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Pēteris Tutāns runs a wickerwork workshop, “Kalndaķi,” in a lovely location near Milzukalns hill.  The workshop dates back to the mid-1980s as a family operation.  In 1999, the family turned the workshop into a true business, “Pinumu Pasaule,” which today is one of the largest wickerwork companies in Latvia.  The company is run by wife Lolita, while Pēteris works at his creative workshop, “Kalndaķi.”

Raw materials for the wickerwork include debarked or not debarked osier wicker from trees which grow on the farm.  The whole process from growing the wicker and finishing the product is handled by hand.  Pēteris weaves baskets, kitchen utensils, interior design objects, garden furnishings, toys for children and various souvenirs.  Visit the workshop and see how the wicker is grown. Purchase finished products or take part in a wickerwork master class.

Overnight accommodations are available.

Второй такой натуральный деревенский двор будет трудно найти не только в Видземе, но и в другом месте Латвии. Гости могут остаться на ночлег в старой клети (сохранила старинный запах), понаблюдать за тем, как хозяин работает в кузнице и самому выковать гвоздь, подоить козу, попасти гусей, а также принять участие в сельских работах - прополка, сбор сена, попробовать руку в стрельбе из лука или насладиться радостью бани.

Welcome to our ceramics workshop, where we’ll be happy to tell you all about the miraculous transformations that occur in the world of ceramics.  We offer creative activities in shaping, spinning, sgraffito, a master class in rolled dishes, a common dish with handprints, fish scale vases or bowls, casting your hand in gypsum, and a chance to meet the family of horses that we have.  The gallery offers dishware for wholesale prices.

Компания «ARA Kalnozols, Ltd.» находится на одной территории с гостевым домом «Шубраккрасты», в Мадонском районе Берзаунской волости, в 8 км от озера Кала, в тихом месте в окружении природы. «Šubrakkrasti» - это и гостевой дом, и нестандартная ферма, которая предлагает экскурсии, во время которых вы сможете познакомиться с историей дома (раньше здесь был молочный завод), владелец Раймондс Айзстраутс - завод по производству оборудования. , его автоспорт (четырехкратный чемпион СССР по автоспорту) и работа на станках с ЧПУ и лазерной гравировке. Прогуляйтесь по ухоженной сельской местности, которая включает гору с серпантинной дорогой, ландшафтные сады, пруды. Eсть поле для гольфа. Есть и творческие мастерские - изготовление мыла или подарочных коробок.

Изготавливает предметы конной упряжи, ремни, пояса, кожаные мешочки и др. Предлагает экскурсию с осмотром экспозиционного зала, знакомство с видами кожи, испытать руку и приобрести работы. Хозяйка делится опытом о латгальском образе жизни.

The Jaunpils Crafts House opened on May 10, 2015, and it is home to a group of weavers from Jaunpils that was established in 1970, as well as the “Dzīpars” organisation.  The group is led by a master weaver, Velga Pavlovska, who is happy to share her knowledge with the 18 women who are part of the group.  She organises the work of women who do handicrafts, and she also conducts tours and creative workshops.  Visitors can learn about the work of weavers and other master handicraft specialists, take part in educational master classes, go on tours and purchase various souvenirs.

Sēlijā, pie Slates sila, atrodas "Kalnaleiskini". Saimnieks Mārtiņš Uzkurs ir galdnieks, bet sieva Lelde - dizainere abu kopējā galdniecības uzņēmumā un Latvijas Ornitoloģijas biedrības biedre ar pieredzi ekskursiju vadīšanā. 

Мастер художественного промысла делает из дерева ложки (из липы, березы) и банные веники (с яблоками). Наблюдение за работой, возможность самим сделать ложку, приобретение готовой продукции и осмотр коллекции ложек. Осмотреть можно и старые хозяйственные постройки.

В мастерской можно приобрести керамические изделия, понаблюдать за гончаром в работе, а также принять участие в процессе обработки глины. Приглашает на открытие печи.

The potter offers tours of his workshop, a chance to use the potter’s wheel to produce your own clay dishes, opportunities to draw, and a chance to manufacture drums and dolls. You can buy the finished products and listen to the craftsman playing his drums.

Die einzige Stelle in Lettland, an der man alte Orgeln erneuert und neue Orgeln, sowie die Drehorgeln baut. Die Meister erzählen den interessierten Gruppen über die Geschichte des Orgelbaus, die Prinzipien, einen Wirkmechanismus der Musikinstrumente. Die Werkstatt wurde 2004 in einem ehemaligen Stall des Pastorats eingerichtet. Der Besitzer und Leiter der Werkstatt ist Jānis Kalniņš.

