Participate in the 3rd Dry Stone Workshop “The Amorgian Craftsmanship”
There is no participation cost, however participants should cover their own expenses (ferry tickets, transportation, accommodation and boarding, except for the light lunch offered during the break on the site).
We are pleased to announce the 3rd Dry Stone Workshop “The Amorgian Craftsmanship”, which will be held in Aegiali, Amorgos Island, from 21 to 25 October 2024.
Following the cancellation of our Workshop in 2023, we are very happy to organise our project anew, incorporating a broader framework of events.
Similarly to the previous years, the goal of the Workshop is to raise awareness regarding the traditional land and water management methods, as well as to continue the educational process initiated in the previous workshops, with the active participation of three local stone masons, apprentices, students of the island and visitors.
This year, the event includes a deeper engagement with the issue of dry stone training and certification, calling a round table of stone masons, educational bodies and other experts. The aim is to discuss the current situation and the prospects for the future, based on the example of areas in continental Greece and other countries, with the presence of speakers from these regions.
The Workshop will be realised in three axes:
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The dry stone wall restoration works in the area of Kalopotama, in properties along the path of “Palia Strata” outside the village of Potamos.
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The dry stone apprenticeship, which will take place from 21 to 25 October 2024, restoring the dry stone structures in Kalopotama. The works will be led by three local stonemasons and will be realised with the contribution of apprentices. The students of Amorgos will also attend as part of a field trip.
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The theoretical part of the Dry Stone Workshop, with lectures presented by guest speakers, a movie screening and the masons’ round table discussion.
→ For more information, please contact us:
info@mitato-amorgos.com | +30 6932 889003 (Maria) | +30 6944 326036 (Semeli)
The 3rdDry Stone Workshop “The Amorgian Craftsmanship” is being implemented with the funding of the Initiative of the Museum of Cycladic Art, Cycladic Identity, and is realised under the auspices of the Municipality of Amorgos.
→ For more information about Cycladic Identity, visit www.cycladicidentity.gr/en/.
Complete schedule of the Workshop:
8:30 am. Transition to the site for the beginning of the works and dry stone apprenticeship: Restoration of dry stone structures (sustaining walls) in a property along the path of marked path 1 of the Path Network of Amorgos Island, in Kalopotama (Potamos, Aegiali, Amorgos).
8:30 am Site: Dry stone restoration and construction works / dry stone apprenticeship.
17:30. Aegiali: Welcome, greetings and lectures (open to the public).*
* The exact program and content of the lectures will be announced closer to the dates of the Workshop.
8:30 am Site: Dry stone restoration and construction works / dry stone apprenticeship.
17:30. Aegiali: Round Table: Discussion with the stonemasons –Open dialogue, in coordination with the Centre of Environmental Education of Korthion, Andros Island, focusing on local and guest masons, their experiences and expectations regarding the dry stone training and certification.*
* The exact program and content of the lectures will be announced closer to the dates of the Workshop.
8:30 am. Site: Dry stone restoration and construction works / dry stone apprenticeship.
17:3017:30. Aegiali: Lecture by director Yiannis Spiliopoulos and screening of his movie “Stone Through Time... The Dry Stones of Kythnos”.Stone Through Time… The Dry Stones of Kythnos”.
8:30 am. Site: Dry stone restoration and construction works / dry stone apprenticeship. Completion of the Workshop.
18:00. “Kamara” Restaurant, Potamos: Closing ceremony, presentation of results, participation certificate awarding (open to the public).
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