Huatulco: Create Your Own Alebrije and Painting Explanation.

Create your own alebrije, a traditional Mexican art form, on a workshop in Huatulco Oaxaca. Learn about the history of the art form and paint your own alebrije with the help of a local artist.
Discover the art of painted woodcarving, a major art form in some pueblos near Oaxaca City. Create your own alebrije, a fantasy figure, with the help of a local artist.

Unlike weaving and many types of ceramics or embroidery, woodcarving is a relatively new art. The creation of painted animal, human, and fantasy figures for purely decorative purposes is coming up very strong lately, becoming very sought after worldwide.

In this tour/experience, feel the sensation of creating your own alebrije. Alebrije is a word improperly used to refer to painted woodcarved pieces.
It is more accurately applied to pieces that are fantasy figures, such as horned serpents, winged cats, and horned lizards.

Enjoy a beer and a water bottle as you are transported to the workshop. Paint your own alebrije with the materials provided.
Take home your creation, which is about 5 inches in size.

It is very important to make sure you do not wear your favorite clothes or shoes, as they could end up being a work of art.

At the end of this experience you will be returned to your hotel.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.