Einer der seltenen Kokle-Bauer, der selbst Instrumente baut und anderen beim Bau hilft, indem er Meisterkurse organisiert. Er baut auch andere lettische Volksinstrumente, erzählt darüber, demonstriert sie, berät, sammelt Instrumente und historische Informationen. Er ist im Handwerkerhaus von Drabeši (Drabešu Amatu mājā ) tätig, wo Interessenten auch andere traditionelle Handwerke erlernen können – Weben, Lederverarbeitung, Filzen, Töpfern und eben den Bau von Musikinstrumenten. 

Visiting a blacksmith has always been something special.  Does this job still exist, and is it still importance?  Some may wonder who is a blacksmith is in the first place.  The DUDU Nests open-air smithy will answer all of your questions.  The blacksmith will teach you all about his profession, talking about the tools and materials that are necessary, the relevant traditions and the everyday work of blacksmiths today.  You can forge your own nail to test the difficulty of the work.  The blacksmith will happily attend your event with his open-air forge.  This is perfect for students, smaller children, wedding guests or individual visitors.

Amatnieku biedrība un dāvanu veikals “Pūralāde” atrodas Kandavas vecpilsētā, blakus promenādei.  Veikaliņš piedāvā iegādāties Latvijas meistaru un mākslinieku radītos darbus gan dāvanām, gan savām mājām. Amatnieku biedrība organizē dažādu amatu apmācības un radošās darbnīcas.

The craftsman produces wooden dishware and other products, making use of many local species of trees. The technique is unusual and reveals the specific texture of timber. The artist has masterfully integrated amber, bone and animal horn in his dishware. He also engraves spoons with ethnographic signs. You can commission or purchase products from the master craftsman, who also restores wooden furniture.

The ceramicist works in the household building of the Durbe Castle. You can watch her at work, try your hand at ceramics work, order artworks and purchase clay souvenirs. You can also tour the Durbe Castle complex, which is undergoing renovations at this time (2013).

The ceramics workshop was opened in 1980, and red clay from Latvia is issued to produce various dishes and interior design objects. The workshop welcomes groups of tourists, as well as individual travellers. Guests are offered a tour with a story about the process, and you will be able to try your hand at producing souvenirs made of ceramics.

The craftsman typically produces objects that are of use on an everyday basis. They have laconic forms and reticent decorations. You can take a tour of the workshop and kiln, watch demonstrations, and work with the clay yourself. You can purchase finished products, look at the beekeeping operation, and taste and purchase honey.

Die Schreinerwerkstatt bietet verschiedene Exkursionen und Veranstaltungen für Kinder und Erwachsene, es gibt verschiedene thematische Programme. Unter Anleitung der Meister kann mit traditionellen Schreinerwerkzeugen arbeiten und alte Spiele erlernen, zum Abschluss einen kräftigenden Tee genießen und ein romantisches Picknick im Lagerfeuerhaus veranstalten. Man kann Souvenire aus Holz erwerben und auch bestellen. 

The workshop manufactures household products such as benches, tables, hangers, kitchen equipment, sauna barrels, other barrels, outstanding souvenirs of wood, etc. You can commission or buy the products, and tours are also available.

Iespēja ielūkoties audējas, rokdarbnieces, ekoloģisko rotaļlietu radītājas, tekstilmākslinieces projekta “100 deči Latvijai” autores Anneles Slišānes senajās Latgales lauku mājās.

В 11 зданиях музея находится работающая во время свободной Латвии сельская техника, упряжь, несколько десятков двигателей внутреннего сгорания, орудия ремесленников и др. Ежегодно проводится Праздник жатвы, который собирает до 2000 посетителей. Для групп предлагают «Хлебную программу», во время которой посетители могут проследить ход становления хлеба от теста до буханки.

“Amatnieku namiņš” ir saimnieces izlolota sirds lieta, jeb vieta, kur vienkopus atrodami daudz un dažādi vietējo un apkārtnes novadu amatnieku un mājražotāju darinājumi. Tējas, garšvielas, ievārījumi, dažādi smēriņi, adījumi, kokdarbi, pinumi, ziedi un ziedu kārbas, sveces, krūzes un daudz kas cits ir atrodams tieši “Amatnieku namiņā”. 

Поддерживает характерные для Видземе гончарные формы в цветовой гамме Латгалии, которая замечательно гармонирует с великолепным пейзажем Рацупкална. Предлагает экскурсию, демонстрирует навыки ремесла и предлагает поработать с глиной. Приглашает на открытие латгальской печи в виде ямы. Можно заказать и купить работы гончара.

Baltijā lielākā keramikas fabrika. Tūristu grupām piedāvā ekskursiju pa ražotni. Blakus atrodas veikals, kurā var iegādāties keramikas izstrādājumus – gan praktiskas lietas, gan interjera priekšmetus un suvenīrus.

They work together since 1996. The members are knitting woollen socks, mittens, scarfs, sweaters, embroider sofa cushions, blankets, table cloths, paint on scarfs and ties, weaves blankets, towels, carpets, bookmarks, crochet toys, clothing, blankets as well as creates wickerwork and wooden ware, they demonstrate the baking process of traditional Latvian sklandrauši and tea making. The knitters from the organisation created the traditional mittens for the NATO summit guests in Riga. The visitors can view the different products, learn different crafts, bake sklandrauši and make different tea mixes themselves. They also offer excursions in the renovated Ance’s manor castle.

