome as a permanent donation to the newly established Museum of Agricultural Heritage and Nutrition of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO MuNe). Ceramics have always been linked to agricultural production and food storage. The region of Koroni, in Messinia, was one of the most important olive-producing regions of the Mediterranean. The large production of olive oil led to the development of ceramics. The villages of Koroni, in modern times, were important pottery centers. Messinian potters made vases using two different techniques. Medium- […]
- [Ceramics Exhibition "Athanassios Papavgeris The thread of the life and work of a 20th-century ceramist."](https://potterymuseum.gr/en/ceramics-exhibition-athanassios-papavgeris-the-thread-of-the-life-and-work-of-a-20th-century-ceramist/):  PRESS RELEASE   Ceramics Exhibition Athanassios Papavgeris The thread of the life and work of a 20th-century ceramist.   The Center for the Study of Modern Ceramics presents—for the first time—to the public the life and work of the ceramist, Athanasios Papavgeris. On the occasion of his work, aspects of post-war artistic Greek ceramics are simultaneously presented. As part of the exhibition, two contemporary painters, Niki Eleftheriadi and Tasos Mantzavinos, worked with tools and materials found in Papavgeris’s workshop and completed his unfinished ceramics in their own style, continuing the thread of his work.   Exhibition duration: December 12th, 2025 […]
- [Creating Christmas fairy tales!](https://potterymuseum.gr/en/creating-christmas-fairy-tales/):   In December, at the children’s pottery workshops of the Center for the Study of Modern Ceramics, we will read Christmas fairy tales. We will be inspired by the heroes and their stories and create our own ceramics.   Sunday, December 7, 2025, 11.00–13.00 & 14.00–16.00   In this pottery workshop inspired by the fairy tale “The Gift of Words” by Peter Reynolds, we will create the most festive ceramics!   Program Design & Implementation: Thalassini Bratsou      The fairy tale is published by Metaihmio Publications.        A bookstore will be with us during the workshops! Those […]
- [The whole world in a bowl!](https://potterymuseum.gr/en/the-whole-world-in-a-bowl/): “Inside this clay jug are canyons and pine-covered mountains…” Kambir A poem written six centuries ago will be a source of inspiration for us. Working with the oldest ceramics technique and following the verses of the Indian poet, we will shape clay vessels that contain canyons and firs, oceans and stars, entire worlds. Sunday, November 23, 2025, 11:00-13:00 & 14:00-16:00 Design & Implementation: Thalassini Bratsou   The program is intended for children aged 6 to 12. Participation fee: €15 Our students will receive their ceramic pieces fired and glazed.   Information and booking: potterymuseum.gr@gmail.com and 6976831629 f: Center for the […]
- [“…their favorite works of art” Children's pottery workshop](https://potterymuseum.gr/en/their-favorite-works-of-art-childrens-pottery-workshop/): The Center for the Study of Modern Ceramics in collaboration with the Hellenic Parliament Foundation, is organizing an educational program for the exhibition “…their favorite works of art” Ceramics of refugee creators of Faliros’ Koutahia. During the program, children will be guided through the exhibition, learn about the pottery factory of Faliros’ Koutahia and discover the stories and fairy tales that the ceramics of the exhibition “tell”. A pottery workshop will follow, where children will create their own works, drawing inspiration from the forms, colors and patterns of the exhibits.   Sunday, November 16, 2025, 12:00-1:00 PM   The educational […]
- [Ceramics from the Pacific Islands! November 9](https://potterymuseum.gr/en/ceramics-from-the-pacific-islands-november-9/):   Ceramics from the Pacific Islands! Two independent children’s workshops, on November 2 & 9, dedicated to the ceramic tradition of the Pacific Islands. This is where ceramics intersect with the myths and traditions of the ancient peoples of Polynesia. Sunday, November 9, 11:00-13:00 & 14:00-16:00 In this workshop, we “travel” to the islands of the Pacific Ocean, and we discover the unique vessels of Papua. Ceramics with the faces of animals, birds, and humans inspire us to create our own pots. Design & implementation: Thalassini Bratsou   The program is aimed at children aged 6 to 12 years. Participation […]
