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Samos: Plaster Casting Workshop

By Culture and Prosperity s.c.e.

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Overview

  • Learn about all stages of the manufacturing process.
  • Experience the sense of creativity of a Gypsum Craftsman
  • 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.

Activity location

    • Cyclades
    • Karlovasi, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Πλουτάρχου, Αγ. Αθανασίου γωνία, Νέο Καρλόβασι 832 00, Ελλάδα | There is a public parking lot on 8th May Street, which is located on the front side of the church at a distance of 150 meters from the workshop area.
    • Karlovasi, Greece

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What's included, what's not

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    The Plaster Casting Workshop is an experiential experience for any visitor interested in getting to know in a simple and pleasant way, the use of gypsum in Greek architecture and the decoration of buildings. It is based on the contact with the material and the creativity that the participants will experience. Also, the historical reference to the application of gypsum in mansions and neoclassical buildings, through photographic albums and documents, as well as the knowledge about the stages of processing and production of the material, is an exciting experience! As mentioned above, the aim of the theoretical and practical part is for the participants to acquire the basic knowledge so that they know about:
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    The History of Gypsum.
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    The usefulness of the material in Greek Architecture.
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    The process of processing gypsum.
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    The stages of creating an object from gypsum.

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  • Not suitable for: Babies under 1 year, Hearing-impaired people, People with epilepsy, People with mobility impairments, Visually impaired people, Wheelchair users

What you can expect

Step into the world of traditional Greek craftsmanship in the heart of the Peloponnese. This hands-on experience offers a deep dive into forty-five years of expertise in the art of gypsum, bridging ancient techniques with modern creativity. Located in historic Krestena, near Ancient Olympia, the workshop is a sanctuary where education and art converge.
The journey begins with a mystical visual tour, revealing the secrets of gypsum in Greek architecture, from the classical light of antiquity to the neoclassical elegance of Aegean mansions. A unique highlight of this activity is the Cross-Board Casting innovation—an invisible cultural bridge connecting the maritime horizon of Samos with the ancestral energy of the Peloponnese, transferring tradition across the Greek seas.
During the workshop, you will engage in a ritualistic process with the material. Select from specialised moulds inspired by the glorious eras of Greek heritage and follow every step, from preparing the raw material to the moment of casting. Under the guidance of a master, you will see the liquid element solidify into form.
Upon completion, your unique plaster replica is ready to be carried home as a personal amulet of memory. This small-group session ensures a personalised atmosphere and a tangible connection to the eternal artistic heritage of Greece.

The training course lasts one hour and thirty minutes ( 1:30 ).

Location

Activity location

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    • Cyclades
    • Karlovasi, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Πλουτάρχου, Αγ. Αθανασίου γωνία, Νέο Καρλόβασι 832 00, Ελλάδα | There is a public parking lot on 8th May Street, which is located on the front side of the church at a distance of 150 meters from the workshop area.
    • Karlovasi, Greece