Lina, vilnas apģērbu šūšana, galdautu, dvieļu, jostu u.c. tekstilizstrādājumu šūšana. Tērpu darināšana nav tikai darbs, bet arī aicinājums. Tas palīdz izgatavot vissarežģītākās tērpu konstrukcijas. Nemitīgā zināšanu papildināšana kursos ļauj veiksmīgi dzīvot līdzi mainīgajām modes prasībām. Paralēli individuālajiem pasūtījumiem tiek izgatavoti gan apģērbi, gan citi šūtie izstrādājumi tirdzniecībai.

The potter embodies traditional pottery skills. He offers candlesticks and two-prong lighting elements, and he uses milk in his work. You can take a tour, purchase products, and take part in the opening of the kiln.

Wooden slat weaving workshop is located in Jelgava county, Sesava parish. Craftswoman is making different type of wooden slat baskets and basketry from pine, linden, aspen and black alder.

There are several different categories of baskets, available in different sizes - picknick baskets, baskets for berry and mushroom picking, trays, baskets for firewood, laundry baskets, onion / garlic baskets, baskets for kids, and diverse baskets for daily use. Various inscriptions and drawings are also made on the weavings. They also accept orders for individual orders. In the workshop it is possible to see the wooden slat basket weaving process as well as have the opportunity to learn to make your own basket.

The craftsman manufactures barrels, hot tubs, furniture, stairs, doors and other useful objects. You can take a tour, learn about the relevant skills and experience, and help in manufacturing something that will be of use in the household. You can watch how barrels are made from start to finish, and also try your own hand at the craftsmanship.

Ideja par "DA'ZIEPE" radās iedvesmojoties no Amatas novada dabas un idejas par pilnvērtīgu pieejamo resursu izmantošanu. Ziepes tiek gatavotas no liellopu vai briežu taukiem, augu eļļām un ziepju zālēm, kā arī papildinātas ar dažādām ēteriskajām eļļām un dabīgajiem aromātiem. 

The potters engage in traditional pottery from various eras, and they also study ancient forms, materials and methods which ancestors centuries ago put to use. You can tour the facility, examine the kiln, work with clay, purchase ceramics products, and inspect a collection of ancient tools and ceramics. You are invited to attend the opening of the kiln, as well.

Mākslinieka un koktēlnieka Antano Česnulio koka skulptūru parks atrodas Naujasodė ciematā, aptuveni 3 km attālumā no Druskininku pilsētas. Ekspozīcija tiek regulāri atjaunota ar jauniem darbiem.

You can visit a restored little wooden building to watch and take part in the process of weaving. Natural materials are used to produce lovely souvenirs and useful household products. There are nine looms, and you will hear information about weaving as such. The workshop produces woven scarves which are coloured with natural dyes.

The craftswoman produces beautiful rag blankets, bags, as well as pillows with ranges and combinations of colours that are typical in Latgale. You will learn about the weaving techniques and be able to examine finished products. You can weave your own rag blanket and commission and purchase the products.

Radošajā mājā Latvietes pūrs var apgūt praktiskās iemaņas rokdarbu veidos, kas nepieciesami latviešu tautas tērpu darināšanai – baltie un krāsainie darbi, zīļu vainagu darināšana, adīšana, tamborēšana, tilla izšuvumi, pīto un austo jostu darināšana u.c.

Saimniece pati pārzina dažādus rokdarbu veidus un to tehnikas, nepieciešamības gadījumā tiek pieaicināti sava aroda meistari. Ir zināšanas par latviešu tautas tērpa novadu īpatnībām, saimniece labi zina tautas tērpu attīstības vēsturi un pielietojumu

Die Schmiede haust in der mittelalterlichen Burg von Cēsis. Hier kann man die Nachahmungen der alten Schmuckstücke kennenlernen und kaufen, den Meister bei seiner Arbeit beobachten und fesselnde Tatsachen über die Geschichte der Schmuck-Herstellung erfahren, sowie diese Geschichte auf die eigene Haut erleben.

The craftsman produces gravestones, commemorative plaques and stone sculptures on the basis of orders from clients. He is prepared to tell you about a stonemason’s work and demonstrate his skills.

Hier kann man verschiedene Handwerker (Bernsteinbearbeiter, Schmiede von Schmuckstücken, Weberinnen, Näherinnen u.a.) bei ihrer Arbeit beobachten, sowie die Arbeiten der Meister kaufen. In diesem Haus ist die längste Bernsteinkette (123 m, 19 kg!) ausgestellt, die aus Bernsteinstücken geschaffen ist, die die Einwohner der Stadt geschenkt haben. Kinder können an kreativen Werkstätten teilnehmen.