Russian Matryoshka Dolls & Painting Master Class

from 62 €

St. Petersburg | 2 hours

A visit made only for you, your family and friends

Saint-Pétersbourg - Musée des matriochkas et atelier de fabrication

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Learn the traditional Russian art of Matryoshka dolls in 2 hours! During this tour you will participate in a Matryoshka painting master-class, after which you will take home your hand-made Matryoshka as a souvenir, and take part in a tea ceremony.

Languages available: English, French, Spanish (choice during the check-out)

Russian Matryoshkas are glazed wooden dolls of various size that can be placed inside one another. They are usually intricately painted and have a very distinct look. The first Matryoshka set was made in 1890.

A classic Matryoshka doll looks like a woman dressed in a traditional Russian dress of “sarafan”, colorful headscarf and has red cheeks. However, there are many unorthodox ways to paint Matryoshkas by making it look like a cartoon character, a real-life political figure or a mass culture icon.

During this master class you will learn the traditional art of Matryoshka painting, its classic patterns, styles and history. You will make your own customized Matryoshka applying the techniques you will have learned. Of course, you don’t have to be good at drawing at all! It’s accessible to everyone who wants to try, at any age and any skill level. The only thing you need is your imagination!

Making your own doll instead of buying one not only adds a personal touch to your trip to St. Petersburg but also connects you to Russian culture on a deeper level. Doing arts & crafts with your family and friends brings you together on a great experience!

After the master-class you will enjoy a typical herbal tea ceremony with biscuits and Russian tea sweets.

Includes

Matryoshka painting master-class
1 Matryoshka doll for each person to customize and take away as a souvenir
Traditional tea ceremony with herbal tea and Russian sweets
Services of a private guide
Hotel pickup

You will see

Russian Matryoshka Museum
Different styles of nested Matryoshka dolls

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If the cancellation occurs less than one week (7 days) before the tour, the tour will not be refunded if entrance tickets are included. If the tour does not include entrance tickets, it can be refunded if the cancellation request is made up to 3 days (72 hours) before the tour. The amount refunded will correspond to the amount paid by the client, minus 2% of this amount, corresponding to the payment fees on www.tsarvisit.com.

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