Wood Carving Workshop in Thamel

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2 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Authentic Local Studio Setting - Hosted in a real artisan workshop, not a tourist showroom. Hands-On Creative Experience - Design and carve your own souvenir to take home. Learn from Master Craftsmen - Guided by experienced wood artists preserving generations of skill. Cultural Storytelling Included -Discover how wood carving connects to temples, Hindu and Buddhist traditions.
Personalized Souvenir - Leave with something you made yourself, not something mass-produced.

What's Included

Private trip.
Hands on Wood carving workshop with local artist.
Hotel pickup and drop off
Personal expenses.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We will pickup you from thamel area with your name card.

What to expect

We begin our workshop with a brief overview of Newari wood carving, its significance in Kathmandu Valley temples, and a look at traditional tools like chisels and mallets. Observe intricate, pre-existing carvings to understand the design.

Select a piece of local Sal timber and watch as a master artisan demonstrates how to sketch or trace traditional patterns like lotus or Bhutanese motifs onto the wood.

Learn how to hold the chisel and mallet with guided, one-on-one instruction. Carve your own piece, learning techniques for outlining, shaping, and detailing. Finish by polishing your piece and take your handcrafted souvenir home.

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by CAN Travels

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Craft Classes
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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