Route: Arts & Crafts Workshops

Explore the creative soul of Barichara through workshops led by local master artisans. Learn ancestral techniques, natural materials, and the cultural value of each traditional craft.

📅 Total duration: 5 hours

🕗 Start time: 9:00 am

🕓 End time: 2:00 pm

📍 Meeting point: Historic Center of Barichara (workshops located in different houses and local spaces)

💰 Price: COP 450,000 per person

🎨 Format: Participation in 3 workshops of your choice (minimum 1 person)

🗺️ Itinerary – Complete Trades Experience

9:00 am – Creative Meeting and Welcome

• Presentation of the route and selection of the 3 workshops to be carried out

• Delivery of personal materials, hydration, and basic instructions

9:15 am – First Workshop (your choice)

Examples:

• Indigenous Ceramics: Modeling in raw clay using pre-Columbian techniques

• Guane weaving: Hand-woven with natural fibers such as fique or cotton

11:00 am – Second Workshop (optional)

Examples:

• Rammed Earth: A traditional construction technique using compacted earth

• Wood Carving: Sculpting with gouges and artisanal tools

12:30 pm – Light lunch (optional – not included)

• Free time to eat in the city center or at recommended cafes

(option to include lunch for an additional cost)

1:00 pm – Third Workshop (optional)

Examples:

• Earth Painting: Creating artwork on paper or canvas with natural pigments

• Decorative ceramics: Finishes and textures inspired by indigenous motifs

2:00 pm – End of the day and delivery of completed pieces

• Space to share the experience, photos and return of materials

• The created pieces are given as a personalized souvenir

✔️ What's included:

✅ Participation in 3 guided workshops

✅ All materials and tools

✅ Accompaniment by local master artisans

✅ Hydration

✅ Medical assistance card

✅ Pieces made by you to take home

🎯 Ideal for:

• Lovers of art, design, and manual creativity

• Travelers seeking authentic cultural experiences

• Families, couples, students and groups curious about traditional trades

❌ Cancellation Policies:

• 90% refund if you cancel 3 days in advance

• 50% refund if you cancel 1 day in advance

• No refund is offered if cancelled on the same day