Top Cyclades Islands Craft Classes

Step back in time and uncover the art of woodcarving in a private, hands-on workshop with a master craftsman. Hosted in a charming gallery in the village of Megalochori, learn the history, tools, and techniques of woodcarving while creating your own piece of art. Ideal for those looking to explore traditional crafts in a unique setting.

Crafting a Cycladic idol figure from recycled materials can be a delightful and eco-friendly way to commemorate your Greek island holiday. These iconic sculptures, with their minimalist style and abstract forms, have inspired artists for millennia. By using items like old cardboard, foil and air dry clay, you can create a unique piece that captures the essence of the Cycladic tradition while also giving new life to materials that would otherwise be waste. It's a creative and sustainable way to bring a piece of your travels back home with you.

A vacation is the perfect time to enhance your creativity. Travel back through Santorini’s layers of time on this private wood-carving class led by a local sculptor in the cave gallery where he exhibits his works. Hear the history of wood carving, learn how to use tools to create shape and form, then carve an object inspired by the ancient Cycladic art that influenced artists including Picasso and Henry Moore.