ο κάτω κόσμος — the underworld — is a small ceramics studio in the heart of Athens. We hold open classes, teach beginners and returning makers, and host residencies for working artists.
The studio is a space dedicated to slowing down and creating with your hands. Surrounded by clay, tools, and shelves of works in progress, it’s a place where ideas take shape and creativity unfolds naturally.
Whether you're just getting started or looking to deepen your practice, we’re here to guide you, answer your questions, and help you feel at home every step of the way.
We believe ceramics is not only about making objects, but also about connecting with the material, the moment, and the joy of creating something from the earth.
Come visit the studio, take a look around, and let’s connect over clay and fire.
Use the potter’s wheel to craft vessels like bowls, mugs, and more. It’s technical at first, but opens up a wide world of possibilities. The most addictive way of shaping clay.
• Drop-in class: 35€ • Monthly package: 130€ (4 classes within 30 days) • 3-Month package: 370€ (12 classes 110 days)
Shape clay freely using simple tools and your hands. Great for creative exploration and unique forms. No two pieces will be alike.
• Drop-in class: 30€ • Monthly package: 110€ (4 classes within 30 days) • 3-Month package: 310€ (12 classes within 110 days)
Can't decide?Try both and see what suits you.
4 classes within 30 days
≈ €28 per class
4 classes within 30 days
≈ €33 per class
12 classes within 110 days
≈ €26 per class
12 classes within 110 days
≈ €31 per class
On demand, based on your needs and the studio’s availability. Enjoy full access to our creative space and all available equipment to work on your pieces independently.
Our open studio packages are designed for those who already have some experience in ceramics — typically after taking a quarter-term class or workshop — as the practice is entirely autonomous, including glazing your own pieces.
2 storage spaces of 35x50x35 cm. Engobes and glazes provided by the studio. Possibility to make your own at cost. Clay is not included in the resident package but is available for purchase at cost price. Large equipment (wooden boards, rolling pins, turntables, tools, etc.) is available for use. Firing is included up to 30 liters per months.
If you have any questions, feel free to email us at studiokatokosmos@gmail.com
Independent studio timefor experienced makers
I had such a lovely experience at Marilyn’s studio. She is so informative, helpful, and made the whole process feel really simple. I’m so happy with how my pieces turned out. I’ll definitely be coming back!
Great ceramics studio! The teacher was friendly, the atmosphere was relaxing, and I really enjoyed creating my own piece. Highly recommended.
The chillest, most creative, friendly and fun environment. Excellent instructor and a definite MUST EXPERIENCE in Athens. Souvenirs just got epic
“The primary objective for an educator is to produce autodidacts.”
I'm endlessly fascinated by glazes, surfaces, and the unexpected results that emerge from the kiln. I love exploring new shapes and pushing clay in different directions. Through this studio, I hope to share what I've learned, keep learning from others, and build a welcoming community around ceramics.
Beyond classes
Professional work, collaborations, and external projects.
Alongside our classes and community offerings, the studio is also a space for handmade tailored ceramic production. Each piece is made with care — thrown or hand-built — and crafted to suit your specific needs, whether you're an individual looking for a unique object, or a professional designing a space. We work with: Individuals seeking meaningful, one-of-a-kind pieces for daily use or special occasions Restaurants and cafés looking for custom tableware that elevates the dining experience Hotels, designers, and artists interested in thoughtful ceramics that complement interior spaces We collaborate closely with each client to understand their vision — from material and form to finish and function. Whether it's a single piece or a full collection, everything is made slowly and intentionally, with quality and character at the heart of the process. To inquire about a custom project, feel free to reach out at studiokatokosmos@gmail.com
From time to time, the studio hosts exhibitions in its basement — the hidden part of the space. This is where the magic happens: in the darker side of Kato Kosmos, the world beneath the world. The basement becomes a place of encounter, transformation, and discovery. For these exhibitions, ceramics step aside to make room for a wide range of artistic practices. We welcome visual artists, sculptors, photographers, painters, and other creative voices who wish to share their work in an intimate and unconventional setting. Through these gatherings, we aim to build a broader artistic community — creating opportunities to meet, exchange ideas, and connect. Who knows? Maybe the beginning of future collaborations. Follow us on Instagram to stay updated on upcoming exhibitions. All curated by Christian Dyson @christianjohndyson
WETRIP is a multi-sensory sound and video installation by Simon Fisher Turner and Daisy Dickinson that blends analogue film, digital imagery, and experimental sound into a dreamlike cinematic experience. Through fragmented landscapes, distorted time, and evolving sonic textures, it creates a hypnotic environment that shifts between beauty, disorientation, stillness, and decay. Rather than telling a linear story, WETRIP immerses audiences in a visceral journey that challenges the boundaries of film, sound, and perception.
Human Kind is a sculptural and sensory installation by Varvara Liakounakou that explores themes of kindness, connection, and collective human experience. Created in collaboration with Artsct Initiative and Kato Kosmos Studio, the work features sculptures made entirely from recycled plastic, reflecting on humanity’s relationship with waste, consumption, and environmental change. Through a collection of interconnected voices and forms, the installation suggests that empathy and kindness may offer a way to navigate the uncertainties and challenges of the modern world.
Temptation of the Forgotten Flesh is a sound installation that explores the material relationship between flesh, stone, steel, and desire. Combining experimental electronic sound, poetry, and vibration, the work transforms Kato Kosmos Studio into an immersive environment where sound travels through the architecture and resonates through the body. Eschewing traditional musical structures, the installation creates an ever-changing sensory experience that invites audiences to engage with sound in a deeply physical and atmospheric way.
Prices on demand We offer tailor-made workshops for corporate events (team-building) and private gatherings (bachelorette parties, birthdays, dinner experience etc.), designed to introduce participants to ceramics. These sessions are led by the team and experienced instructors who also teach our regular classes. Participants can create hand-built pieces, which are then fired and glazed by our team during the following month, so everyone can take home a finished object from their experience.
Location
Visit the studio for classes, open access, private workshops, and community clay sessions.
O Kato Kosmos
Irakleous 29, 11743, Athens
Reach us
Send a note for class questions, private bookings, professional work, or newsletter requests.
+30 698 927 4437
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