Plaster Casting Workshop in Samos
Activities

Plaster Casting Workshop in Samos


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£22.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes
Why you’ll love this…
  • 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
What to expect

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.

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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.
What to remember

Accessibility:

  • Located in a traditional Samos workshop. Not fully wheelchair accessible (please contact the local operator for mobility details)
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Provider
Culture and Prosperity Social Cooporeative Enterprise
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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