Carve your own jade piece in Antigua!
Overview
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2 hours
Mobile ticket
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
413 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Unique and fun
N8774DCjoannal,May 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Super great guides and amazing experience to carve out your own jade and polish it to life! One of the best souvenirs I could get on a trip
Highlight of my Antigua trip
Companion48609521182,May 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An incredible experience. It’s one of the highlights of my trip in Antigua.
Amazing! Highly recommend
AllTheCorgis,May 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highly recommend this experience. David was amazing, friendly, and very helpful. A+++. Would love to come back and make another piece.
Super!
N6393MCajc,May 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00David was great, we had a fantastic time and made beautiful pieces!
Indoor option
Elizabeth P,May 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Completely exceeded my expectations! You are able to get hands-on and really be a part of the creation of your piece. The staff was wonderful and it was a lot of fun. Something great to do indoors but will require some patience.
This was a really fun...
emily w,May 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a really fun workshop and a unique way to connect to the local Guatemalan culture. The hosts were very welcoming and helpful, and I love the pieces I left with!
Jade Workshop
sashasW1055QS,May 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This workshop was one of the most memorable things we did in Antigua! Everyone is so welcoming, helpful, and patient, even with kids doing the workshop! David and Charlotte are fantastic teachers. I definitely recommend.
Amazing experience!!!
Kaley M,May 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful, one of a kind experience!! The instructors were so helpful and I am very pleased with my jade souvenir! They even let me make an extra piece for $20 extra. Highly recommend!!
Absolute must do! This...
Alexa G,May 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Absolute must do! This was such a fun relaxing class. Elmer was a great and patient teacher. Such a great keepsake from Antigua. Truly could not recommend this experience more; it is so unique! I love the necklace I made!
A must try!
Kveaz,May 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such a fun experience! Edgar is a wonderful host and it is so special to create your own piece of jade jewelry! Highly recommend.
From US$69.00
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