DIY Craft Your Own wooden Bowl : from a calabash fruit!

4.9
(28 reviews)
Saint Lucia

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1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Get ready for the most fun you’ll have on St. Lucia while crafting your very own wooden bowl from the fruit of the calabash tree—our national tree!

This ethical, indigenous, sustainable and eco-friendly hands-on activity is not only entertaining but also deeply authentic, connecting you to the island’s heritage. As you work with your own hands, you’ll create a beautiful, functional souvenir that tells a story—one that you can proudly display and talk about back home!

No fancy skills needed—well suited to the young and old alike ...just bring your sense of adventure and a willingness to get a little messy! Plus, it won’t cost you an arm and a leg; just a good time and maybe a few giggles. So come on down, unleash your inner artist, and take home a unique piece of St. Lucia that’ll spark joy (and conversations) for years to come!

What's Included

One fruit of the calabash tree, use of tools: hacksaw to cut, spoon to scrape out and carve
Beautiful beach which is often sparsely attented on weekdays
Bottled water
Alcoholic Beverages
You may bring a towel or beach blanket to sit on the sand.
Toilet facilities (Please use the toilet facilities at the nearby Petrol Station before arrival)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Trouya Beach is found in the Windjammer gap, this is our main meeting point but other meeting points can be arranged on request.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

The cutting and carving of a calabash bowl from the fruit is sure to be an incredibly fun and creative activity that yields a unique souvenir. Armed with a hacksaw (to cut), a spoon (to scoop out), and a dremel or a screw (to design or carve) anything your imagination desires, you embark on a journey of transforming a simple fruit into a functional masterpiece.

After this unique experience with local Rastafari couple "Mel and Ekie", you leave with a truly exceptional souvenir – a whimsical and functional bowl (or two) with a story to tell. Whether as a reminder of a memorable trip or a cherished home decor piece, your calabash bowl is sure to be a conversation starter, sparking curiosity and admiration for your hands-on experience, creativity, and local craftsmanship.

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Melanie Fraites

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Art Classes
Craft Classes
Small Group
Excellent Quality
Best Conversion
DSA non-compliant
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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