Plaster Casting Workshop in Krestena
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Plaster Casting Workshop in Krestena

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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…
  • Discover the "Path of the Gypsum Craftsman" and learn about the history of gypsum material in the Ancient Greek and Neoclassical periods.
  • Learn about all stages of the manufacturing process.
  • Learn to use the tools and the moulding process of Gypsum material
  • Create your own object from gypsum material.
  • Keep your creation and take it with you.
What to expect

This workshop is a hands-on experience for any visitor interested in getting to know, in a simple and pleasant way, the use of plaster in Greek architecture and the buildings' decoration. It is based on the contact with the material and the participants' creativity. Also, learning the historical reference for the application of gypsum, through audiovisual documents, as well as the knowledge about the stages of processing and production of the material, are an exciting experience.

45 years of history and experience in the processing and manufacture of plaster objects come to life through this specially designed training course. Acquire knowledge through experiential experience and an alternative approach in the context of lifelong learning.

This workshop aims to create a collaborative relationship between the participants and the instructors, through the transmission of information and the transfer of knowledge, and to upgrade their educational knowledge, to benefit from the learning outcomes so that they are ready to walk the "Path of the gypsum craftsman".

The training program has 6 levels of difficulty. It has been designed in such a way that participants, through an evolutionary process, upgrade their knowledge of gypsum processing. Participants also reserve the right to choose whether to participate in all difficulty levels.

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What's included
  • check Water
  • check Private transportation
  • check Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
  • check Roundtrip transportation
  • check All necessary equipment
  • check Bottled water
  • check Small group experience
What's not included
  • x_not_included Alcoholic drinks (can be purchased on site)
  • x_not_included Alcoholic drinks
  • x_not_included Food and drinks
  • x_not_included Additional food and drinks
  • x_not_included Drinks
  • x_not_included Food
Where

Plaster_Casting _Workshop_in Krestena, Xenofontos, Krestena, Greece

Meeting point:
The local operator is located 14 km North from Ancient Olympia and 35 km South from the port of Katakolon.
What to remember

Not allowed:

  • Children under 9 years old

Know in advance:

  • The local provider is located in Krestena, Ilia, at a crossroads of civilization that connects Ancient Olympia (14 km North), the Temple of Epicurean Apollo (40 km East), Lake Kaiafa (11 km South) and the Port of Katakolon (35 km South), making it an ideal spot for exploring the natural wealth of Ilia
  • This activity runs with a maximum of 16 participants
  • The training course has difficulty levels 1-6. Choose on-site whether you want to participate in all six levels
  • All categories of groups mentioned have a specialized service in order for the local provider to cover the transportation needs from the point declared by the participants and with return
  • The cost of each group has been formed separately and with objective criteria according to the applicable costs
  • Depending on the number of each group, there is a relative reduction in costs
  • Participants do not pay any additional money
  • Transportation is done only by mini-Van
  • The service provider is obliged to send information to the participants about the pick-up time from the point indicated by the participants. Information will be sent only via e-mail
  • Those interested in making their reservation should be very careful about the area where their place of residence is located. Before making the financial transaction, we advise you to seek information from the reception of the Hotel in order to clarify the correct location for which you are located and to arrange your point with the following geographical points that have been declared as available pick-up points
  • Possibility of pick-up from Hotels located in specific geographical points, with return exclusively to groups of people who will register their participation during their reservation in the Plaster Casting Workshop
  • The geographical points are: The port of Katakolon, Pyrgos, Ancient Olympia, Andravida and the area of Skafidia
  • Especially for those travelling through a Cruise to the Port of Katakolon, there is a priority order to return to the ship on time

Remember to bring:

  • Comfortable clothes and shoes are recommended
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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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Discover the art of plaster casting in Greek architecture. Learn history, techniques, and unleash your creativity in this experiential workshop.

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