Mid-Baltic Craft Tourism Routes

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Zemgale Planning Region
Katoļu str. 2b, Jelgava, Latvia, LV-3001
Phone: +371 63027549
Fax: +371 63084949
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The most ancient craftsmanship skills have deeply penetrated the life of
the Latvian and Lithuanian nations. Inspired by ancient history and the masters
of former generations, experts of many crafts on both sides the Latvian and
Lithuanian border make beautiful, practical things, which give joy to eyes and
soul. Weavers create patterned belts, national costume skirts, tablecloths and
towels, but masterpieces created by blacksmiths find their lasting existence as
elements in the door and window openings of dwelling houses and household
buildings, as the finishing elements of gates, or as fireplace accessory sets.
One of the most popular craftsmanship types in Latvia and Lithuania region
is woodcarving. Works of a religious or mythological character created in
workshops, plenaries and symposiums are becoming more common in nature
parks and routes, thus enriching the local landscape and inviting the imagination
of tourists.
A new impulse in the interaction between craftsmanship and tourism is
provided by the Latvia–Lithuania Cross Border Cooperation Programme
2007-2013 for the implementation of the project of “Cross-border network
of craft as promoter of attractiveness of Latvia - Lithuania borderlands/
Mid-Baltic Crafts”. As a result, five thematic tourism routes have been
developed, which within the borderland regions of both neighbouring countries
include more than 100 different craftsmanship related objects – crafts centres,
workshops, museums, exhibitions, saloons and souvenir shops.
Thus craftsmen can promote and implement their masterpieces, create
wide cooperation with neighbours, and increase their own and others’ profit.
Meanwhile tourists, depending on their interests, are provided with a great
opportunity to get acquainted with the cultural heritage of the two neighbouring
countries, to observe and to try for themselves different craft skills, to purchase
souvenirs made with love and warmth or useful household goods. It is up to
every traveller himself to decide which of the suggested routes to choose as the
main one, and how many and which attractions to visit. But what should be
borne in mind is that the craftsmanship products are truly unique.
Have a successful journey in the world of craftsmanship!
Precious Traditions –
The Secret of Crafts
Tourism map
cross border
cooperation programme
2007 - 2013
part financed by
European Regional
Development Fund
bringing neighbours closer
Mid-Baltic
Craft Tourism Routes
1st route: Wood Crafts Wonders
1. Workshop of Peteris Graudulis. Woodcarving, bone and amber working.
Candlesticks, decorative plates and other articles for sale. Jelgavas Street 14,
Jaunjelgava, Latvia. (+371 65152271 € J
2. Yard “Jūras” of Woodcarver
Juris Audzijonis. Originally
built environment with wooden
sculptures, small bridges, gates
and woodcarvings in the building
constructions – an open-air
exhibition in bright colour shades.
Vecumnieki, Latvia. ( +371
63976528, [email protected]
3. Crafts Workshop “Zemgale”. Woodcarvings and souvenirs from wood, household
and kitchen items. Garden furniture made of solid wood. Workshop planned to be
opened in August, 2010. Upes Street 12, Zemgales village, Jelgavas district, Latvia.
( +371 26752957 JN
4. Workshop “Amatnieki”. Woodcarver, wood turner, cooper, carpenter, renovator.
Opportunity to take part in the working process. Exhibition. Production for sale.
Sesavas parish, Jelgavas district, Latvia. (+371 29204482 JN
5. Wood Craftsman Jānis Berķis. Opportunity to observe the working process,
and to order wooden production. Jaunsvirlaukas parish, Jelgavas district, Latvia.
(+371 63058446, +371 22339724 J
6. Farmstead Woodworking Workshop. Opportunity to observe the woodworking
process and to participate in it. “Pilnzemnieki”, Viesīte, Latvia. ( +371 65229117 JN
7. Workshop of Woodcarvers – Brothers Aigars and Ivars Rūrāni. Tour,
opportunity to observe a woodcarver’s work. Krasta Street 3a, Viesīte, Latvia.
(+371 29837650 (from Friday to Sunday) € J
8. Vidmantas Zakarka. Woodcarver. Offers to visit an exhibition of his works.
Opportunity to observe the working process and to order wooden production.
Duokiskio village, Rokiskis district, Lithuania. ( +370 61420710 J
9. Gintaras Varnas. Woodcarver. Offers to visit an exhibition of his works.
Opportunity to observe the working process and to order wooden production.
Vytauto str. 39, Kavoliskis village, Rokiskis district, Lithuania. (+370 68646093,
[email protected] J
10. Jolanta and Rimantas Balčiauskai. Wooden crafts production for sale.
Topolių Street 3–2, Venta,
Akmenė district, Lithuania.
(+370 68732515
11. Virginijus Vasiliūnas. Wood­
working. Chairs and other
production for sale. Sodo
Street 18, Skaistgirys, Joniškis.
( +370 68656277
12. Edmundas Vaičiulis. Woodworking. Private museum of
household items. P. Cvirkos Street
31A, Žagarė, Joniškis district,
Lithuania. (+370 42656695 €
13. Bronislovas Gedminas. Wooden
production made by Folk Artist. P.
Mašioto Street 51-24, Pakruojis,
Lithuania. (+370 61047586,
[email protected]
14. Eugenijus Arbušauskas. Wood­
working. Production for sale.
Maironio Street 19, Radviliškis,
Lithuania. (+370 67224901
15. Vydas Vareika. Woodcarver.
Exhibition of works. Production for sale. Vosyliaus Street 13, Vabalninkas, Birzai
district, Lithuania. (+370 61265160, +370 45054370
16. Vidas Jatulevičius. Woodcarver offers his own gallery “A2+V”. Production for sale.
Paryziaus Street 23, Vabalninkas, Birzai district, Lithuania. (+370 61641988,
+370 45054342
17. Antanas Adomaitis. Paintings, sculptures, wooden and stone production for sale.
Akmenė, Lithuania. (+370 61283277
18. Art and Crafts Centre “Rūme”. Workshops of woodcarver/carpenter and potter/
ceramist. Crafts skills in the ancient as well as contemporary meaning. Visitors can
try their hand at carving their own
spoons or try other small wooden
works. Also turning and painting
of pots as well as small plastic
arts will be available. Opportunity
to participate in the Brick-kiln
Festival. The Centre is planned to
be opened in August 2010. Zasas
parish, Jēkabpils district, Latvia.
