The island of Tinos is the home of many famous Greek marble sculpture artists. A beautiful island with amazing beaches and a rugged mountainous beauty with traditional villages that, despite tourism, still retain their Cycladic style. You are invited to enrich your experience of your trip to Greece by joining an introductory 1-day seminar on marble sculpture. In the oldest marble workshop of the picturesque island of Tinos, your hosts will provide information on the geology, formation and quarrying of marble and hands-on work with basic hand tools used by the carvers.

Day 1: Travel from Athens to Tinos
Travelling by high-speed boat from Rafina to Tinos (2 hours). Settle into your hotel on one of the beaches of the island. A free day.

Day 2: Introductory marble workshop seminar
Attend a 5 hour – 09:00 -14:00 - introductory seminar for beginner carvers. Your hosts will provide information on the geology, formation and quarrying of marble and hands-on work with basic hand tools used by the carvers.

Day 3
Return to Athens or extend your stay in Tinos or on another Cycladic island.