Skillful craftsmen in Haithabu made bowls and pots out of soapstone 1000 years ago, but also amulets and game stones. But what is soapstone anyway and how did it get to Haithabu? How can it be carved? You can experience that here and of course try it out. Soapstone is used to create pendants, talismans and hand flatterers to take with you.
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
I started dealing with archaeology in the 90s, during my university studies at the Brera Academy of Fine Arts and the Institute of Archaeology of the State University, both in Milan, Italy.
In this workshop you will be given the opportunity to engage with the imagery, iconography and symbolism of archaeological artefacts in a new and unique way. All materials are provided and in this session, you will have the opportunity to choose relevant imagery from the archaeological past to inspire the creation of your own unique art piece.
Nalbinding for Beginners online Workshop with Nidavellnir
Date: 3 July 2021
Time: 11:00 UTC+02 - 13:30 UTC+02
A conference on early archaeological textiles, starting from the Neolithic and running until the Early Middle Ages, organized by Department of Christian Archeology at the University of Bonn.
You can find the program in PDF format here.
The two goldsmiths Anne Gudme and Niels Gunni Vase show how the most precious pieces of jewelry were made from gold and silver 1000 years ago. Their main focus is on archaeological finds from Haithabu. Marvel at the skill of the two craftsmen!
Looking over the shoulder of the salt boiler
The society "Latvijas Arheoklubs" unites 20 members with a practical interest in the prehistory of the Baltic region. The group started in 2009 and in 2015 the society (NGO) was officially registered.
The society organizes and its members often are involved in different educational activities (like demonstrations of prehistoric and traditional skills and crafts, lectures about archaeology and experimental archaeology) in collaboration with different museums and municipalities, like Daugava Museum at Dole Island and Āraiši Archaeological Park.
Experimental archaeology combines scientific research methodology with traditional craftsmanship, public relations and community building. Matilda Siebrecht (PhD Student at the University of Groningen and host of the podcast series 'The EXARC Show') and Franz Pieler discuss the opportunities of experimental archaeology as a research approach.
Stichting Erfgoedpark Batavialand
att. EXARC
Postbus 119
8200 AC Lelystad
the Netherlands
Phone: +(31) 6 40263273
Website: EXARC.net
Email: info@exarc.net
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