OBRAS – Marble carving residency and workshop

The OBRAS Residencies invites artists and creative practitioners to a three‑week marble carving residency and workshop in the Alentejo region of Portugal. Led by Latvian artist Rasma Pušpure, participants receive hands‑on instruction in marble selection, cutting, carving, shaping, grinding and finishing. The program combines structured studio sessions (approximately 40 hours over the first two weeks) with independent studio time and a third week of self‑directed work, during which the mentor remains available for consultation. Participants also visit local marble quarries, select their own stone, and experience the landscape that supplies the material. Accommodation is provided in the Casa Principal on the OBRAS campus, and participants share meals, discussions and the daily life of the residency community. The fee of €1,795 per person includes three weeks of housing, studio access, marble, tools, and quarry visits; travel, most meals, personal expenses, insurance and shipping are excluded. A 50 % deposit (€897.50) secures the place, with a 90‑day cancellation policy. Applications are submitted via an online Google Form, with a deadline of 15 December 2026 (some sources cite 18 November 2026). The residency is open to artists worldwide, at any career stage, and no prior stone‑carving experience is required.

Three weeks accommodation, studio/workspace access, 40 hours structured instruction, marble material, carving tools, quarry visits, mentorship by Rasma Pušpure, shared meals and community activities.

Open to artists and creative practitioners of any nationality, at any career stage; no prior stone‑carving experience required.