WHY WE LOVE IT

At a time and age when old Greek traditions and craftsmanship are fading away, this interactive, hands-on workshop will step you back in time to what has shaped Greek Folk Art through the centuries.

Activity Description

Take part in this interactive workshop and get to know the traditional art of weaving. Learn how to use a loom and create your own sounevir inspired by the Greek Folk Art.

This experience brings the art of weaving to life starting from wool and ending with textiles. This weaving workshop starts with a tour of a permanent exhibition inside a studio located in the heart of Athens, during which you will be given useful information on the use of obsolete tools, commonly used in Greek antiquity. The instructor will describe the process in which the wool becomes a thread in order to be woven.

Next, you will watch a short film that will travel you to the Greek countryside, where you will see how the locals cut and prepare wool. During the viewing, you will have the opportunity to enjoy coffee, tea, and Greek delicacies. The film elaborates on the whole procedure from end-to-end, a necessary step before you start working on the loom.

This experiential workshop is a hands-on activity, so afterwards you will use all your creativity and skills in order to create your own masterpiece on the loom under the guidance of a professional experienced instructor.

You will work with natural ecological materials. Learning is realized in all different kinds of looms (frame, traditional and modern). During this activity, you will be inspired by woven objects like carpets, pillows, traditional bags, handbags and jewelry, which are based on the long history of the weaving art from all parts of Greece.

You will create and take your own work of art choosing any of the following:

a) Drink coasters (set of 4),

b) Placemat (1) - size 45 cm × 30 cm (approx.),

c) Clutch bag/pouch (1) - size 15 cm × 17 cm (approx.),

d) Scatter rug (1) - size 50 cm × 30 cm (approx.),

e) Hand-woven bracelet (1) or

e) Small tapestry on portable frame (1)

The workshop is suitable for both children and adults, families, small groups or individuals.

Special Features

• Weaving workshop on a traditional loom under the guidance of a local expert

• Screening of a 20-min film on the preparation of wool, produced and directed by Greek professionals

• Tour of a permanent exhibition on weaving tools inside the studio

• Coffee, tea and Greek delicacies

Activity Snapshot

Dates | Start Time : Tues | 11AM * Thur-Sat | 6:30 PM

Duration: 2 hours

Spoken Language: English, Greek

Meeting Point: Central Athens location (to be advised after booking)

Group Size: Shared group of min. 1 - max. of 8 participants

Pace: Easy

Included: Professional artist, weaving workshop, screening of a 20-min film, tour of a permanent exhibition at the studio, all equipment required for the construction of your work of art, coffee/tea, Greek delicacies.

Excluded: Transfers to/from venue

Note: No experience in weaving required; the workshop is suitable for beginners and level can be adjusted to all participants

Young Travelers: Child discounts apply. Children 12-17 years old are charged €55 per child. Children up to 11 years old €40 per child.

Cancellation Policy

Full refund is provided in case of cancellation at least 24 hours before the realization of the tour, except payment processing fees (Paypal/credit card).

Additional Info

• Confirmation to be received as soon as possible (within 24 hours from booking)

• You can present either a print out or an electronic booking confirmation for this activity

• Complete information on Vendor, including local telephone numbers at your destination, will be sent with your Booking Confirmation. The TravelPorter hand-picks the most remarkable, experienced and reliable vetted professionals for a pleasant experience from booking to completion.

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