What things hold a special place in your heart? Probably those into which you have put a lot of effort. And we believe you are proud of your masterpieces, even if they might not be perfect. How beautiful a gift is when we make it ourselves. And a souvenir in which memories of unforgettable experiences are embedded. That’s why Slovenia would like to help you and invite you to join our skilled artisans in creating your own product that will remind you of your visit to this wonderful country. Take part in a variety of creative workshops that can be found both in the countryside and in urban centres across Slovenia. Get to know the handicraft tradition in the most authentic way and leave a unique and indelible mark on your products.
Uncover almost forgotten skills that may come in handy even after you have left creative studios and workshops. In addition, Ljubljana allows you to let your imagination run wild and create products that will fully express your creativity.
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Wouldn’t it be great if you knew how to mend your favourite umbrella? Or show your friends a nice thought that you printed yourself? Or to charm your loved ones with your jewellery and weave a beautiful product out of wool? Well, you can learn all these skills at creative workshops in Ljubljana.
The modern creative Rog Centre welcomes everyone who wants to create. Tools, accessories and equipment for releasing creative energy are available in nine production workshops and labs. Thus you can attend a clay modelling workshop, sew new trousers in a textile lab, or use a 3D printer to print state-of-the-art jewellery.
The city that is home to the oldest grapevine in the world is also a very creative city, which you can discover at the pottery centre or private studios. In any case, it offers sufficient options and ideas on how to make something beautiful.
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Pottery is one of the most widespread crafts in Slovenia. At the Maribor pottery centre, you can make your own cup, vase or any other clay product and decorate it in your own way.
In Maribor, you can also indulge your creative streak at the Esen Woodcraft Studio, where you can design your own wooden products. Master artisans will show you their knowledge and skills, and you can make anything according to their model – from a wooden spoon and jewellery to a kitchen cutting board.
The mission of Slovenska Bistrica’s Domestic and Artistic Crafts Centre is to preserve the cultural heritage and transfer knowledge about traditional crafts. They will be happy to show you how to make pottery and ceramic products from clay.
Experience the handicraft tradition of Slovenia’s towns. You will be charmed by art products made of clay, wood, metal and fabric. You will learn how closely the locals were connected to certain handicraft skills in the past and how they have preserved their traditions to the present day. They will be happy to invite you to join them and learn their skills.
Škofja Loka is one of the most recognisable craft and handicraft towns with a long tradition. The Domestic and Artistic Crafts Centre continues this tradition with its numerous workshops. There you will be shown and taught how to make the famous gingerbread pastry, how to work wood, metal, clay, glass, and paper, and you will also learn how to make wonderful felt products.
Masters of the craft can be found in Ribnica, whose woodenware has a centuries-long reputation. Woodenware is articles made of wood for domestic and farming use. But when calling at the Ribnica Handicraft Centre, one will quickly realises that it offers courses in other skills as well. There you can make your own basket, make clay products or write your name in calligraphy.
Idrija lace is certain to captivate you with its delicate elegance. But you can also learn how to make lace yourself. The Lacemaking School, which is famed for being the oldest continuously operating school of this kind in Europe, holds lacemaking workshops several times a year.
In the past, every house in Filovci was home to potters. Today, this tradition is continued in Lončarska vas (Pottery Village). There you will be welcomed by the only family still preserving and passing on the tradition of pottery from the area surrounding Moravske Toplice. Visit the local pottery making museum, cimprače (traditional Pannonian houses made of wood, mud and straw) and see a pottery demonstration. If you call ahead to schedule your visit, you can create your own product using a pottery spindle. Besides making pottery, you can also try your hand at ceramic painting.
You can also learn handicraft skills at the Rogatec Handicraft Centre at Strmol Manor. Follow the artisanal and handicraft traditions of the Obsotelje and Kozjansko areas and join a variety of workshops, such as glass-making, knitting, pottery making and ceramic painting, and a hand weaving and modern textile design workshop.
Honeybread hearts were once given by young men as a token of love to their girlfriends. Get the experience of this traditional Slovenian handicraft in the old town of Radovljica. Visit the honeybread museum located in the cellar of the Lectar Inn. The beautiful honeydough works of art will entice you to make a honeybread heart according to a traditional recipe yourself and then decorate it in your own way.
Šokčev Dvor is a traditional homestead and a protected cultural site of Bela Krajina, as well as the right place to create products in the Bela krajina style by using traditional natural materials such as wool and linen. Weave a woolen bookmark, paint an Easter egg or make a woolen soap case.
Žoki is a term denoting hand-knitted woolen socks in Bohinj. It is a traditional product made from the sheared coats of local sheep. You can learn to knit a pair of such socks yourself in a workshop spanning two sessions for two hours each.
Let us introduce you to the creation of some interesting products from Slovenia. Get to know the hardworking hands of local artisans and their stories.
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