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HANDYCRAFT STREET<\/span><\/span><\/h3><\/span>
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Our workshops are open:<\/p>\n

Friday<\/span>, 5\u00a0<\/span>June<\/span>, 14:00-19:00\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Saturday, 6\u00a0<\/span>June<\/span>, 11:00-19:00<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Sunday, 7\u00a0<\/span>June<\/span>, 11:00-15:00<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Participation<\/span>\u00a0fee for one workshop is\u00a0<\/span>3 \u20ac per<\/span> person<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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The\u00a0shepherd\u2019s\u00a0wooden\u00a0animals<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For ages, people have been crafting little animals from twigs, pinecones, and other natural materials. In this workshop, you can make a cute little wooden creature and practice your skills in carving, drilling, and hammering.<\/span>
\nImportant!<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Young\u00a0children\u00a0may\u00a0only\u00a0participate\u00a0in\u00a0the\u00a0workshop\u00a0with\u00a0a\u00a0parent\u00a0or\u00a0guardian, as\u00a0the\u00a0tools\u00a0are\u00a0sharp.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Crafting\u00a0sand\u00a0cards<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We make sand art using real, colourful sand. Younger participants will create a sand art piece with a pattern already cut out on the\u00a0card, while older children can design their own pattern if they wish. We draw inspiration from Estonian folk patterns or simple motifs from nature.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Felt\u00a0balls\u00a0and\u00a0fun\u00a0pompoms\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A small felt ball can be used in all sorts of ways\u2014it\u2019s perfect as a decoration, to bring joy to a child or a cat, or even to relieve stress. You can embroider any pattern onto the felt ball that brings a smile to your face. The braided pompom, on the other hand, is a fun, unique decoration for a bag, clothing, or simply a cozy piece of interior design.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Wreath\u00a0weaving<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

With Midsummer approaching, it\u2019s the perfect time to learn how to weave a beautiful floral wreath. To do this, you arrange several varieties of flowering flowers and other plants in a row, tie them together in a circular shape, and wear them as a headpiece. You can also use this same technique to make other decorative wreaths.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Traditional\u00a0beadwork<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In\u00a0this\u00a0workshop,\u00a0you\u2019ll\u00a0learn\u00a0how\u00a0to\u00a0make\u00a0traditional\u00a0beaded\u00a0necklaces\u00a0with\u00a0fun\u00a0embellishments.\u00a0We\u2019ll\u00a0talk\u00a0about\u00a0our\u00a0grandparents\u2019\u00a0sense\u00a0of\u00a0style\u00a0and\u00a0how\u00a0to\u00a0use\u00a0different\u00a0techniques\u00a0to\u00a0decorate\u00a0the\u00a0necklaces\u00a0and\u00a0give\u00a0them\u00a0a personal\u00a0touch.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Reed and\u00a0<\/span>yarn<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

