Beautiful. Ceramic. Useful.

Community

Location:

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

Organizer:

ASTRA Museum

Dates And Hours:

About

🎯 Beautiful. Ceramic. Useful.
🗓 July 25–27, 2025
📍 ASTRA Museum, Open Air Museum, Dumbrava Sibiului – Country Fair area
🎨 Functional pottery in the urban culture of Sibiu

The ASTRA Museum, supported by the Sibiu County Council, invites you to discover the beauty and utility of traditional pottery at the Beautiful. Ceramic. Useful. fair. This edition focuses on the historic ceramic center of Ocna Sibiului, revitalizing old models, techniques, and stories with the help of master potters from Romania, the Republic of Moldova, and Hungary.

💡 What to expect

33 potters showcasing traditional craftsmanship
Live pottery-making & decoration workshops
Experimental clay modeling
Interactive Photo Corner: from clay to finished product
Dialogue space: Secrets from the Potter’s Workshop
Tastings & culinary stories in a Transylvanian urban home setting (July 26–27, 12:00–14:00)

🎓 On July 25, 17:00, join us for the conference "Functional pottery in the urban culture of Sibiu", where specialists, potters, and the public explore traditional techniques, local resources, and sustainable practices.

👨‍👩‍👧 All workshops are open to the public and designed to encourage creativity, cultural exchange, and an appreciation for handmade, sustainable ceramics.

💰 The event is co-funded by the Sibiu City Hall – Cultural Agenda 2025
🎗 Organized by the ASTRA Museum with support from the Sibiu County Council
🤝 Sponsors: Interceram Sighișoara, Borókagyökér Association, Satu Mare