One day with modern Hephaestus

Book an interactive experience with the internationally known Modern Hephaestus, Dimitrios Katsikis, at his workshop. Discover all the secrets of Ancient Greek armoring & bronze smithing. Become part of the Αncient Greek history.

Dimitrios Katsikis is an Athenian-based metal artist widely known as “the modern Hephaestus”. His work combines in-depth research through archaeological findings, academic papers, pictorial representations, wall frescoes, paintings, pottery and philological sources with traditional raising techniques (hammering) to recreate authentic suits of armour. His artifacts cover armour styles from the Mycenaean Bronze Age to the Late Eastern Roman era. His work is widely accepted and he has attracted international acclaim by participating in international documentaries/series on Ancient Greek themes.

In this experience, participants enjoy two immersive parts:
We begin with a guided visit to the museum where Dimitrios’ armors and artifacts are exhibited, offering guests the chance to see his creations up close and understand the historical research and craftsmanship behind each piece. Afterwards, the group continues to his private workshop, where Dimitrios demonstrates step-by-step how these armors are forged using traditional ancient techniques. The experience culminates in an impressive live showcase of him hammering and shaping bronze over fire, bringing the art of ancient armoring vividly to life.