Artisan and Crafts Classes

On our series of Saturday master-classes you will learn about the country’s rich cultural heritage. Through storytelling, you will be introduced to the origin of the product, the qualities and philosophical meaning behind each traditional product.

You will learn how to make traditional crafts including felt, embroidery, chiy mat, kurak patchwork, pottery as well as nomads’ bread and fried tea.

Along the Silk Road exchange continued for hundreds of years between people of different regions. Artisan products are one of its major legacies and have become foundations of cultural identity for people along the Silk Road.

Schedule of master-classes:

3 Apr -Chiy- Kyrgyz straw mat
10 Apr - Kiyiz - Felt pomegranate
17 Apr - Saima -Embroidery on felt
24 Apr - Chopo- Pottery
1 May -Kurak - Patchwork
8 May - Nomad’s bread and fried tea

When: Saturdays

Time: 15.00-17.30
(depending on the speed of making items, it might last til 18.00)

Where: Bishkek

Cost: 1000 som for one class
Cost: 4500 som for all 6 master-classes - our Special offer!
(all the necessary materials included)

COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS
-Number of participants will be limited to 8;
-Respecting social distancing, wearing mask, using hand sanitizer.

REGISTRATION
https://forms.gle/stS1FBRxeDTsGwkD7

e-mail: bishkekwalks@gmail.com
ph: +996 559 336 001