DESPOINA XENAKI
She was born in 1978 and lives with her family in Athens. She is a graduate of the School of Artistic Studies of the Department of Interior Architecture, Decoration & Object Design of TEI Athens and holds a Diploma of Higher Education from Middlesex University of London in Graphic Design. In addition, she has been taught the art of weaving and has collaborated with her mother for a number of years in their family workshop.
From 1999 to 2001 she worked as a Graphic Designer and Visual Arts Instructor at the Center for the Vocational Rehabilitation of Persons with Special Needs (KEA/AMPA) while from 2002 to 2015 she taught at the Social Care Center "The Shelter". There she initially created the weaving workshop while at the same time he had taken over most of the Center's Artistic activities. From 2013 to 2015 she was in charge of the ceramics workshop which aims to educate and produce decorative and utilitarian objects.
In January 2015 she founded XENAKI CERAMIC ART&DESIGN STUDIO. It is a space for experimenting and studying the possibilities of clay with the aim of creating sculptures, utilitarian and decorative objects as well as thoroughly educating those interested in art.
The first time some of her works were presented was at the 52nd Panhellenic Ceramics Exhibition in November 2014 where she won the 3rd prize with two works from the collection: Paper in Clay | Clay in Paper.
THE STUDIO
Philosophy
The “XENAKI CERAMIC ART&DESIGN” Studio is a place of knowledge, expression and creative relaxation. It develops studies concerning modern design, the inclusion of ceramic elements in indoor and outdoor spaces (art - sculpture), special constructions (customized objects-compositions), lighting as well as jewelry.
The teaching of each group of the laboratory is based on the same framework, placing more emphasis on experimentation, study and the student's personal style.
The space
Our studio is located in Ilioupoli, a beautiful and quiet area surrounded by greenery. In our new and friendly space, our visitor gains access to the gallery, but also to our fully equipped workshop, where our courses-seminars and production take place. Our purpose is to convey to him all the beauty of ceramic art, but also the warm and team atmosphere that prevails in our space.
CONTACT US
86 Eleftheriou Venizelou, Ilioupoli 16344
T. 2109764234
K. 6989078117
Visit our site:
Monday, Wednesday: 10 am to 6 pm
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 10 am to 9 pm
Saturday: 10 am – 3 pm
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Constantine
Production Manager
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Effie
Operations Manager
WORKSHOP
Do you want to do your pottery internship? We are looking for people with appetite and maybe we will both find what we are looking for!
Necessary qualifications:
*We will adjust your schedule according to your school.
*You have prospects for permanent work after the end of the internship.