Experience Marble Carving


3 hours 30 minutes
Free cancellation
1 - 6
Mobile ticket

Overview

You will gain hands on experience with traditional tools and techniques of carving marble! I will guide you thru the process of carving a small relief sculpture that you can then take with you. You will have a unique perspective of the history and art of marble sculpture.

Inclusions

  • Tools and supplies
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Bottled water

What to expect

Itinerary

I will have work tables, blocks of crystalline white marble of Naxos, and a sets of locally forged tools. I will share with you a brief history of marble arts, introduce different types of tools, and discuss the properties of marble and other stones. I will guide you thru the use and the traditional hand carving technique of each tool. You will practice with each tool on a block of marble for a period of time. When you have "mastered" each tool we will proceed to design and create a relief sculpture that you can then take home with you. It can be an Archaic Greek design from one of my templates or and idea that you have brought with you. I will work with you on the approach, process, and execution of the piece. It's a relaxed environment in the peaceful settings of our outdoor workshop in the nature.

After three hours of immersing yourself with the stone you will have an understanding of traditional carving techniques and process of marble sculpture. Absolutely no experience is necessary even if you are someone who says, "I have no artistic talent", the techniques and skills can be learned.

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Requires standing at a worktable.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Madison V
September 2019

What an amazing experience! She was such a lovely lady! She guides you through the whole thing. If I ever visit again I’d definitely do it again. Worth it. She made homemade lemonade and gave us some freshly picked strawberries from her garden... amazing! Thank you so much for the wonderful exper...

Letitgo Y
November 2019

Es war ein wunderbarer Tag mit Maggy. Vielen Dank für diesen angenehmen und professionellen Workshop. Der Garten ist zauberhaft und die Anleitung in der Marmor-Bearbeitung war sehr gut.

charminglo
July 2019

Vi er en familie med to børn (8/10) og vi havde en fantastisk oplevelse på Maggies marmorworkshop. Interessant at blive introduceret til teknikker og værktøjer. Børnene var vilde med det og var 100% koncentrerede i alle tre timer. Maggies have i sig selv er dejlig at opleve, smuk, stille og frodi...

Emily_S
June 2022

Wonderful experience with Maggie and Christos! A beautiful setting, skilled teachers, a gorgeous sunny afternoon, delicious fresh lemonade and cherries and fascinating history!

Magali_D
July 2022

Très belle expérience partagée avec mon fils. Maggie est une artiste qui vous guide dans chaque étape avec beaucoup de générosité et d’enthousiasme ! Encore mille merci Magali & Evann

Andrew_L
August 2023

This was a fantastic and unique experience. We brought our 9 and 11 year old kids and they had a great time as well. The event is at a shaded outdoor artist’s studio. You pick your carving stones, are shown how to use the tools, and then get started on the design of your choice. The host helps ...

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