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Create your own sculpture idol-relief in Greek marble! Discover the traditional way to carve as the Ancient Greeks sculptures with traditional hand tools. The program is aimed also at beginners.

Highlights

• You become a sculpture artist on a traditional material such as marble.
• You take the final artwork with you
• Cultural tour in Athens
• Guide (PhD Philosophy and Art of Ancient Greece)
• Teacher of Marble Sculpture (University of Fine Arts)

Description

MarbleArt is a local Boutique Μuseum, dedicated to marble sculpture and traditional stone carving. Its collection features authentic works by local artists, created exclusively with traditional Greek hand tools. The MarbleArt workshop takes place in a truly artistic environment, devoted to creative expression through Greek marble. This is not a technical or craft-based workshop—it offers a unique cultural and artistic experience. Here, you won’t be making functional objects, but original works of art, inspired by ancient Greek sculpture and the symbolism of marble as a material. The workshop is offered to small groups of up to 4 people, ensuring personal guidance, a high-quality experience, and the calm, private atmosphere required for true artistic creation. Every session is a deeply personal, creative process, in a thoughtfully curated space where art meets history. Below are the stages of the workshop. 1. An exploration of historical information on marble art, stone carving, and the cultural context of the Cycladic civilization (Located in: Paros, Naxos, Santorini, Mykonos and Delos) as outlined in the workshop program. 2. Structure of materials: rocks, marble, crystals and eventual enrichments thereof with metals or fossils 3. At the beginning there is a discussion-presentation about the Aegean Cycladic Art (with real sculpts and digital ones). 4. Becoming familiar with hand tools and learning how to use them for engraving. 5. Support regarding the drawing of the subject and then its transferring on the surface of the marble. 6. Next, traditional sculpture follows with hand tools, exactly as it was carried out in ancient Greece. The themes processed by the 'artists' are rendered in engraved and relief- like forms with deepening on the surface of the marble, (multi-level for highlighting light and shadow). 7. Engraving letters for the signature of the creator. 8. Applying color to the marble surface to create a patina-like effect. Outcomes - Derivatives: By participating, creators gain the following: a. Hands-on expertise in sculpting with stone and marble. b. The opportunity to create a personal sculpture to take home and share on social media as a showcase of their work. c. They are given the opportunity to enjoy even more ancient Greek sculptures exhibited at various museums. d. They become part of the MarbleArt community within the workshop, immersing themselves in Greek culture and experiencing a welcoming, intimate, and secure environment. e. The educational seminar, as a hands-on workshop in marble sculpture and stone carving, provides participants with the unique opportunity to engage with tangible materials—a refreshing contrast to the digital and virtual experiences common in today’s world. Those who are interested will walk to explore and photograph the sculptures that exist in the historical center of Athens where the workshop is located.

Includes

Becoming familiar with hand tools and learning how to use them for engraving. At the beginning there is a discussion on the work subject freely selected as a personal symbol. Common patterns are not given as models for imitation Support regarding the drawing of the subject and then its transferring on the surface of the marble. Next traditional sculpture follows with hand tools, exactly as it was carried out in ancient Greece. The themes processed by the artists are rendered in engraved and relief- like forms with deepening on the surface of the marble,(multi-level for highlighting light and shadow) while, in exceptional cases, three dimensional holograms are not excluded. Coloring the surface of the marble already in a patina like manner Engraving letters and coloring using the hagiography enrichment technique Coating with liquid glass. Shadow highlighting and perforation of details. Those who are interested will walk to explore and photograph the sculptures that exist in the area.

Important Information

• In case the group consists of 7+ people, then an extra workshop can be done regardless of availability.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund