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Athens: 2.5-Hour Mosaics Workshop & Byzantine Walking Tour

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    Athens: 2.5-Hour Mosaics Workshop & Byzantine Walking Tour

    Activity provider: Trekking Hellas

    From US$ 163.09 per person

    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 a 2.5-hour arts class.

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    Duration 3.5 hours
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    Instructor
    English, Greek
    Small group
    Limited to 10 participants

    Experience

    Highlights
    • Learn everything about the mosaic art.
    • Practice the fundamentals of the ancient mosaic art
    • Master your unique mosaic art piece to keep
    Full 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 2,5-hour 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.
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      Not suitable for
      • Children under 13 years
      Covid-19 precautions
      Safety measures in place
      • All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned

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      Guests should meet us outside of the Metro Station Monastiraki, on the main square. Guide will hold a sign with the sign of Trekking Hellas Athens on.

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      What to bring

      • Windbreaker
      • Sunglasses
      • Sun hat
      • Reusable water bottle
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      We had a wonderful time! Staff was very nice and we were able to learn a lot about Greece and the role that mosaics played in the culture. The mosaics we made are going to be hung in our house and I know everyone will ask us about them. A fantastic experience and a must-do in Athens!

      July 3, 2022

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