Half-Day Alebrijes Carving and Painting Workshop in San Martin from Oaxaca

Oaxaca City, Mexico

Alebrijes Carving and Paint Workshop at San Martin Tilcajete from Oaxaca

4 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

Visit the town to San Martin Tilcajete to learn about the alebrijes sculptures of Oaxacan-Mexican folk art. Visit a workshop to watch artisans carve and paint the figures, then paint your own figure with guidance from the experts. Take your creation home with you on a half-day tour that includes guide, round-trip transportation from Oaxaca, and hotel pickup and drop-off. Great for travelers who enjoy making art and meeting local artisans.

Half-day tour to a traditional alebrijes carving and painting workshop in San Martin, from Oaxaca
Learn about the alebrijes artisans in San Martin
Carve and paint your own figurine during a hands-on class
Shop for alebrijes made by local artists
Includes guide, entrance fees, transport, and hotel pickup and drop-off

What's Included

Local guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Small wooden "Alebrije", to paint. Material and paint to paint.

Food and drinks

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Start time

10:00 AM

Pickup details

We have pick up in almost all the hotels in the city, if you stay in an apartment (a b & b) we indicate the address, so that our operdador picks you up there. If your apartment or hotel is out of our coverage, we will indicate the address or the nearest place to go through you.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation

Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Reviews

4.5

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So much fun

vicandrh45, Sep 2023

This was such a fun tour. You select your Alebrije and get to paint it. I wish they had more Alebrije options. But definitely must do. Everyone there is so talented.

A relaxing painting experience

Samuel_L, Nov 2022

They provided a pick up to and from our airbnb, they arrived early. Once we got to the site, Joseph gave us a tour of their workshop and their paintings, and we ended with choosing our own models to paint. I chose a bird and my wife choose an elephant. One of their best artists was our teacher and gave us tips on how to get our models exactly how we wanted them. My wife really enjoyed the experience and it was a really relaxing atmosphere.

Book it! You won’t regret

Jessie_B, Oct 2022

transportation was very comfortable, our translator was excellent, & the people at the workshop were so kind and welcoming. They gave us mezcal, homemade chocolates, and a hot chocolate drink. Highly recommend for an intimate and authentic experience!

Excellent 1/2 day experience

Meg_H, Nov 2019

If you are interested in the art behind the traditional alebrijes in Oaxaca. This trip was terrific! Great driver. Fun day!

What a great day!

Passenger267296, Oct 2018

Everyone was on time and ready for us to learn how those famous "alebrijes" were made...from a raw piece of copal wood, the shape and size of which inspire the sculptor.Then comes the painting and what a miracle this is, and what detail they can accomplish with one hair brush. Trying ourselves at painting a small animal in two hours makes you quickly believe in the super talent of these painters trained for 6 months at 10 hours work day to achieve the best. After this experience our eyes are trained to the best and we can appreciate the differences and understand the high prices they commend.

Loved this tour. We had a blast...

Andrew E, Jul 2018

Loved this tour. We had a blast painting alebrijes and learning about the carving and painting process!

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