Pucišca Stonemasonry School

Pucišca Stonemasonry School

Pucišca Stonemasonry School
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Sculpting Academy in Pucisca is continuing the tradition more than 100 years old of procession of stone. Brac stone is known all over the world. Here the true masterpieces are made in stone.
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Joasi23
South Yorkshire, UK2,075 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2024 • Couples
We would have loved to visit inside as their work was evident throughout the island . The building itself was what caught our attention and the various pieces they were working on outside . However it was obviously a working environment and the sign made it clear it was not a tourist attraction. So this was respected and we politely passed by . I think there is some confusion due to the boat trips touting it as an attraction which it is not . We were not ably to book a tour round which previous reviewers have , so maybe clarify this first if it is your reason for visiting.
Written June 15, 2024
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SueGall8
7 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2019
An amazing hour spent at the Stonemasonry school in Pucisca, learning about the traditional methods with only hand tools. The limestone here is used all around the world including the Vatican and the White House. A must stop if you are in Pucisca.
Written April 13, 2020
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Ericthomas928
London, UK758 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2020 • Friends
Really a cool place to visit. We were sent here by taxi Pesa and grestful for the tip. The stuff these folks made out Brac lime stone is incredible. All the products are very good priced. We purchase a few jewelry boxes and love them. I highly recommend coming here for a visit.
Written March 17, 2020
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KaNoLu
Walvis Bay, Namibia636 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2021 • Couples
Unfortunately a very disappointing experience
When we disembarked our cruise ship the building of the school was the first thing that caught our attention. At this time we didn’t know that it is a school and we wanted to have a quick look inside. When we entered the building we were approached by a very young man, most probably one of the students (?) who in an aggressive manner asked us if we had not read the sign on the door that there was an entry fee.
We had not even seen the little paper note he referred to and of course haven’t read it. He was very rude and accused us of deliberately having ignored it which was such an unwelcoming approach we’ve never experienced before. One must not be so disrespectful like this young chap if one wants to attract tourists and is representing an institution like this.
My husband is 71 years of age and has never encountered such a disrespectful approach.
We believe that the art of stonemasonry in the school is worth a visit but the way this guy told us to “bugger off” made this an unforgettable upsetting experience.
Happened 14. August 2021 in the afternoon.
Written August 15, 2021
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Hannah D
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1.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023 • Couples
We booked the stonemason tour and found it extremely poor value for money. I think we paid about 35 or40 euros. The tour was all of 2 sentences from the most disinterested student ever for less than 5 minutes. We gathered zero information from this interaction. We looked around ourselves for longer. I was really disappointed and felt ripped off. I wouldn't recommend you wasting your money and would avoid. I emailed them twice to complain but there was no response. Really poor and awful experience. We had to hire a taxi especially to come here and really wish we hadn't bothered.
Written July 29, 2023
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MJAFaherty
35 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2024 • Family
Attempted to visit yesterday. One of the doors was open but a sign in red warned tourists not to go in through that door. The other door was closed with no signage as regards opening times. We asked what we assumed was a local gentleman. He told us the school was on the first floor and to go up the stairs inside the open door. However we weren’t happy to do this as we felt it is a working school and tourists cannot be the main priority. We tried going on to their website and it said it was open until 3pm (this was at 1pm). An Australian couple arrived and also tried to establish times etc. The Australian man ventured up the stairs and was met by a man who told him that was not a tourist entrance but walked away when asked where the correct entrance was. I have since read a review that said times were clearly displayed and showed a photo of them… but such signs were not on display yesterday. Shame. This was somewhere I really wanted to visit.
Written June 12, 2024
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Sarah W
6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2021 • Friends
I cannot understand the previous comment about the school being rude when the lady tried to walk in while it was shut. The notice is not as crappy bit of paper - it is large, clear and in Croatian and English. It says very clearly when the opening hours are and the charge. I assume she just doesn't like anyone saying no to her. This school is so professional - but it is a school. Of course you can't just walk in.
Written August 15, 2021
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1zenergygal
Billings, MT159 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2019
I was on a tour with 30 people and we had the opportunity to visit this quarry school. It educates students on 'carving' and creating with limestone. The students had a few projects they were working on. The goal is to have masons that can replicate carvings that need to be replaced in the old buildings. Limestone souvenirs are sold nearby.
Written October 26, 2019
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Nicked2016
Cobham, UK513 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2019
A very interesting half an hour looking at how stone is carved in the old fashioned way. It is located right on the harbour front with easy access. Price is reasonable. Not sure whether or not this has to be arranged in advance as we were part of a larger group. Lots of completed stone carvings to look at.
Written September 16, 2019
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NZ_Rick_n_Kay
Hamilton, New Zealand677 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2019 • Couples
If you are in this lively port town, take time out to visit the school. There is so much more than meets the eye.
I'll try and be brief.
To become a student here, they have to pass a test. The test is to carve a vase out of the limestone to the satisfaction of the master stonemason.
The course is 3 years minimum. They learn to carve using only the hand tools. Only after 3 years can they begin using air tools.
The items that they carve are used to decorate the town, or are used in restoration work around the town.
So much more to tell, hopefully this helps visitors appreciate this school.
I loved it, but I find this handcraft very interesting.
Hopefully the photos help tell the story.
Written May 25, 2019
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