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Oaxaca Artisan Pottery Alebrijes, Black Clay Tour and Frida Kahlo 20% OFF
Oaxaca City, Oaxaca, Mexico
$156
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Overview
The Oaxaca Artisan Tour offers an immersive experience into the rich craft culture of Oaxaca. This full-day adventure takes you through the artistry of pottery, alebrijes, and black clay, guided by a knowledgeable English-speaking guide.
- 🎨 Pottery Class with a Master Artisan where you create your own mezcalero, a symbol of Oaxacan mezcal culture, under expert guidance.
- 🌈 Visit the renowned Alebrije Workshop of Jacobo and María Ángeles to learn about the intricate process of crafting vibrant wooden alebrijes, recognized as valuable art pieces.
- ⚫ Discover the secret behind Black Clay at Alfarería Doña Rosa, where you'll observe artisans demonstrating the unique techniques that give this pottery its distinctive shine.
- 🚗 Private transportation ensures a comfortable journey, allowing you to customize the schedule to fit your preferences throughout the day.
- 🍽️ Enjoy a break for lunch and indulge in traditional Oaxacan cuisine, with options available at local eateries (lunch not included in the tour price).
- 🏺 The tour includes a visit to the "Manos que Ven" workshop, where you will start with a pottery class led by skilled artisans, including the opportunity to create your own piece.
- 🗺️ Convenient pickup from your hotel in Oaxaca and drop-off after the tour, making it easy to join this cultural experience.
- 👶 Wheelchair accessible and suitable for all physical fitness levels, ensuring everyone can enjoy the artistry of Oaxaca.
- 🧑🏫 Learn about traditional methods used in pottery, black clay, and alebrijes, connecting with the cultural heritage of Mexico.
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Oaxaca Artisan Pottery Alebrijes, Black Clay Tour and Frida Kahlo
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 8 hours
- Pottery Atelier in Manos que ven
- English Speaking Guide
- Visit 3 masters of folk art in Mexico Pottery, Black Clay and Alebrijes
- Private Car from Oaxaca both ways
- Lunch is not included
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Pick up in your hotel and 1 hour transfer
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Workshop of Jacobo and Maria AngelesThe second stop on our tour is at the Jacobo and María Ángeles Workshop, located in San Martín Tilcajete, Oaxaca. This workshop is internationally renowned for creating alebrijes, hand-carved and painted wooden sculptures that depict fantastic, colorful creatures. During the visit, you'll have the chance to learn about the entire alebrije-making process, from selecting and carving the copal wood to applying intricate designs inspired by Zapotec iconography. The workshop also has a store where you can purchase certified alebrijes, which are considered art investments due to their increasing value each year. This visit allows you to appreciate the dedication and talent that Jacobo and María Ángeles bring to Mexican folk art, preserving and sharing the cultural richness of Oaxaca.
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Lunch time ! You can try Oaxaca traditional food. Lunch is not included
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Our third stop is at Alfarería Doña Rosa, located in San Bartolo Coyotepec, Oaxaca. This workshop was founded by Doña Rosa Real Mateo de Nieto, who revolutionized the traditional black clay pottery, known as barro negro, by developing a technique that imparts a distinctive shine to the pieces. At this historic atelier, you'll have the opportunity to observe skilled artisans as they demonstrate the unique process of creating barro negro pottery. You'll learn about the traditional methods used to mold and polish the clay, resulting in the signature glossy finish that has made these pieces famous worldwide.
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The first stop on our tour will be at the "Manos que Ven" workshop in San Antonino Castillo Velasco, Oaxaca. This renowned atelier was founded by Maestro José García Antonio, who, despite losing his sight, continues to create stunning clay sculptures, especially his iconic mermaid figures, using his highly developed sense of touch. Here, you’ll begin your experience with a pottery class led by one of his apprentices, immersing yourself in the traditional techniques of the workshop. During the class, you’ll have the opportunity to craft your own mezcalero, an iconic piece of Oaxacan culture, which you can take home as a meaningful keepsake from this inspiring place filled with history, resilience, and artistry.
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Oaxaca Artisan Pottery Alebrijes, Black Clay Tour and Frida Kahlo 20% OFF
Oaxaca City, Oaxaca, Mexico
$156
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!