Pellettieri Stone Carvers’ Academy
Preserves the ancient art of shaping stone by hand by training people of all ages and experience in traditional stone carving techniques. Tucked away on the eighth floor of a Garment District building, the Academy was a breakout hit of the 2025 OHNY Weekend, drawing over 700 visitors across two days to see
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demonstrations, view in-progress work, and try their hand at using traditional tools. Chris Pellettieri, master carver and founder of Pellettieri Stone Carvers’ Academy, crafted a custom sculpture for this year’s festival. Drawing on inspiration from “Wild Style” graffiti and the unique texture of the source material, Chris’s sculpture reflects the excitement and energy of the festival and celebrates hand-crafted creative works in tangible, monumental fashion. Learn more about how Chris got started in stone carving, his work with the New York Restoration Project, and what visitors will experience at his studio during this year’s festival.