( +371 26557249, +371
26239304, anda.svarane@gmail.
com, [email protected]
JN
19. Crafts Centre “Jaunlīdumi”.
Two workshops - leather and
wood working. Opportunity to
participate in and observe the
craftsmen’s working process, to
evaluate different exhibitions, to
participate in seminars, and to
purchase ready-made production.
Workshops are planned to be
opened in May 2010. Culture
and Sports Centre “Jaunlīdumi”,
Dzirnieki, Jaunsvirlaukas parish,
Jelgavas district, Latvia.
(+371 26334295 JN
20. Viesīte Crafts Centre. Woodworking workshop: opportunity
to participate in the making of
wooden souvenirs (wicker work-
ing, cutting etc.). Textile Workshop: opportunity to participate in the weaving and
making process of different handicrafts (knitting, crocheting, knotting etc.). The
Crafts Centre is planned to be opened in May 2010. A. Brodeles Street 7 and Kaļķu
Street 6, Viesīte, Latvia. ( +371 65245549 JN
21. Bauska Art and Crafts Centre. Creative Workshops – woodworking, ceramics,
leather­working, glass painting, sewing, embroidery, jewellery making, felting,
textile mosaics, tatting, machine knitting, silk painting, painting. Demonstrations
of ancient and contemporary crafts skills. Handicrafts fairs. Exhibitions of the
works of local artists and craftsmen. The Centre is planned to be opened in July,
2010. Kalna Street 14A, 1st storey, Bauska, Latvia. ( Tel.: +371 63923797,
+371 29754627 JN
2nd route: Fill the Hope Chest!
22. Weaving workshop “Liepiņa”. Opportunity to participate in and observe the
weaving process and to purchase the production. Rūpniecības Street 13, Bauska,
Latvia. ( +371 29448331, +371 63923167 JN
23. Lidija Reinberga. Craftswoman has seven-years of experience in jewellery
making. Exhibition hall. Tours around the company, opportunity to make
your own jewellery. Jaunezernieki, Vecumnieki, Latvia. (+37129863915,
[email protected]. € N
24. Studio “Stella”. Clothing of woven materials is made at the studio – from thread
to ready-made products. Different techniques are applied – traditional as well
as contemporary. Opportunity to learn these techniques. Continuous exhibition.
Handicrafts and textiles for sale. Uzvara, Gailīšu parish, Bauskas district, Latvia.
(+37128779821, [email protected].
25. Ināra Vilciņa. Floristry Workshop. Opportunity to create a floristry composition.
Lectures on the preparation of floristry materials. Brunavas parish, Bauskas district,
Latvia. (+37128769748, [email protected] € JN
26. Folk Applied Arts Studio “Bauska”. A studio where visitors can observe the
weaving process and try their own skills at the loom. Kalna Street 6, Bauska, Latvia.
(+371 63923093, www.bauskasmuzejs.lv €JN
27. Folk Applied Arts Studio
“Bēne”. At the studio, the
weaving process can be observed,
and production is available for
ordering and purchase. Stacijas
Street 8, Auces district, Bēne,
Latvia. (+371 29901207 JN
28. Limited Liability Company
“Larelini”.
Linen
textile
production and sales. Tour around
the production plant. Lapskalna
Street 18, Jelgava, Latvia. (+371 63023934 € J
29. Folk Applied Arts Studio “Staļģene”. Introduction into the weaving process,
observing professional weaving process, and the opportunity to participate in
the working process. Staļģene, Jaunsvirlaukas parish, Jelgavas district, Latvia.
( +371 28674293 JN
30. Craftswoman Andra Meinerte. Silk painting studio. Different silk painting
techniques can be tried. Svētes parish, Jelgavas district, Latvia. (+371 26323655,
www.zidastudija.lv € JN
31. Crafts Centre “Līve”. Weaving workshop – textiles: woven production, knitting,
crochets. The working process can be observed during the visit. A pearl jewellery
maker is also employed at the centre, who accepts production orders. The centre is
planned to be opened in April 2010. Jelgavas Street 4a, Līvbērzes parish, Jelgavas
district, Latvia. (+371 28328669 J N
32. “Zaļbirzes”. Learning crockery making skills and participating in the process.
Crockery and souvenirs for sale. Atašienes parish, Krustpils district, Latvia. (+371
65228131, +371 26559420 € JN
33. Training Day Centre for Disabled People “Ausma”. Folk Applied Arts production
– mainly knitting, crochets, woven blankets etc, exhibitions available for visits.
Pļaviņu Street 55, Jēkabpils, Latvia. ( +371 65237155, +371 26339675
34. Association “Noskaņa”. Folk Applied Arts production – mainly knitting, crochets,
knotting etc, exhibitions available for visits. Zasas parish, Jēkabpils district, Latvia.
