The structure and the programme of the workshop were the result of the first, research phase of the project, during which the form of a standardised workshop was decided, following the study of programmes and systems abroad and a discussion as to how these can be adapted to the Greek context, particularly in island regions.<\/p>\n
The pilot dry stone workshop was structured on two axes:<\/strong><\/p>\n Both programmes involved practical work on site and theoretical lessons.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ custom_padding=”22px|||0|false|false” custom_margin=”-62px||-39px” padding_top_1=”5px” _builder_version=”3.21.4″ module_alignment=”center” animation_style=”zoom” locked=”off”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.21.4″ text_line_height=”1.6em” background_color=”rgba(158,139,1,0.11)” text_orientation=”justified” custom_margin=”||||true|true” custom_padding=”20px|25px|10px|25px|false|true” z_index_tablet=”500″]<\/p>\n The practical part of the apprenticeship and workshop was realised in the location \u201cKoukoula\u201d, on the outskirts of the village Panagia in Iraklia, Cyclades. The works included the restoration of free standing dry stone walls at the beginning of the trail to Ftero Dematou, as well as the restoration of sustaining walls in an olive grove adjacent to the path. A cobblestone path was also constructed in part of the trail that presented difficulty in access due to slope and terrain.<\/p>\n Specifically, during the two-week programme, the following works were completed:<\/p>\n The works on site were realised under the guidance of local craftsman Nikolis Gavalas and the trainers Giorgos Tzavaras (Boulouki) and Ioannis Dellatolas (Ambassada), who have extensive experience in traditional building techniques and their transmission in the context of workshops.<\/p>\n The first day of the professional apprenticeship began with an introduction to the site, a presentation of safety rules and a demonstration of tools and their correct use. This introduction was repeated on the first day of the open workshop. In continuation, the restoration works involved tasks such as transportation of materials, chiseling, wall demolition and organisation of the material around it, foundation, use of guides and site clearing.<\/p>\n On the evening of Monday 13 and the morning of Tuesday 14 October 2025, Ioannis Karpontinis, owner of the quarry\u00a0\u201cKarpontini Bros Naxian Marbles\u201d<\/a>\u00a0on the neighbouring island of Naxos, presented the method of \u201ckatrakylia\u201d, used to transport large materials manually. Following the demonstration, the participants of both the professional apprenticeship and the open workshop had the chance to transport a boulder next to the trail using the technique.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.21.4″ text_line_height=”1.6em” background_color=”#b2ac00″ text_orientation=”justified” custom_margin=”0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true” custom_padding=”20px|25px|10px|25px|false|true” locked=”off” z_index_tablet=”500″]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.21.4″ z_index_tablet=”500″]<\/p>\n\n
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