WORKSHOP FOR CONSERVATION AND DOCUMENTATION OF ROMAN MOSAICS 2012

Location: Stobi, Gradsko, Macedonia

Season Dates: June 16, 2012 - June 29, 2012
Application Deadline: May 1, 2012

Website: http://www.bhfieldschool.org/bh2012cdrm.html

Program Type
Field school
Volunteer

Affiliation: Balkan Heritage Field School / Foundation (BH) - Bulgaria, New Bulgarian University (NBU) - Bulgaria, and National Institute of Stobi - Macedonia

Project Director: Silvana Blazhevska, National Institute of Stobi and Kalina Stoyanova, Balkan Heritage Archaeologist and Finds Illustrator, MA in Archaeology

Project Description

The WORKSHOP FOR  MOSAIC CONSERVATION AND DOCUMENTATION OF ROMAN MOSAICS 2012 will be hosted by the National Institute of Stobi, Macedonia at the Roman city of Stobi (nowadays an archaeological park) that has numerous examples of high-quality Roman mosaic art (both mosaic floors in situ and mosaic fragments in the store). The workshop will guide the participants through the history and technology of Roman and Late Roman mosaics and consequent stages of archaeological conservation, restoration, documentation and study. Both the theoretical and practical courses will be based on Roman mosaics located/found at the ancient city of Stobi. During the workshop participants will work with either authentic Roman mosaic shards oron an original Roman mosaic floor in situ! The project includes three modules: practical work in documentation and conservation of Roman mosaics; lectures and trainings  as well as excursions to the St. Archangel Michael Monastery (10th century), the old towns of Prilep and Bitola, the archaeological site of Heraclea Lyncestis, Ohrid and Ohrid lake (UNESCO World Heritage Site).

By the end of the workshop the participants will:

Participants will use the tools, materials and equipment available at the site.

Period(s) of Occupation: Roman, Late Roman/Early Byzantine (second century B.C. - sixth century A.D.)

Project Size: 1-24 participants

Minimum Length of Stay for Volunteers: 14 days

Minimum Age: 18

Experience Required: No

Room and Board Arrangements

Participants will be accommodated in the archaeological base at the site, in rooms with two to three beds in cabins (recently renovated, air-conditioned, Wi Fi). Every cabin has 4 bedrooms + living room, 2 bathrooms with showers and WC. There is also a washing machine available. Participants are not expected to bring bedclothes or towels. Three meals per day are covered by the admission fee. Requests for vegetarian food are accepted!

Academic Credit
Name of institution offering credit: New Bulgarian University, Bulgaria
Number of credits offered: New Bulgarian University grants to students six academic credits for participation in the project. Transcripts are available upon request for an additional tuition fee.
Tuition: €330 for six credits (for students outside EU). Optional.

EARLY REGISTRATION ADMISSION FEE (BY JANUARY 1st 2012) :  €1,169 (app. $1,500)

REGULAR ADMISSION FEE: €1,299 (app. $1,650)

The admission fee includes all educational and practical activities, tools and materials, full-board accommodation (incl. meals), excursions/sightseeing tours/entrance fees, Project Handbook, issue of Certificate of Attendance and administrative costs. Discounts are available for AIA members, BHFS alumni, in case of early registration or participation in more than 1 BHFS project in 2012!

*5% discount off the regular admission fee available in case of:
   1. Participation in more than 1 BH project or project session in 2012.(5% discount is valid for all the projects/sessions to be attended).
   2. Membership in the Archaeological Institute of America.
 
*10% discount off the regular admission fee available in case of:

1. Early registration (before 1 January 2012).
2. Participation in any BH project/s in the past.

FOR CONTACTS: +359 42 235 402; + 359 888 165 402; balkanheritage@gmail.com ; www.bhfieldschool.org