Arts, Crafts and Pottery Workshops for Kids in Cyprus

Clay has been shaped on this island for thousands of years, and children in Cyprus still get plenty of chances to get their hands dirty. Between museum workshops, municipal art classes, pottery villages and summer programmes, there is something for every age, whether your child wants a single afternoon at the potter's wheel or a weekly class.

Here are the best places for arts, crafts and pottery workshops for kids, grouped by city, plus tips on booking and language.

Where can kids do art workshops in Nicosia?

The capital has the most museums and galleries, and many run regular programmes for children and families.

• Centre of Visual Arts and Research (CVAR), Ermou Street: In the old town, CVAR runs "Saturday at the Museum" family workshops through the school year, using paintings, objects and old photographs as a starting point for play and art-making. In summer it offers 90-minute programmes for groups of five or more children aged 4 to 12, and at least one is in English. Book by phone or through its website.
• Leventis Municipal Museum and A. G. Leventis Gallery: Together they run a two-week Creative Summer School for ages 6 to 12, mixing visual arts with theatre, movement and nature. It runs on weekday mornings into the early afternoon and is taught in Greek, so it suits children who speak the language or are learning it.
• State and foundation museums: Around International Museum Day in May, Nicosia's museums put on a wave of children's workshops. In 2026 these included sessions at the State Gallery of Contemporary Art, the Byzantine Museum, the Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation and the Cyprus Museum. Many are free, but places are limited.
• Tochka Ceramic Studio and the Claytopia festival: This ceramics studio organises Claytopia, a winter pottery festival at the Polydinamo municipal centre. Recent editions have included free children's workshops, Christmas ornament making, ceramic painting and a chance to try the wheel. Watch for dates in late autumn.

For more ideas in the capital, see our guide to family-friendly activities in Nicosia and our Nicosia Old Town area guide.

Are there art classes for children in Limassol?

• Limassol Municipal Art Workshop: Run by the municipality next to the Folk Art Museum in the old town, it offers afternoon group classes in drawing, painting, mosaic and handicrafts for children aged five and over, grouped by age. Fees are modest and there are family discounts; call the workshop for current times and enrolment.
• Limassol Municipal Gallery: Runs art programmes for schoolchildren and families, especially around Museum Day in May. Keep an eye on the municipality's events listings.
• Kourion Local Archaeological Museum, Episkopi: Has held creative family workshops for children aged six and over. Pair one with a visit to the ancient site of Kourion.

The streets around Saripolou Square are the city's creative heart, and galleries there sometimes host family events.

Where can kids try pottery near Larnaca?

• Kornos Pottery Co-op, Kornos: Kornos, just off the Nicosia–Limassol motorway between the three cities, is the island's best-known pottery village. Its red clay pottery is on Cyprus' list of intangible cultural heritage, and the co-op is the last workshop in the village still working. Children can watch potters at the slow, foot-powered wheel. The co-op opens in the mornings, with extra visits by arrangement, so call ahead.
• Kornos Pottery Festival: Held every autumn, the festival offers free workshops, music and educational activities. It is the easiest way for children to have a go themselves.
• Archaeological Museum of Larnaca District: Runs clay sculpture and storytelling workshops, mainly for primary school groups. Ask your child's school if they take part.

For a day trip combining crafts with village life, see our Lefkara area guide, famous for its lace and silverwork.

Which pottery and art workshops are there in Paphos?

• The Place, Paphos Old Town: A small cultural centre that runs beginner pottery workshops where children (from age three with a parent) watch a demonstration, try the potter's wheel and make their own piece. Sessions are small and book up in summer, so reserve early.
• Art by the Sea, Chloraka: A pottery studio just north of Paphos town that runs 90-minute kids' pottery lessons at weekends, covering the basics of working with clay, plus a kids' wheel session and a weekend hand-building club that you can book one at a time online. The studio lists group kids' classes from about €25 per child (2026), with private and parent-and-child sessions costing more; check the booking page for current prices. It is closed on Mondays.
• The Makers Space, Tala: A ceramics studio and gallery in the hill village of Tala. For a one-off family visit, "Paint a Pot" lets you decorate a ready-made piece, which the studio then glazes and fires, from about €20 per person (2026) with a minimum of two people. Children who catch the bug can join the Saturday-morning Kids Clay Club (about €25 per child per 90-minute session in 2026), which has a separate group for ages 4 to 6. Places are limited, so book ahead by WhatsApp.
• Local Ethnographic Museum of Geroskipou: Has run "Clay and Tradition" workshops in pottery and clay carving for children aged 6 to 9. Reservation is required.
• Local Archaeological Museum of Palepafos, Kouklia: Offers hands-on art workshops for ages 6 to 12 linked to the ancient sanctuary of Aphrodite next door.
• Pafos Municipal Gallery: Runs educational art programmes for children aged roughly 6 to 11.
• The International School of Paphos summer camp: Its summer camp includes creative arts alongside science and cooking for ages 4 to 16. Ask whether places are open to children from other schools.

What about the Ayia Napa and Protaras area?

• THALASSA Ayia Napa Municipal Museum: This sea-themed museum runs storytelling, theatre and craft programmes for children, many built around its replica of the ancient Kyrenia ship. Most take place in the school year and around Museum Day.
• CyHerbia Botanical Park, Avgorou: Families can join a guided garden tour with a scavenger hunt, learn about herbs and essential oils, then make their own soap. Children must stay with an adult, and younger ones may need a hand.

Practical tips for parents

• Check the language. Museum programmes are often in Greek. Ask whether an English session exists, or whether a bilingual educator can help.
• Book early. Free museum workshops and summer schools fill quickly. Spring is the time to book summer places.
• Follow museums on social media. Many venues announce workshops only a few weeks ahead on Facebook or Instagram.
• Dress for mess. Clay, paint and glue go everywhere. Send children in old clothes and bring wipes.
• Ask about firing times. Pottery pieces usually need to dry and be fired before you can take them home, which can take a week or more. Check whether the studio can post them if you are visiting.
• Mix it with a day out. Pair a workshop with a nearby site, such as Kourion, Kouklia or Kornos village, to make a full family day.

What to do next

• Looking for a weekly hobby? See our guide to after-school activities and clubs for kids in Cyprus.
• Plan more outings with things to do with kids in Cyprus.
• Keep busy when the weather turns with our rainy-day activities with kids in Cyprus.
• Explore the island's crafts and customs in our guide to traditional villages in Cyprus.