(+371 65221889 J
35. Zasa Art School. Learning crockery making skills and participation in the process.
Ceramics and pottery production for sale. Summer applied arts camps with lessons
in silk painting, ceramics, glass painting, jewellery making. Zasas parish, Jēkabpils
district, Latvia. (+371 65235081, +371 26557249 € JN
36. Aurelija Norvaišienė. The craftswoman makes wattle-work production which is
available for sale. Lygumų Street 28, Radviliškis, Lithuania. (+370 61297591
37. Genovaite Šimieniene. Weaving. Exhibition of the craftswoman’s works. The
opportunity to observe and to participate in the working process. Production with
different ornaments and inscriptions available for ordering and purchase. Juodupes
village, Rokiskis district, Lithuania. (+370 65260391, [email protected]
38. Ethnographic Farmstead of Kupiskis. Straw and wattle work production,
woodcarvings. Ethnographic history of the 19th century. Gedinimo Street 2, Kupiskis,
Lithuania. ( +370 45935439, [email protected] €J
39. Sigute Grotuziene. Sewer. Embroiders paintings and postcards. Exhibition of works.
Paroveja, Birzai district, Lithuania. ( +370 68282016, +370 45056125 JN
40. Vitene Repsiene. Decoration of Easter eggs with beeswax. Production is certified
and included in the folk art production category. Pergales Street 8a-11, Vabalninkas,
Birzai district, Lithuania. ( +370 61725073 JN
41. Zita Kumpeliene. A craftswoman who works with wool felting. Production for
sale. Opportunity to participate in the making process. Vabalninkas museum, S.
Neries Street 14, Vabalninkas, Birzai district, Lithuania. (+370 67809634 JN
42. Folk Applied Arts Studio
“Auce”. A weaving studio where
the visitors can not only observe
the weaving process, but also
participate in it. Production
available for ordering and
purchase. Ausmas Street 3, Auce,
Latvia. (+371 28396984 JN
43. Weaving Workshop – Shop
“Māksla”. Weaving workshop –
shop in Zemgale, where national
blankets, kerchiefs and curtains
are made. Opportunity to observe the weaving process. Applied arts productions
for sale (blankets, pillows, wattle-work, leather and ceramics production). Plūdoņa
Street 14, Bauska, Latvia. (+371 63929025 J
44. Adele Karaliunaite. Textile, natural herbal cosmetics, teas, folk performances.
Textiles for sauna bath and kitchen made of such natural materials as linen,
cotton and wool. Vytauto Street 44, Joniskelis, Pasvalys district, Lithuania.
(+370 61338393, +370 45134570, www.adele.com € J
45. Irma’s handicrafts “Rūzele”. Knitted, crocheted, wooden, linen, clay and leather
production, felt production, crazy method production, bijouterie, corner of sewing
history and children’s works. Lielā Street 3, Jelgava, Latvia. ( +371 29181070,
+371 26549590
46. Folk Applied Arts Studio “Nākotne”. Folk craftsmanship production: weaving,
embroidery, knitting and other production related to textile works. Skolas Street 2,
Nākotne, Glūdas parish, Jelgavas district, Latvia. (+371 26749894 J
47. Dobele Crafts House. Weavers’workshop, small handicrafts and wattle workshops
– demonstration and teaching of master crafts skills, exhibition hall – permanent
exhibition (applied arts production of Latvia and other nations). Production can be
purchased on spot. Creative workshop – assisted by the master, where the visitor
makes a souvenir – prints linen bags and sacs using different textile techniques.
After completion of the item, the visitor chooses to keep the linen bag or to leave it
in the exhibition hall of the Crafts House, replenishing the existing exhibition. The
Centre is planned to be opened in June, 2010. Baznīcas Street 8, Dobele, Latvia.
( +37126673650, +371 63723082 JN
48. Joint stock company “Siulas”. “Siulas” factory shop. Linen clothes and souvenirs
for sale. Vytauto Street 31, Birzai, Lithuania. (+370 45032067 €
49. Saloon – Workshop “Rasas rīts”. Knitwear production, sewing, clothing repair,
knitting, yarns, souvenirs made by local craftsmen. Slimnīcas Street 3, Bauska,
Latvia. (+371 63920008, [email protected]
50. “Novads”. Knitwear production and national costumes, sewing of so-called light
clothing (dresses, costumes, trousers etc.) and coats. Also flagspenants for amateur associations,
schools and institutions. Rīgas
Street 5d, Bauska, Latvia. (+371
63923172, [email protected]
51. “Saulgriezes”,
Countryside
Women Group “Mēmelīte”.
Active countryside women offer
the chance to view and purchase
handicrafts, rush hats and wattlework production. Skaistkalnes
parish, Vecumnieku district,
Latvia. (+371 26346250,
[email protected]
3rd route: Gourmet Route!
52. Bauska Beer Brewery. Tours around the production plant. Degustation and
sales of the production. “Imantas”, Īslīces parish, Bauskas district, Latvia. ( +371
63960013, +371 26765153, [email protected], www.bauskasalus.lv €J
53. Inita Medne. Observation and tasting of home-made cheese production.
Production for sale. Skaistkalnes parish, Vecumnieku district, Latvia. ((at least 2
days prior the visit) +371 29567744, [email protected] € J
54. Tērvete Beer Brewery. During the beer tasting event, visitors have the opportunity
to taste all three Tērvete beer sorts together with interesting beer snacks, listen to
the guide, and watch a movie clip about the production of Tērvete beer. During
week days the beer production process in the contemporary equipped beer brewery
complex can be observed from the tasting hall. For individual visitors, the tasting
hall is available and the movie clip can be viewed without beer tasting. Joint Stock
Company “Agrofirma Tērvete”,
Kroņauce, Tērvetes district, Latvia.
(+371 29299030, www.tervete.
lv, [email protected] €
55. Limited Liability Company
“Līcīši”. About 100 goats,
observation of milk reproduction
process, tasting of goat breeding
production. “Līcīši”, Cenu parish,
Ozolnieku district, Latvia. (+371 26537993, +371 63050196 € J
56. Recreation Complex “Saukas dzirnavas”. Wooden sculptures, woodcarvings,
tapestry. Opportunity to participate in the bread baking process and afterwards
taste it with home-made smoked production. “Dzirnavas”, Saukas parish, Viesītes
district, Latvia. (+371 26385991, +371 26212480 € JN
57. Organic Farm “Boļāni”. Participation in the cheese making and rye bread, tart
bread and flat cake baking processes, as well as tasting, apple gathering and events
for retaining Latvian traditions. Only during weekends. Sēlpils parish, Salas district,
Latvia. (+371 26496601 € JN
58. “Sēļu nams”. Bread baking in a real bread oven, enjoying self-made treats and tea.
