2 WEEKS WORKSHOP

This course is a more intensive version of our signature 3 weeks workshop. We will cover all the steps of a sculpture production and you will be able to produce a sculpture but on a smaller stone size than the 3 weeks course. There will be instruction in all traditional hand and mechanical tools. 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 of techniques;

• 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, steel and carbide 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.