Caribbean Driftwood Making in Puerto Plata
ID: GYG868900-1369036
Category:
Country: Dominican Republic
Duration:
01:00 hours
Description
Scrape, shape, and age a piece of authentic Caribbean driftwood, bringing out its character with vibrant, fluorescent colors. Add your unique flair with a painted name, city, or whatever calls to you!
Craft Your Own Caribbean Driftwood!
Step into the magic of the Antilles with this hands-on driftwood workshop! From raw wood to a personalized masterpiece, transform a piece of authentic Caribbean driftwood by first carefully scraping, shaping, and aging it to highlight its natural texture and character. Then, bring it to life with vibrant, fluorescent colors that capture the spirit of the Caribbean. Personalize the piece by painting your chosen name along with any unique decorative designs, making it truly one-of-a-kind.
This fun, family-friendly activity is perfect for all ages and takes just an hour and a half—ideal for creating memories and bringing a piece of the Caribbean back home with you as you let the artisans introduce you to the history of these beautiful signs.
Surrounded by traditional tools, materials, and completed pieces, you’ll learn about the rich history of this craft before making your own driftwood artwork to take home as a reminder of your visit to Puerto Plata.
Who’s ready to dive into some colorful island vibes?
Highlights
- Scrape, shape, and age a piece of authentic Caribbean driftwood
- Personalize and decorate the piece painting your chosen name
- Visit and learn about a family owned workshop in Calle Duarte.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
We will have the experience in our workshop in Puerto Plata, at the pink house in Calle Duarte, our HANDMADE THE BRAND® shop, known for artisanal and traditional products. There we will have a big space for the guests and we will be surrounded by materials and finished products.
When should I book?
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.
Cancellations
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.