Blacksmith workshop in Sparta, Greece: Make the shield of Leonidas

In this private, one-on-one lesson, you will work directly with a local Spartan iron sculptor in Sparta, Greece. You will form and shape a real sheet of iron into your own version of the legendary shield of Leonidas; the king who led the 300 at Thermopylae. This is not a demonstration you watch; it's a piece of Spartan history you forge with your own hands, blending the ancient warrior spirit of Sparta with the raw, contemporary craft of iron art. Limited to just 1–2 people, this hands-on Ancient Greece experience gives the artist full attention from the first strike to the final shape; a unique experience that exists nowhere else.

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Ticket Price:

• - 350€ total price for two people

Price Includes :

• - A private, hands-on lesson with an expert Spartan iron sculptor
• - All iron materials and tools needed to form your shield
• - Step-by-step guidance through the traditional shaping technique
• - Your handmade iron shield: a piece of Spartan legacy 
• - Historical context connecting the shield to Leonidas, the Battle of Thermopylae and Spartan warrior culture
• - Guided tour of the local collection of handmade iron sculptures, themed around Greek history & mythology
• - Taste of traditional Greek coffee 

Price Excludes :

• - Transportation to and from the workshop venue
• - Purchase of additional products from the store

What To Bring :

• - Comfortable clothes
• - Your creativity

Cancelation Policy:

• - Full refund: 100% refund up to 7 days before the workshop
• - No refund will be made for cancellations less than 7 days