All H2O + 1 H2O (released as steam). This page was last edited on 23 July 2022, at 20:51. Alternative more luxurious accommodation (single, double or triple rooms) is available for an additional fee of 120 to 180 EUR per week upon request atVilla Kera. Sozopol's most important archaeological site today. Balkan Heritage Field School Certificate specifying the topics and the University, Bulgaria, Chief Instructor: Daniela Cherneva, PhD in Archaeological Conservation, BHF affiliate conservator. *Subject to change. BAR International Series, 2007, 87 BHFS encourages participants in the current project to visit after the field school: BHFS can assist the participants who plan to organize their own trips with trip advice and recommendations, accommodation and tickets reservations, by providing historical information about the sites to be visited, arranging travel insurance and other tips. participants will: The workshop has taken place since 2009. B&B accommodation (hotel + breakfast per day), tools, materials, excursions/sightseeing tours/entrance fees and other administrative costs. Nietzsches idea of the eternal return from Thus Spoke Zarathustra proposes that time is cyclical, or that all events have already happened and will continue to repeat themselves forever. 8.30 - 1. print). A converter to EU type electricity wall-plug if needed. All EU citizens can use Bulgarian medical services as long as they provide evidence of their home-country health insurance with a card/certificate, etc. can be facilitated by organizers. Milan Kundera builds upon this idea in his novel The Unbearable lightness of being. colonists around 610 BCE, was named Apollonia Pontica, in honor of the patron However, the Turkish government facilitates tourism by providing the option for obtaining an e-visa at www.evisa.gov.tr/en/. How to Repair and maintain your electric Kiln, Contains spam, fake content or potential malware. Archaeology - Sozopol; Adjunct Professor, CPCE, New Bulgarian The vessels for conservation originate from the cult fireplaces in the necropolis. and was known in the Roman World as Apollonia Magna (Great Apollonia). You will have life time access to the course materials. This wax resin is a better substitute to wax-resins because wax collects dust and dirt and make the fill noticeable. Citizens of all other countries may need a visa. The feelings evoked cant be conveyed with words, but with stories. Students are responsible for their own lunch and dinners. to the 6th - 2ndcentury BCE and 4th The hotels are located very close to the town beaches, the Old Town Quarter, the Archaeological Museum and within 15 min walking distance from the archaeological site. towns of Nessebar (UNESCO World After you have completed this course you should confidently be able to restore your own piece of ceramic. Rainy and chilly days in this season are rare but not excluded. Study on Red-figure Ancient Suggested travel ideas and excursions before/after the field school. Confidently attach your piece or multiple pieces in place, then correctly sand. Pavlova, L., D. Cherneva, N. Velinov. Colonies in the Black Sea - 2, vol. All participants should bring With Existentialism however, the reader needs to finish the novel and sit with the ideas presented in the authors work. Artifacts & monuments in the project's focus:The pottery for the workshop originates from the ancient Pottery Conservation and Documentation. Most of us have a broken piece lurking in the back of the cupboards which needs a bit o TLC, in this course we will go through all the fundamentals of repairing ceramic, pottery and porcelain, from using appropriate equipment, cleaning, repairing, painting to the final glaze. Classical Archaeology, National Institute of Archaeology and Museum, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences andTeodora Bogdanova, Ph.D. in Archaeology, Curator at Museum of This course will take you from having little to no knowledge of restoring ceramics, to having a better understanding of the ceramic restoration techniques. Yet people prefer this to the new stuff. century BCE) which is one of the biggest ancient Greek necropoleis ever What makes us contemplate our own existence in a way that no other creature does? The large necropolis of Apollonia Pontica, dated Hi, my name's Ryan Rakhshan, Ancient Greek Pottery will guide the participants through the history of Ancient Greek pottery and the process of pottery conservation, restoration, Sozopol offers variety of restaurants that can meet everyones preferences and dietary requirements from fast food options to cozy gourmet restaurants. educational trips, ets.). Minimum age: 18 (16, if the participant is accompanied by an adult family member). Varna airports, train or bus stations may be arranged upon request for an additional fee. How to get there? -TransferWise money transfer, For further information contact Admissions Office at [emailprotected]. participant's initial level of qualification) in ancient pottery conservation Participants must pay on their own for extra days and for single room accommodation! Apollonia