Amongst its many undertakings for sustainable development and the rediscovery of useful traditional occupations, the Sporades Center, also offers the program "Learn to work with stone". In this comprehensive program, renowned island craftsmen, from the old stone masons, will convey how to work with stone and enthusiastically express the centuries old knowledge received from their fathers. The Sporades Center gives you the opportunity to train as a master stone mason or to learn to work with stone for your pleasure.
The program’s objective, in addition to the dissemination of traditional knowledge to locals and visitors, is the repair and restoration of as many as possible island stone structures.Our bridges, fountains and xerolithies (dry-stone structures), which now lie in ruins, give beauty to our landscape, reminiscent of our civilization and are worth restoring to their original beauty.
Example Itinerary:
1st Day–Travel to Skopelos -Arrival at the port of Loutraki-Glossa, transfer to hotel, welcome refreshments to be followed with a leisure orientation walk with the place and its inhabitants. Welcome dinner with other members of the Group and return to the hotel.
2nd Day – Classroom Instruction– breakfast, transfer to Sporades Center, introductory theoretical lesson in stone includes: properties, selection, classification, applications and design of stone construction. Lunch, possible visit to quarry and stone structures (old stone houses, roofs, fountains, bridges, and other), return to your hotel, the rest of the day free.
3rd Day –All day familiarization tools, stone and project - breakfast, transfer to worksite, use of tools and materials, preparation of construction materials and space, lunch on location, continue construction preparation until 3: 30 pm, transfer to hotel, rest of the day free.
4th Day–All day working with stone–breakfast, transfer to the worksite, learn to shape and lay stone, lunch on location, continue working with stone till 3:30 pm, transfer to hotel, the rest of the day free.
5th Day -All day working with stone– breakfast, transfer to the worksite, learn to shape and lay stone, lunch on location, continue working with stone till 3:30 pm, transfer to hotel, the rest of the day free.
6th Day–Tour of the Island-breakfast, tour of traditional arts workshops, apiary, women’s cooperative, etc., a fun evening with certificate awards, recognition of voluntary work ceremony for participation in the seminar, horse douvres, music and dancing.
7th Day– Free–breakfast, relaxation, shopping, swimming, or whatever else you wish doing, farewell dinner.
8th Day- Travel– breakfast, transfer to the port of Loutraki, departure to your destination.
Who can participate:
those who wish to combine their holidays with learning
those who wish to acquire general knowledge for stone and learn to work with it for their personal use.
those who wish to train, become certified stone masons, and pursue this skill as a career.
volunteers wishing to work in the maintenance and restoration of our Island΄s stone structures.
For more information regarding prices for participants, specific dates for the program and accommodation requirements please navigate to the Contact Us page of this site or CLICK HERE to be taken there directly. For updates about this program as well as the other events and activities being organised by the SIPF please like and follow us on FACEBOOK
Treat yourself to a complete physical and mental rejuvenation!
The program includes:
Transfers to and from hotel.
Hotelaccommodations–7 nights double occupancy
7 breakfast, 4 lunches, 2 dinners.
Guided activities in nature, hiking, swimming, boat excursions.
Workshop for strength, positive thinking, spiritual growth, and development of social skills to help you deal with daily life problems.
Home economics workshop – learn to make bread, cheese, and traditional pies and preserves/marmalade.
Nights of music, song, and dance
Optional: conservation of nature trails-kalderimia, island cultivation.
MEET and enjoy your communication with other people of similar interest, exchange ideas, share experiences. ENTERTAIN, participate in our fun song & dance nights
HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAM
7 nights, 8 days.
580.00 €
(transportation to and from Skopelos,Greece NOT INCLUDED)
“Health is not merely the absence of disease,
but also the full physical, mental and social well-being
Our plan is to connect the power we generate into the electrical grid, set up an electric car charging stations and encourage the use of electric cars.
The SICSL’s renewable energy will reduce our dependence on other resources.
Sustainability Assistance Programs
We will institute a program for anyone who needs help to maintain and preserve any sustainable agricultural, trade, craft or aquatic operation, particularly for the elderly, placing our resources where they will do the most good while maintaining the local color in the area.
Fishing and Navigation
Practices
We will work with local experts to teach and pass on basic navigation and local fishing skills.
Horta Project
Identify and Preserve Edible Plants
Our Horta project passes on the traditional activity of identifying and collecting edible plants from the local environment. These plants grow naturally throughout the Greek countryside and this activity helps to preserve this knowledge and introduces participants to healthy and sustainable food sources.
and a woman with much passion who has worked tirelessly for over twenty years towards preserving and educating locals and visitors about the rare and rich environment of Skopelos Island.
Preserving the Kalderimia Project
Celebrate Sporades
Partnering with the Cultural Association of Glossa, Skopelos and other like-minded organizations, the Sporades Islands Preservation Center will provide a backdrop and stage for cultural celebrations.
Loizia, a six day summer festival, and the May Day nature outing are two of many uniquely celebrated island customs. Other festive programs will be planned around our agricultural harvests of almonds, grapes, olives, plums, etc.
In collaboration with the local communities of the island chain, the SISLC will work together to identify the maritime, agricultural, vocational, environmental and cultural aspects worth preserving.
We will create exhibits, as well as educational and hands-on programs that demonstrate and support the preservation efforts we undertake. These exhibits will display the effects of preserving this disappearing way of life.
Through education and cooperative learning, the Sporades Center for Sustainable Life fosters the rediscovery of sustainable practices, traditional and progressive. The Center promotes the vitality of the Sporades islands’ fragile environment, agriculture, nautical pursuits, and traditional interdependent occupations and skills.
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