- [Ceramics from the Pacific Islands! Νew children workshops](https://potterymuseum.gr/en/ceramics-from-the-pacific-islands-%ce%bdew-children-workshops/): Ceramics from the Pacific Islands! Two independent children’s workshops, on November 2 & 9, dedicated to the ceramic tradition of the Pacific Islands. This is where ceramics intersect with the myths and traditions of the ancient peoples of Polynesia.   Sunday, November 2, 11:00-13:00 & 14:00-16:00   In this workshop, we “travel” to the Pacific Islands and explore the prehistoric Lapita culture. We draw inspiration from the shapes of their ceramics, learn about their incised decoration, and create our own vessels with carvings and imprints.   Design & implementation: Thalassini Bratsou The program is aimed at children aged 6 to […]
- ["Playing with shapes. Bauhaus in a clay box." Sunday, October 12th](https://potterymuseum.gr/en/playing-with-shapes-bauhaus-in-a-clay-box-sunday-october-12th/):   A ceramic, a story of art Playing with shapes. Bauhaus in a clay box. Ceramics tell small stories of art, and we listen to them, we get inspired, and we create with clay and colors! On Sunday, October 12th, join us to  learn about the Bauhaus movement, its representatives, and how it influenced the art of ceramics! We draw inspiration from 20th-century Bauhaus ceramics, play with the textures, shapes, and colors of clay, and create our own works of art! Sunday, October 12th, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM & 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Design & Implementation: Thalassini Bratsou […]
- [A ceramic… a story of art!](https://potterymuseum.gr/en/a-ceramic-a-story-of-art/):     Ceramics tell us small stories of art, and we listen to them, get inspired, and create with clay and colors! In the October workshops, we learn about art history movements and how they influenced ceramics. Join us to explore Art Nouveau, Bauhaus, and Pop Art through ceramics created by 20th-century artists. Join us to learn the basics of these movements and apply them to clay, playing with textures, shapes, and colors!   Sunday, October 5th: “A Vase of Grapes and the Art Nouveau movement.” Booking from Wednesday, September 24th.   Sunday, October 12th: “Playing with Shapes.” The Bauhaus […]
- [SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS 2025-2026](https://potterymuseum.gr/en/school-educational-programs-2025-2026/):   Teachers interested in visiting our museum with their school group can contact us from Monday, September 8, 2025.   Our educational programs, centered on ceramics, combine learning with entertainment and activate students’ thinking and imagination.   INFORMATION Monday to Friday, 10.00-15.00 T. +302103318491 kmnk@otenet.gr    
- [POTTERY CLASSES 2025-2026](https://potterymuseum.gr/en/pottery-classes-2025-2026/): The Center for the Study of Modern Ceramics, as part of its educational activities, will start a new cycle of pottery classes for beginners from October with the following schedule: Beginner Group A: Wednesday 14:30 – 17:30 (starts on 1st October) Beginner Group B: Wednesday 18:00 – 21:00 (starts on 1st October) Beginner Group C: Thursday 14:30 – 17:30 (starts on 2nd October) Beginner Group D: Saturday 10:30 – 13:30 (starts on 4th October) Information about the classes for second-year, third-year, and fourth-year students will be announced in September.  
- [MUSEUM OPERATION IN AYGUST](https://potterymuseum.gr/en/museum-operation-in-aygust/):   Τhe museum will remain closed to the public due to holidays from August 1st to 25th 2025.
- [4th Ceramic Festival EARTH WATER FIRE](https://potterymuseum.gr/en/4th-ceramic-festival-earth-water-fire/): From July 3–6, 2025, we cordially invite you to the 4th Ceramic Festival EARTH WATER FIRE. Thrapsano, the village of potters, celebrates ceramics from July 3rd to 6th! Workshops, presentations, guided tours, speeches and a plethora of other cultural events take place over four days. Come and discover the art of pottery at Thrapsano, which is located in the inland region of Crete.
