Marble Workshop
 
 

2024 WORKSHOP CALENDAR NOW ONLINE!

 
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 LEARN MARBLE CARVING AS HANDED DOWN BY THE MASTERS!

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!

MARBLE SCULPTING IN PIETRASANTA, ITALY

OUR METHOD

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.

OUR INSTRUCTORS

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.

THE LOCATION

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.

 OUR SIGNATURE COURSE

THE 3 WEEKS WORKSHOP

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.

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ALL IS INCLUDED!

JUST BRING COMFY SHOES AND A HAT!

  • 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

 ACCOMMODATION

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.

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 “MARBLE CARVING SIMPLE AND EASY”

UPCOMING MARBLE SCULPTING MANUAL WRITTEN BY OUR FOUNDER & TEACHER

KYLE ANN SMITH

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