Aknīste, Latvia. (+371 65266506, +371 26221889 € JN
59. Recreation and life philosophy household “Gulbji”. Collection of ancient
and also renovated household items, participation in cheese making, tart bread
and flat bread baking processes. Rubenes parish, Jēkabpils district, Latvia.
(+371 26416231 € JN
60. A. Udrienė private company. Beer brewery and sales. Beer has been certified
as a cultural heritage. Production for sale. Alyvų Street 2, Jovarai village, Pakruojis
district, Lithuania. (+370 42151754, +370 68772908, udriene @takas.lt
61. Limited Liability Company “Rūta”. “Rūta” is the oldest Lithuanian confectionery
factory. Various sorts of chocolate and other sweets are manufactured here. Tours
around the plant available: history, experience and tasting. Tilžės Street 133,
Šiauliai, Lithuania. (+370 61524244, www.ruta.lt, [email protected] € J
62. Limited Liability Company “Mūsų verbena”. Tasting of Lithuanian traditional
herbal teas. Useful and practical advice. Žemaitės Street 89, Šiauliai, Lithuania.
(+370 68586165, +370 41211117, [email protected], www.verbena.lt €JN
63. Dargaičiai Ethnographic Village. Tasting of traditional village meals: bread,
borsch, fried herring, cakes etc. Educational traditional pastry baking process. Doll
workshop, summer skiing, fishing, excursions, carriage rides. Dargaičiai village,
Gruzdžiai eldership, Šiauliai district, Lithuania. (+370 61512087 € JN
64. Joint Stock Company “Biržų alus”. Beer tasting in the ancient basements of
the brewery. Tours around the plant. Production for sale. Rotuses Street 22, Birzai,
Lithuania. (+370 61616514, [email protected] € N
65. Beer factory in Rinkuskiai. Beer production. Tasting of different beer sorts. Tours
around the plant. Alyvu Street 8, Birzai village, Lithuania. (+370 45035293,
[email protected] €J
66. Kirkilai village community. Gastronomic heritage: open-air tasting of traditional
meals – pancakes, fish soup, herbal teas, mulled wine. Kirkilai, Birzai district,
Lithuania. ( +370 68524848 €JN
4th route: A journey into the world of history and art!
67. Aizkraukle Art School. Exhibition of craftsmen production and works of art.
Spīdolas Street 1, Aizkraukle, Latvia. (+371 65123160 JN
68. Open-air Museum “Ausekļu dzirnavas”. Collection of tools used in mills and the
grain cultivation process, bread room, living room in a farmstead, forge, and mills.
Opportunity to participate in different farm works. Bārbeles parish, Vecumnieku
district, Latvia. (+371 29197412, [email protected] € JN
69. Shop “Daiļrade”. Opportunity to purchase various production and souvenirs of
local craftsmen. Akadēmijas Street 4, Jelgava, Latvia. (+371 63082728
70. Exhibition Hall at Viesīte Culture Castle. Exhibitions. Opportunity to view and
purchase crafts and hand-made production, paintings, pictures and linen. Smilšu
Street 2, Viesīte, Latvia. (+371 65245258 J
71. Jēkabpils History Museum, Open-Air Department “Sēļu sēta”. Within the
programme “Craftsmen Works in Selonian Yard” the visitor can experience the mood
of a Selonian farmer’s household in the latter 19th century, and observe countryside
craftsmen working processes: cream churning, metal forging, wool spinning etc.
Filozofu Street 6, Jēkabpils, Latvia. (+371 65232501, +371 65221042 € J
72. Rokiskis Castle Museum. Art, folk
art, photography and ethnography
exhibitions. 5 Tyzenhauzu Avenue,
Rokiskis, Lithuania. (+370
45852261, +370 45831512, +370
61544586, [email protected],
www.muziejusrokiskyje.lt €
73. Kriaunos
Local
History
Museum. The museum offers
collection of textiles, household
goods and craftsmen’s tools that were once used in the local villages. Kriaunos,
Rokiskis district, Lithuania. (+370 45841718 €
74. Obeliai History Museum. Exhibition of traditional works of folk arts. 18 Vytauto
Street, Obeliai, Rokiskis district, Lithuania. (+370 45878825 €
75. “Devyni broliai”. Exhibition and sales salon of the Association of Folk Artists:
ceramics, woodwork, leather,
amber and textile production.Tilžės
Street 151, Šiauliai, Lithuania.
(+370 41435615
76. Šiauliai “Aušra” Museum.
Thematic tours and practical
lessons (pottery, money coining,
weaving etc.). The Castle of Aušra
Avenue, Aušros avenue 47, Šiauliai,
Lithuania. (+370 41524394,
+370 41433680 € JN
77. Panevezys Local Lore Museum.
Exhibition of ancient household
items, musical instruments,
agriculture tools, clothing, items of
folk arts. Educational programmes
on woodworking, beekeeping,
bread baking as well as seminaries
on the traditional events. Vasario
16-osios Street 23 Panevezys,
Lithuania. (+370 45581694,
[email protected] € JN
78. Museum of Linen. Excursions
to Stultiskiai mills. Opportunity
to try one’s hand in weaving,
as well as view tools and
production. Stultiskiai village,
Panevezys district, Lithuania.
(+370 61543097, +370 45555503 € JN
79. Birzai Region Museum “Sela”.
Four different educational lessons
for students: linen processing, clay
modelling, ancient Lithuanian
musical instruments, and paper
production. Opportunity to
participate in every lesson. J.
Radvilos Street 3, Birzai, Lithuania.