- [SUMMER CAMP 2025](https://potterymuseum.gr/en/summer-camp-2025/):   Summer Camp 2025   Clay & Sea In this year’s Summer Camp of the museum we are inspired by the marine world. We will wander the seabed, explore ancient shipwrecks and get to know some of the rarest species of the ocean world. We will tell myths and traditions of the sea, play music and original games, while we will create inspired sea creatures with clay. An exciting journey to the marine world awaits us!!! The program is aimed at children 6-12 years old.   Duration: June 23-27, 2025 Hours: 09.00΄-15.00΄ (Monday to Friday) Participation fee: 120.00 euros (10% […]
- [Conference “REGIONAL INDEX OF INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE OF CRETE PRESENTATION POTENTIALITIES AND PROSPECTS”](https://potterymuseum.gr/en/conference-regional-index-of-intangible-cultural-heritage-of-crete-presentation-potentialities-and-prospects/): The Center for the Study of Modern Ceramics participates in the two-day conference “Regional Index of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Crete. Presentation Possibilities and Prospects,” organized by the Ministry of Culture, the Directorate of Modern Cultural Heritage, the Region of Crete, and PLOIGOS Educational-Developmental. On Sunday, June 1, from 12.00 to 13.30, we are waiting for our little friends in the village of Thrapsano, at the Thrapsano Potters’ Cooperative “Minos”, where three independent children’s ceramics workshops will be held. In each workshop, children will listen to the fairy tale “Soup in a Clay Pot” and will make cooking pots from […]
- [Guided tours of the exhibition TAKIMI II - Reconnections](https://potterymuseum.gr/en/guided-tours-of-the-exhibition-takimi-ii-reconnections/): The Center for the Study of Modern Ceramics invites you to visit the exhibition “TAKIMI II – Reconnections.” The contributors to the exhibition will be at the museum to guide you! The artist Olga Vlassi awaits you on Saturday, May 24, 11:00-14:00, and on Tuesday, May 27, 17:00-20:00, to guide you through the exhibition and share with you her experience from the artist residency program of the French Institute in Greece and the creation of the works. The curator of the exhibition, Thalassini Bratsou, awaits you on Thursday, May 22, 17:00 – 19:00, and Thursday, May 29, 17:00 – 19:00, […]
- [TAKIMI II - RECONNECTIONS](https://potterymuseum.gr/en/takimi-ii-reconnections/): TAKIMI II – Reconnections through the works of Olga Vlassi and Auréline Caltagirone at the Museum of Modern Ceramics   The Center for the Study of Modern Ceramics, in collaboration with the French Institute in Greece, organizes the exhibition “TAKIMI II – Reconnections through the works of Olga Vlassi and Auréline Caltagirone at the Museum of Modern Ceramics.” This exhibition presents works created by the two young ceramists during their participation in the artistic residency program of the French Institute of Greece, which was organized at the Residence of France in Rhodes in 2024, in conversation with the collections of […]
- [My mum from clay - kids' workshop](https://potterymuseum.gr/en/my-mum-from-clay-kids-workshop/): My mom, made of clay!   A pottery workshop on the occasion of Mother’s Day What does Mom look like? – My mom has a big smile… – My mom looks like… – My mom is the best!   Both children and parents will listen to fairy tales and will create with clay and colors a portrait of our beloved moms!   Sunday, May 11, 10.30-12.00 & 12.30-14.00   Design & implementation: Thalassini Bratsou   The program is designed for children aged 3-5 and their parents. Our students will receive their ceramics baked and glazed.   Participation fee: 15€ Information […]
- [Castles from clay - kids workshops](https://potterymuseum.gr/en/castles-from-clay-kids-workshops/): Clay from castles!   Terrible dragons guard castles with a thousand rooms! Castles, as big as a tossed stone, are hidden in mythical forests and are inhabited by fairies and elves! The heroes of fairy tales are continuously walking. Then they arrive at towering towers, and they build castles of magic in one night. Inspired by legends and fairy tales, we will create with clay and colors impregnable castles full of magic, and finally we will create our own stories!   Sunday, May 4 11.00-13.00 & 14.00-16.00   Design & implementation: Thalassini Bratsou   The program is designed for children […]
- ["Ceramic Encounters" Three Greek Ceramicists of the 20th Century Panos Valsamakis – Eleftheria Drosaki – Mary Chatzinikoli](https://potterymuseum.gr/en/ceramic-encounters-three-greek-ceramicists-of-the-20th-century-panos-valsamakis-eleftheria-drosaki-mary-chatzinikoli/): The symposium took place at the Centre for the Study of Modern Ceramics on October 3, 2021, under the auspices and with the support of the Hellenic Ministry of Culture and Sports and the Directorate of Modern Cultural Heritage.
- [12th International Congress on Mediterranean Pottery of the Medieval and Modern Period](https://potterymuseum.gr/en/12th-international-congress-on-mediterranean-pottery-of-the-medieval-and-modern-period/): The Center for the Study of Modern Ceramics, the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, the Institute of Historical Research of the National Hellenic Research Foundation, AIECM3, the European Union, and the Ministry of Culture co-organized the 12th International Congress on Medieval and Modern Period Mediterranean Ceramics.
