COURSES 2023
.Sydney 6 January – 10 January
.Sydney 12 January – 22 January
.Sydney 25 January - 29 January
.Carrara 15. April – 25 .April 4 places left
.Arzo 28. May_ 3. June 1 place left (for booking send an e-mail to alnassarsculpt@gmail.com)
.Carrara 12.June –22 .June 3 places left
.Carrara 5.July – 15 July 3 places left
.Carrara 23 August_2 September 5 places left
.Carrara 15 September_25 Septembe 3 places left
BEGINNING SCULPTURE COURSE
This course provides an introduction to the nature of marble and the means by which we can work with it.Using the traditional techniques of the sculptor and stonemason, methods of transferring ideas onto a block and finding form within it will be discovered. The aim is to complete a sculpture and return home with a finished piece. In this course students will work directly on the stone to acquire basic skills and understand of the material and tools through an hands-on approach. Students will choose the piece of marble and use chisels, hammers and finishing tools such as stones, rasps, sand paper..ect PREREQUISITES: NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED.ADVANCED SCULPTURE COURSE
This course is for more experienced people and artists who want to develop their skills or who want to learn how to work with marble. The aim of this course is to introduce students to the technical information required to work with marble using automatic tools and cutting machines. Practicing is usually carried out by utilizing a sketch or a model brought by the participant.EQUIPMENT
All course participants are responsible for equipping themselves with proper attire such as protective glasses, gloves, work wearing, strong shoes, and in case of mechanical work, earmuffs , dust mask .PERSONAL INSURANCE
It is responsibility of the participants to take out personal insurance against work injuries.LUNCH BREAK
The lunch break is scheduled between 12:30 pm and 14:00 pm. Participants can provide their own picnic lunch. A kitchen is available for food preparation and participants usually eat lunch together in the garden attached to to the studio. Throughout the working day, course participants are welcome to use the studio facilities to make tea or coffee. It is possibile as well to order good food on Catering (usual system )DURATION AND TIMETABLE
Every course lasts 10 working days with a day break in the midle of the course . Upon request is possible to agree different attendance dates with the teacher and attend one week course. The courses include a visit to the famous “Michelangelo Quarry” (400 meters from the Alnassar Atelier). There will be the possibility of taking part at cultural events and exhibitions.ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE
Arrival in Carrara should be scheduled for the day before the starting date of the chosen course and the departure should have place not beyond 11.00 am of the morning following the last day of the course. Once arrived to Carrara, you will find a person at the train station (Carrara-Avenza stop) or in front of the Carrara Hospital who will take you to the accommodation.PRICE
A 10 DAYS MARBLE SCULPTURE COURSE: 900 €PAYMENT TERMS AND CONDITION
Reservations will be valid after completion of the BOOKING FORM and the payment of 250 €. The booking form contains all the information necessary to make the bank transfer or to pay through Paypal. The rest of the payment must be paid on arrival before the course begins.THE PRICE INCLUDES
- TEACHING
- A MARBLE PIECE (50KG MAX ) WITH POSSIBILITY OF A BIGGER ONE( PAYING EXTRA)
- USE OF ALL HAND TOOLS
- TRANSPORT TO THE STUDIO AND BACK FROM THE ACCOMODATION WHEN NEEDED
- VISIT TO THE CAVE
- RECREATIONAL AREA AND KITCHEN