Workshop for Families and Adults: “From Ancient Artifacts to Contemporary Art”

Sunday, November 15, 2026 – 11:00 a.m.

The “Moments at Museum 26” series of events concludes with the workshop “From Ancient Artifacts to Contemporary Creation,” in collaboration with the Cyprus Association of Potters and Ceramists.

The workshop offers a unique ceramics experience that connects contemporary creation with the collections of the Cultural Foundation’s Georgios and Nefeli Tziapra Pierides Archaeological Museum, highlighting clay as a vessel of memory and culture.

Five potters—a wheel-throwing artisan, a sculptor, two clay modelers, and an artisan specializing in the construction of ancient vase molds and primitive kilns—will guide the public on an experiential journey through the Museum, from observation to creation. The event begins with a brief tour of the museum, during which the potters will present the objects they will be making, providing a brief description to inspire the audience and allowing participants to choose in advance the activity that interests them.

Next, participants will proceed to the Museum’s specially designed Education Room, where they will move through three different workstations until the object, they are crafting is completed.

Meanwhile, in the Foundation’s outdoor amphitheater, a craftsman will demonstrate the process of making an ancient vase mold as well as building a primitive kiln using traditional methods, giving the public the opportunity to witness an authentic example of Cypriot craftsmanship.

The workshop is designed for children ages 6 and up and adults, while the outdoor activity is open to all visitors, strengthening the public’s connection to Cyprus’s ceramic tradition through a contemporary, creative perspective.

Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes

Facilitators: Zoi Mavrogenous – Pottery 1, Evelina Hatzigeorgiou – Pottery 2, Maria Aloneftou – Pottery Wheel, Styliana Dimitriou – Sculpture, Andreas Fasoulides – Primitive Pottery and Kiln

Reservation Required at 22128175/22128163

Free Participation/Limited number of participants