Along with the agricultural tradition, arts have been very well represented since the Middle Ages at Val Gardena and the Dolomites region. Here you'll find an authentic culture and tradition of woodcarving. The handicraftsman and handicraftsmanship of this region of Italy are very well known across Europe for their skills in artfully manipulating wood.

The women still keep the tradition of making laces, not long time ago the ladins being very famous for producing thick and warm coats, wooden bowls and plates. In the beginning of the 17th Century, Christian Trebinger, his brother Bartlma and Melchior Vizaner started the woodcarving and wood sculpture tradition in Val Gardena. Since then, the number of artists carving the wood has increased. In the 18th Century, Val Gardena becomes already a major centre for wood-craftmanship, carvers creating wooden statues, plates and many other decorative items made of wood.

Today, the tradition of woodcarving has become a small industry, providing local community with extra income and creating souvenirs for the tourists coming here for holidays.

Woodcarving Exhibitions at Val Gardena

ART52:
Hadicrafts Permanent Exhibition
Location/Address:
Ortisei Cultural Centre / St. Ulrich
Opening hours:
Everyday between 9 a.m. till 10 p.m.
Admission:
Free of charge
Exhibition:
The biggest Crib in the World
Location/Address:
S. Cristina / St. Christina - Iman-Centre
Exhibition:
Galaria Unika
Location:
Ortisei / St. Ulrich - Typak-Center - Str. Arnaria 9
Website:
www.unika.org
Admission:
Free of charge

This exhibition is open all year round from Monday to Sunday, 10 AM till noon and 2 PM till 6 PM.

Woodcarvers and Artists Val Gardena

Artist / Woodcarver:
Moroder Carl-Conrad
Address:
Str. Rezia 198, Ortisei / St. Ulrich
Telephone:
0039 0471 796187
Website:
www.moroder.com
Woodcarver:
Comploj Thomas
Address:
Str. Mulin d'Odum 11, S. Cristina / St. Christina
Telephone:
0039 0471 793723
Website:
www.ruiel.it
Art Studio:
Demetz, Ars Sacra
Website:
San Durich Square 5, Ortisei / St. Ulrich
Telephone:
0039 0471 796379
Website:
www.demetz.com
Ars Sacra / Woodcarver:
Moroder Andreas
Address:
Str. Resciesa 53, Ortisei / St. Ulrich
Telephone:
0039 0471 798110
Email:
andreas@gardena.net
Woodcarvers:
Planker Anselmo & Christian
Address:
Str. Plan da Tieja 36, Selva Gardena / Wolkenstein
Telephone:
0039 0471 792192
Email:
christian.plancker@rolmail.net
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