Armenian Craft, Made with Your Own Hands

Visit: Republic Square, Yerevan 0010 Armenia

The workshop on Aram Street, Near the Republic Square.

Armenia and its popularity are known since ever by their special and mastering craft.

Thus, we are inviting you gladly to uncover lots of historic secrets about this handicraft, as well as creating souvenir with your own hands by attending one of the hidden places in Yerevan: the Khachkar’s workshop-studio. It is located on Aram’s Street in the downtown.

Let's set our discovery in the morning by departing to Hambik’s open-air studio, from where we will unfold a huge collection of cross-stones, that are exhibited all around the workshop.

The masters advise wearing comfortable t-shirts for the class, in order to make sure of your comfort as well as to avoid polluting you with the cloud of orange dust that may cover your clothes. However, as it is renowned that no work of art can be created without a real effort.

By the master’s guidance and supervision, you will be able to carve traditional Armenian patterns on a small piece of stone of volcanic origin, called Tufa. Also, you will learn how to hold the chisel and create a masterpiece by placing the sharp edge against the stone. On the top of this, it is worth to mention that the "Khachkar" has been listed on the UNESCO Intangible Heritage List.

During the class, the Khachkar’s master Mr. Hambik will generously offer you a tasty Armenian coffee and delicious biscuits, while conversing you in a friendly and warm-hearted atmosphere.

At the end of your traditional masterclass, you will take your hand-made piece of Armenia with you! This will take its place in your memory and heart, to be one the reasons to come back and visit Armenia.