Top Greece Craft Classes

Discover the art of Ancient Greek pebble mosaics in a hands-on workshop. Learn traditional techniques, create your own masterpiece, and take home a unique piece of history.

The top sights in Athens are spread across the city, making it hard work to cover them all in one day. Take in the highlights in just hours without getting footsore on this thrilling Segway tour. Glide through the city behind your guide, stopping near historic highlights like the UNESCO-listed Acropolis, Ancient Agora, and Temple of Hephaestus to listen to insightful commentary and snap photos. Enjoy a scenic ride around the neighborhoods of Plaka, Monastiraki, and Thiseio, pausing to take in the views from Mars Hill.

Step into a working Athenian ceramics studio and create your own handcrafted piece in a calm, hands-on session guided by an experienced maker. The experience begins with a short theoretical introduction, where you’ll learn how a ceramic piece is made from start to finish—from shaping and forming to drying and finishing—so you understand the full creative process before you begin working with the clay. You will then shape the material yourself, explore basic techniques, and gradually bring your own object to life in a relaxed, creative environment—no experience needed. Alongside the workshop, you’ll also have the opportunity to step inside a real Athenian ceramics studio with active production and observe how contemporary pieces are created throughout the entire process, offering a insight into the new wave of ceramic practice in Athens—modern in approach, hands-on in spirit, and grounded in true craftsmanship.

A vacation is the perfect time to enhance your creativity. Travel back through Santorini’s layers of time on this private wood-carving class led by a local sculptor in the cave gallery where he exhibits his works. Hear the history of wood carving, learn how to use tools to create shape and form, then carve an object inspired by the ancient Cycladic art that influenced artists including Picasso and Henry Moore.

Traditional crafts are hard to learn as a visitor, without a maker to show you the tools and techniques hands-on. Join a private workshop in the village of Megalochori, working alongside a woodcarver in their gallery to make a piece of your own. Along the way, you pick up the history and methods behind the craft, at your own pace with the maker's full attention.

Come with me to travel back to the time, when Cretan people used to make their own Traditional Homemade Cretan Soap, using only Extra Virgin Olive Oil! Together we can create our own traditional soaps, using the recipe my grandmother taught me, as she also learned it from her mother. Using my knowledge as a biochemist, we can develop these formulations to produce a product, based on your needs! The whole procedure is completely safe even for young children and no specific knowledge is required on the subject. On the contrary, you will find it particularly educative and interesting! Come with me and I will prove to you that you can prepare the purest and healthiest cleaning product, with your own hands. We will use only Extra Virgin Cretan Olive Oil, produced by my family, and totally safe ingredients. At the end you will take your soaps you will have made with your own hands, that will be ready the next day, as a souvenir to remember this unique experience as you take your shower!

Kids love to play with clay, shaping it in their own hands. Inspired by Cycladic art, the goddess Artemis, plants, animals, toys, or boats, children create their own artwork with guidance from professional ceramics artists. Accompanying adults are welcome to join. The workshop includes firing and glazing of creations, with shipping available if you leave Athens before your piece is ready.

Grapes have grown and potters have worked on Santorini for thousands of years. Unleash your creativity and connect to the landscape and its heritage during this intimate experience that pairs local wines and spirits with the fine art of crafting clay on the potter’s wheel. Start with a winery tour and tasting; continue to create a piece of pottery; stay fueled with local wines, cheese, and liquor as you work.

Unleash your creativity this holiday season at The Art Lab Athens with a festive soap-making workshop. In just 90 minutes, craft six delightful mini Christmas soaps using the beginner-friendly melt-and-pour technique. Guided by a friendly local instructor, experiment with an array of seasonal fragrances, colors, and holiday-themed molds to design unique creations inspired by Christmas cheer. As your soaps set in a nurturing and interactive environment, enjoy the artistic ambiance of the studio. Each participant leaves with their handmade soaps—perfect as souvenirs or heartfelt gifts for loved ones.

Visit two of Greece’s UNESCO World Heritage-listed attractions without having to book your admission separately on this 2-day tour from Athens. Tour the classical ruins of the mountainside site of Delphi, once considered the center of the world, and then cross the Thessalian Plain to visit the medieval rock-top monasteries of Meteora, all in the comfort of an air-conditioned vehicle.

Paint, Create & Smile! Looking for a relaxing and memorable experience during your stay in Greece? Pick up a brush, choose your favorite colors, and transform a handcrafted ceramic piece into your own unique work of art. Whether you prefer bold designs, seaside inspirations, traditional Greek motifs, or simply want to let your imagination flow, this is your time to create. In just one hour, enjoy a fun and calming experience that is perfect for individuals, couples, families, and friends. Your ceramic piece will be professionally glazed and kiln-fired. It will be ready for collection within 2–5 days, or we can ship it to you recipients cost, so you can take a little piece of Greece home. All the materials we use are 100% food-safe, making your creation as practical as it is beautiful. Enjoy your morning coffee or tea from a mug you painted yourself! Create memories. Paint with joy. Take home a unique handmade souvenir. Join Us & Get Happy!

