Athar Jaber's Academy

Stone Carving workshop in Tuscany

Unleash your inner artist and hone your stone carving skills while basking in the stunning natural beauty of Tuscany.
Starting from:

€1960 p.p.
For more information and bookings:

About this course

This week-long stone carving workshop is balanced between education and relaxation. You will carve under the attentive eye of master sculptor Athar Jaber. And after the carving sessions, you can enjoy a Tuscan aperitif before going out to visit the nearby towns and have dinner in one of the many restaurants in the area. 

About the venue

The workshop will take place at Casa d’Era, an independent borough located in the heart of Tuscany. 
Casa d’Era consists of ten fully autonomous apartments. They are both suited for intimate couples or families. 

Who is this course for

This workshop is for everyone interested in stone carving, from beginners to experts who want to get a good, solid grounding in the craft, while enjoying a relaxing holiday in Tuscany. 

  • Difficulty level: Beginner to intermediate

  • Prerequisite: None

How it works

The lessons

Each day will consist of 6 hours of lessons. Three hours in the morning and three hours in the afternoon. With a lunch break between 13:00 and 14:00. The sculpting day will end at 17:00.

The artwork

Depending on your experience and skill level, choose one of the three proposed exercises ranging from letter carving, architectural stone masonry or ornamental carving.

The apartments

The venue has 9 fully furnished apartments that can host between 3 and 8 people.  

What's included

Tools and stone

All carving materials such as hammers, chisels, and stone are included.

Hammer and chisel on a limestone carved with an ovolo and cavetto

Apartment

Prices include a 7-night stay in one of the fully furnished apartments at Casa d’Era. Depending on which apartment you choose, they can host between 3 and 8 people. Bring your family or friends along. The price remains the same!

Tuition fee

6 hours of lessons a day, five days long, for a total of 30 hours.

What's not included

Transport

Transport to and from Casa d’Era
(it is advisable to rent a car for the whole week).

Meals

Meals are not included. All apartments have fully equipped kitchens and markets are nearby.

Safety gear

It is advisable to bring your own safety equipment such as eye protection, ear protection, gloves and safety shoes.

Optional extras

Excursion to Carrara

A one-day excursion to Carrara where you will be guided through the iconic marble quarries, the city of Carrara and the local historical stone carving studios.

Wine tasting

A wine tasting session in one the many nearby wineries.

What you will learn

  • Introduction to basic tools and techniques and one of the following:

  • letter carving

  • ornamental sculpture

  • architectural sculpture

  • figurative sculpture

Course summary

  • Where: Casa d’Era, Lajatico

  • When: 17 – 24 March 2024

  • Total lesson time: 6 hrs/day for a total of 30 hrs

  • Difficulty: all levels

  • Price: Starting from 1950 Euro

  • Course instructor: Athar Jaber

Stone Carving in Tuscany

Unleash your inner artist and hone your stone carving skills while basking in the stunning natural beauty of Tuscany.

  • 6 hrs daily lessons

  • One-on-one mentoring

  • All materials included

  • 7-night stay 

Starting from
€1960 p.p.

For information and bookings:

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