Craftsmen and folk-wear makers’ workshop invites you to visit
the Homestead of Latvian life-wisdom and crafts
A little bit about the house...
We are in a restored historic wooden house that has been granted the status of an architectural monument of national significance. The building’s research materials show its history from the 2nd half of the 18th century, but building testimony at the site dates back to 1652. After restoration the house retains the planning of earlier times and 18th and 19th century wall decorations.
The heating ovens, stove, bakery oven and building’s pride – the mantel chimney, which is the only known restored mantel chimney in Jelgava, have been restored.
Exploring Latvian cultural and historical heritage
Guided tours in the restored 18th century wooden building with a story about its history through the centuries.
- Learn about the layout of the building, its use in the past and today, related historical events. You will feel like a resident of this building from the 17th century to the present day, discover the nuances of the bakers’ and weavers’ work.
- Visit the weaver’s workshop, see the looms with a draw device, P. Vilumsons’ semi-automatic looms, other looms and weavers’ work accessories, see how the folk costume is made and try out weaving and other handicraft skills yourself.
We weave on handlooms various woolen and linen fabrics for Latvian national costumes, interior decorations, etc. We try to use the old craft skills and work tools from 19th to beginning of 20th century.
House entrance price list
5 €
Adults
2 €
Pupils, students, pensioners, disabled (on presentation of ID)
10 €
Family ticket (children up to 18)
20 €
Guided tour in Latvian
30 €
Guided tour in EN, DE, RU
5 €
Adults
2 €
Pupils, students, pensioners, disabled (on presentation of ID)
10 €
Family ticket (children up to 18)
20 €
Guided tour in Latvian
30 €
Guided tour in EN, DE, RU
15% discount when presenting the Honor family card (Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia) together with an ID.
Room rental for events
- We offer premises for organizing events for friends, family celebrations, seminars, corporate events and other interest for up to 25 people.
The family room and the kitchen with its cozy and ancient atmosphere is a great place for creative work and learning of various older and newer work skills. For our gueats we offer informative and practical lessons and master classes (with prior registration):
- Baking bread;
- Formation of Latvian traditional decorations Puzurs and Ķists;
- Cooking Latvian traditional dishes on a firewood stove or in the mantle chimney;
- Baking pancakes, pies, gingerbread, cookies, hunger pancakes;
- Making of cheese, candles, soap;
- Decoupage;
- Weaving of belts, bookmarks, garters;
- Other events after prior application.
Master classes are held for groups of 10 to 20 people with prior application.
If you are a smaller or larger group and you want to order a master class, call us, we will propose an event for you too.
look, what you can expect...