Pontica excavation team: National Institute of Archaeology and Museum, Sozopol: the Old Town Quarter and Archaeological Museum. Bulgaria but some artifacts are now in the Louvre Museum (Paris, France), the Free time: Leisure activities during the free time as swimming, sunbathing, walking, etc. Field School coordinator: Nayden Prahov, PhD in Archaeology, Program Director of the Balkan Heritage Foundation and Assistant Professor at the National Archaeological Institute with Museum, Bulgaria. The workshop provides a minimum of 75hours of training, instructions, lectures and guided tours as follows: 8.00 - Bulgaria. - In: Ancient Greek readings. It is necessary to arrange your own insurance before your trip to Bulgaria. The coexistence of opposites, (x = ~x) flies in the face of traditional syllogistic logic. I want my work to tell these stories and evoke these intangible emotions. Accommodation*: Accommodation is either at Dom Mladenovi guest house or at VMK Military Club, both of which have comfortableensuiterooms with two to three beds, bathrooms with shower and WC, a/c, refrigerators, TV. East Greek Pottery. The collection of ancient 70; 77 94; 129 131; 192 206. study visits to their archaeological museums). Ryan completed a graduate certificate in ceramic arts from Hood College in 2018. He says that the eternal return is impossible, and so all our actions have lightness, they are insignificant. European academic credits through New Bulgarian University. be introduced to the basic methods for conservation and documentation of Cook, RobertManuel. ancient graves. If participants arrive at one of these airports, a transfer to Sozopol may be arranged by request. With a passion for gardening which lead me to then want to paint flowers, I then decided to attend china restoration courses at studios in Oxford, from there I went on to train in Wiltshire. In order to participate in this educational project the BHFS expects all participants to reimburse their related costs, i.e. Apollonia Pontica (present-day Sozopol, Bulgaria) is one of the most After an introduction I will go through the tools and equipment you will need throughout this course. Cherneva, D. Archaeological glass from a mound in Pamuklia (Bulgaria),1st -2nd century Different grades of plasters are available and vary based on their particle size, setting time, density, expansion, and color. Bulgarica, XVII, 2, Sofia, 2013, 39-53. Via Pontica, for several centuries. Greek and Hellenistic necropolis of Apollonia Pontica (6th 2nd He explores the human experience using ceramic vessels and objects which utilize both the natural fluidity and the rigidity of clay. The city, founded by Miletian Comfortable shoes - visiting some of the sites requires walking on country roads and medieval cobble stone streets. The average meal price (soup/salad, main dish and dessert) can cost between 6 to 12 USD. It was once outside the Germany) and the National Museum of History, Sofia, Bulgaria. For further details please visit our Visa information page. Oxford, 2003. Operation in the necropolis. The mixture consists of polyvinyl acetate (PVAC) AYAC, ethylene acrylic acid (EAA) copolymers A-C 540, and 580, antioxidants Irganox 1076 or 1035, dry pigments, marble powder, and other additives which were all melted together. The most I will show you a simple Kinsugi technique. ancient towns on the western Black Sea coast. Conservation of Ancient Greek Pottery (part I & part II), Technology, Typology and Chronology of the Greek and Hellenistic the Greek colonies on the Bulgarian Black Sea Littoral. Field school session available:To be announced. 1991, Manchester University Press. Ryan Rakhshans work is inspired by the intricacies of human relationships. 3) excursionsto the ancient coastal AD: Identification, damage phenomena and conservation, Poster, 17th Panayotova, J. de Boer, L. Donnellan, W. van der The city preserved its independence during Professional China and Pottery restorer/ Botanical Artist, How to repair a broken piece of ceramic, porcelain and pottery, Knowing what materials and tools are needed and how to use them accordingly and safely, The techniques for filling in radial cracks, How to make up a missing piece and fix it in place. With our help these excursions could be cheap, easy, safe and pleasant. Please allow a few minutes for this process to complete. The great thing about this course is that no prior experience or knowledge is required. It is not necessary to bring non-prescription medicine from your country since you can buy all basic non-prescription drugs in Bulgaria. My most recent work is inspired by many authors from this school of thought. Medication - only prescription medicines you may need. Please note: documentation and study. Exploring materials and my own consciousness in conjunction with existentialist theory is an important part of my process. the colossal statue of Apollo. [4]:p.198, A thermoplastic synthetic wax resin mixture developed by John W Burke and Steve Colton in 1997 can be used to compensate losses in objects from translucent materials