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Combine crafts and culture on a guided walking tour and workshop experience in Athens. Admire Byzantine churches before taking the chance to make your own beautiful mosaics in an arts class.

Highlights

• Learn everything about the mosaic art.
• Practice the fundamentals of the ancient mosaic art
• Master your unique mosaic art piece to keep

Description

You will start your day in the very center of Athens, where you will get to witness original mosaic motifs and patterns in Byzantine churches and get a sense of how the city has developed as a cross-section of cultures. You will then move to the loft studio for our mosaic workshop. You 'll have fun choosing your motif, experiencing materials like marble and smalti, and contrasting colors that compose a harmonious mosaic. With the guidance of an art historian and a mosaic craftsman, you will learn and practice the fundamentals of the ancient mosaic art and craft techniques. By the end of this workshop, you 'll have mastered your unique mosaic art piece to keep! 10:00 am: Meeting at the Monastiraki Metro Station 10:00 am – 11:00 am: Tour in Athens exploring pieces of mosaic art. 11:00 am – 11:30 am: Coffee & Refreshments break at the Studio. 11:30 am – 14:00 pm: Mosaic Workshop at 13 Mosaic Studio

Includes

Experienced Trekking Hellas Athens Guide Coffee & snacks Mosaic Workshop and all the materials needed. VAT

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund