Latvia · WORKSHOPS
Good craft workshops fill up weeks ahead in summer, and the great ones go first. Below: the 9 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Make glass jewelry in a private Riga workshop. Learn earrings, pendants or rings, enjoy snacks, and get Europe shipping included. 1.5 hrs.
“Wir hatten eine tolle Erfahrung im basteln mit Glas - warten die Ergebnisse ab. Auf jeden Fall mal was anderes. Sicher auch mal was für Familie, Freunde oder auch nur zu zweit.”
Make your own sterling silver ring or charm in Riga with expert instruction, guided techniques, and a stunning water view.
“It was a very nice private workshop. Two of us made rings and one one made some earrings. Everything turned out great. You can do all the steps yourself. Very relaxing atmosphere:)”
Make your own glass plate in Riga at Glass Point. Learn medieval-style techniques, paint a round or square plate, then pick it up after firing.
“Fantastic experience, so different from the standard trips on the river etc. A chance to let your imagination free. Play with colour... imagine what they will become when heated and glazed. Hopefully do this again some time soon.”
Make seasonal glass décor in Riga, guided by glass artist Anna. You’ll cut and assemble 3 items, with shipping and refreshments included.
“The workshop was beautifully led by Anna, the artist and her colleague. We really enjoyed learning about glass and the techniques for making beautiful glass ornaments. Our teachers were so patient and encouraging, we had a lovely time and are really looking forward to our glass ornaments being delivered.”
3-hour English khinkali cooking class in Riga for up to six, with ingredients and a drink included, led by a local chef.
“It was great, the people are kind, professional, the material is adequate and there is a lot of knowledge and kindness in the chefAuto-translated”
In Riga, you design and hand-paint a glass fruit bowl with a private instructor, then return after 1-2 days to pick up your piece.
Make your own glass mosaic plate in Riga. Cut and arrange glass in a guided workshop, then fuse it in a kiln for pickup 1-2 days later.
“This was a very unique experience. We have never done anything like this before. it wasn't about history or sight seeing, it was a shared experience in creating something special, a really cool plate that we had shipped back. We proudly display Read more”
Taste 10 pine cone foods, cook pine cone marmalade, and take home a jar in Jelgava with host Reinis. Private, 1.5 hours.
“Reinis was a great host, he told us the story of his business producing pinecone products in great detail and never lost our interest, we got to try lots of different products with pine cones and learn about the benefits of eating pine cones.”
Make an Art Nouveau style glass decoration using the Tiffany technique in Riga, cut and solder your own pieces, and take it home.
“Me and my daughter did the Tiffany Glass workshop. We both really enjoyed the day and learnt alot about Tiffany Glass Art, and came home with copper glass birds that we made on the day. Would definitely recommend if you are in Riga. Suzanne”
An hour in the Old Town, or a full day on the road south.
