Activities by Valmieras Jaunatnes centrs “Vinda”

A ceramics studio offering classes ranging from basic modeling to working on the potter’s wheel. Working with clay is calming and fosters pa…

Robotics classes using LEGO Spike Prime and Mindstorms kits: Children build robots and program them using block-based programming to make th…

Programming classes for children ages 9–11 in the visual Scratch environment: by connecting command blocks, students create their first anim…

Drone school for teens and young adults ages 13 and up: Learn how to fly recreational drones, familiarize yourself with safe flying rules, a…

Club members build their own miniature electric model cars (1:24 and 1:32 scale) and race them on a special track—from competitions in Valmi…

A club for children ages 7–16 that builds, tunes, and tests model go-karts and drift cars; the club also organizes demonstrations at “Vinda”…

In the club, members build model cars and ships out of wood, learn how to use tools and read blueprints; “Vinda” also organizes model ship c…

Technical creativity classes for children ages 7–14: gluing, cutting, building, creating models of dream homes, flying paper airplanes, and…

Activities for children ages 4–6, in which they make models of cars, boats, airplanes, robots, and kites out of paper and other materials: c…

In this workshop, participants learn how to use a sewing machine, explore different fabrics, and sew clothes for themselves and their friend…

Photography Club for children and teens ages 7–30: Learn to spot interesting shots, operate a camera, and create photos.

The studio produces works of visual art and experiments with various graphic techniques—both by hand and on the computer—using new and recyc…