cASTRA Barbarorum - Travel Back to Antiquity

Workshop

Location:

ASTRA Museum
Strada Pădurea Dumbrava 16-20, Sibiu, Romania

Organizer:

ASTRA Museum

Dates And Hours:

About

🗓️ Between October 25–30, craftsmen and historical animators will bring the world of the ancient barbarians to life through interactive workshops on pottery, blacksmithing, weaving, and woodworking. Visitors will be able to interact directly with the artisans and learn about the techniques, tools, and materials used in ancient times.

📍 Location:
Metal Processing Sector – Ethno Techno Park Area,
Open-Air Museum in Dumbrava Sibiului

⏰ Schedule:

Saturday – Tuesday (October 25–29):
🕚 11:00–17:00 (break 13:00–14:00)
➡️ Pottery, blacksmithing, weaving, and leatherworking workshops

Sunday – Wednesday (October 26–30):
🕚 11:00–17:00 (break 13:00–14:00)
➡️ Woodworking workshop

🏛️ Organizer:
ASTRA Museum, as part of the “Animă ASTRA” program

🤝 Partners:

Omnis Barbaria Cultural Association
Ars Fabrilis Officina
Istoria Interactivă Petrodava Cultural Association

Participants dressed in period costumes will recreate traditional crafts:

Pottery – shaping and firing clay in ancient-style kilns
Blacksmithing – forging demonstrations using traditional tools and installations
Leatherworking – making clothing and accessories based on ancient models
Tablet weaving – creating decorative ribbons and belts using ancient weaving techniques
Woodworking – crafting replicas of everyday objects and tools used in antiquity