((for groups ) +370 450 33390,
[email protected] € JN
80. Pasvalys Area Museum. The
collection of the museum holds
items of ethnographic, geologic
and archaeological meaning,
folk arts, photography and different printed items. P. Avizonio Street 6, Pasvalys,
Lithuania. (+370 45134096, [email protected] € JN
81. Smilgiai Ethnographic Farmstead. Exhibition of authentic buildings,
blacksmith’s tools and other crafts items. Smilgiai, Panevezys district, Lithuania.
(+370 45461973, [email protected] € JN
82. History and culture museum of Joniskis district. Exibition of crafts of Joniskis
district. Žemaičių street 14, Joniskis, museum branches Reibinių village, Joniskis
district, Lithuania. ( +370 42652492, www.muziejai.lt
5th route: Ancient Crafts Skills!
83. Crafts Centre of Inese Kāpiņa. Opportunity to participate and observe leather
processing work. Leather souvenirs for sale. Lakstīgalu Street 4, Koknese, Latvia.
(+371 29227936, www.ada.viss.lv € JN
84. “Sutras”. Travertine processing workshop, energy pyramid. Bārbeles parish,
Vecumnieku district, Latvia. (+371 29463477, www.sutras.lv € J
85. Blacksmith Workshop “U&A”.
­Amusements involving medieval weapons produced in the
local workshop. Rīgas Street
64d, Bauska, Latvia ( +371
29113747, +371 29276238,
w w w. m e t a l d i z a i n s - u a . l v,
[email protected] €JN
86. Māris Braže. Jewellery maker’s demonstrations. Reading on proper wearing
of ancient Zemgale national costume (10th to 12th century) and jewellery.
Turķi, Ceraukstes parish, Bauskas district, Latvia. (+371 26184631,
[email protected] € JN
87. Limited Liability Company “Latvijas Keramika A”. Ceramics plant. Opportunity
to observe the crockery making and production process. Ready-made production
for sale at the shop. Rīgas Street
67, Jelgava, Latvia. (+371
63022868, +371 29790157,
www.keramika.lv € J
88. Crafts Centre “Svēte”. Oppor­
tunity to observe the craftsmen
working process, create clay
articles and try your hand at
the ceramics lathe. Svētes
parish, Jelgavas district, Latvia.
(+371 26880258 JN
89. Akmenė Children’s Day Centre. Craftsmen workshop (folk and contemporary
crafts): weaving, different types of casting, painting, leather working. Crafts
summer camps. Puškino Street 38–1, Akmenė, Lithuania. (+370 68525847
JN
90. Valdas Bandza. Stone sculptures (traditional, sacred, gravestone etc.). Production
for sale. Stonemasonry workshop
of Kelmė Culture Centre, A.
Mackevičiaus Street 8A, Kelmė
Lithuania. (+370 68698592,
[email protected]
91. Marijus Labanauskas “Marijaus
keramika”. Opportunity to
observe the process of ceramics
production. Production for
sale.
Plaučiškiai
village,
Pakruojis district, Lithuania. (+370 67289223, [email protected],
www.marijauskeramika.lt € JN
92. Igoris Kovalevskis. The ceramist offers to visit the exhibition of his works.
Opportunity to participate in the making process and to purchase production. Salų
village, Rokiskis district, Lithuania. ( +370 68884126, [email protected] J
93. Limited Liability Company „SAIMETA”. Bread baking, ceramics. Daujenu village,
Panevezys district, Lithuania. (+370 45148181
94. L. Jocas Personal Enterprise. Hand-made gifts from ceramics. Wide
range of production – more than 500 different models available. Berzu
Street 21-1, Panevezys, Lithuania. (+370 69836272, +370 45435865,
[email protected]
95. Apolinija Burneikiene. Ceramics
– small houses, vases and other
articles. Draugystes Street 7,
Trakiškis, Panevezys district,
Lithuania. (+370 45588780
96. Vytas Jareckas. Blacksmith’s
workshop. Production for sale.
Kirkilai, Birzai district, Lithuania.
(+370 68575567 JN
97. Art Saloon “Meistars Gothards”.
Painter’s workshop, where paintings are available for sale and where you can try
your hand at painting. Plūdoņa Street 42/1, Bauska, Latvia. ( +371 63927224,
[email protected] N
98. Art Gallery of Raitis Junkers. Painter R. Junkers’ works are exhibited in the art
gallery for viewing and purchase. In the next room the works of Vecauce Castle
students of Children and Youth Art Studio are exhibited. Akadēmijas Street 11,
Auce, Latvia. (+371 29419941, +371 3745302 € JN
99. Photo Studio “Dobeles foto”. The visitors can observe the making process of
photos and various souvenirs, as well as order and purchase the souvenirs. Brīvības
Street13, Dobele, Latvia. ( +371 63723115 JN
100. Bramberģes Castle Old Dairy Workshop. Opportunity to participate in the
making of wooden and clay production, to try out skills in weaving, painting and
printing using ancient tools. Workshop is planned to be opened in May, 2010.
Bramberģe, Glūdas parish, Jelgavas district, Latvia. ( +371 26443157 € JN
101. Art Saloon “Pie Sīpolnieka”. Paintings, folk applied arts items. Every month
a new art exhibition. Brīvības Street 141, Jēkabpils, Latvia. (+371 29121038,
+371 65236081
102. Art gallery of Stanislovas Adomaitis and Elena Adomaitienė. Artists
- painters. Works can be ordered. Viekšnių Street 13, Akmenė, Lithuania.
