Working
hours: Mon-Fri 9.00–17.00, VI 11.00–15.00
Coordinates:
54.38419400, 24.88049300
Public Institution
Dargužiai Craft Center invites you to come and offers its services: educational
programs, organizes celebrations, trainings for traditional craftsmen and
representatives of Varėna district community interested in traditional crafts. Rent
premises for plein airs and camp participants, in the operating shop, every
visitor who is fascinated by national art will be able to buy the works of
craftsmen and folk artists of Varėna region and find information about them.
Our main
goal is to research and popularize the national heritage, to carry out cultural
and educational activities, to preserve the experience and skills of craftsmen
that are passed down from generation to generation. The Dargužiai Crafts Center
brings together creative craftsmen from various fields, demonstrating carving,
embroidery, painting, beekeeping, weaving crafts, introduces herbs and their
collection features, as well as the production of syrups and hydrolysates. Culinary
heritage cultivators prepare traditional dishes in an ancient oven.
Organized by
the Craft Center:
- educational
and cognitive programs;
- calendar
holidays;
- family,
company holidays;
- exhibitions,
expositions.
Services, additional offers:
- rented premises for seminars, conferences for up to 30
people (equipment: projector, laptop, printer, photocopier);
- catering for conference and educational participants;
- it is offered to buy or order handmade units in an
existing shop;
- kitchenette, dishes are available
It is important. Educational programs are adapted to the age of the visitors. If a certain
work is produced during the training, its raw material is included in the
price, and the participants take the finished work home. The date and time of
the educational session are adjusted according to your needs (estimated from
1.5 to 2 hours).