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title: "Hohnstein carving booth"
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description: "The workshop continues the tradition of hand-carved dolls from Hohnstein, which goes back over a hundred years. Hand-carved doll heads and figures based on classical models are created in the show workshop. Visitors can observe the work process and gain an insight into the manufacturing technique.Main figures such as the Hohnstein Punch are made here, supplemented by individual figures for theaters and collectors. In addition to the production, theatrical sculptures are also shown, which underline the artisanal and artistic character of the place.For those interested, carving courses and workshops are offered where you can make your own figures under supervision. The offer is aimed at individuals, families and groups.Bookable carving courses can be found here."
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Hohnstein carving booth
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Wooden sculpture of a face at work on a workbench, surrounded by wood shavings.

Carving workshop in Hohnstein for the production of traditional Hohnstein hand puppets with a show workshop open to the public.

 The workshop continues the tradition of hand-carved dolls from Hohnstein, which goes back over a hundred years. Hand-carved doll heads and figures based on classical models are created in the show workshop. Visitors can observe the work process and gain an insight into the manufacturing technique.Main figures such as the Hohnstein Punch are made here, supplemented by individual figures for theaters and collectors. In addition to the production, theatrical sculptures are also shown, which underline the artisanal and artistic character of the place.

For those interested, carving courses and workshops are offered where you can make your own figures under supervision. The offer is aimed at individuals, families and groups.

Bookable carving courses

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Openings

Wednesday - Saturday 10:00 - 14:00

Dayoff: Monday, Tuesday, Sunday, Closed all holidays

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Price info

You can find price information on the offers and carving courses here: https://schnitzbude.de

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General information

- Parking Available
- Bus stop available

Eligibility

- Bad Weather Offer
- Suitable for any weather
- for Groups
- for Class
- for individual guests

Directions & Parking facilities

Accessible by public transportation.
Bus routes: 236, 237
Bus stop: Eiche, Hohnstein
Footpath: approx. 10 minutes

Timetable information: www.vvo-online.de

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Contact

**Tourismusförderungsgesellschaft der Stadt Hohnstein mbH**

Rathausstr. 2b

01848 Hohnstein