Activities
Gratis annulering
Taal:
English
Mobiele voucher geaccepteerd
Duration: 1 Hour 30 Minutes
Doe dit omdat
The workshop is a personal journey into the art of Greek sculpture in Samos
You'll delve into the ancient concept of golden proportions and its application in tangible art
There will be guidance from a master craftsman with a legacy dating back to 1966
A chance to use genuine moulds and local materials to create your own masterpiece
This is an opportunity to blend the harmony of Samos with your individual creativity
Wat te verwachten
On the island of Pythagoras, where philosophy birthed the Ionic style, you're welcomed to explore the roots of Greek aesthetics. Nestled in Middle Karlovasi, a traditional plaster sculpture workshop stands as the eastern cornerstone of a cultural bridge linking the Aegean Sea with the wider world. Here, geometry morphs into art and historical knowledge transforms into a deeply tactile, hands-on experience.With authentic moulds at your disposal, your hands trace the lines that once married science and sculpture. Guided by an artist whose lineage has remained unbroken since 1966, you'll engage with the "golden proportions," uncover how simple gypsum can encapsulate the light and intensity of an entire culture. You're not merely crafting replicas; you're breathing life back into Greek heritage.As you take your leave, you carry with you your own genuine creation, shaped with the expertise that once graced Greece's most significant monuments, seamlessly blending the past with the present.
Wat is inbegrepen
Water
Protective equipment
Bottled water
Workshop
Wat te onthouden
Accessibility:
Located in a traditional Samos workshop. Not fully wheelchair accessible (please contact the local operator for mobility details)
Aanbieder
Culture and Prosperity Social Cooporeative Enterprise
Boekingskosten
Goed nieuws! Er worden geen extra kosten in rekening gebracht voor deze reservering.
Annuleringskosten
Ontvang een volledige terugbetaling als je tot 1 dag voor de ervaring annuleert
Where
Karlóvasi, Karlovasi 832 00, Greece
Meeting point:
Search for "Plaster Casting Workshop in Samos" on Google Maps for precise GPS directions. The venue is located at the edge of the town, easily accessible from the main road. Convenient public parking is available on 8th May Street, located just 150 meters (a 2-minute stroll) from the studio. The parking area is situated directly in front of the local church. From there, a short walk through the traditional path will lead you straight to the workshop.