- [4th Ceramic Education Conference, Dokuz Eylul University, Izmir, Turkey](https://potterymuseum.gr/en/4th-ceramic-education-conference-dokuz-eylul-university-izmir-turkey/): In October 2017, our foundation participated in the 4th Ceramic Education Conference at Dokuz Eylul University in Izmir. The event was organized by the Association of Ceramic Art Education and Exchange.
- [In & Around IIeme Congress Thematique AIECM3. Pottery & Community](https://potterymuseum.gr/en/in-around-iieme-congress-thematique-aiecm3-pottery-community/): In 2015, the curator of the Center for the Study of Modern Ceramics, Nikos Liaros, participated in the conference “In & Around – IIeme Congres Thematique AIECM3. Pottery & Community”, held in Faenza on April 17–18, 2015.
- [Lecture Series on Ceramics in Greece](https://potterymuseum.gr/en/lecture-series-on-ceramics-in-greece/): The Center for the Study of Modern Ceramics, in collaboration with the Network of Modern Ceramics, organizes a lecture series related to ceramics in Greece. 1st Lecture Series (Winter 2015-2016): “Italian Ceramics and Their Connections with the Greek World” 2nd Lecture Series (Spring 2016): “New Insights on the Production, Distribution, and Use of Jars in the Aegean”
- [3rd Ceramics Festival "Earth, Water, Fire"](https://potterymuseum.gr/en/3rd-ceramics-festival-earth-water-fire/): From July 4th to 7th, 2024, we celebrate ceramics in Thrapsano, the village of potters. Four days full of lectures, workshops, educational programs, guided tours, and cultural activities.
- [Cretan Culinary Culture | Margarites Mylopotamos](https://potterymuseum.gr/en/cretan-culinary-culture-margarites-mylopotamos/): The Center for the Study of Modern Ceramics participated in the program CRETAN CULINARY CULTURE | MARGARITES MYLOPOTAMOS 2023 with a series of lectures on ceramics, held from July 13-16, 2023.
- [1st Mediterranean Ceramics Festival in Tinos](https://potterymuseum.gr/en/1st-mediterranean-ceramics-festival-in-tinos/): The Center for the Study of Modern Ceramics, in collaboration with the South Aegean Region, the Municipality of Tinos, and the cultural association “Aetofolia” of Tinos, organized the 1st Mediterranean Ceramics Festival in Tinos. The festival featured potters from Greece, Cyprus, Turkey, Egypt, Italy, and France. During the festival, workshops, educational programs, lectures, guided tours, and a photography exhibition were held.
- [Pottery Courses 2024-2025](https://potterymuseum.gr/en/pottery-courses-2024-2025/): The Centre for the Study of Modern Ceramics will launch a new season of pottery courses for beginners in October, with the following schedule: Beginners Group A: Tuesday 14:30 -17:30 (starts 1/10) Beginners Group B: Tuesday 18:00 -21:00 (starts 1/10) Beginners Group C: Wednesday 14:30 -17:30 (starts 2/10) Beginners Group D: Saturday 10:30 -13:30 (starts 5/10) The schedule for the second, third, and fourth-year courses will be announced in September.
- [Workshops for Private Groups](https://potterymuseum.gr/en/workshops-for-private-groups/): The Center for the Study of Modern Pottery, as part of its educational activities, offers pottery workshops for organized groups. Participants are guided through the museum’s permanent exhibition, learn about the history of modern Greek pottery, and, through an experiential workshop, are introduced to the art of pottery by creating their own ceramics. For more information, please contact potterymuseum.gr@gmail.com or the museum’s secretariat at 210 3318491.
- [Programs for Kindergarten](https://potterymuseum.gr/en/programs-for-kindergarten/): Discovering Pottery with “Kera” & “Mista” For Preschool Children How did the first humans discover clay?How did they make their vessels back then and how do they make them today?An educational and entertaining journey into the world of pottery, from the past to the present… The program is experiential, offering children the opportunity for creative expression through contact with clay.
