What to do and see in Heraklion Prefecture, Crete: The Best Paint & Pottery Studios

Currently open by appointment only. Please do not hesitate to contact with us. Maria Sanoudaki Ceramic│Art Studio is a local studio based in the traditional village of Old Chersonisos in the island of Crete. You will find me in a traditional stone dwelling that used to be the house of my great-grandparents. In my studio you can discover unique handmade ceramic dishes, pots, home decor and elegant ceramic jewelry. Trying to find the sources of my roots, my work is inspired by the folk and ancient art of Crete combined with my constant research on contemporary and abstract art. Each item in the store is unique and handmade. I use different throwing techniques to create wheel-formed ceramic work as well as pottery hand-building techniques; that’s why each item may be slightly different. You are welcome to visit my studio, feel the cretan hospitality and see my art, which is made with love and imagination.

For over 4,000 years, the Minoan civilization demonstrated its love for life and nature with classy paintings, on almost anything, from pots to residences and palaces. They even exported their artwork to the entire then known world. Until in 1650 B.C., the great volcanic explosion of Santorini, destroyed the first European civilization, namely the Minoan. In our workshop, you can still experience the ancient art of Minoan painting, from the hands of local Cretan artists, creating museum copies. You can find us in the beautiful, traditional village of Peza at Irida, only a few kilometers away from Knossos.

The Vision We live in a place where the relationship between human and nature is based on the emotions. A place blessed with an ideal mild climate and soil that is rich in trace elements. We cultivate our grape varieties on mountainous regions, always trying to ensure minimum yield.

My name is Ioanna Zoutou and in 2005 I started my hobby by creating the "Koumoulia" pottery workshop. Since then I have been taking clay lessons, during which I have the pleasure of transmitting my love for clay to young and old. At the same time all these years I have not stopped creating my own unique pieces, which I also market.

We are DMC / Travel Providers and Travel Agent. We are located in Greece. We are operating special private concepts of travel as Food, Wine, Culture, Religious Tours, offering a combination of entertainment, cultural and archaeological sightseeing, guided tours, food and wine tasting and excursions packages. We can customize our tours according to the needs and budgets of each customer.

Hi, I'm Chrissa, an architect and graphic designer who fell in love with clay. Every piece you see in my shop is handmade and designed by me in my studio in a small village in Crete. I love the ritual of turning mud into works of art, functional and accessible to people in their daily lives. I create forms with or without a pottery wheel, using my hands, and simple tools. The hand-building techniques I use help create unique items, each with its own character.

In our cottage industry you can find extra virgin olive oil and natural soaps. Our olive oil harvested with love and care from our olive trees in Malia. In our soaps we are using only extra virgin olive oil, they are all handmade produced with respect and natural ingredients. Also note that in the workshop we arrange private lessons.For prices or any other question do not hesitate to contact us.

I'm Aristides, my hobbies are the making and creation of every art. In the canvas you will find that it is about painting and hobbies and of course seminars for those who want to learn more. Specializing in materials and colors, our teachers take you on a journey through the unique art world.