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In our workshop, Christmas pyramids, nutcrackers, incense smokers, music boxes, candle arches (Schwibbögen), and wooden tree ornaments are created, predominantly by hand with great care and attention to detail. During your visit to our demonstration workshop, you will gain fascinating insights into selected traditional woodworking techniques from the Ore Mountains.
Your tour begins with the fundamental craft of Seiffen wood artistry – woodturning. Every workshop has its own distinctive style. At Richard Glässer, our expressive nativity figures with their lively poses are especially characteristic. The individually turned wooden parts are precisely cut, drilled, and prepared on a variety of specialized machines before moving on to the next stages of production.
The Christmas pyramid, one of the most iconic symbols of Ore Mountain folk art, takes center stage here, alongside the final assembly of our traditional incense smokers. Watch our skilled craftsmen carefully create high-quality Christmas pyramids and incense smokers, combining experience, precision, and craftsmanship in every step.
A particular highlight is the carving of the traditional wood shavings trees (Span Trees)—a unique handcrafted technique that always fascinates our visitors.
No presentation of Seiffen craftsmanship would be complete without the artistic hand-painting of our wooden figures. With delicate brushstrokes, our painters give each figure its own individual character and unmistakable expression. In addition to richly hand-painted figures, we also produce elegant natural wood versions with subtle decorative details. This is especially evident in our nutcrackers, where the natural grain of the wood beautifully enhances the jacket and hat.
We hope this brief introduction has given you an appreciation of the unique craftsmanship and tradition of the Ore Mountains. Visit our workshop and experience authentic handcrafted wooden art that has been created with passion, precision, and dedication for generations.
