点评:So I did not know what to expect for this trip, however I was amazed. The location is up the hill and the owner Panikos has a very large warehouse/shop with a beautiful variety of clay pieces.
I booked and thought that it was in a small group setting but it was 1:1 which was even better.
Panikos is a lovely, lovely gentleman who likes to be asked questions about the history of clay and all the relevant questions about design and technique as I am a complete newbie to making pottery.
He started off by explaining the different stages of the pottery process and showed me some pieces that his other customers had done and then he gave me a demonstration!
I was captivated by the level of skill he has and also at how relaxing it was to watch and also how therapeutic it was.
I decided that I wanted to make a candle burner and also a mug.
I was nervous of the machine but quickly got the hang of it and the advice I would give is to relax, embrace your surroundings and it just comes.
Panikos advised that I was pretty good for a beginner, which boosted my confidence and then I was away and on a roll.
I chose my colour as it would need gazing and firing and you don’t stay for that.
My products will go via freight back to the UK which will be a nice surprise in around a months time.
I can’t wait. Will upload pictures of the end product once they get to me.
He has Wi-Fi in the shop to upload pictures or take photos and also he has loads of other trinkets that you can purchase as a memory if you dont like the idea of taking a class.
There is a bus service that runs right outside the shop, so transport links are very good 👍🏽. Usually 2-3 euro one way.
This is something I believe everyone should try especially as it is the most organic and authentic setting you will find.
I will be doing this again when I am back in Cyprus.
翻译:所以我不知道这次旅行会有什么期待,但我还是很惊讶。地点在山上,店主 Panikos 有一个非常大的仓库/商店,里面有各种各样漂亮的陶土作品。
我预订了,以为是小团体活动,但实际上却是 1:1,这更好。
Panikos 是一位非常可爱的绅士,他喜欢被问到有关陶土历史以及所有与设计和技术相关的问题,因为我是制陶新手。
他首先解释了制陶过程的不同阶段,并向我展示了他的其他客户制作的一些作品,然后他给我做了演示!
我被他的技术水平所吸引,也为观看他的表演感到多么放松和多么治愈。
我决定做一个蜡烛燃烧器和一个杯子。
我对机器感到紧张,但很快就掌握了窍门,我给出的建议是放松,拥抱周围的环境,一切就都会好起来。
Panikos 说作为初学者,我做得还不错,这增强了我的信心,然后我就离开了,开始大展宏图。
我选择了我的颜色,因为它需要凝视和烧制,而你不会为此停留。
我的产品将通过货运运回英国,大约一个月后,这将是一个不错的惊喜。
我等不及了。一旦产品送到我手上,我会上传最终产品的照片。
他的商店里有 Wi-Fi,可以上传照片或拍照,而且他还有很多其他小饰品,如果你不喜欢上课,你可以买来留作纪念。
商店外面就有公交车,所以交通非常便利👍🏽。通常单程 2-3 欧元。
我相信每个人都应该尝试一下,尤其是因为它是你能找到的最有机、最真实的环境。
当我回到塞浦路斯时,我会再做一次。