Step away from the ordinary and carve your own story in stone. This hands-on marble workshop blends history, creativity, and symbolism — right in the heart of Athens. Guided by a local sculptor, you’ll learn ancient Greek techniques, work with real tools and materials, and create a personalized marble piece featuring your zodiac sign. Whether you’re an art lover, a curious traveler, or just looking for a one-of-a-kind souvenir, this is an unforgettable experience that connects you to Greek heritage in the most tactile, meaningful way.

This experience is more than a simple candle-making class — it takes place inside The Art Lab, a colorful local creative studio in Gazi, one of Athens’ most vibrant neighborhoods. Travelers don’t just follow a fixed design. They create a candle that feels personal, choosing their own scent, color, jar style, and decorative details. Each candle becomes a one-of-a-kind handmade souvenir from Athens. The workshop is beginner-friendly, relaxed, and social, with step-by-step guidance throughout. It’s perfect for travelers who want to slow down, create something beautiful, and experience a different side of Athens beyond the usual sightseeing.

What makes this activity unique is that it offers an intimate journey through the real, working heart of Crete — far from the usual tourist routes. You won’t just watch demonstrations; you’ll stand beside the artisans themselves — stirring natural soaps, tasting olive oil fresh from the press, and sipping wines that never reach supermarket shelves. Every stop is family-run, every handshake genuine, and every taste born from generations of care. It’s an afternoon steeped in authenticity — fragrant with herbs, olive wood, and fermenting grapes — where you learn not from guides, but from the makers themselves. By sunset, you’ll understand why Cretans say their island’s treasures are handmade, heartmade, and meant to be shared.

Sightseeing in Athens covers the city's art and history from the outside—a mosaic-making class is the only way to understand the technique and material choices behind one of the ancient world's most enduring art forms firsthand. This private class covers the history of mosaic art and includes a hands-on session with marble and glass pieces, with a completed mosaic to take home at the end.

Make ancient history a little more engaging for younger travellers with this private tour of the Kotsanas Museum of Ancient Greek Technology and an ancient tech workshop. Learn about the ancient Greeks' key innovations as your personal guide leads you through the museum's highlights and the National Garden, providing insight you might miss if exploring solo. Then enjoy a hands-on workshop to assemble an "Antikythera computer," a calculation device.

This experience is a rare blend of cultural exploration and hands-on creation. Unlike standard city tours, we don’t just show you history; we help you recreate it. You will visit three UNESCO-listed monuments, including a hidden 5th-century mosaic masterpiece, and then immediately apply that inspiration in our private glass studio. Located in the heart of the historic Ano Poli, our workshop offers an authentic local vibe with traditional Greek treats right on the historic Koule Kafe Square. You won't just leave with photos, but with a 100% handmade glass mosaic, safely packed to take home—a personal piece of Thessaloniki’s Byzantine soul created by you.

Learn the art of botanical crafting with a beginner-friendly workshop in Karpathos. Experiment with different leaves and botanicals to create unique imprints on your clay piece of art.

During this one-of-a-kind experience, participants become marble sculptors by creating their own Cycladic idol relief — inspired by one of the earliest art forms of the Aegean world. In the heart of Athens, they will explore Cycladic civilization, learn about marble carving traditions, and master authentic hand tools through guided practice. This workshop offers a rare combination of history, craftsmanship, and artistic expression. Participants take home their unique marble artwork, gaining hands-on experience in traditional techniques while immersing themselves in Greek culture.

In Greek myth, the goddess Athena cursed a young weaver, Arachne, by turning her into a spider when she dared challenge her talents. With interactive storytelling from a professional actress plus hands-on instruction from your tutor, discover the ancient art of weaving and its role in Greek culture. Use a simple, circular loom to craft an evil eye and ward off Athena, all while sipping a soothing herbal tea.

Turn away from the well-trodden tourist activities in Greece and try your hand at something a little different in Tyros with the help of a local teacher who shares their family’s history with weaving. Ideal for the artistic traveler, this private weaving class gives you a chance to learn more about Greek culture through the lens of this craft.

Immerse yourself in the festive cheer of the holiday season at The Art Lab Athens with a candle-making workshop that blends creativity and holiday spirit. In the heart of the vibrant Gazi neighborhood, craft your own unique scented candle, choosing from a delightful array of seasonal fragrances and colors. With expert guidance from your host, explore the art of candle-making in a friendly atmosphere, perfect for anyone—no experience necessary. This workshop not only allows you to create a lovely souvenir to remember your time in Athens but also makes for a thoughtful gift for loved ones.

Our Olive tour is one of the most beloved activity on the island of Rhodes. With 10 years of experience of guiding you in our Olive Grove. We offer a unique touch of the local life, an expertise in our field and a special moment in a beautiful surrounding. It is not only about teaching, but really about an exchange and true relationships. As an multi cultural family, we love to meet people from all over the world. And more than anything, we like to share our passion for the nature, olives and our culture.

Discover Thessaloniki’s rich Byzantine past through a creative art workshop! Design and handcraft your own unique fabric amulet, inspired by the city’s history.