(+370 68971551
103. Farmstead of Adomas Petrauskas. Photography and nature exhibitions.
Uoginiai village, Kupiskis district, Lithuania. ( +370 61001465 J
104. Nadija and Viktor Lukovnikov. Folk artists who make unique musical
instruments of clay, bone and reed. Exhibition available as well. Aispariskiai,
Birzai district, Lithuania. ( +370 67534497
105. Vytautas and Regina Mataičiai Studio of Black Ceramics. Tour, clay
battering and shaping demonstrations. Jaunimo Street 17, Gruzdžiai, Šiauliai
district, Lithuania. ( +370 41372357€ JN
106. Centre of Ethnic Culture and Traditional Crafts of Šiauliai District
Municipality. Educational displays of ceramics production, exhibitions and
learning of several traditional crafts. Ventos Street 7, Kuršėnai, Šiauliai district,
Lithuania. (+370 69808217 € JN
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Dobele and surroundings
27. Folk Applied Arts Studio „Bēne”. Stacijas str. 8, Bēne, Auce district, Latvia,
+371 29901207
42. Folk Applied Arts Studio „Auce”. Ausmas str. 3, Auce, Latvia, +371 28396984
47. Dobele Crafts House. Baznīcas str. 8, Dobele, Latvia, +37126673650
54. Tērvete Beer Brewery. JSC “Agrofirma Tērvete”, Kroņauce, Tērvete district, Latvia,
+371 29299030
98. Art Gallery of Raitis Junkers. Akadēmijas str.11, Auce, Latvia, +371 29419941
99. Photo Studio “Dobeles foto”. Brīvības str.13, Dobele, Latvia, +371 63723115
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Jelgava and surroundings
3. Crafts Workshop „Zemgale”. Upes str. 12, Zemgales village, Jelgava district, Latvia,
+371 26752957
4. Workshop „Amatnieki”. Sesavas parish, Jelgava district, Latvija, +371 29204482
5. Wood craftsman Jānis Berķis. Jaunsvirlaukas parish, Jelgava district, Latvia,
+371 63058446, +371 22339724
19. Crafts Centre „Jaunlīdumi”. Culture and Sports Centre „Jaunlīdumi”, Dzirnieki,
Jaunsvirlaukas parish, Jelgava district, Latvia, +371 26334295
28. LLC „Larelini”. Lapskalna str. 18, Jelgava, Latvia, +371 63023934
29. Folk Applied Arts Studio „Staļģene”. Staļģene, Jaunsvirlaukas parish, Jelgava district,
Latvia, +371 28674293
30. Craftswoman Andra Meinerte. Svētes parish, Jelgava district, Latvia, +371 26323655,
31. Crafts Centre „Līve”. Jelgavas str. 4a, Līvbērzes parish, Jelgava district, Latvia,
+371 26749894
45. Irma’s handicrafts „Rūzele”. Lielā str. 3, Jelgava, Latvia, +371 29181070
46. Folk Applied Arts Studio “Nākotne”. Skolas str. 2, Nākotne, Glūdas parish, Jelgava
district, Latvia, +371 26749894
55. LLC “Līcīši”. Cenu parish, Ozolnieki district, Latvia, +371 26537993
69. Shop “Daiļrade”. Akadēmijas str. 4, Jelgava, Latvia, +371 63082728
87. LLC “Latvijas Keramika A”. Rīgas str. 67, Jelgava, Latvia, +371 63022868
88. Crafts Centre „Svēte”. Svētes parish, Jelgava district, Latvia, +371 26880258
100.Bramberģes Castle Old Dairy Workshop. Bramberģe, Glūdas parish, Jelgava district,
Latvia, +371 26443157
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Bauska and surroundings
2. Yard „Jūras” of Woodcarver Juris Audzijonis. Vecumnieki, Latvia, +371 63976528
21. Bauska Art and Crafts Centre. Kalna str. 14A, 1st floor, Bauska, Latvia, +371 63923797
22. Weaving workshop „Liepiņa”. Rūpniecības str. 13, Bauska, Latvia, +371 63923167
23. Craftswoman Lidija Reinberga. Jaunezernieki, Vecumnieki, Latvia, +371 29863915
24. Studio „Stella”. Uzvara, Gailīšu parish, Bauska district, Latvia, +371 28779821
25. Florist Ināra Vilciņa. Brunava parish, Bauska district, Latvia, +371 28769748,
26. Folk Applied Arts Studio „Bauska”. Kalna str. 6, Bauska, Latvia, +371 63923093
43. Weaving workshop - Shop „Māksla”. Plūdoņa str. 14, Bauska, Latvia, +371 63929025
49. Saloon – Workshop „Rasas rīts”. Slimnīcas str. 3, Bauska, Latvia, +371 63920008
50. „Novads”. Rīgas str. 5d, Bauska, Latvia. +37163923172
51. „Saulgriezes”, Countryside Women Group „Mēmelīte”. Skaistkalnes parish,
Vecumnieki district, Latvia, +37126346250
52. Bauska Beer Brewery. „Imantas”, Īslīces parish, Bauska district, Latvia, +37163960013
53. Craftswoman Inita Medne. Skaistkalnes parish, Vecumnieki district, Latvia,
+37129567744
68. Open-air Museum „Ausekļu dzirnavas”. Bārbeles parish, Vecumnieki district, Latvia,
+37129197412
84. „Sutras”. Bārbeles parish, Vecumnieki district, Latvia, +371 29463477
85. Blacksmith Workshop „U&A”. Rīgas str. 64d, Bauska, Latvia, +371 29113747
86. Craftsman Māris Braže. Turķi, Ceraukstes parish, Bauska district, Latvia, +37126184631
97. Art Saloon „Meistars Gothards”. Plūdoņa str. 42/1, Bauska, Latvia, +371 63927224
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Aizkraukle and surroundings
1. Workshop of Peteris Graudulis. Jelgavas str. 14, Jaunjelgava, Latvia, +371 65152271
67. Aizkraukle Art School. Spīdolas str. 1, Aizkraukle, Latvia, +371 65123160
