From the Sketch to the Fault: Experience the creation of a ninot with Artistas Falleros
Highlights
- Get to know the Fallas tradition from the inside in this immersive experience.
- Visit the fallero artist's museum and discover all the secrets of Las Fallas
- Take part in the creation of a "ninot" and taste the horchata with fartons
Description
The Fallas Workshop
A different, creative and art-filled tour... beyond March!
Did you know that the Fallas of Valencia are Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO since 2016?
But what not everyone knows is that the magic of the Fallas not only in March, but 365 days a year, in the months of March and March workshops where they are born, born, born These incredible works of ephemeral art are sculpted and painted.
With this exclusive tour, we take you to discover the soul of the Fallas from the inside, from the hand of the authentic fallero artists, guardians of a unique tradition in the world.
Why shouldn't you miss this fallera experience?
- Get to know the work of the Fallas artists: sculptors, painters and papier-mâché wizards who bring the Fallas monuments to life.
- Live the Fallas experience from the inside, with practical activities that connect you with this Valencian tradition.
- Visit the Museo del Artista Fallero, a fascinating place that reveals the secrets and evolution of the Fallas.
- Take part in the creation of your own ninot, using real modelling and painting techniques.
- Taste a horchata with fartons (a typical Valencian combination, if you want to know more about this food read this post), to close the experience with the most typical flavour of Valencia.
Important information
When and how does the workshop take place?
- Every Wednesday
A perfect plan if you are looking for an original, cultural and fun experience.
Detailed itinerary:
- 10:00 h - Guided visit to the Museo del Artista Fallero (Fallas Artist Museum)
Discover the history, evolution and techniques of ninots. Learn how the fallas that fill Valencia with colour every year are designed, sculpted and planted.
- 11:00 h - Participatory workshop
Immerse yourself in the artisan work of the fallero artist:
- Painting and plantà of a real falla
- Modelling your own personalised ninot
- Talk with real falleros artisans
- 12:00 h - Horchata with fartons for all participants
Meeting point
Meeting point and departures:
- 09:15 h - EMT bus stop in the Umbracle (City of Arts and Sciences)
- 09:30 h - EMT bus stop Pont de Fusta (in front of the Police building of the Generalitat)
- 09:45 h - EMT bus stop in front of the Valencia bus station
Frequently Asked Questions
We will send you the meeting point a few days before. The official guide will be identified at the indicated place.
You can cancel free of charge 24 hours before departure. After the deadline or in case of no-show, no refund will be made.
You have booked an experience in a Fallas workshop with an explanation of the artisan process, guided tour and immersive activity 'Create your own ninot'.
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