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By Arabesco Granada

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Free cancellation available
Price is AU$123 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Experience the excitement of becoming an authentic Alhambran artisan
    • Take this unique opportunity to learn a new skill of creative expression
    • Learn the skilful techniques used by the craftsmen of the Alhambra
    • Enjoy the use of high-quality tools and materials to craft your piece

Activity location

    • Granada
    • Granada, Andalucía, Spain

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • C. Pedro Antonio de Alarcón, 7, Ronda, 18005 Granada, España | Look for the art gallery Espacio Omnia (across from the Porcel Sabica) your artisan will be waiting for you downstairs in the workshop space.
    • Granada, Andalucía, Spain

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Granada: "Alhambra's Craft Workshop"

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Starting time: 10:30 AM
Price details
AU$123.13 x 2 AdultsAU$246.26
Total
Price is AU$246.26

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Artisan specialising in Hispanic-Muslim craftsmanship
  • Inclusions
    Craft art materials and tools
  • Inclusions
    A dozen pieces to choose from
  • Inclusions
    Handicraft display
  • Inclusions
    You take home your own work of art
  • Inclusions
    Secrets and tricks of the pros
  • Inclusions
    Location of a fine arts venue in the centre of Granada
  • Exclusions
    Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Exclusions
    Food and drinks
  • Exclusions
    Tips

Know before you book

    • Not suitable for: Children under 6 years, Wheelchair users

What you can expect

  • Discover the “Alhambra Experience” workshop, a fun activity for children, adults and families in central Granada. Learn the basics of Arab decoration and have access to all the tools and materials required to make your first masterpiece of Andalusian craftsmanship.

    Meet at the activity provider's cosy art school only 500 metres from the cathedral. On the day of the activity you can choose from a dozen pieces:
    • Make an authentic mosaic tiled panel
    • Paint a Nasrid tile
    • Decorate a reproduction of the Alhambra in polychromatic plasterwork with gold leaf
    • Create your own stucco piece reproducing faithfully the direct carving technique used in al-Andalus
    • Build a chessboard and learn basic concepts of Granadian marquetry
    • And many more

    Express your creativity and get in touch with your inner craftsman. After you have created your masterpiece with help from your local artisan, take home your craft as a special and unique souvenir of Granada.

Location

Activity location

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    • Granada
    • Granada, Andalucía, Spain

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • C. Pedro Antonio de Alarcón, 7, Ronda, 18005 Granada, España | Look for the art gallery Espacio Omnia (across from the Porcel Sabica) your artisan will be waiting for you downstairs in the workshop space.
    • Granada, Andalucía, Spain