- [Programs for Elementary School](https://potterymuseum.gr/en/programs-for-elementary-school/): The museum’s educational programs for elementary school students are designed as follows::   A Journey into the Magical World of Pottery For students of all elementary school grades Using everyday pottery as a tool, children discover through experience aspects of daily life from the past and recognize the use of ceramic vessels, both then and now. Through well-designed educational games and using clay as an expressive medium, students approach the material while, by exploring the museum’s rooms, they gather information about the role of pottery in daily life.     Pottery in Ancient and Modern Times For students in the […]
- [Programs for High School](https://potterymuseum.gr/en/programs-for-high-school/): Pottery in Ancient and Modern Times For 1st Grade of High School The program aims to introduce students to the historical evolution of pottery, to learn about the functionality of ancient vessels, the shapes, patterns, and decorations used on them. How were ancient vessels made, and what decoration techniques did potters use in ancient Greece? How were the black-figure and red-figure pottery created? Through well-designed educational games and videos, and using clay as an expressive medium, students approach the material and learn about its composition. At the same time, by walking through the museum rooms, they gather information about the […]
- ["Touch & Expression" 2023-2024](https://potterymuseum.gr/en/touch-expression-2023-2024/): The primary goal of the experiential program “Touch & Expression” is to provide individuals with disabilities access to the world of ceramics, with a particular focus on engaging them with contemporary ceramic creation. Additionally, the program aims to highlight the emerging diversity and free the creativity of the participants through their introduction to the works of contemporary ceramists.
- ["Clay Heals" 2022-2023](https://potterymuseum.gr/en/clay-heals-2022-2023/): The main goal of the experiential program “Touch & Expression” is to provide access for people with disabilities to the world of ceramics, and more specifically, to engage them with contemporary ceramic creation. At the same time, the program aims to highlight diversity and unleash the participants’ creativity through their interaction with works by contemporary ceramic artists.
- [Educational Programs for Schools 2024–2025](https://potterymuseum.gr/en/educational-programs-for-schools-2024-2025/): Our educational programs continue this year, focusing on modern ceramics and its various expressions. They are addressed to all levels of education, run daily, are experiential, and are adapted to the abilities and learning needs of each group. The aim of our programs is to introduce students to all aspects of the ancient art of ceramics, while also familiarizing them with the museum environment. They are designed in accordance with the official curriculum and are implemented based on the students’ age. The content of the programs is connected to the history of ceramic art from antiquity to the present day, […]
- [“Travelling Ceramics” – New Accessibility Toolkit for People with Disabilities](https://potterymuseum.gr/en/travelling-ceramics-new-accessibility-toolkit-for-people-with-disabilities/): Traveling through the world of pottery Our new accessibility toolkit The Centre for the Study of Modern Pottery – G. Psaropoulos Family Foundation has developed a mobile museum toolkit designed to introduce individuals with intellectual, motor, and hearing disabilities to the art of pottery, from its traditional roots to its contemporary expressions. The Centre for the Study of Modern Ceramics – G. Psaropoulos Foundation has developed an Accessibility Toolkit focused on contemporary ceramics, aiming to introduce individuals with intellectual, mobility, and hearing disabilities to the art of ceramics—from traditional forms to its modern expressions. The primary aim of the toolkit […]
- [Easter Pottery Workshop – April 13](https://potterymuseum.gr/en/easter-pottery-workshop-april-13/): NEW SESSION! Come join us for a storytelling adventure full of tales about mischievous bunnies, clever sparrows, and Mr. Hare who always forgets things!Let’s play with clay and colors to create our very own Easter ceramics! Sunday, April 13, 2025, 14:30 – 16:30 Designed & Led by: Thalassini Bratsou This program is intended for children aged 6 to 12. Participation fee: €15. Each child will receive their ceramic piece fired and glazed.   For information and reservations: potterymuseum.gr@gmail.com and 6976831629 Facebook: Kentro Meletis Neoteris Keramikis Instagram: @potterymuseum Or visit the museum’s front desk, Monday to Friday, 10:00–15:00, 210 3318491
