Top Naxos Art Classes

What a cool experience! We carved Naxian marble in Naxos! JB was a great instructor & guide, and it was fun to see all the various carvings being developed from a plain block of marble. If you go with an idea he’ll help you develop it. If you have no idea he can help you come up with one.

Very unique experience…carving Naxian marble in Naxos! JB was a great instructor & guide, and it was fun to see all the various carvings being developed from a plain block of marble.

This was such an amazing experience! So glad I did it! Maggie was so helpful. Definitely a must do in Naxos.

This was a fun experience. A few things to remember.... You are carving marble so wear something that is not dressy. You will be in an open area that is not air conditioned. You have to pack your marble for travel back home...be mindful of the size of marble you are picking. Also very important....keep an open mind!So, this was a fun and unexpected activity for our family of five (ages 13, 17. 18). We enjoyed this experience. Kristos was very nice (quirky). You can tell he knows what he is doing. His son was also there and was very sweet. Kristos made delicious fresh limeade as there are lime and lemon trees throughout the property. He shared how he propagated lime, lemon and orange trees (clearly we are city folks :).

This was one of the highlights of our trip to Greece. I would absolutely do this again when we return to Naxos. You get to learn the traditional techniques of marble carving and then carve your own souvenir. All while snacking on local fruits and cheeses.

If you want a genuine Greek experience with a true artisan this class is an exceptional choice. The host picks the group up personally. He is friendly, funny, and communicates very well. Fresh lemonade made from the fruit of the trees on his property was waiting when we arrived. We were taught how to hand carve marble through demonstration, and guided practice. Everyone left with a beautiful piece of their own creation. Ask to see the hand made marble bathroom under construction. It’s awe inspiring.

We had 6 in our group ages from 17-55. We all had an amazing time learning about the different t types of marble and making our own unique pieces. Kids commented that they halve a much greater appreciation of carving in general after making their pieces. We found 3 hours to not be quite enough time and could have stayed to finish but we had a scheduled taxi and had to leave. We were given info on how to finish up the polishing at home though

My family of 5 thoroughly enjoyed our afternoon with Maggie. She was very patient and skilled teaching different techniques and helping us make the most of our marble pieces. Maggie also provided water, iced tea and delicious snacks. We love our marble souvenirs. Thank you!

Was very authentic. Made us have respect for marble sculptures. We had an 8 year old in our group. Make sure to make room in your luggage as each piece is fairly small it will weigh 1kg.

Maggie was very patient and hands-on in teaching us. Once she taught us the basics, she gave us the space to get absorbed in our own carvings. We had a nice snack break with tasty treats and coffee. The outdoor working area is beautiful. Getting to traditionally carve marble from Naxos and take it home was such a memory.

It is truly an experience and was so much fun! Marble cutting isn’t easy but they help teach you and you come out with an amazing piece to take home. Very unique experience and will do it again when we come back!

What a cool souvenir! We had so much fun carving our designs. He had lots of inspiration ideas which we chose from but I would suggest coming with an idea. He was so knowledgeable and helpful through the process. His art was incredibly beautiful to see, too. I have never loved an excursion more and I’ve never made a more beautiful piece of art. You can’t come to Naxos and NOT do this. Best souvenir ever!

Maggie was a great teacher and host. She helped us all make something we were happy with and proud of. She treated us to iced tea, water, cookies, cheese and crackers, and watermelon. Our teen daughters enjoyed this challenging but relaxing activity. I would highly recommend this experience.

Maggie was a great teacher! Such fun! I would never have imagined I could have created something in a short time. Makes me want to do it again!

We enjoyed our marble craft experience with JB. It requires a bit of a drive to get there from Naxos Town, and it’s hard to see the signs and house, but he explains the process well and we were happy with our marble souvenirs!

Maggie was well organized, taught us a lot about marble carving, and helped when needed. Her farm is a lovely setting for the experience and the local snacks were wonderful.