05-06.09.2020 – Workshop on “Preparation, use and maintenance of the Traditional Mortar of Tbilisi Historic House”


Organised by the ICOMOS Georgia and Norwegian Directorate  for Cultural Heritage (Riksantikvaren), under the auspicious of National Agency for Cultural Heritage Preservation Georgia, Practical Seminar – “Preparation, use and maintenance of the Traditional Mortar of Tbilisi Historic House” has been conducted on 5-6th of September, 2020 within the ICOMOS Georgia pilot programme – “Sustainable Development of Heritage Site”.  Practical Seminar was designated for students already obtaining Bachelor degree and for emerging professionals. The two-day workshop included Theoretical knowledge sharing (Historic Context of the Traditional Construction materials; Mortar Conservation Principles, etc.) as well as practical works (Preparation of different types of Mortar; Construction of the small sized wall, etc.).

After the two very informative and extensive Workshop days, Participants were awarded with certificates. Workshop ended with an interesting discussion and hope for the future cooperation between ICOMOS Georgia and Seminar Participants.