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Matryoshka-Doll Private Painting Class

Price
50 USD

Duration
3 hrs

Activity Level
EASY

Tour Category
Private Tours

When you and your kids are tired of regular sightseeing tours, we invite you to have fun painting your own matryoshka-doll instructed by a professional artist! The class takes place in one of the small cozy cafes designed and painted by the artist, where you can also enjoy a cup of tea or coffee with a croissant!

Highlights
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Matryoshka doll

A matryoshka doll, also known as a Russian nesting doll, Stacking dolls, or Russian doll, is a set of wooden dolls of decreasing size placed one inside another. The name "matryoshka", literally "little matron", is a diminutive form of Russian female first name "Matryona" or "Matriosha". A set of matryoshkas consists of a wooden figure which separates, top from bottom, to reveal a smaller figure of the same sort inside, which has, in turn, another figure inside of it, and so on. Traditionally the outer layer is a woman, dressed in a sarafan, a long and shapeless traditional Russian peasant jumper dress. The figures inside may be of either gender; the smallest, innermost doll is typically a baby turned from a single piece of wood. Much of the artistry is in the painting of each doll, which can be very elaborate. The dolls often follow a theme; the themes may vary, from fairy tale characters to Soviet leaders. Matryoshka dolls are often referred to as "babushka dolls", babushka meaning "grandmother" or "old woman".

20 min

Detailed Program

Time	Description
Please specify your desired show start time when booking in the comments section.
Specify your desired tour start time when booking	This master class can be incorporated into almost any tour program. Tour duration is about 3 hrs, but it can be more or less depending on how much time you have (but recommended minimum time is 2,5-3 hrs). This activity is good both for kids and their parents who like to paint and have fun with their children! Those who are not engaged in the process, can enjoy a cup of tea or coffee with something delicious! We recommend to schedule the tour for the first half of the day, because when you're finished with dolls, it's best to let them dry. Towards the end of the day, families usually pick up their creations. If you have several days in the city, you can pick dolls up next morning. Of course, you can take them with you right away, but it's recommneded to let them dry (after that they will be varnished).
	The matryoshka painting master class is a perfect break during the sightseeing day to keep your kids entertained! It is a good way to explore Russian traditions and learn how to create a truly unuqie Russian Matryoshka doll, which will be your handmade memorable present from Russia!

Time

Description

Please specify your desired show start time when booking in the comments section.

Specify your desired tour start time when booking

This master class can be incorporated into almost any tour program. Tour duration is about 3 hrs, but it can be more or less depending on how much time you have (but recommended minimum time is 2,5-3 hrs). This activity is good both for kids and their parents who like to paint and have fun with their children! Those who are not engaged in the process, can enjoy a cup of tea or coffee with something delicious!

We recommend to schedule the tour for the first half of the day, because when you're finished with dolls, it's best to let them dry. Towards the end of the day, families usually pick up their creations. If you have several days in the city, you can pick dolls up next morning. Of course, you can take them with you right away, but it's recommneded to let them dry (after that they will be varnished).

The matryoshka painting master class is a perfect break during the sightseeing day to keep your kids entertained! It is a good way to explore Russian traditions and learn how to create a truly unuqie Russian Matryoshka doll, which will be your handmade memorable present from Russia!

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Select your Tour Date:

Select your Group Size:

Adult (from 18)

Students 7-17 y.o.

Children

Total Price Per Group: $ 0

One blank matryoshka-doll per person
Professional artist's time for 3 hrs
Acryllic paint, brushes, aprons, decorations for the dolls and other necessary little things
Professional English-, Spanish, German- or French-speaking guide-interpreter
Round trip transfer (*if relevant option Painting Class + Roundtrip Transfer ordered);

Drinks and snacks
Round trip transfer (*if relevant option Painting Class Only ordered)
Surcharge for other language guides:

Chinese

Portuguese, Italian or Japanese

NOT suitable for people with limited walking ability and wheelchair users.

Adult pricing applies to all travelers

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Private tour cost, $ USD per person:

Number of pax 1 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16

option: Painting Class Only 130 90 70 60 60 55 55 55 50

option: Painting Class + Transfer 210 130 90 80 70 65 65 60 55