Art in Jelgava

The “Junda” Club at Pārlielupe School: jewelry, greeting cards, table arrangements, and soft toys. Participants learn beading, embroidery, t…

We take photos of people, objects, and nature; we also film and learn how to edit photos and videos. You can bring your own phone or camera;…

The “Istok” Russian Society has a poets’ association, “Egida”, led by Olga Butāne. The society is based at the NGO House on Skolotāju iela.

The “Istok” Russian Society runs a crafts club led by Leokādija Rinkūna. The society is based at the NGO House on Skolotāju iela.

In the Polish union’s creative club “Varavīksne”, handicraft lovers work in various techniques and make festive decorations for events. Cont…

The handicraft club “Zelta rokas” teaches new handicraft skills and keeps traditional folk techniques alive, with sessions for Jelgava resid…

Jelgava’s people’s painting studio has been running since 1956 and now has about 80 members, from young people to participants over 90. They…

The “Dardedze” studio has been running since 1963 and teaches weaving and knotting (macramé). Drawing on Latvian ethnographic heritage, memb…

Literary works brought to life as a puppet show (40 min), at the City Library and the Zinītis, Miezīte and Pārlielupe branches.

Children's books told through kamishibai picture theatre (40 min); can also be held at a kindergarten or school.

An exploring and creative tour for the youngest: a fairy tale reading and a craft (30–40 min).

A storytelling tour of the library building, its history and today (40 min), adapted to all ages.