Immerse yourself in traditional Oaxacan crafts with a local family in this engaging Alebrije Painting Workshop. Experience authentic Oaxacan culture and art outside the city center!
Immerse yourself in traditional Oaxacan crafts with a local family in this engaging Alebrije Painting Workshop. Experience authentic Oaxacan culture and art outside the city center!
- Taller de Alebrijes Armando Jimenez Casa Tlacuache - Get to know the small village of Arrazola, where the history of the Alebrijes started. We will visit Armando Jimenez and his family, who are making Alebrijes for more than 30 years already. It was Armando’s grandfather Manuel Jiménez, who became famous for his wooden alebrijes in 1950. You will…
- Taller de Alebrijes Armando Jimenez Casa Tlacuache - Get to know the small village of Arrazola, where the history of the Alebrijes started. We will visit Armando Jimenez and his family, who are making Alebrijes for more than 30 years already. It was Armando’s grandfather Manuel Jiménez, who became famous for his wooden alebrijes in 1950. You will learn here the entire creation process of their fantastic art: from carving the wood; making natural colors out of local fruits, insects and minerals to painting the figures in the traditional design with acrylic paint. In case it’s needed, we will translate into English.
Now the fun part starts — time to get creative. You will choose a small plain wooden animal figure to paint yourself which could take up to 2 hours. Brushes and colors will be provided. This will be a lovely souvenir to take home and remember this experience!
Besides all this, you can also check the families gallery for more souvenirs.
After we finished in Arrazola, Cesar will take you back to the starting point.
- Private transportation
- Complimentary bottled water
- Art supplies including paint and brushes
- Your own animal figurine to paint
- Tasty snacks provided
- Private transportation
- Complimentary bottled water
- Art supplies including paint and brushes
- Your own animal figurine to paint
- Tasty snacks provided
Our expedition to Arrazola provides an excellent opportunity for you to explore Oaxaca beyond its bustling city core, as you will spend a few hours getting to know the lifestyle of a traditional Oaxacan artisan family! Armando and his kin have been crafting alebrijes for numerous generations, their artistic roots linked back to the inception of this art…
Our expedition to Arrazola provides an excellent opportunity for you to explore Oaxaca beyond its bustling city core, as you will spend a few hours getting to know the lifestyle of a traditional Oaxacan artisan family! Armando and his kin have been crafting alebrijes for numerous generations, their artistic roots linked back to the inception of this art discipline. The chance to sit, absorb and unleash your creativity alongside them is genuinely distinctive!
Should you have a passion for genuine Oaxacan culture and artistry, this tour is tailor-made for you!
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.