- [Easter Pottery Workshop](https://potterymuseum.gr/en/easter-pottery-workshop/): Come join us for a storytelling adventure full of tales about mischievous bunnies, clever sparrows, and Mr. Hare who always forgets things! Let’s play with clay and colors to create our very own Easter ceramics! Sunday, April 6, 2025, 11:00 – 13:00 Designed & Led by: Thalassini Bratsou This program is intended for children aged 6 to 12. Participation fee: €15. Each child will receive their ceramic piece fired and glazed.   For information and reservations: potterymuseum.gr@gmail.com and 6976831629 Facebook: Kentro Meletis Neoteris Keramikis Instagram: @potterymuseum Or visit the museum’s front desk, Monday to Friday, 10:00–15:00, 210 3318491
- [Irish Wings, Athens! A Celebration of Irish & Greek Ceramics!](https://potterymuseum.gr/en/irish-wings-athens-a-celebration-of-irish-greek-ceramics/): Opening on Thursday, October 31, 2024Irish Wings, Athens!Modern Ceramics Museum, Athens Following their exhibition at Saint Carthage Cathedral in Lismore, Ireland, in May-June 2024, at the Old School of Loggos in Paxos in July 2024, and at the Courthouse Arts Centre in Tinahely, Ireland, in August 2024, eight distinguished Irish ceramists—Isobel Egan, Sinead Fagan, Jane Jermyn, Ann McBride, Marcus O’Mahony, Eileen Singleton, Kathleen Standen, and Bernadette Tuite—will present their works alongside their Greek counterparts—Giorgos Vavatsis, Mirka Drapaniotou, Manos Kalamemios, Charoula Koropouli, Iosifina Kosma, Ifigeneia Tsirou, and Ilias Christopoulos—at the Modern Ceramics Museum in Athens from October 31 to November 16, […]
- [Christine Willis – 50 Years a Potter](https://potterymuseum.gr/en/christine-willis-50-years-a-potter/): Solo exhibition by ceramist Christine Lansdale Willis. (May 2024) The Center for the Study of Modern Ceramics is organizing a solo exhibition of the distinguished and award-winning ceramist Christine Lansdale Willis. The exhibition, titled “50 YEARS A POTTER,” will be hosted from May 17 to May 25 at the Museum (Melidoni 4, Thisio). Christine Lansdale Willis is a dynamic, restless, and creative spirit who loves life and its challenges. As she says, clay remains the material through which she finds herself, and her work is inspired by her immediate surroundings: the sea, olive trees, and natural textures. “Pottery is not […]
- [Tōki 陶器 Inspiration from the Culture and Heart of Japan](https://potterymuseum.gr/en/toki-%e9%99%b6%e5%99%a8-inspiration-from-the-culture-and-heart-of-japan/): Solo Exhibition by Sculptor – Ceramicist Dina Anastasiadou Exhibition Duration: October 5-20, 2018 This exhibition transports the aesthetic of the architectural culture of aristocratic settlements from the 3rd to the 7th century through the ceramic sculptures of the artist. The works feature a distinctive geometric identity with a modern interpretation. Small “busts” of koi, symbols of longevity and prosperity, attract the visitors of the exhibition. The ceramic sculptures of horses are integrated into the Haniwa, clay sculptures that honored prominent figures in Japan, while maintaining their contemporary perspective. Almost all the exhibited ceramic sculptures bear the stamp of the Japanese […]
- [Ceramics Unite](https://potterymuseum.gr/en/ceramics-unite/): A group exhibition featuring ceramic works and engravings by Hungarian artist Janos Lipovics and porcelain works by Latvian artist Kristīne Nuķe-Panteļejeva. (May – June 2018) On the occasion of the European Year of Cultural Heritage 2018, the Center for the Study of Modern Ceramics – Foundation of the G. Psaropoulos Family presents a temporary exhibition entitled “Ceramics Unite”, in collaboration with the Embassy of Hungary and the Embassy of Latvia. The exhibition includes the section Ceramics and Guild with ceramic works and engravings by Hungarian artist Janos Lipovics, as well as the section The Road of the Sun with porcelain […]
- ["Relations from Clay - Lens of Clay"](https://potterymuseum.gr/en/relations-from-clay-lens-of-clay/): An individual exhibition by Polina Kasimati. (April – May 2018)

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- [CSMC - Centre for the study of modern ceramics contact](https://potterymuseum.gr/en/kmnk-centre-for-the-study-of-modern-ceramics-contact/): CSMC – Contact us Contact information Get in touch with CSMC We’re happy to assist with any inquiries about the museum, visits, or our programs and activities. Melidoni 4-6, Athens, P.C. 105 53 Get GPS directions +30 210 3318491 kmnk@otenet.gr potterymuseum.gr@gmail.com Access to the Museum The Museum is located in the center of Athens, in the area of ancient Kerameikos. It can be accessed by: TRAIN: Thiseio Station METRO: Monastiraki Station BUSES: 025, 026, 027, 035 *Please note that the Museum is accessible to individuals with mobility difficulties. Socialize with the CMSC Museum Opening Hours Free admission for all visitors! […]
