Tours - Magic Travel

Tapestry Weaving in the Peloponnese

Duration: 7 Days
Availability: May until September 2010

Combine relaxation with creativity in a few days' escape in the magical landscape of Arcadia, in the village of Dimitra - central Peloponnese. Become initiated in the decorative art of tapestry weaving. Participate in the procedure of fiber dyeing with natural dyes. Enjoy walks in the valley of the river Ladona, and taste traditional dishes prepared with wholesome products from organic farming.

The lessons will take place as an open workshop showing tapestry and weaving techniques as well as dyeing of yarn with natural materials. The course is flexible and can be adjusted to individual interests. Both advanced and beginners can follow it. Initially, after a brief introduction to the materials that you’ll be using (frame-loom, yarn etc), you continue with the techniques of weaving. Each participant will have the use of an individual frame-loom, creating simple tapestries which you can take home at the end of the course. You will also collect plants used for dyeing from the banks of the Ladona river and proceed to the fascinating art of dyeing yarn in various colors.

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Rates: Tapestry Weaving in the Peloponnese - 7 Days

24 May 2010 - 30 May 2010

	Sharing accommodation
7 Day Workshop	EUR 1050

21 Jun 2010 - 26 Jun 2010

	Sharing accommodation
7 Day Workshop	EUR 1050

06 Sep 2010 - 13 Sep 2010

	Sharing accommodation
7 Day Workshop	EUR 1050

20 Sep 2010 - 26 Sep 2010

	Sharing accommodation
7 Day Workshop	EUR 1050

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Above rates include all taxes. Rates may change without notice!

Rates are per person and include:

-Transfer from and to Athens Airport
-Six (6) Nights’ accommodation, sharing a room, on Full Board Basis, including 2 glasses of wine during each meal
-Sixteen (16) hours workshop
-Materials
-Excursion to Ancient Olympia, including entrance fee
-Excursion to the villages of Stemnitsa and Dimitsana, and a visit to the Monastery of Prodromos

Not included in the rate:
Your flight to Athens
Personal Expenses
Two (2) meals in local restaurants during the excursions

This course takes place with a minimum of 5 participants and a maximum of 8 participants. We will advise you at the latest 4 weeks prior to the course whether it will take place. In case of cancellation, the total amount paid by you will be reimbursed.