With over 27 years of marble teaching experience, we have designed our courses to be suitable for beginners to advanced students.
Join us to enjoy marble carving, fine food & wine, beautiful surroundings and accommodations!
The process of stone sculpture realization is broken down into 4 steps, where the approach, tools and techniques suitable to each step are explored and practiced as you are developing your sculpture.
Meet our founder and main teacher Kyle, and Sergio, talented sculptor and teacher. What led Kyle to create the Marble Workshop and the development of her effective marble carving teaching method.
We are located in the natural setting of the foothills around Pietrasanta, internationally renowned art center famous for it’s production of marble and bronze sculptures, art studios & galleries.
All aspects of the carving process are extensively explored as each participant plans, executes and finishes a sculpture. This course is ideal for those who want an in depth hands on experience of the marble carving process, steps, techniques and tools involved.
daily lessons and one to one instructions and supervision
use of all tools (hand and power tools, some only when the instructors are present and after competency is demonstrated)
1 marble block
safety glasses & ear protectors
assistance moving pieces
shipping management (shipping cost is not included)
guided visits to other marble studios, bronze foundries , mosaic studios, clay and mould making studio and tool stores
Our historic tuscan manor is immersed in the greenery and silence of ancient olive and chestnut groves, just a 2 minutes walk to the studio and 4 km to the center of Pietrasanta. Our accommodations combine the creative workshop experience with the perfect restorative environment.
UPCOMING MARBLE SCULPTING MANUAL WRITTEN BY OUR FOUNDER & TEACHER
KYLE ANN SMITH
