I have been a woodcarver since 2013. I was inspired and studied under Panagiotis and George Thanos, who specialize in carved furniture, and the contribution of Bekos Panagiotis, an excellent church wood carving artist, is also important in my course. Since art also functions as a biological mirror, my place of origin and activity, Santorini, a place with many churches and chapels, simple and unpretentious examples of traditional architecture with ornate wood-carved iconostases, has a great influence on my artistic expression.
The woodcarving workshop takes place in the gallery of Michael Arvanitis where he exhibits his works.
The gallery is a traditional cave building in the picturesque village of Megalochori.
In this class Michalis Arvanitis will help you become familiar with how tools are used to give shape and form to wood and he will teach you how to carve.
Basic Workshop
Price: 50€/person
Duration: 1 hour
Number of guests: 1-5 people
Advanced Workshop
Price: 75€/person
Duration: 2 hours
Number of guests: 1-5 people
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