Wood Crafting Experience in Gjirokastra
Overview
Inclusions
- Rakia or Wine
- Alcoholic Beverages
What to expect
Take home a cool souvenir from Albania with this 3 hour wood crafting class in Gjirokaster. Learn how to make small wood works like small wooden signs with text or drawings, small necklaces, key hangers and even small mirrors. (you choose) Make everything you want from what mentioned above and take it home as a souvenir or a gift for your loved ones.
After meeting your host in Cerciz Topulli square we head toward Master Nurce Workshop. (3 min walk) First you will become familiar with the wood and types of it and get some general information. After choosing what you will create, you will design it first on a white paper and after that you will start carving always under the surveillance of master Nurce. While working, you can enjoy some glasses of Rakia or homemade wine depending on your choice.
Congratulations on the piece of art you made yourself.
You enjoy more the things you create yourself!
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
Cancellation
This was such an incredible experience and one of the highlights of my time in Albania! The instructor and translator were both kind and helpful and we had great conversations in addition to the woodworking being fun. I felt like I learned a lot about Albania through this experience.
This was such an incredible experience and one of the highlights of my time in Albania! The instructor and translator were both kind and helpful and we had great conversations in addition to the woodworking being fun. I felt like I learned a lot about Albania through this experience.Vickor was a great and patient teacher and it was refreshing to see his passion for woodcarving and Gjirokaster show through his work. Experience Gjirokaster were also fantastic at translating and providing more information about the history of Gjirokaster. We would 100% recommend this experience.
Vickor was a great and patient teacher and it was refreshing to see his passion for woodcarving and Gjirokaster show through his work. Experience Gjirokaster were also fantastic at translating and providing more information about the history of Gjirokaster. We would 100% recommend this experience.Great experience. The guide was perfect and very attractive. It is in the center of old baazar. Thank you so much for the great guide
Great experience. The guide was perfect and very attractive. It is in the center of old baazar. Thank you so much for the great guideWe can’t recommend this experience highly enough! Viktor the mast wood worker was awesome. Vikki our guide super knowledgeable and friendly. Creating a keepsake - we did coasters and large picture frame using the old carving techniques while sipping wine was a blast and unique way to appreciate t...
We can’t recommend this experience highly enough! Viktor the mast wood worker was awesome. Vikki our guide super knowledgeable and friendly. Creating a keepsake - we did coasters and large picture frame using the old carving techniques while sipping wine was a blast and unique way to appreciate the history of Gjirokaster. Fun for all ages from 6 to 96! Well worth the time. Just do it, you won’t regret it.The best experience i had in my 2019 trip , the guys from Experience Gjirokastra office were the best choice to enjoy the city with a local .
The best experience i had in my 2019 trip , the guys from Experience Gjirokastra office were the best choice to enjoy the city with a local .It was the great experience in Gjirokastra. We learn so much traditional things. Viktor was an artist not just a wood worker
It was the great experience in Gjirokastra. We learn so much traditional things. Viktor was an artist not just a wood worker