Arco Arte is a sculpture school and studio in Carrara, Tuscany, Italy, where marble and clay provide the focus for hands-on artistic learning. Active since 1990, the organization welcomes beginners and experienced artists of all ages and nationalities, offering courses and workshops in an authentic cultural setting shaped by the region’s marble heritage. Its marble sculpture courses are held during the summer, while ceramic courses have been offered throughout the year since 2017.

Participants can choose from activities including marble sculpture, clay modeling, ceramic modeling, pottery decoration, and combined ceramic courses. Programs vary in length, from a few hours or short workshops to courses lasting up to two weeks, with calendars and costs provided for different options. Arco Arte also offers accommodation arrangements, group activities, rental space, and an open studio.

Whether visitors want to explore a new material, develop practical skills, or spend time creating, the studio provides opportunities to learn through making in Carrara