In this workshop, participants will learn from Ukrainian craftswoman Olga Zavalniuk how to make the Ukrainian folk toy "Konyk", which translates as small horse. Since ancient times, the horse has symbolised the sun, courage and strength. A horse can be made from hay, straw, jute, cotton threads and scraps of plait and fabric. The children's programme takes place [...]
Together with the Hungarian craftswoman Luca Jandó, the participants mould clay hedgehogs from bulky pieces of clay. With an indentation on the back, these become beautiful and practical pen holders that keep the desk tidy. The children's programme takes place in the presence of parents. Parents are responsible for their children and have a duty of supervision. This does not [...]
Under the expert guidance of Hungarian craftswoman Boglárka Tóth, participants will first be given a brief introduction to the art of lino printing and can then get creative themselves on the textiles they bring with them. In this way, textiles are turned into unique, artistic pieces. Participants can choose a wide variety of motifs from numerous different plates. Everyone is sure to find a favourite motif. The number of participants is limited. The children's programme takes place in the presence of accompanying adults. The responsibility for supervision lies with them and does not pass to the workshop leader. Please bring textiles [...]
In this workshop, participants will learn from Ukrainian craftswoman Olga Zavalniuk how to make a „straw spider“, or „pavuk“ in Ukrainian, although this is not a real spider. Rather, it is an amulet woven from rye or wheat straw in the form of geometric structures (pyramids, octahedrons). The amulet is hung from the ceiling, where it spins in the air, symbolising the harmony of the universe, protection [...].
With Slovakian craftsman Marek Catlos At the potter’s wheel: How cups and other everyday objects are made from shapeless clay The open-air stage on the Neu-Ulm side offers children and adults the chance to watch the artists at work and get creative themselves. Except on Sundays and the opening day, workshops take place here daily at 6.00 pm […]
Get creative with Hungarian artisan Flora Kemenes-Ocsag On the Neu-Ulm side, the open-air stage offers children and adults the chance to watch the artists at work and get creative themselves. Except on Sundays and the opening day, workshops for adults take place here daily at 6.00 pm. Participation in the workshops is […]
Under the guidance of Hungarian craftswoman Magdolna Naszvadi, participants will mould small bowls, a cup or a miniature sculpture by hand from shapeless pieces of clay, depending on their preferences. These are lovingly decorated with specially made stamps and carving techniques to create unique, artistic pieces. The works of art then just need to be left to dry in the air. The number of participants is limited. The children's programme [...]
Some fine motor skills are required for the knotting workshop led by Hungarian craftswoman Emese Bugya. Using the art of macramé knotting, the workshop involves skilfully tying threads with your hands to create cheerful bunnies or lambs. These can be worn as pendants on a bunch of keys, for example. The number of participants is limited. The children's programme takes place in the presence of accompanying adults. The responsibility for supervision lies with them and is not [...]
With the help of Austrian artisan Ruth Reisenhofer, young visitors can emboss various patterns on prepared leather bracelets and then paint or colour them. In this way, individual pieces of jewellery are created. The number of participants is limited. The children's programme takes place in the presence of accompanying adults. The responsibility for supervision lies with them and is not transferred to the workshop leader. Please bring a change of clothes [...]
Open creative offer for children In the creative tent (children's tent) on the banks of the Danube on the Neu-Ulm side, everything is ready to be moulded, kneaded and rolled! Children of all ages can get active here and create their own Danube landscape out of clay. Figures, objects and wild creatures are created to populate the growing landscape. The programme is free of charge and is [...]
Under the guidance of Serbian craftswoman Marika Srdić, lovingly designed fabric pendants are created, which become colourful companions on gym bags, satchels or items of clothing. There are various feathered friends to choose from, such as owls, chickens and birds. The number of participants is limited. The children's programme takes place in the presence of accompanying adults. The responsibility for supervision lies with the accompanying adults and does not pass to the workshop organisers. For children aged 6 and over
Open workshop for children: Making horns sing and creating jewellery from horn and bone beads, with the help of Hungarian craftsman Tibor Morvai The open-air stage on the Neuulm side, the open workshop offers children and adults the chance to watch the artists at work and get creative themselves. Except on Sundays and the opening day, this takes place daily at […]
Under the expert guidance of Hungarian craftswoman Nikolett Judit Antal, the participants make figures that are filled with lavender and polyester fibres. The children can glue eyes, noses and mouths onto the pre-sewn figures and then draw lavender patterns on them with a textile pen. In addition, the participants can stamp their name or any text they like on them. The figures are then filled with lavender and the base sewn up by hand, with the help of the craftswoman if required. The number of participants is limited. [...]
Hungarian craftsman Tibor Béres will provide participants with exciting insights into book design and they can then personalise their own little booklet with an ex libris and try out the art of calligraphy for themselves. The artistically designed pages offer space for numerous memories and stories. The number of participants is limited. The children's programme takes place in the presence of accompanying adults [...]
For children, with Ukrainian craft artist Tetiana Romanova: hand-painting on wood – hand-painted pendants – decorations for the Christmas tree, Easter bouquet or other occasions. The Schaukunstbühne stage on the Neuulm side, the open-air art stage offers children and adults the chance to watch the artists at work and get creative themselves. Except on Sundays and the opening day, workshops for […] take place here daily at 6.00 pm