83. Inese Kāpiņa Crafts Centre. Lakstīgalu str. 4, Koknese, Latvia, +371 29227936
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Jēkabpils and surroundings
6. Farmstead Woodworking Workshop. “Pilnzemnieki”, Viesīte, Latvia, +371 65229117
7. Workshop of Woodcarvers - Brothers Aigaras and Ivars Rūrāni. Krasta str. 3a, Viesīte,
Latvia. +371 29837650
18. Art and Crafts Centre „Rūme”. Zasas parish, Jēkabpils district, Latvia. +371 26557249,
+371 26239304
20. Viesīte Crafts Centre. A. Brodeles str. 7 and Kaļķu str. 6, Viesīte, Latvia, +371 65245549
32. „Zaļbirzes”. Atašienes parish, Krustpils district, Latvia, +371 65228131
33. Training Day Centre for Disabled People „Ausma”. Pļaviņu str. 55, Jēkabpils, Latvia,
+371 65237155
34. Association „Noskaņa”. Zasas parish, Jēkabpils district, Latvia, +371 65221889
35. Zasa Art School. Zasas parish, Jēkabpils district, Latvia, +371 65235081
56. Recreation Complex “Saukas dzirnavas”. “Dzirnavas”, Saukas parish, Viesīte district,
Latvia, +371 26385991
57. Organic Farm “Boļāni”. Sēlpils parish, Sala district, Latvia, +371 26496601
58. ”Sēļu nams”. Aknīste, Latvia, +371 65266506
59. Recreation and Life Philosophy Household “Gulbji”. Rubenes parish, Jēkabpils district,
Latvia, +371 26416231
70. Exhibition Hall at Viesīte Culture Castle. Smilšu str. 2, Viesīte, Latvia, +371 65245258
71. Jēkabpils History Museum, Open-air Department “Sēļu sēta”. Filozofu str. 6,
Jēkabpils, Latvia, +371 65232501
101. Art Saloon “Pie Sīpolnieka”. Brīvības str. 141, Jēkabpils, Latvia, +371 29121038
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Joniškis and surroundings
10.Craftsmen Jolanta un Rimantas Balčiauskai. Topolių str. 3–2, Venta, Akmene district,
Lithuania, +370 68732515
11. Craftsman Virginijus Vasiliūnas. Sodo str. 18, Skaistgire, Joniškis district, Lithuania,
+370 68656277
12.Craftsman Edmundas Vaičiulis. P. Cvirkos str. 31A, Žagare, Joniškis district, Lithuania,
+370 42656695
17. Craftsman Antanas Adomaitis. Akmenė, Lithuania, +37061283277
82. History and Culture Museum of Joniškis district. Žemaičių str. 14, Joniškis, museum has
branch in Reibinių village, Joniškis district, Lithuania, +370 42652492
89.Akmene Children’s Day Centre. Puškino str. 38–1, Akmene, Lithuania, +370 68525847
102. Art Gallery of Stanislovas Adomaitis and Elena Adomaitiene. Viekšnių str. 13,
Akmene, Lithuania, +370 68971551
Šiauliai and surroundings
14. Craftsman Eugenijus Arbušauskas. Maironio str. 19, Radviliškis, Lithuania,
+370 67224901
36. Craftswoman Aurelija Norvaišienė. Lygumų str. 28, Radviliškis, Lithuania.
+370 61297591
61. LLC “Rūta”. Tilžės str. 133, Šiauliai, Lithuania, +370 61524244
62. LLC “Mūsų verbena”. Žemaitės str. 89, Šiauliai, Lithuania, +370 68586165
63. Dargaičiai Ethnographic Village. Dargaičiai village, Gruzdžiai eldership, Šiauliai district,
Lithuania, +370 61512087
75. “Devyni broliai”. Tilžes str. 151, Šiauliai, Lithuania, +370 41 435 615
76. Šiauliai „Aušra” Museum. The Castle of Aušra avenue, Aušros avenue 47, Šiauliai,
Lithuania, +370 41524394
90. Stonecutter Valdas Bandza. Stonemasonry workshop of Kelme Culture Centre,
A. Mackevičiaus str. 8A, Kelme, Lithuania, +370 686 98 592
105. Vytautas and Regina Mataičiai Studio of Black Ceramics. Jaunimo str. 17, Gruzdžiai,
Šiauliai district, Lithuania, +370 41372357
106.Centre of Ethnic Culture and Traditional Crafts of Šiauliai District Municipality.
Ventos str. 7, Kuršėnai, Šiauliai district, Lithuania, +370 69808217
13. Crafstman Bronislovas Gedminas. P. Mašioto str. 51-24, Pakruojis, Lithuania,
+370 61047586
60. A.Udriene private company. Alyvų str. 2, Jovarai str., Pakruojis district, Lithuania,
+370 42151754
91. Marijus Labanauskas “Marijaus keramika”. Plaučiškiai village, Pakruojis district,
Lithuania, +370 67289223
Panevezys and surroundings
77. Panavezys Local Lore Museum. Vasario 16-osios str. 23, Panevezys, Lithuania,
+370 45581694
78. Luseum of Linen. Stultiškiai village, Panevezys district, Lithuania, +370 61543097
81. Smilgiai Ethnographic Farmstead. Smilgiai, Panevezys district, Lithuania,
+370 45461973
93. LLC„SAIMETA”. Daujenu village, Panevezys district, Lithuania, +370 45148181
Panevezys and surroundings
Biržai and surroundings
94. L. Jocas Personal Enterprise. Berzu str. 21-1, Panevezys, Lithuania, +370 69836272
95. Ceramist Apolinija Burneikiene. Draugystes str. 7, Trakiškis, Panevezys district,
Lithuania, +370 45588780
38. Ethnigraphic Farmstead of Kupiškis. Gedinimo str. 2, Kupiškis, Lithuania,
+370 45935439
103.Farmstead of Adomas Petrauskas. Uoginiai village, Kupiškis district, Lithuania,
+370 61001465
44. Craftswoman Adele Karaliunaite. Vytauto str. 44, Joniškelis, Pasvalys district, Lithuania,
+370 61338393
80. Pasvalys Area Museum. P. Avižonio str. 6, Pasvalys, Lithuania, +370 45134096
