Experience Marble Carving: Hands-On Sculpture Creation with Traditional Techniques
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53 Ratings
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You’ll acquire practical knowledge of the conventional methods and tools used in marble carving! I’ll steer you through the journey of creating a small relief sculpture that you can carry away with you. This will give you a distinctive understanding of the history and artistry of marble sculpting.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Eggares - Join us in our picturesque outdoor garden setting as we delve into the world of marble sculpture. Here, you’ll find work tables, blocks of pristine white marble sourced from the island of Naxos, and a collection of locally forged tools. Our experienced instructor Maggie Ross will take you on a journey through the rich history of marble arts, introducing you to various types of tools and discussing the unique properties of marble and other stones. You’ll learn the traditional hand carving technique for each tool as you practice on a block of marble for a designated period. Whether you choose to follow one of our Archaic Greek design templates or bring your own idea to life, Maggie will work with you every step of the way, from concept to execution. With no prior experience necessary, this three-hour workshop is perfect for anyone looking to immerse themselves in the art of marble sculpture in a peaceful and serene outdoor setting. Come and discover the beauty and intrigue of this ancient craft!
What's Included
  • Bottled water provided
  • Tea and coffee available
  • All tools and supplies included
Additional Information
  • Requires standing at a worktable.
Location
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We are in the village of Engares 15 minutes from the port. You will pass through the village, the Olive Press Museum, and a narrow bridge.  About 100 meters you will turn left onto a gravel road at the second blue sign "Outopia" . 3rd gate on the right. If you need Taxi Dimitris
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(53 Ratings)
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Stillergrl
May 26, 2024
Fun day learning to carve marble! - We had a great time learning how to carve marble from Maggie. It was more labor intensive than we had expected but well worth it and a lot of fun! You may want to pick a simple design :)
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Lelands473
Apr 17, 2024
Great Class! - This class was amazing! We learned the different techniques of carving marble and then got to pick a piece to do a design of our own. Maggie was wonderful at guiding us through creating our unique pieces. It was great to be able to create something special with a piece of marble from Naxos!
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Joseph_d
Mar 16, 2024
Fun, Interesting, and Relaxing - Maggie’s marble carving class was extremely informative and fun! My wife and I went as part of our honeymoon and we learned about the different techniques and tools used to carve marble. As part of the experience we got the opportunity to carve our own pieces of marble which we could take back with us to serve as mementos of the class. The location was easy to find and the directions to the class were just as described. It was a ton of fun and we appreciate Maggie’s hospitality!
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Auburnmainetravelers
Oct 11, 2023
It's worth trying something different! - We typically schedule a cooking class when we travel, but we decided to do something different and we are so glad we did! This was such a fun experience and Maggie was a great teacher who introduced us to this challenging skill.
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Amykr2887cy
Sep 27, 2023
Marble carving was unexpected fun! - We (family of 4) unexpectedly heard about this activity from individuals around our hotel pool. We thought "why not!" This activity included transportation to/from the location which was a unique area off the beaten path. We met the lovely Maggie who showed us to our "stations". We started by picking our stone to work with and then we practiced with the tools on a larger marble block. Maggie provided tea and water for us. It's harder than you think carving marble! Much appreciation to the masters! Maggie was there to help the entire time and we left with an amazing souvenir! When it was time to leave, Maggie called the transportation for us (about 30mins out) and set up a lovely meal of traditional greek foods and local wine. Such a treat! We would definitely recommend!
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Johngu3863cy
Sep 21, 2023
J Green - We went as a group of 5 from a sail trip. Maggie and Dimetrious were wonderful and we had a ball. A great experience
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Jackjaniga
Sep 20, 2023
So cool! - Both Maggie and Dimitri were such great hosts and Maggie did a such a fabulous job of instructing, educating and assisting us that we all came away both appreciating her talent and feeling great about our own modest efforts.
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Lori
Sep 10, 2023
A must when in Greece - I always look for unique experiences that I can't do at home, and this may have topped all others. I learned about the marble and the tools used to manipulate it, and Maggie is a knowledgeable and welcoming instructor.
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E8595yzpamelam
Sep 9, 2023
Amazing marble carving class - We had an amazing time, Maggie was a wonderful teacher and host. She provided delicious snacks and light meal at the end of class. I would highly recommend this experience
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Keithch2706vt
Sep 9, 2023
Amazing Naxos Experience! - When looking for experiences, an authentic to the area experience that is interactive and includes 'art' was an easy choice. Our host was an incredible teacher that took us through the basics of carving into marble, before we took to the task of creating our own pieces to take home with us. The work was challenging and rewarding, and definitely gives you respect for the amazing marble structures created by the ancient Greeks. All of this happens in a great sculpture workshop near a small island village, with fresh fruits to snack on, and a nice lunch of bread, cheese, egg, tomatoes, and wine to refresh us after the carving. I highly recommend it.
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