From traditional to contemporary metalworking (Adults)

The workshop “From traditional to contemporary metalworking” introduces participants to the field of metalworking, exploring the evolution of the craft from folk tradition to contemporary industrial production.

Beginning with the folk art collection housed in the Pyrgi of the Vorres Museum, adult participants will examine metal objects—both functional and decorative—and become acquainted with traditional techniques of casting and iron forging. The workshop will then continue with a visit to the Gavalas Foundry in Keratea, where participants will observe production processes firsthand, gaining insight into the relationship between pre-industrial techniques and their contemporary applications.

The participants will be introduced to contemporary metalworking tools and methods, ranging from welding and cutting to forming with heavy machinery and laser technologies. In the final stage, participants will design and construct a small object inspired by folk metalworking, applying both traditional and contemporary production techniques.

This educational program connects metalworking with cultural heritage, highlighting the role of the craft in both traditional and contemporary construction. The workshop “From traditional to contemporary metalworking” promotes an innovative approach to traditional techniques through the use of modern means of production, contributing to the preservation and reinterpretation of intangible cultural heritage, while positioning metalworking as a dynamic tool for artistic and technical creation.

From traditional to contemporary metalworking

Metalworking workshop for adults
The workshop will be conducted Nikos Soulis – architect, Giannis Vavelas & Pantelis Palamidis – metalworkers.

As part of the workshop, a visit to the Gavalas Artistic Foundry in Keratea will take place.

Dates: Saturdays, 17, 24 & 31 January 2026
Time: 11:30–14:30
Participation fee:€45 (for the full set of the three workshop sessions).

Attendance at all three workshop sessions is required.
Online registration is mandatory.

This workshop is part of the museum’s new educational series “Materials, Techniques and Memory in Contemporary Creation: The Garden and the Tower of the Vorres Museum as Carriers of Cultural Heritage.”

Educational program design/curation: Myrto Lavda

With the support and under the auspices:

To reserve a spot in the workshop, please call us at +30 2106642520 or fill out the form using the link below.