Topic ID #6955 - posted 2/10/2010 3:03 PM
BalkanHeritage
WORKSHOP FOR RESTORATION AND DOCUMENTATION OF ROMAN POTTERY
Country: MACEDONIA
Dates: 13-25 June 2010
Project Type: Field-School
Periods investigated: Roman and Late Roman (second century BC - sixth century AD)
Project Details: The WORKSHOP FOR RESTORATION AND DOCUMENTATION OF ROMAN POTTERY will be hosted by Balkan Heritage and NI Stobi at the ancient Roman city of Stobi (the capital of Macedonia Secunda). It will guide the participants through the history of Roman pottery, its production and consequent stages of archaeological conservation, documentation, study, and restoration. Both the theoretical and practical courses will be based on Roman and Late Roman pottery found in Stobi. The project includes three modules: practical work in documentation and restoration of ancient pottery; educational course (lectures, trainings, study - and behind-the-scenes visits) and excursions to the old towns of Prilep and Bitola, the archaeological site of Heraclea Lyncestis, Ohrid and Ohrid lake (UNESCO World Heritage Site) as well as to a contemporary pottery workshop.
By the end of the workshop the participants will:
* know basic methods how to document and restore ancient pottery;
* develop basic/further practical skills (depending on participant’s initial level of qualification) in ancient pottery restoration and graphic reproduction of ancient pottery shards/vessels;
* deepen their knowledge through first-hand experience on Ancient Mediterranean/European History and Archaeology;
* meet professionals, who work in the areas of Classic Archaeology and/or Pottery Restoration and Documentation.
All participants will receive a Balkan Heritage Field School Certificate specifying the fieldwork hours, educational modules, and sites visited.
New Bulgarian University grants to students 6 academic credits for participation in the project. Transcripts are available upon request for an additional tuition fee of (maximum) 300 EUR!
ADMISSION FEE: 1199 EUR (app. 1600 USD but check current exchange rates!) including all educational and practical activities, tools and materials, full-board accommodation (with 3 meals per day), excursions/sightseeing tours/entrance fees and administrative costs. 10% discount off the admission fee available in case of:
1. Early registration (before 1 January 2010);
2. Participation in more than 1 BH project or project session in 2010. (10% discount is valid for the second, third etc... project/session to be attended);
3. 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
WORKSHOP FOR RESTORATION AND DOCUMENTATION OF ROMAN POTTERY
BalkanHeritage
WORKSHOP FOR RESTORATION AND DOCUMENTATION OF ROMAN POTTERY
Country: MACEDONIA
Dates: 13-25 June 2010
Project Type: Field-School
Periods investigated: Roman and Late Roman (second century BC - sixth century AD)
Project Details: The WORKSHOP FOR RESTORATION AND DOCUMENTATION OF ROMAN POTTERY will be hosted by Balkan Heritage and NI Stobi at the ancient Roman city of Stobi (the capital of Macedonia Secunda). It will guide the participants through the history of Roman pottery, its production and consequent stages of archaeological conservation, documentation, study, and restoration. Both the theoretical and practical courses will be based on Roman and Late Roman pottery found in Stobi. The project includes three modules: practical work in documentation and restoration of ancient pottery; educational course (lectures, trainings, study - and behind-the-scenes visits) and excursions to the old towns of Prilep and Bitola, the archaeological site of Heraclea Lyncestis, Ohrid and Ohrid lake (UNESCO World Heritage Site) as well as to a contemporary pottery workshop.
By the end of the workshop the participants will:
* know basic methods how to document and restore ancient pottery;
* develop basic/further practical skills (depending on participant’s initial level of qualification) in ancient pottery restoration and graphic reproduction of ancient pottery shards/vessels;
* deepen their knowledge through first-hand experience on Ancient Mediterranean/European History and Archaeology;
* meet professionals, who work in the areas of Classic Archaeology and/or Pottery Restoration and Documentation.
All participants will receive a Balkan Heritage Field School Certificate specifying the fieldwork hours, educational modules, and sites visited.
New Bulgarian University grants to students 6 academic credits for participation in the project. Transcripts are available upon request for an additional tuition fee of (maximum) 300 EUR!
ADMISSION FEE: 1199 EUR (app. 1600 USD but check current exchange rates!) including all educational and practical activities, tools and materials, full-board accommodation (with 3 meals per day), excursions/sightseeing tours/entrance fees and administrative costs. 10% discount off the admission fee available in case of:
1. Early registration (before 1 January 2010);
2. Participation in more than 1 BH project or project session in 2010. (10% discount is valid for the second, third etc... project/session to be attended);
3. 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