Academic and creative activities combined. Folk high schools are a Scandinavian invention of alternative education that boast inexpensive tuition and board. Foreign students must speak Italian and procure a residence permit, a process which requires 2-3 months of lead time. In addition to carving, stimulating discussions on art theory, group and individual critiques, demonstrations by Pietrasanta artisans, visits to internationally known marble and mosaic studios, bronze foundaries, museums, and exhibitions in Pietrasanta and Carrara, are an essential part of the workshop. Weekend excursions to archaeological sites on the island as well as hikes and local festivities.
Cost is comparable to other study abroad programs.
Most children are Jewish and the entire home eats kosher. French fluency necessary. Class sizes are kept small to facilitate more communication with teachers. Homestays can be arranged through the school. He is a painter who has exhibited extensively in the U.S. and who studied with Leonard Baskin.