Panorama of Montmelard/Burgundy with the Mont St.CyrWorkshops for Stone Carving - organized by Volker RiesSituation of Sizain underneath‚ Mont St.CyrPartners for the Workshops in Stone CarvingThe South-Burgundy Area -Points of touristical interestOfficial contact with the organizer



Beginner or already experienced:
The essential is to conceive
this oldfashioned technique of stone
carving as an appropriated mean to
reflect our more and more virtual
way of life …

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'Luxe, calme + concentration'
Modifying Matisse, one could use these qualities to describe the workshops in Sizain. The 'Luxe' comes more from the 'calme' and the space but from the accomodations: A certain, carefully worked out simplicity is more favorable to concentration than a great comfort!


Stone material for the workshops

Limestone of Nod
… waiting to be carved in
the former garden




Alfred Wirz is drawing in Sizain

Alone or in a group:

In the center of my interventions, there is always the interest of helping you to find means and ideas, allowing you to perform your project.

Drawing, clay modeling and carving:

These are the main means of proceeding. Besides, you'll have the possibility to work with digital photography, internet and to consult a small book Library.

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