- [CSMC - Museum Shop](https://potterymuseum.gr/en/kmnk-museum-shop/): Museum Shop At the Museum shop, you can find ceramics, mugs, and other functional items, as well as jewelry and decorative ceramics — all creations by contemporary Greek ceramicists who continue the tradition using modern forms and techniques. Each piece is unique, inspired by Greek cultural heritage, making it an ideal choice for personal use or as a gift. The shop also offers the complete range of publications from the Study Centre for Modern Ceramics, including scholarly studies, exhibition catalogues, and art books, providing an opportunity to gain deeper insight into the history and art of modern ceramics in Greece. […]
- [CSMC - Activities](https://potterymuseum.gr/en/kmnk-activities/): Museum Activities Festivals – Conferences & other Activities Festivals Conferences Festivals by the Centre for the Study of Modern Ceramics The Centre for the study of Modern Ceramics is an institution that develops a wide range of multi-disciplinary museum, learning, and research activities. The institution aims to collaborate with other organizations and engage in networks, extending its activities “beyond the walls.” To this end, the museum organizes and participates in ceramics festivals. Pottery-making activities in Thrapsano, Heraklion The Centre for the Study of Modern Pottery works closely with the Thrapsano Cultural Association and the local potters of Thrapsano. Since 2015, the […]
- [CSMC - Permanent exhibition & special exhibitions](https://potterymuseum.gr/en/kmnk-permanent-exhibition-special-exhibitions/): Exhibitions at the Centre for the Study of Modern Ceramics The Centre for the Study of Modern Ceramics hosts temporary special exhibitions with items sourced from the institution’s unique ceramic collections. The Museum also hosts exhibitions of ceramics by contemporary artists, aiming to foster interaction between traditional and modern pottery-making. The museum’s permanent collections The Museum’s permanent collections showcase Greece’s ceramic production from the 16th to the 20th century. • In the museum’s introductory room, visitors can explore the history and technology behind ceramics, learn about the stages and techniques of clay construction, discover the various types and uses of […]
- [CSMC - Learning programs for special and vulnerable groups](https://potterymuseum.gr/en/kmnk-learning-programs-for-special-and-vulnerable-groups/): Learning programs for special and vulnerable groups Educational visits In fulfilling its social role, the Center is committed to remaining accessible to all members of the public. In this spirit, the museum coordinates learning programmes tailored for individuals with disabilities, including: • Persons with intellectual disabilities • Individuals with limited mobility • Those with visual and hearing impairment • Individuals with mental health conditions & Other vulnerable social groups. These programs are designed for Social Structures and Facilities, Day Centers and Special Schools. They are available free of charge by contacting the museum. To schedule a visit, please contact the […]
- [CSMC - Museum Gallery](https://potterymuseum.gr/en/kmnk-museum-gallery/): Museum Gallery All The Museum Pottery Courses Museum Shop Discover the Museum Contact us
- [CSMC - Children’s workshops](https://potterymuseum.gr/en/kmnk-childrens-workshops/): Children’s workshops On Sundays, the pottery museum is exclusively reserved for young makers! Come explore the art of pottery! Workshops for children and families In our fun workshops, kids can dive into the exciting world of clay, exploring different textures and colors while getting their hands clay-messy! As artists, we thrive on inspiration! In our pottery projects… We tell stories and we clay-build our favorite fairy tale characters! We explore modern history through the museum’s collections! We draw inspiration from historical art movements to create sculptures and paintings in clay. We explore cultures around the world, guided by pottery items! […]
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- [CSMC - Learning programs for school visits](https://potterymuseum.gr/en/kmnk-learning-programs-for-school-visits/): Learning programs for school visits School Visits SCHOOL YEAR 2025-2026 At the Centre for the Study of Modern Ceramics, we continue this year, with dedication to our work and love for children, the organized educational programs for all school levels. Our daily learning programs center around modern pottery and its diverse expressions. They cater to all educational grades and offer hands-on experience. Each program is customized to suit the individual skills and learning needs of the participants. To schedule a school visit, please contact the museum:Daily Monday – Friday(10:00΄ -15:00΄),at 2103318491 or via email kmnk@otenet.gr. (Responsible Ms Fotini Katsaouni, Educator […]
