Crafts in Pakiršinys

On 26 November the Pakiršinys Manor park hosts a family workshop, “Advent Wreath”. There is a fee, and registration by phone is required.

Covers beekeeping, uses of wax and the symbolism of candles. Participants try wheel-dipping, roll candles from wax sheets and pour a scented…

Children learn about the plants of old flower gardens, sowing traditions and Baltic symbols. They decorate small pots with the symbols and s…

Covers the dried grasses and threads used for tying and the meaning of traditional motifs. Participants tie a small bird from dried grasses.

Participants learn about the history and kinds of Lithuanian woven bands, techniques and traditional patterns. They braid, tie or twist thei…

A wool-felting programme on felting history, types of wool and techniques. Using dry and wet felting, participants make bracelets with ethni…

Covers the origins, symbols and tying of straw “gardens” and their value as heritage. Participants tie their own straw rattles.

Participants learn about the leatherworker’s craft, natural and artificial leather and how they are worked. They make a leather bracelet tha…

Covers the traditions of the Advent wreath and the circle as the cycle of the year, plus decorating materials. Participants make their own w…

Covers the symbolism and tying traditions of Easter palms and common motifs such as the sun, moon, circle and bird. Each participant ties a…

Participants follow flax from seed to finished product, revisit Baltic signs and compare textile markers and paints. They finish by decorati…

A session on the origins, types and traditional making of soap. Participants experiment and make small soaps decorated with Baltic motifs.