Carve your own jade piece in Antigua!
Overview
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2 hours
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You will put to work your creativity by designing, cutting and carving your own jewel of Jade.
You will be guided by one of our expert jade carvers so you can take home a unique creation, made with your hands.
You will take with you a piece of our land and our culture.
An incredible and unique experience, you can not miss!
We await for you.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
In this two hour workshop, you will learn with our jade carver experts about the ancestral art of designing, cutting and carving your own piece of jade, that you will be able to take with you and show it off as a necklace, bracelet or keychain. It is a unique experience, where you will learn why jade has been so important to our land and our ancestors, and how it relates to life and love. Today, Jade can be consider our national gemstone, as we have this beautiful gift from nature. Take a piece of Guatemala with you
What‘s Included
All equipment, machines and personal protection equipment included.
Get a free guided tour through our Mesoamerican Museum of Jade.
You will be able to select from a wide range of pieces of jade in different colors, sizes and shapes to start your masterpiece.
Options
Carve your own jade jewel
Reviews
402 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Exquisite Experience
Anna66866,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience. True core memory. David was amazing walked us through everything step by step. If you are ever in Antigua you need to try this. I made a pendant out of real Jade. I chose the lavender one that is only found in Guatemala. I will always have a piece of Guatamala with me. Thank you so much for the exquisite experience.
David made this experience even more fun, thank you David!
Happiness57750122760,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such a cool unique experience and David made it so fun. It was $69 and took about 2 hours. We cut and sanded our own pieces with David’s help here and there. He then put our pieces into necklaces/bracelets/keychains. Left with a certificate of authentication! So glad we did this!
ABSOLUTELY WORTH IT!
905suzyn,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I cannot believe how much I enjoyed this! It was soo much fun and obviously you have the best souvenir. Our guide David was very helpful and made the whole experience a blast. I would highly recommend this experience to everyone. If I ever come back to Antigua, I will do this workshop again.
The jade carving...
Fabian G,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The jade carving experience in Antigua Guatemala was such a cool and unique experience! I didn’t realize how much history and meaning jade has in Guatemala, and the hosts did an awesome job explaining everything in a way that was super interesting but still easy to follow. You can tell they’re really passionate about their craft. Getting to actually carve and work on your own piece was the best part. It’s definitely harder than it looks, but they guide you through it and make sure you have fun with it. Overall, it felt really authentic and hands-on—not something you get to do every day. If you’re in Antigua and want something different, I’d definitely recommend it!
What an amazing workshop!...
Jessica B,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What an amazing workshop! Everyone in our family enjoyed the experience, including a 9 year old and a 13 year old. We all walked away with a piece of jade jewelry we love. Highly recommend this activity for anyone who wants to get creative while traveling!
A Fun and Memorable Jade Jewellery-Making Experience
Sarah C,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had such a great time making jade jewellery — it was a genuinely fun and unique experience from start to finish. The whole process was really hands-on and engaging, and we loved getting to create something personal to take home. The hosts made it even better — they were so welcoming, knowledgeable, and made sure everyone felt comfortable and involved. They struck the perfect balance between guiding us and letting us be creative, which made the experience really enjoyable and relaxed. We’d definitely recommend this to anyone looking for something a bit different — a memorable activity with lovely people and a beautiful end result!
Recommended
Mobile03126239683,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent service and help, great fun the whole process
Unique opportunity to create a piece that's yours!
deepanshuw2024,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had an amazing experience during the workshop. It's a unique experience where you can not only learn something new but also create something that's truly yours. The staff working with ny batch was also super helpful and made the experience feel even better. Elner was super supportive and friendly and helped me whenever I felt stuck. Would recommend!
Awesome. 10+ rating! ...
David A,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Awesome. 10+ rating! Turning a raw piece of jade into my own creation with expert guidance was memorable.
Great activity for teenagers
O2407QDmeghans,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had so much fun on this experience. Each person gets to choose their own stone from a bin of unworked stone. There are six different colors of jade to work with ranging from deep black, greens, and even lavender. After picking out your stone, each participant gets to stencil on their own design. The cutting process is explained, and the guides help you each step of the way. The process of cutting the stone is very satisfying- cutting the basic shape, shaping the stone, perfecting its shape, and polishing the stone. After making our jewelry, we were taken on a tour of the history of Jade and how the Aztec, Maya, and Olmec. We also each learned of our Mayan zodiac sign. We had a great afternoon!
From US$69.00
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