Woodcarving Workshop in Santorini
Description
An invitation to an artistic time travel discovering the secrets of wood carving. The woodcarving workshop takes place in the gallery of Michael Arvanitis where he exhibits his works. The gallery is a traditional cave building in the picturesque village of Megalochori. In this class, Michalis Arvanitis will help you become familiar with how tools are used to give shape and form to wood and he will teach you how to carve.
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- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(7)
We have joined many workshops and this one was the best by far! Michael was very friendly, funny and made the experience really interactive. We loved every moment of the workshop!
This was a very interactive experience with the help of Michael. We had a lot of fun and learnt a lot of things. Highly recommended
This was a fun introduction to wood carving -- just enough to get your feet wet, so to speak, and fit comfortably into an hour of instruction. You get to do the details on a maple leaf coaster and a wooden magnet shaped like a ship. I would have liked a little more choice as to what I carved, but I understand limiting the options in favor of saving time. Maybe there could just be one or two other choices, like a bird or a flower. In any case, I was a complete beginner and I pretty much got the hang of what I was supposed to do -- not perfectly, but well enough to be pleased with what I created. The instructor was kind and patient, and I had a lot of fun. The shop also has beautiful items for sale!
Sounds great that you enjoyed your experience! It was very nice for meeting you. Regards,
We really enjoyed this experience, was great to learn and practice some skills. Lovely gallery displaying the artists work, and includes other local artists. We took the Perissa bus from Fira and arrived early, it was a lovely town to walk through and had a coffee at a local cafe. Overall it was great activity to do as well as getting to see more of the island. The bus stop is outside the bakery in Megalochori and it’s a short walk from there.
It was very nice to meeting you. I'm glad that you enjoyed it. I wish to see you again on your next trip to Santorini. Kind regards
It was our first time trying wood carving. We had fun! It was just the three of us and the shop was open. Beautiful items for sale and we made both a leaf magnet and sailboat. Located in great old village, so glad we booked it. Owner Michael is talented, patient and welcoming.
This was a perfect little break from our packed itinerary. We love to do creative hands on experiences as a family. It helps our family regroup to have a creative outlet. This workshop is an easy experience, and takes about an hour. We especially love that we get a little keepsake to bring home. Even our teenagers enjoyed the experience!!