such as alabaster, marble, calcite, diorite, and anhydrite. The wax-resin is fast and easy to use, making it a possible new alternative to fill materials in the conservation field. pottery, funerary reliefs, jewels and terracotta statuettes. Both the theoretical and practical courses will be ICOM-CC and Glass Working Group and Corpus Vitrearum - ICOMOS in Amsterdam (In Light clothes and sun-hats for the sunny days as well as raincoats for probable rainy and windy days are recommended. Venue: the summer resort town of Sozopol (ancient Apollonia Pontica) on the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast. This action will also remove this member from your connections and send a report to the site admin. Apollonia Pontica, Archaeological Documentation of Ancient Greek (drawing, graphic reconstruction, photographing, description, etc.). Panayotova, K. Burial and post-burial rites in the necropolises of clothes and toiletries suitable for hot and sunny weather, although the weather might be sometimes chilly and rainy. By the end of the workshop the How to fill in hair line cracks and also fill in missing pieces. The workshops main initiative is to conserve pottery from these I. Polyester resin and epoxies are toxic and noxious. Number of field school places available: Maximum 8. Transfers prices are: Burgas Airport - Sozopol - 31 EUR (60 BGN); Burgas downtown - Sozopol - 26 EUR (50 BGN); Varna - Sozopol - 102 EUR (200 BGN); Sofia - Sozopol - 225 EUR (440 BGN). Please confirm you want to block this member. Bus lines connect Sozopol with Burgas, Sofia (the Bulgarian capital) and Plovdiv. Hermitage Museum (St. Petersburg, Russia), the Pergamon Museum (Berlin, Their mission is to intervene when heritage resources are threatened or deteriorated for several reasons. We will cover paint theory and finally painting and glaze, using a brush and airbrush. and Approach to Conservation. Greek vases from the necropolis is among the richest in the world. London, New York, 1998. p. 1-10; 26 You will learn how to safely clean your china. The Introduction., Weather:A southern European (subtropical) climate dominates in the region, making summers hot (30-40 C/ 86-104 F) but breezy. The nearest air terminals: Burgas airport (45 km/28 mi), Varna airport (160 km/100 mi). specific contexts. democratic polis and important trade center between Ancient Greece and Thrace. Gilding Technology of Antique Ceramics from Apollonia Pontica. hours of the fieldschool activities (fieldwork, lectures, workshops, Transfers can be shared by several participants. Places are limited. He received his bachelor of arts in philosophy and art history from Hood College in 2011. Panayotova, K. The Necropolis of Apollonia Pontica in Kalfata / And if one uses the method of blowing the glaze on to the patched parts there is still less of a trace". All order and consistency that our society has been built on crumbles. After graduating, he taught at various community studios for three years and apprenticed under Joyce Michaud for two years. Cherneva, D. Investigations on the This video workshop is 77 minutes long, you will have lifetime access to it, and you will be able to download it to your device. and are not expected to bring any additional equipment. The instructors and the students have conserved more than 180 Ancient Greek vases. Mediterranean/European History and Archaeology; meet professionals, who work in the areas of Classical Archaeology and - Bank transfer - On-line transfers via the Balkan Heritage virtual POS Terminal VISA, MASTERCARD & MAESTRO cards are accepted. All participants who organize and pay extra for their own accommodation will receive a discount of 75 EUR (per week) off thereimbursement payment. In most philosophies throughout history, the general premise can be condensed down to five or six sentences. Bulgaria. based on Ancient Greek pottery found in Sozopol (the ancient Greek city of Apollonia Pontica on the Black Sea Coast ). Regulations for obtaining Transcripts of Records. When mixed with water, an exothermic reaction occurs and forms a hard white filling similar to density of fired ceramics. Most of my work is for private clients and antique dealers although I do enjoy restoring for myself. and collaborative universities & institutions, the project and the Single rooms are available upon request for an additional fee of 120 EUR per week. We will discuss which grades of sandpaper use and how to rub down correctly. Here archaeologists have discovered more than 2500 The city succeeded in restoring its former glory Studies of Greek Pottery in the Black Sea Area. In 2015, he spent a year as an artist in residence at the Brockway Venter for Arts and Technology. Artist Statement Transcripts of Records (ToR) are available upon request for an additional tuition fee. Refer to the Course Program Nessebar: the Old Town Quarter and Archaeological Museum. 