65. Beer Factory in Rinkuskiai. Alyvu str. 8, Biržai village, Biržai district, Lithuania,
+370 45035293
66. Kirkilai village community. Kirkilai, Biržai district, Lithuania, +370 685 24848
79. Biržai Region Museum „Sela“. J. Radvilos str. 3, Biržai, Lithuania, +370 45033390
96. Blacksmith Vytas Jareckas. Kirkilai, Biržai district, Lithuania, +370 68575567
104.Craftsmen Nadija and Viktor Lukovnikov. Aispariškiai, Biržai district, Lithuania,
+370 67534497
Biržai and surroundings
15. Woodcarver Vydas Vareika. Vosyliaus str. 13, Vabalninkas village, Biržai district,
Lithuania, +370 61265160
16. Woodcarver Vidas Jatulevičius. Paryžiaus str. 23, Vabalninkas village, Biržai district,
Lithuania, +370 61641988
39. Sewer Sigute Grotuziene. Parovėja, Biržai district, Lithuania, +370 68282016
40. Craftswoman Vitene Repsiene. Pergales str. 8a-11, Vabalninkas, Biržai district,
Lithuania, +370 61725073
41. Craftswoman Zita Kumpeliene. Vabalninkas museum, S. Neries str. 14, Vabalninkas,
Biržai district, Lithuania, +370 67809634
48. Factory shop „Siulas”. Vytauto str. 31, Biržai, Lithuania, +370 45032067
64. JSC „Biržų alus”. Rotuses str. 22, Biržai, Lithuania, +370 61616514
Rokiskis and surroundings
8. Woodcarver Vidmantas Zakarka. Duokiškio village, Rokiskis district, Lithuania,
+370 61420710
9. Woodcarver Gintaras Varnas. Vytauto str. 39, Kavoliškis village, Rokiskis district,
Lithuania, +370 6864609
37. Weaver Genovaite Šimieniene. Juodupės village, Rokiskis district, Lithuania,
+370 65260391
72. Rokiskis Castle Musuem. Tyzenhauzu avenue 5, Rokiskis, Lithuania, +370 45852261
73. Kriaunos Local History Museum. Kriaunos, Rokiskis district, Lithuania, +370 45841718
74. Obeliai History Museum. Vytauto str. 18, Obeliai, Rokiskis district, Lithuania,
+370 45878825
92. Ceramist Igoris Kovalevskis. Salų village, Rokiskis district, Lithuania, +370 68884126
Tourism Information centres:
1. Tourism Information Centre of Panevezys County. Laisvės a. 11, Panevėžys,
Lithuania. ( +370 45508081, +370 45508080, [email protected], www.panevezystic.lt
2. Tourism Information Centre of Birzai District. J. Janonio str. 2, Birzai,
Lithuania. ( +370 450 33496, [email protected], www.birzai.lt
3. Tourism Information Centre of Rokiskis City. Nepirklausomybes a.8, Rokiškis,
Lithuania. ( +370 458 21050, +370 616070156, www.tic.rokiskyje.lt
4. Tourism Information Centre of Jelgava Local Municipality Council and
City. Pasta str. 37, Jelgava, Latvia. (+371 63022751, [email protected], www.jelgava.lv,
www.jrp.lv
5. Tourism Information Centre of Jekabpils City. Jakabpils miesto turizmo
informacijos centras, Brīvības str. 140/142, Jēkabpils, Latvia. ( +371 65233822,
+371 29556045, [email protected], www.jekabpils.lv
6. Tourism Information Centre of Auce Adult Education and Information
Centre. Jelgavas str. 1a, Auce, Latvia. ( +371 63745506, +371 25908948,
[email protected], www.auce.lv
7. Tourism Information Centre of Bauska District. Rātslaukums 1, Bauska,
Latvia. ( +371 63923797, [email protected], www.tourism.bauska.lv
8. Dobele District Tourism Information Centre. Brīvības str. 15, Dobele, Latvia.
( +371 63707255; +371 26136682; +371 28675118, [email protected],
www.zemgaletourism.lv, www.dobele.lv
9. Koknese Tourism Centre. Melioratoru str. 1, Koknese, Latvia.
[email protected], ( +371 65161296, www.koknese.lv
10. Tērvete Tourism Information Centre. “Tērvetes sils”, Tērvete, Latvia.
( +371 63726212, [email protected], www.zemgaletourism.lv
11. Tourism Information Point of Viesite City. A.Brodeles iela 7, Viesīte, Latvia.
(+371 29116334, +371 65245549, [email protected], www.viesite.lv
12. Tourism and Business Information Centre of Akmenė District V. Kudirkos
str. 27, Naujoji, Akmenė, Lithuania. ( +370 42552166, [email protected];
www.vic.akmene.lt
13. Joniškis Tourism and Business Information Centre. Žemaičių str. 9, Joniškis,
Lithuania. (+370 42652388; +370 42651636, [email protected], [email protected],
www.jvic.lt
14. Kelmė Tourism and Business Information Centre. Birutės str. 4. Kelmė,
Lithuania. (+370 42761430, [email protected]; www.kelmevic.lt
15. Pakruojis Tourism Information Centre. Vytauto Didžiojo str. 65, Pakruojis,
Lithuania. ( +370 42161584, +370 61261584, [email protected],
[email protected], www.pakruojis.lt
16. Radviliškis Tourism and Business Information Centre. Gedimino str. 8,
Radviliškis, Lithuania. ( +370 42250097, [email protected]; www.rtvc.lt
17. Šiauliai Tourism Information Centre. Vilniaus str. 213, Šiauliai, Lithuania.
( +370 41523110, +370 41521105, tic@ siauliai.lt www.siauliai.lt/tic
18. Tourism and Business Information Centre of Šiauliai District. Next to Hill of
Crosses. Jurgaičiai village, Meškuičiai eldership, Šiauliai district, Lithuania.
( +370 41370860, [email protected]; www.siauliair-vic.lt.