Traditional Weaving Workshop in Athens

Step inside the workshop in Athen’s Irakleio district in the morning, and meet your instructor — a traditional weaver — before beginning your class. With a heritage dating back through the generations, weaving is widely considered an important part of Greek culture.

During your class, watch as your instructor demonstrates different weaving techniques and gain insight into the role weaving plays in Greek tradition. Then, have a go yourself — making items such as decorative patchworks, quilts and textiles.

Under the watchful eye of your instructor, hand-weave your cloth and let your creativity flow. Learn the secrets of different textiles and see how weaving them can breathe new life into old fabric.

When your weaving class comes to an end, take your work with you as a souvenir then leave the workshop to conclude your tour.