Local community
Handicraft and Weaving Workshop
Spend an afternoon with local artisans learning traditional weaving or simple crafts. Take home a handmade keepsake and support community livelihoods.
- Duration: 2 to 3 hours
- Best for: Creative Travelers, Families, Solo
- Where: Togean
At a glance
- With
- Village women artisans, through their cooperatives
- You make
- A small woven piece or basket to take home
- Ages
- Children are welcome
- On your cruise
- Arranged on request during one of your island days; tell us when you book and we set it up with the hosts
- Duration
- 2 to 3 hours, mostly hands-on
What you'll do
- Meet local women artisans in a village setting
- Learn basic weaving patterns or basket making techniques
- Create your own small item to keep as a memento
- Hear stories about traditional crafts and their cultural significance
- Purchase handmade goods directly from the makers (optional)
Good to know
- Patience is key. Traditional crafts take time to learn.
- Workshops support local women's cooperatives.
- No experience necessary. Beginners are welcome.
- Bring sunscreen and water as some workshops are outdoors.
- Children are welcome and often enjoy this activity.
Questions
Can I buy the crafts?
Yes, directly from the makers, which is how the workshop supports them. Buying is optional.
Will I finish something?
Yes, a small piece: beginners usually complete a simple woven item within the session and take it home the same day.
Is it suitable for children?
Yes. Children are welcome and often enjoy it most; bring water and sunscreen, as some workshops are outdoors.
Ready to see it for yourself?
Our cruises run from Luwuk through the Togean archipelago. Check the departure schedule, or message us and we'll help you pick the trip that fits.