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Jewelry workshop at Gerda Retter Design Studio

Kastani tn 42, Tartu linn, Tartu maakond, 50410

Come and have fun with your group at the Gerda Retter Design Studio in Aparaaditehas in Tartu!
We offer a creative, inspiring workshop where everyone can craft their own unique leather jewelry, such as earrings, necklaces, bracelets, brooches, or cufflinks. The workshop is conducted under the guidance of a designer who teaches various techniques, including decorating cut-out shapes with foil. It’s a perfect opportunity to create a personalized gift for yourself or a friend. Each crafted piece of jewelry comes in a stylish jewelry box.
Come to us for your next company event, birthday, or bachelorette party. We also organize public workshops.
The workshop is suitable for everyone – no prior craft experience is required. If desired, the table can be set with tasty snacks and drinks to make the experience even more memorable.

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  • Estonian design
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Avinurme Woodworking Centre

Avinurme Woodworking Centre is a tourism centre which is home to local craftsmen. It offers the widest selection of woodwork products in Estonia, including dozens of sauna and household items. You can even put your own skills to the test! The centre organises a variety of workshops, from basket-weaving and felting to bread-making, candle-making, painting and more. The cosy coffee shop offers home-made cakes and pastries, fresh bread and other treats. Arranged in advance, it can provide catering for groups of up to 80 people.

  • Estonian design
  • Estonian handicraft

Estonian National Museum shop

After you visit the Estonian National Museum, look for a special souvenir in the ERM museum shop to capture the uniqueness of Estonian culture. The museum shop offers a wide selection of products to suit every taste. Here, anyone who appreciates Estonian design and crafts will find something special, such as a unique handmade product or beautiful jewelry. A souvenir from the ERM shop is an excellent memento of your visit and will remind you of Estonian history and traditions once you arrive home.

  • Estonian design

A. Le Coq gift shop

A. Le Coq is Estonia's oldest beer producer and largest beverage producer dedicated to preserving and promoting Estonia's beer and beverage culture. The A. Le Coq Museum has an extension with a gift shop, which makes visiting the museum more convenient and enjoyable than before. As an added experience to the museum visit, the gift shop allows visitors to familiarize themselves with the wide range of A. Le Coq products made by local masters. Choose a souvenir from nearly 200 different products related to Tartu and beer history.

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  • Estonian design
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Leather keychain workshop

In the leather studio workshop, you can make a personalised keychain under the guidance of the leather designer Tiina Andron. Different metal studs, leathers, rivets, and key rings are used. The workshop is suitable for everyone (from school age). In addition to making a keychain, you will get to explore Antonius Courtyard, see the completion of various works, and hear the designers talk about their work.More leather studio workshops for groups can be found here.

  • Estonian handicraft
  • Estonian design
  • Workshops

Avatud Ateljee Art Studio

The Art Studio sells great Estonian oil paintings and graphic art, high-class leather and wood goods and high temperature ceramics by Aivar Rumvolt. Please do not hesitate to call on us, if you need a special gift for your guest. The Avatud Ateljee Studio organises different courses: you are welcome to sign up for pottery, calligraphy, binding or leatherwork classes. In addition the studio organises poetry reading nights and meetings with artists. Groups can also visit Aivar Rumvolt’s pottery shop in Kubja by previous appointment. In summer there are workshops both for grown-ups and the young.