- [CSMC - Pottery courses](https://potterymuseum.gr/en/kmnk-pottery-courses/): Pottery courses Do you enjoy exploring the world with hands-on activities? Would you like to immerse yourself in the ancient art of pottery? Pottery seminars for adults The Centre for the Study of Modern Ceramics offers courses and special programs for adults as part of its learning program. Our activities combine theory with practice to introduce participants to the ancient-old art of pottery. They are complemented by extra events, including Sunday visits to museums and archaeological sites, pottery workshops, events at the museum’s courtyard, and themed trips. *All events are free for our students. Pottery workshops for private groups Four academic […]
- [CSMC - Networks & partnerships](https://potterymuseum.gr/en/kmnk-networks-partnerships/): Networks & partnerships Centre for the study of Modern Ceramics is a member of the European Route of Ceramics. In the context of its educational and research work, the institution collaborates with cultural and educational institutions such as: The Ministry of Culture The Ministry of Education and Lifelong Learning The International Council of Museums (Icom) Technological and University Institutions in Greece and abroad Foreign country embassies Cultural Institutions Museums Archaeological Schools Cultural associations Potters associations Treatment Centers, such as Nostos and Kethea Strofi Special Schools and Rehabilitation Centers for Persons with Disabilities GRANTS The Museum relies on self-financing, as well […]
- [CSMC - Research & publications](https://potterymuseum.gr/en/kmnk-research-publications/): Research & publications The Centre for the Study of Modern Ceramics conducts fieldwork across various regions of Greece. As part of its fieldwork activities, it has documented traditional workshops and kilns throughout the country, it has recorded the pottery production process, and has filmed traditional potters at work. At the same time, its staff and scientific partners carry out research and actively participate in academic conferences and workshops The products of these research activities include the publication of books, articles in scientific journals and conference proceedings. Publications ΚΜΝΚ Visit the Gallery The Foundation’s Publications: • Children’s books Soup in a […]
- [CSMC - Collections, archive & library](https://potterymuseum.gr/en/kmnk-collections-archive-library/): Collections, archive & library The Centre for the Study of Modern Ceramics houses an extensive collection of ceramics, tools, and archival materials, which began to be assembled in the 1950s. The collection includes over 3,000 ceramic objects from across the Mediterranean region, dating from the 16th to the 20th century. The institution’s collection also includes tools and objects linked to the processes of ceramic production and decoration. The Centre for the Study of Modern Ceramics has a rich audiovisual archive. The archive includes video, photographs and audio documents. These are rare recordings that highlight various aspects of ceramic art in […]
- [CSMC - The Board of Directors](https://potterymuseum.gr/en/kmnk-the-board-of-directors/): The Board of Directors Members of the Board of Directors Chair Giolanda G. PsaropoulouEntrepreneur Vice Chairman Nikolaos LiarosArchaeologist – Ceramicist Member Stamatia ChatzinikoalouHonorary Director of the Ministry of Culture, Historian – Folklorist Treasurer Eleni Tsiklou Entrepreneur Secretary Penelope TheodosiadouEconomist The Foundation & the Founder Contact us
- [CSMC - The Foundation and The Founder](https://potterymuseum.gr/en/kmnk-the-foundation-and-its-founder/): The Foundation & The Founder The Foundation The Centre for the Study of Modern Ceramics – G. Psaropoulos Family Foundation is a museum, research, and educational institution dedicated to Greek and Mediterranean ceramics from the modern period (16th – 20th century). It was founded in 1987 by Betty Psaropoulou and became a Foundation in 1993, under the supervision of the Ministries of Culture and Finance (Government Gazette 297B/28-4-1993). The foundation is a non-profit private legal entity, dedicated to the discovery, collection, preservation, study, and presentation of materials related to ceramic art, as well as any other activities associated with it. […]
- [CSMC - Centre for the study of modern ceramics](https://potterymuseum.gr/en/kmnk-centre-for-the-study-of-modern-ceramics/): Welcome to CSMC ! Ceramics Classes for Kids & Adults ! The Art of Ceramics Comes to Life ! A unique collection Of 3,000 ceramics and a rich archive. Research and publications An ongoing journey of learning. Welcome to CSMC ! Ceramics Classes for Kids & Adults ! The Art of Ceramics Comes to Life ! A unique collection Of 3,000 ceramics and a rich archive Research and publications An ongoing journey of learning Welcome to CSMC ! Ceramics Classes for Kids & Adults ! The Art of Ceramics Comes to Life ! A unique collection Of 3,000 ceramics and a rich archive Research and publications An ongoing journey of learning Discover the Museum Pottery Lessons Pottery Courses Schools Visits Children’s Workshops Educational Programs for Special Groups Exhibitions Activities Museum […]


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