Carving a Form from Stone

Training at Rayuvtsi Sculpture Academy follows a model that blends old master practices with clear, methodical preparation. In our ateliers we do not study technique alone - we build attitude, professional sensibility, and discipline.

What We Offer

Introductory Stone-Carving Course

For people who want to take their first steps in the craft.

• Work with basic tools
• Understanding the material
• First forms and compositions

Advanced Training in Stone Sculpture

Suitable for students or artists with experience.

• Classical modeling methods
• Building figural compositions
• Working on specific historical figures and assignments

Masterclasses with Established Stone Carvers

For those who want to deepen their skills and experience professional craftsmanship.

• Traditional techniques
• Working complex forms
• Original projects
• Practice on real compositions

Participants work on sculptures dedicated to Bulgarian heroes, figures, and historical events. This is training tied to real work - creating memory carved in stone.

Who the Trainings Are For

• Young people with a creative drive
• Craftspeople who want to develop a professional direction
• Artists, sculptors, and lovers of traditional crafts
• Anyone who sees in stone not just material but an opportunity to preserve history