16th century - "Old pieces of porcelain from any famous kiln such as censers lack ears or feet or if vases have damaged mouth rims one can use old bits to patch the old; and if one adds glaze and then bakes it is just the same as the old. Periods in the project's focus:Archaic and Classical Greek, Hellenistic(6th 2ndcentury BCE), Workshop directors:Krastina Panayotova, PhD in Insurance: Thereimbursement paymentdoes not cover insurance. Ice-breakers. Ryan is as interested in the technical and chemical aspects of the ceramic arts as he is in the aesthetic and utilitarian aspects of the field. New Bulgarian University grants 6 ECTS credits to students for attending this project. Pottery from Apollonia Pontica (4th Century B.C.). Ceramics. ramparts of the town, along the sea coast in what is today the Harmani beach - Report in the Interim Meeting of the control of the major merchant road along the western Black Sea Coast, called How to confidently paint before the final glaze, You will learn the knowledge and skills to finish a piece off china or pottery to a professional standard, Some health and safety when using materials and equipment, AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate. 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For those who prefer higher class accommodation, the BHFS recommends the following hotels in Sozopol: Hotel Casa del Mare and Hotel Fiesta. A good attitude for work, fun, study and adventures ;), BHFS Partner Institutions & Organizations. Pottery with Examples from Apollonia Pontica, Ancient Greek Cemeteries and Funeral Rites with Examples from the western Black Sea Coast (according to historical and archaeological evidences), History and Archaeology of Apollonia Pontica, Conservation of Ancient Greek Pottery (with fragmented original pottery from And in this workshop, I'm going to teach you how to repair and maintain your electric kiln. May be substituted with similar level accommodation. Ryan Rakhshan has been active in the ceramics community since 2008. Put, B. Bechtold, Apollonia Pontica, 2007, Gent, 2007. will be sent by e-mail to all registered students before the beginning of the I will teach you the best adhesive to use, how to correctly glue a piece back on. Bugjaka: In.- Docter, R., Kr. the campaigns of Phillip II of Macedon (342-339 BCE) and Alexander the Great My work is driven by the desire to understand the essence of what makes us human. Pena, J. Theodore. 2007. BHFS handbook (the BHFS e-handbook They are provided by the Archaeological Museum Sozopol, ancient pottery; be able to develop basic/further practical skills (depending on The project team will recommend restaurants for different preferences (cuisine, cost, dietary needs) and will arrange discounts for the students. excavated. area and Budzhaka peninsula. Triennial Conference ICOM-CC, 2014 Melbourne, Australia. A beginners guide to ceramic repair/restoration. A small backpack (for your water bottle, snacks, camera, etc.). Project type:Field school & conservation workshop. - In Proceedings of the University of Chemical Technology and The conservator prevents works of art from disappearing or loses its purpose whilst analyzing the complex stage of its material history and the cause of alteration. and illustration; deepen their knowledge through first-hand experience with ancient The victors took the most prized trophy to Rome: Why do we feel angst, curiosity, and passion? My first career was a hairstylist, which I still keep my hand in, mainly wedding hair as I love the creativity. Visa requirements: Citizens of EU, EEA, USA, Canada, Japan, Republic of Korea, Australia and New Zealand do not need a visa to visit Bulgaria for up to 90 days or any of Bulgarias neighboring countries, except Turkey. representative part of it is kept in the Archaeological Museum Sozopol, All participants will receive a travel info-sheet in advance with basic travel instructions and information how to get to the hotel. Hi my name is Alison Singleton, I have had the pleasure of restoring china and pottery for the last 14 years. - 6th century CE, is deity of Miletus - Apollo. I live and work deep in the English countryside close to Stonehenge with my husband, two teenage children, 3 dogs not to mention other family pets. The wax-resin works best on losses that allow for large contact with the original, primed surface and on losses that are thicker than 1/16in. Shallow losses and small gaps are more difficult due to the ease in which the fill is pulled out.[11]. and Agenda below. The variety of activities and team flexibility make this project suitable for both beginners and advanced (either volunteers or students) in conservation. Information about all related costs will be published as soon as the WHO organization announces the end of theCOVID-19global pandemic. Heritage Site) and a sightseeing tour of Sozopol (including All while restoring an eighteenth century house and garden. Thanks to its strong navy and naturally protected harbors, Apollonia kept Despite the damage, it survived the period of the Great Migration of People (4th - 7th century CE) and entered the Middle Ages as a focal point of long-lasting Byzantine-Bulgarian conflicts. The lightness of our existence is a burden too heavy to carry. Through my art, I aim to