3 WEEKS COURSE

Our signature workshop on which we based and developed our teaching method in the last 25 years. 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.  You will work on a larger piece of marble compared to the 2 weeks courses.

Along with group lessons and discussions each student is followed individually.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN ?

• Choosing the block & properties of marble;

• Methods and approach: traditional to modern, by hand, pneumatic, mechanical, scan + robotics, comparison

• Process: roughing out, modeling the form, finishing, polishing, mounting on base

• Tools: in depth and hands on instruction in the correct use of all tools including purpose, sharpening, maintenance;

• Tools used are: hand tools, hand and air chisels, air hammers, diamond saws, die grinders, electric grinders, bench grinder, polishing materials;

• Exercises for: developing manual skills, creativity, comprehension of 3D form, visualization, sketching in stone;

• Theory, challenging preconceived ideas and perception, finding your style, intuitive thinking etc...

• Some marble carving history;

All courses start on Monday morning. Accommodation check-in will be on Sunday, the day before the beginning of the course. Accompanying family or friends are most welcome, our rooms can accommodate up to 4 people. Breakfast is included. Optional lunches on request.