In this workshop, you can make beautiful polyhedrons out of reeds: tetrahedrons, octahedrons, and even more complex icosahedrons. For decoration, we'll add cress or a tuft made from bits of yarn and thread, which give each piece a unique look. This is how we create natural decorations that adorn our homes. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Wedding\u00a0traditions\u00a0and\u00a0wedding\u00a0crosses<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In folk tradition, a wedding is a significant and life-changing event. The purpose of observing wedding customs is to ensure the success and happiness of the newlyweds. Handmade wedding crosses also have a special place in this tradition. These crosses, woven from twigs and thread, can be hung in a favourite spot at home for your own enjoyment or given as a gift to a loved one. As we weave, we\u2019ll talk more about wedding traditions and old customs.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Let\u2019s\u00a0embroider!<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Embroidery from L\u00e4\u00e4ne\u00a0County\u00a0is\u00a0characterised\u00a0by bold,\u00a0colourful\u00a0flowers. The archaic floral motifs are\u00a0embroidered with threads dyed in solid\u00a0colours. These days, however, you can also simply have fun with threads and needles just for the sake of it. Why not draw inspiration from beautiful historical examples? Experienced embroiderers will help beginners get started, and helpful advice and clever tips are shared as a bonus. Come and try your hand\u00a0at\u00a0different embroidery styles!\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Colourful\u00a0calico\u00a0crafting<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Alongside the plain, monotonous homespun linen, the peasants took great delight in the brightly coloured store-bought calico, which was used to make jackets, aprons, towels, pouches, and other items. Every scrap of fabric was put to use, because nothing was allowed to go to waste. Let\u2019s follow our ancestors\u2019 example and make small items from beautiful fabrics, and try our hand at old-fashioned sewing machines. A knitting bag or a nice pouch is always a useful item! <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Woven\u00a0traditional\u00a0ribbons\u00a0and\u00a0belts<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In the vast world of ribbons and belts, there are still many undiscovered corners. Make yourself a beautiful ribbon, because you\u2019ll always need a little piece of ribbon in life\u2014whether for a leg strap, sock tie, belt, hair tie, apron tie, purse strap, skirt tie, or pant tie. Let\u2019s weave and braid\u2014always using good-quality wool yarn.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Yarn\u00a0dolls\u00a0and\u00a0doll\u00a0stories<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A cute, chubby yarn doll always cheers you up! A yarn doll can be a boy or a girl\u2014or sometimes some other fun character. In the old days, yarn dolls were made from leftover wool yarn\u2014waste was simply out of the question! A yarn doll makes a great playmate or simply a lovely decoration.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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A\u00a0cute\u00a0little\u00a0lamb<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In\u00a0this\u00a0workshop,\u00a0you'll\u00a0make\u00a0a\u00a0cute\u00a0little\u00a0lamb.\u00a0We'll\u00a0use\u00a0a\u00a0variety\u00a0of\u00a0fun\u00a0wool\u00a0yarns\u00a0and\u00a0fabrics, and\u00a0the\u00a0workshop is\u00a0suitable\u00a0even\u00a0for\u00a0very\u00a0young\u00a0participants.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Embroidering\u00a0the\u00a0Book\u00a0Year\u00a0Tapestry<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The large collaborative tapestry for the Year of the Estonian Book is complete and on display at the Estonian National Museum. Those who missed out on this project can contribute to a second Book Tapestry, which will eventually find its home at the new Estonian House in Toronto. This is a replica of the original rug, because you can never have too many valuable items. With the help of instructors, you can add your own stitches to the embroidery project that has been started in various parts of the world. Our home team still needs to put in a little more effort, because as early as August, the rug will begin its journey to its new home in Canada.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Tiivi<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Sooden<\/span>,\u00a0<\/span>Lembe<\/span>\u00a0Maria\u00a0<\/span>Sihvre<\/span>, Mari\u00a0<\/span>Pukk<\/span>\u00a0(<\/span>Hylda<\/span>),\u00a0<\/span>Peeter<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Sihvre<\/span>,\u00a0<\/span>Kaire<\/span>\u00a0Maali\u00a0<\/span>L\u00f5hmus<\/span>,\u00a0<\/span>Liis<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Burk<\/span>\u00a0(<\/span>Lahemaa<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Heritage<\/span>\u00a0House<\/span>),\u00a0<\/span>Aet<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Reha<\/span>\u00a0(<\/span>Hiiupits<\/span>), Katarina\u00a0<\/span>Naarits<\/span>\u00a0(<\/span>Parem<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Pool<\/span>), Viljo\u00a0<\/span>Naarits<\/span>,\u00a0<\/span>Handicraft<\/span>\u00a0Club<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Raudrohi<\/span>, Monika\u00a0<\/span>Laanmets<\/span>, Silvia\u00a0<\/span>Aarma<\/span>, Juta\u00a0<\/span>Kuuse<\/span>, Tiiu <\/span>Jalakas<\/span>,\u00a0<\/span>Lihula<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Lilltikandi<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>S<\/span>ociety<\/span>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>friends<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-44485","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\nHANDICRAFT STREET 2026 - 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