poke and prod at the deepest, most profound aspects of our personalities. project) and other recommended My china restoration journey first started with me learning botanical illustration at Wisley Gardens followed on by Sir Hiller Gardens in Romsey England. Join me and start learning the skills of Ceramic, Pottery and Porcelain restoration. Special requirements: Good physical condition and command For details:Regulations for obtaining Transcripts of Records. The Workshop for Conservation of Just a willingness to learn. The History of Greek Vases: Potters, Painters and Pictures, 2006, Thames & Hudson. Morning: Presentation of the Balkan Heritage Field School But the colour is weak at the patch. About Us|Contact Us|Work With Us|Impressum|Privacy Policy|Cookie Policy|Terms|Pottery T-Shirts|Pottery Books|Pottery Supplies|Pottery Posters. Pottery in the Archaeological Record, In 2014, Ryan completed a one year term of service with AmeriCorps NCCC. of manual operations. Greek Painted Pottery (Handbook of Archaeology), 1997, Routledge. Transfers from Burgas or Anaximander as the founder of the city. The Ancient authors identify the philosopher named Following the Christian mainstream tradition, its name was changed to Sozopol in the 4th century CE. It is recommended that participants bring legions of Marcus Lucullus. guesthouse garden. This is a step by step guide for the complete beginner. Cherneva, D. Richly Decorated participants. 9.30 pm - Traditional Bulgarian welcome dinner. In France, conservators specialized in earthenware and glassware are trained at the Institut National du Patrimoine (The National Institute of Cultural Heritage). Any action we take, must be taken repeatedly through history and the future, and so according to Nietzsche, all actions have gravity, because by taking an action, were committing ourselves to it ad infinitum. Archaeologia Wi-Fi is available on the first floor of the lobby area. Meeting time/point on arrival date: 7:45 pm Dom Mladenovi Meals:Daily breakfast and the official welcome and the farewell dinners are covered by thereimbursement payment. Sparkes, Brian. My other hobbies include gardening and Yoga. Cook, R., P. Dupont. 2016 2022 The Ceramic School. All participants are invited to support the project realization through donations. Workshop for Conservation of Ancient Greek Pottery. Archaeology, Associate Professor and Head of the Department of As gravity is weightlessness, eternity is impermanent, and profundity is superficial, boulders may be suspended by liquid, untethered by gravity. (335 BCE) but in 72 BCE it was conquered, pillaged and burned by the Roman They are The vessels used for conservation originate from the cult fireplaces I look forward to you joining me on this ceramic journey. EQUIPMENT: Participants are encouraged to bring their PCs having at least 6 GB free disk space, a mouse and an USB flash drive. Extra trips and excursions: BHFS participants could take advantage of their stay in the Balkans and take trips to some worth seeing historical sites and towns nearby. Staying an extra day costs 25 EUR. Suggested travel ideas and excursions before/after the field school. three modules: 1) practical work in conservation of ancient pottery (involving authentic pottery shards found in the necropolis of Apollonia Pontica); 2) lectures on topics related to the archaeological context of conserved vessels and to conservation process of ancient Greek pottery; Greek Pottery. The course includes Life which disappears once and for all, which does not return writes Kundera, is without weightand whether it was horrible, beautiful, or sublimemeans nothing. The weight of our insignificance is unbearable. It became an autonomous and strong Some of them contained impressive artifacts such as painted Bouzek, J. participants are expected to prepare for the workshop by reading at least the Technical Study, Damage Phenomena, 126. 00 pm -Workshops on conservation ofAncient Greek Pottery; 1.00 - 5.00 / 5.30 pm - Lunch and free time; 5.00 / 5.30 - 7.30 pm -Lectures and workshops on conservation and documentation of Ancient Greek pottery; 10.00 am - 5.00 pm - Visit toNessebar (UNESCO World Heritage Site) - sightseeing and free time; Boardman, John. Project venue: the picturesque, small Black Sea coastal town ofSozopol, Bulgaria is a popular summer destination for tourists. Academic credits available: Participants can receive up to 6 provided by the Archaeological Museum Sozopol, Metallurgy, Sofia, 2011. Operating system recommended: Windows Vista or newer. The Balkan Heritage Foundation can send an official invitation letter that should be used at the relevant embassy to secure a visa to the program. Participants are expected to bring clothing suitable to the workshops environment (both urban areas and countryside) and the weather conditions from hot and sunny to chilly and rainy. Participants will use the tools and equipment available at the labs their laptops with at least 6 GB free disk space and a mouse. Afternoon: Town sightseeing and orientation walk. system recommended: Windows Vista or newer.