This is an amazing hands-on experience that will let you exercise your artistic skills. This interactive weaving workshop will help you explore and understand the cultural heritage of Greece through one of the main forms of Folk Art, the weaving tradition. Live the journey of the wool, weave with us and create your own masterpiece working on authentic Greek looms.

Highlights

• Learn how to design and weave your own fabric using a loom • Immerse yourself in the local culture and the Greek Folk art • Enjoy a hands-on and relaxing experience in a studio located in the heart of Athens • Exercise your artistic skills with the help of a professional instructor
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔  Delicacies
✔  Woven item that you will create
✔  Professional instructor
✔  Tea and coffee
✖  Transfer
✖  Anything not mentioned in the "What's included" section
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What To Expect

Take part in our interactive workshop and get to know the art of weaving. Learn how to use a loom and create your own work of art inspired by the Greek Folk Culture.

This experience brings the art of weaving to life starting from wool and ending with textiles. You will be guided through our permanent exhibition and see how the wool becomes a thread in order to be woven. You will then be served coffee, tea, and Greek delicacies while watching a short film on how the locals work with wool. Next, you will use your creativity and skills in order to create your masterpiece on the loom with the help of our instructor.

This hands-on experience is suitable for children & adults, families, small groups, and individuals. Learning is realized in all kinds of looms using natural ecological materials. You will be inspired by woven objects which are based on the long history of weaving art from all over Greece.

All participants will make and take their own masterpiece choosing any of the below:

• Drink coasters (set of 4)
• Placemat (1) - size 45cm x 30cm
• Clutch/pouch (1) - size 15cm x 17cm
• Scatter rug (1) - size 50cm x 30cm
• Hand-woven bracelet (1)
• Tapestry on portable frame (1)

Additional info
•  Public transportation options are available nearby
•  Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
•  Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Price:
From $99.73
Ticket:
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
duration:
2 hours
Guide in:
English   
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Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.