Itinerary
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!
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Sheshi Çerçiz Topulli 5, Gjirokastra 6001, Albania
3 hours(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
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
Posted By : Ingrid_H
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.
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Posted On : 2023-10-15
Posted By : Adesewa A
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.
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Posted On : 2023-06-15
Posted By : Emin K
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
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Posted On : 2022-07-30
Posted By : Debave
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.
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Posted On : 2020-09-10
Posted By : Endri G
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 .
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Posted On : 2019-09-15
Posted By : Emin K
It was the great experience in Gjirokastra. We learn so much traditional things. Viktor was an artist not just a wood worker
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Posted On : 2019-09-15
Posted By : Luis S
We had an amazing time with Experience Gjirokastra, and really really recommend it!
The wood carving workshop was a unique moment with our amazingly talented host Viktor. After doing some beautiful carvings, showing us how to try to do it, he showed himself to be very knowledgeble about all things Gjirokastra when visiting an amazing old town house.
Afterwards we went with Eni and the rest of the Experience Gjirokastra crew to a folk festival nearby, such a great time with very nice and fun people.
Really recommend Experience Gjirokastra, the Wood Crafting Experience, and visiting Gjirokastra itself!
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Posted On : 2019-08-24
