Summer School in Estonian Handicraft
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Credits
2 ECTS (52 hours)
Form of study
Classwork
Location
Viljandi
Fee
1295.03 EUR
Teachers
Piia Rand
Riina Tomberg
Egge Edussaar-Eidemiller
Inna Raud
Aivi Tamm
Liina Laaneoja
Merli Mänd
Annika Vaalma
Liina Langi
Meelis Kihulane
Eili Soon
Margus Rebane
Maris Taul
Marge Veelmaa
Eilve Manglus
Tõnis Luik
Liilia Raik
Janika Solmann
Riina Tomberg
Egge Edussaar-Eidemiller
Inna Raud
Aivi Tamm
Liina Laaneoja
Merli Mänd
Annika Vaalma
Liina Langi
Meelis Kihulane
Eili Soon
Margus Rebane
Maris Taul
Marge Veelmaa
Eilve Manglus
Tõnis Luik
Liilia Raik
Janika Solmann
Study group
Handicrafts
Program language
English
Purpose:
The aim is to introduce Estonian handicraft by giving an overview of traditional handicraft techniques from Estonia and to learn the modern usage of those techniques.
Target group:
teachers, masters and crafts people from all over the world
Outcome:
The participant will know the characteristics of Estonian traditional handicraft and knows how to use some techniques.
Teachers:
Piia Rand - Riina Tomberg -
Egge Edussaar-Eidemiller -
Inna Raud -
Aivi Tamm -
Liina Laaneoja -
Merli Mänd -
Annika Vaalma -
Liina Langi -
Meelis Kihulane -
Eili Soon -
Margus Rebane -
Maris Taul -
Marge Veelmaa -
Eilve Manglus -
Tõnis Luik -
Liilia Raik -
Janika Solmann -
Content:
| Topic | Credit | Lectors |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Blacksmithing: coat rack | 6 | Tõnis Luik |
| 2. Cooking: discovering local ingredients | 12 | Liilia Raik |
| 3. Crocheting: laces from Hiiumaa | 6 | Liina Laaneoja, Annika Vaalma |
| 4. Crocheting: laces with cross stiches from Muhu Island | 6 | Liina Laaneoja, Annika Vaalma |
| 5. Crocheting: multicolored crochet from Muhu Island | 6 | Liina Laaneoja, Annika Vaalma |
| 6. Embroidery: Mulgi embroidery | 12 | Liina Laaneoja, Annika Vaalma |
| 7. Glasswork: hot glass sandcasting | 12 | Eili Soon |
| 8. Goldsmithing: brooch with punched pattern | 6 | Eilve Manglus |
| 9. Goldsmithing: wheel coin pendant | 12 | Eilve Manglus |
| 10. Knitting: gloves from Karja parish, cuff and fingers | 6 | Riina Tomberg |
| 11. Knitting: Haapsalu shawl | 12 | Liina Langi |
| 12. Knitting: lace wrist warmers | 6 | Riina Tomberg |
| 13. Knitting: patterns with travelling stitches from Ruhnu Island | 12 | Riina Tomberg |
| 14. Leatherwork: leather belt | 6 | Egge Edussaar-Eidemiller |
| 15. Mixed textile techniques: making a belt pocket | 12 | Inna Raud |
| 16. Other textile techniques: traditional decorations with lucet cord | 6 | Liina Laaneoja, Annika Vaalma |
| 17. Other textile techniques: traditional mending techniques | 6 | Maris Taul |
| 18. Patchwork: making of a knitting bag and/or a device pouch | 6 | Riina Tomberg |
| 19. Sewing: cotton jackets from Kihnu Island | 12 | Aivi Tamm, Merli Mänd |
| 20. Silversmithing: silver spoon | 6 | Tõnis Luik |
| 21. Texitile printing: eco-printing | 6 | Janika Solmann |
| 22. Weaving: pick-up woven belt | 12 | Piia Rand |
| 23. Weaving: traditional geometric patterns on a draw-loom | 6 | Marge Veelmaa |
| 24. Woodworking: root basket weaving | 12 | Margus Rebane |
| 25. Woodworking: small wooden tool for crafts | 12 | Meelis Kihulane |
Price info:
Prices with the field trip:Christmas special price (December 23 - January 5 2025): 1295€
Early bird price (January 6 2025 - March 31 2025): 1430€
Regular price (April 1 2025 - June 6 2025): 1550€
Prices without the field trip:
Christmas special price (December 23 - January 5 2025): 1145€
Early bird price (January 6 2025 - March 31 2025): 1280€
Regular price (April 1 2025 - June 6 2025): 1400€
The prices do NOT include:
accommodation;
breakfasts;
lunches and dinners on the workshop days (except festive dinner);
more valuable materials in 5 workshops (https://viljandi.ut.ee/en/node/115378)
Location info:
Viljandi maakond UT Viljandi Culture Academy, Vilma building, Turu 7, Viljandi
Learning environment:
Studies and teaching takes place in appropriate classrooms, which have the required teaching equipment and meet the health and safety requirements.
Schedule and further information:
.
Requirements to complete:
active participation during the course
Outcome method:
no assessment
Document to be issued:
Certificate of attendance
Tax refund:
Yes
Registration information:
craftcamp.estonia@gmail.com
Additional information:
Kristine Liiva, kristine.liiva@ut.ee, +372 5145843
Program code:
P2VK.TK.539
General contact:
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