Young Historian's Guild

Service Description

Making Dioramas of Ancient Greek Battles The 300 at Thermopylae & Alexander the Great Ages 10+ Step into the world of ancient Greece in this hands-on historical craft workshop. Young makers will explore two of the most legendary moments in Greek history: the heroic stand of the 300 Spartans at the Battle of Thermopylae and the extraordinary military campaigns of Alexander the Great. Through storytelling, research, and careful craftsmanship, participants will design and build their own detailed miniature diorama of a key scene from these iconic battles — whether the narrow pass at Thermopylae, the phalanx formation, or one of Alexander’s daring victories. This workshop beautifully weaves together history, classical storytelling, spatial design, and traditional craft. Workshop Highlights Deep dive into the stories of Thermopylae and Alexander the Great Learning about hoplites, phalanx tactics, Persian armies, and Alexander’s strategies Designing dramatic miniature scenes with terrain, figures, and atmosphere Building layered dioramas using mixed media (paper, cardboard, natural materials, paint, and found objects) Adding narrative elements and historical context panels Taking home a beautiful, museum-quality diorama to display and treasure Details Duration: 3 hours Fee: $65 per participant Maximum number of participants: 8 Materials included. soy wax fragrance/essential oils wicks jars/molds shea butter soap ingredients tea towel printing supplies You will leave with: candles soap bars printed tea towels artisanal bread dough ready to bake