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Rethymno Art Class Experience 20% OFF
Crete, Greece, Europe
$65.84
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Write your own authentic Byzantine Orthodox icon under the calming sound of Greek Byzantine music in Old Town & enjoy Cretan treats before the last painting details.
Leave with your icon and a memory full of a true Cretan soul trip, a unique civilization experience!
Leave with your icon and a memory full of a true Cretan soul trip, a unique civilization experience!
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
Byzantine Art Workshop & Tasting in Rethymno
brief tour in the mansion: wine break
Duration: 3 hours
Cretan meze and raki/wine
brief tour in the mansion: wine break
Duration: 3 hours
Cretan meze and raki/wine
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- Protective apron
- All materials (canvas, pigments, brushes)
- Snacks
- Bottled water
Meeting point
Meeting point: Catholic Church (Mesologiou 24). Park at Four Martyrs or Port & walk 10 mins into Old Town. From Rimondi Fountain, turn left for 5 steps, then right. Your host will wait outside the entrance holding a paint brush. From there, we walk 5 mins to our workshop space!
Return details
Meeting point: Catholic Church (Mesologiou 24). Park at Four Martyrs or Port & walk 10 mins into Old Town. From Rimondi Fountain, turn left for 5 steps, then right. Your host will wait outside the entrance holding a paint brush. From there, we walk 5 mins to our workshop space!
Paint your own Byzantine "Angel of the Lord" Icon in Rethymno's Old Town. This 3-hour immersive workshop is about:
1) Introduction to Iconography
We start with a brief overview of the essential historical elements of Byzantine Iconography, the traditional materials used, and their deep symbolism.
2) Sketching the Icon
We begin by sketching the "Angel of the Lord" onto a specially prepared canvas surface. Your creative journey starts here!
3) Expert Guidance
Your instructor guides you through every step of the egg tempera technique.
4) Applying the First Layers & Cretan Break
As we apply the base colors, it’s time for a short break. Enjoy authentic Cretan meze paired with local wine or raki.
5) Take Your Masterpiece Home
We complete the icon step-by-step, explaining each stage of the technical process. Your beautiful, handmade icon is now ready to travel back home with you!
1) Introduction to Iconography
We start with a brief overview of the essential historical elements of Byzantine Iconography, the traditional materials used, and their deep symbolism.
2) Sketching the Icon
We begin by sketching the "Angel of the Lord" onto a specially prepared canvas surface. Your creative journey starts here!
3) Expert Guidance
Your instructor guides you through every step of the egg tempera technique.
4) Applying the First Layers & Cretan Break
As we apply the base colors, it’s time for a short break. Enjoy authentic Cretan meze paired with local wine or raki.
5) Take Your Masterpiece Home
We complete the icon step-by-step, explaining each stage of the technical process. Your beautiful, handmade icon is now ready to travel back home with you!
How it works?
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
Rethymno Art Class Experience 20% OFF
Crete, Greece, Europe
$65.84
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
—
You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
—
We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
—
Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!