Workshop for Physicochemical Analysis of Metal Objects and Ceramics 2026 (Balkan Heritage Field School/ Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology)

Location: Athens, Гърция

Season: May 24, 2026 to June 6, 2026

Session Dates: Dates of Field School Session 1: “Workshop for Physicochemical Analysis of Metal Objects”: May 24 - 30, 2026 Dates of Field School Session 2: “Workshop for Physicochemical Analysis of Ceramics”: May 30 - June 06, 2026 Dates of Field School Session 3: “Workshop for Physicochemical Analysis of Metal Objects and Ceramics”: May 24 - June 06, 2026

Application Deadline: April 24, 2026

Deadline Type: Rolling

Website: https://www.bhfieldschool.org/program/workshop-for-physicochemical-analysis-of-metal-objects-and-ceramics

Discount for AIA members: 5% off regular admission

Program Type:
Field School

RPA Certified:
No

Affiliation:
Balkan Heritage Field School, Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (INN) at the National Centre for Scientific Research ˊDemokritosˋ and New Bulgarian University, Bulgaria

Project Director:
Academic coordinator: Dr. Adamandia Panagopoulou (Conservator of Antiquities; Post-Doc Researcher in archaeological materials at Barcelona University in Spain with 'NCSR' Demokritos in Greece; Leiden University in the Netherlands) Field school coordinators: Dr. Angela Pencheva (Balkan Heritage Foundation & Field School Program Director) and Dr. Adamandia Panagopoulou (NCSR "Demokritos")

Project Description:

In 2026, the workshops about ‘Physicochemical Analysis of Ceramics’ and ‘Physicochemical Analysis of Metal Objects’ will be hosted by the Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (INN) at the National Centre for Scientific Research ˊDemokritosˋ in Greece. They provide a unique opportunity for students and experts to gain comprehensive knowledge and hands-on experience on physicochemical analysis of pottery and metal objects. During the project weeks, participants will work with authentic ceramics and metal objects. The project includes three modules: theoretical and practical part in the physicochemical analysis of ceramics or metal objects; training, study visits to the Acropolis Museum, Byzantine and Christian Museum and excursion at the Salamina Island.

By the end of the workshop the participants will:

– get acquainted with the basic methods of documentation and physicochemical analyses of objects;
– learn about the necessity of physicochemical analyses on archaeological objects;
– learn about shapes, types and technology of of metal objects and pottery and improve their knowledge on history and archaeology in Greece;

Period(s) of Occupation: Middle Ages, Modern

Project Size: 1-24 participants

Minimum Length of Stay for Volunteers: 1 week

Minimum Age: 18

Experience Required: None

Room and Board Arrangements:
The reimbursement fee does not include accommodation and food, except for the coffee breaks during the workshop. Athens is a tourist city, so you can easily find different kinds of accommodation depending on your budget. Prices range from 90€/week in one of the many hostels to 250€-300€ for a week in a self-catered apartment. High-end hotels are also, of course, available if you have a higher budget. The city is well-connected with a relatively cheap metro and bus system. The prices of the inexpensive and mid-range restaurants vary between 15 - 25 Euros for a three-course menu.

Academic Credit:
*IMPORTANT NOTE* Enrollment in the Balkan Heritage Field School (BHFS) through the Balkan Heritage Foundation (BHF) does not include academic credits. Аs part of the BHF–CFS collaboration, US credit units are available to all students. To obtain US credits and certification, apply and enroll directly through the CFS portal; the tuition fee is included in the CFS admission fee: https://www.fieldsciences.org/programs/ For students attending European universities, ECTS credits are also available for an additional fee. To receive ECTS credits, enroll directly through the BHFS and declare your request for credits during the enrollment process.