Alebrije Painting Workshop in San Martín Tilcajete with Pickup
Description
Enjoy a structured and reliable Alebrije workshop designed for travelers who want a safe, comfortable, and authentic experience. We provide hotel or Airbnb pick-up in an air-conditioned vehicle and a bilingual host who accompanies you throughout the activity. The workshop takes place in San Martín Tilcajete, a town known for its master artisans and high-quality Alebrijes. You will learn about the carving and painting process directly from a local artisan, and then paint your own wooden figure using the provided materials. No experience is required. The experience is operated in small groups to ensure clear guidance and a relaxed environment. This is a great, no-pressure visit with enough time to paint, ask questions, and enjoy the workshop. The return trip is included, and you will finish with a handmade piece that is easy to transport and a meaningful souvenir from Oaxaca.
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Itinerary
Visit a real Alebrije workshop, learn the carving and painting process, and paint your own wooden figure with guidance from a local artisan. You leave with the piece you create.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We have pick up in almost all the hotels in the city, if you stay in an apartment (a b & b) we indicate the address, so that our operdador picks you up there. If your apartment or hotel is out of our coverage, we will indicate the address or the nearest place to go through you.
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Reviews(19)
For me, San Martín reflects very much the essence of Oaxaca: its traditions, its people and the authentic way in which they preserve their culture.
We enjoyed our driver and the journey to St Martin Tilcajete. The studio was amazing, and we learned about the significance of the spirit animals. It was good to see artists painting and carving. Our painting time was a bit rushed- we needed more time to work on it. We were back in Oaxaca at 2:00, not 3:00 as advertised.
Sebasupicked us up at the hotel on time and my husband and I were the only passengers. Great conversation in both Spanish and English. Loved the experience and explanation of how alebrijes are made. Great day and came back with a gorgeous peacock!!
Hi Michelle! Sebas will be thrilled to read this. We are so glad you enjoyed the conversation on the road and that your peacock alebrije turned out gorgeous!
Very beautiful view u. Very nice place to vacation and rest very rich food delicious baked fish and seafood
It was a fun experience but pickup was 30 minutes late, and driving time was about 30 minutes each way so we didn't have very much time to actually paint the alebrijes. I would have been nice to have had another hour and a complimentary beverage.....or maybe have signed up for a painting workshop in central Oaxaca.
What a great experience. Our 5 year old daughter loved it and so did I. The explanation of how the alebrijes are made was great. I definitely appreciate the craftsmanship so much more now. And the choices of what we could paint were great.
Enjoyed the explanation, view of studio, and opportunity to paint with the family. The artist helping us was great at adding details when we asked for them.
This was such a fun tour. You select your Alebrije and get to paint it. I wish they had more Alebrije options. But definitely must do. Everyone there is so talented.
They provided a pick up to and from our airbnb, they arrived early. Once we got to the site, Joseph gave us a tour of their workshop and their paintings, and we ended with choosing our own models to paint. I chose a bird and my wife choose an elephant. One of their best artists was our teacher and gave us tips on how to get our models exactly how we wanted them. My wife really enjoyed the experience and it was a really relaxing atmosphere.
transportation was very comfortable, our translator was excellent, & the people at the workshop were so kind and welcoming. They gave us mezcal, homemade chocolates, and a hot chocolate drink. Highly recommend for an intimate and authentic experience!
