Ferienunterkünfte in Axus

Après une visite guidée de l’atelier, je vais vous présenter les différents processus qui va subir la terre pour passer, d’une masse sans forme à un objet utile. Ensuite, je vais vous montrer les différentes techniques qui vont vous permettre de façonner votre objet en céramique, à la main ou à l’aide du tour. Une fois vos creations réaliser il faut attendre 3-4 jours pour qu’elles puissent être cuites. Cela depend de la pièce que vous allez créer ainsi que de la météo. Ensuite vous pouvez soit venir la chercher, soit l’émailler à la couleur de votre choix. Dans ce cas, vous devez attendre encore 2 jours pour la deuxième cuisson. Notez que la deuxième cuisson n’est pas incluse dans le prix. L’objet que vous allez réaliser vous pouvez venir le chercher, une fois cuit à l’atelier. Si par contre vous n'êtes plus dans les parages, il est possible de vous l’envoyer, à vos frais, à votre domicile. Les frais d’expédition en dehors de l’Europe peuvent être assez importants. Pour participer au séminaire, aucune connaissance préalable n’est nécessaire. Venez avec des vêtements confortables et laissez-vous guider par votre imagination. Soyez sûr que vous allez passer un moment inoubliable et créatif. Si l’heure ou la durée du séminaire ne vous convient pas, n’hésitez pas de me contactez pour l’ajuster. Autres remarques Vous n’avez pas besoin d’avoir une expérience antérieure avec l’argile. Au programme peuvent participer aussi bien des adultes que des enfants. Ne pas avoir de longs ongles est un avantage.

A unique place in the Cretan culture and the musical tradition of Crete, hold its traditional musical instruments. The roots of some musical instruments in Crete are lost in the depths of the ages. In the archaeological excavations of Knossos and Phaistos, representations of sculptures, ceramics and painting are depicted by musicians and dancers who point to the present day, where the lyre plays in the middle and the dancers dance around it cyclically. The ancient Cretes used to play the ancient lyre, as shown by representations in frescoes and seals. The presentation of folk instruments lasts for 1,5 hour and after a 1 hour break we continue with a nice evening in Dalabelos Estate Restaurant where we play music with the instruments we presented earlier with treats, refreshments, raki and other products of the estate. Other things to note The presentation of folk instruments lasts for 1,5 hour and after a 1 hour break we continue with a nice evening in Dalabelos Estate Restaurant where we play music with the instruments we presented.

The Cretan cuisine is considered to be the best example of the Mediterranean regime, which benefits greatly your health. Make the best of your holidays in a creative way and have in " Vegera" Zaros a unique experience from Cretan way of life. Get hands-on Cretan cooking courses with the locals Other things to note Zaros Village is in the Center of Crete 35klm south from Herakleio town. You must check the distance from your hotel before do a reservation.

You will learn about organic farming, visit the olive grove and the vineyard and learn about olive gathering and vine harvest. Refreshments, raki and other estate products are offered to you as treats in the end of the tour. The harvesting of olives dates back to antiquity. We can observe it depicted on ancient vases, a collective activity carried out by the Cretans during winter with the same method to this day. Since olive trees are very sensitive to cold, rain and damp weather, harvesting is carried out in favorable conditions, on mild sunny winter days. The olive is the most important agricultural product of the island, its pressing procedure gives out the precious olive oil, which is the basis of Cretan cooking. Grape picking is the most pleasant collective agricultural activity and takes place by the end of summer. This work is accompanied with songs and goes on as a feast that lasts throughout the pressing of grapes and ends by the time when barrels are filled with the grape must - the prize of a whole year's work at the vineyards. The visitor of Dalabelos is welcome to participate in olive picking. Other things to note The tour takes place every Tuesday at 6:30pm

These activities are organized for small teams or even bigger groups in different days and times according to the availability. The visitors prepare dishes like stuffed vine leaves, stuffed vegetables, porc with wine sauce, lamp with green beans, ntakos, tzatziki and sarikopites. At the end they receive the respective recipes and they taste the last products. The program can be adapted to several options of dishes and time.  The group is accompanied by me dressed in traditional uniform.