Handling Session: Greek Vases

Handling Session

GETTY VILLA

Reading Room



How were Greek vases made? Find out in this multisensory handling session! Touch tools and materials similar to those used by ancient potters and painters, ranging from riverbed clays to mouse-whisker brushes. Discover the hidden techniques used to shape and decorate these ancient painted vessels in the black-figure and red-figure styles. This is a free, drop-in program.

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9 am–5 pm,
7 days a week

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