Our story

Hello and Welcome

I'm Elena, the heart and hands behind Element Clayworks.

My Story

What began as an exploration in my free time – a surprising discovery for someone who once doubted their creative side – quickly blossomed into a profound passion. After years at a desk job, I found joy in working with my hands, designing and hand crafting pieces for the home, and cultivating an unwavering dedication to protecting our environment along the way.

This passion eventually led me to take a leap: I quit my job and moved from the UK to Greece, drawn by a vision to set up a workshop and create a truly sustainable line of homeware made from clay, a material I hold in immense respect.

Our ceramics collection

Whilst it's still early days, my product line is slowly taking shape. On our website and in our physical space you can find a curated selection of my handcrafted pieces, thoughtfully made to elevate your daily rituals. I am also developing a circular ceramics line, which includes items made from local industrial waste. A huge amount of research and development has gone into this, and I'm proud to share the first designs in this sustainable line: stoneware mushrooms in stunning glazes made from industrial waste.

Stay up to date

You can sign up for my newsletter below to receive occasional updates from the studio and my new collection launches. You can also follow my adventures on Instagram, where I share the product development journey in detail!

Discover the joy of pottery with me in Crete

If you're based in or visiting Crete, I offer weekly creative pottery classes, as well as private classes and occasional workshops. These are wonderful opportunities to get your hands dirty, discover the joy of working with clay, and learn a variety of handbuilding techniques, tips, and tricks!

You can browse the upcoming classes and sign up for a class here. I'd love to see you there!