12 November, 21 November, 27 November, 28 November master-classes in fusing will take place. Participation requirements are the same as always; the necessary information for registration is also traditional: last name, first name, phone number, and the name of the chosen group. Please forward this information to info@gagarin.ee . Detailed information please find below ...

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20 ноября (воскресенье) по просьбам не попавших на первый состоится второй мастер-класс по ремням из кожи.

Фотографии с первого мастер-класса можно посмотреть ЗДЕСЬ (link).

Кожаный ремень - базовый аксессуар как в женском, так и в мужском гардеробе. Мы предлагаем вам изготовить отличный ремень из толстой шорно-седельной кожи, под чутким руководством мастера с многолетним опытом. 
Ручная работа, качественная натуральная кожа, стальная латунированная фурнитура - сложите эти три фактора вместе  вы получите настоящий шедевр.Что вы получите, посетив наш мастер-класс? ...

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С 6 ноября начинается долгожданный курс по каллиграфии. Преподаватель - профессиональный каллиграф из Таллинна Татьяна Яковлева.

Данный  курс расчитан на базовое освоение английского курсива. Он включает в себя интенсивную практическую работу в течении 3 часов в классе два раза в месяц и обязательную самостоятельную работу дома.

 Благодаря своей красоте и утонченности английский курсив является одним из любимых стилей письма во многих странах. После окончания данного курса ученики смогут использовать это письмо во многих сферах жизни, в основном для оформления праздничных и почтовых открыток, подарочной, свадебной и сувенирной продукции.

На курсе вы познакомитесь с особенностями работы остроконечным пером, с изяществом каллиграфической линии, пропорциями букв, с особым ритмом этого письма. ...

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• Calligraphy

Oktober 7, Oktober 22 and Oktober 29 master-classes in fusing will take place. Participation requirements are the same as always; the necessary information for registration is also traditional: last name, first name, phone number, and the name of the chosen group. Please forward this information to info@gagarin.ee . Detailed information please find below ...

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Kuidas aitab loovtegevus erineva kultuuritaustaga inimestel ühist keelt leida? Kuidas korraldada tegevusi, mis ühendavad täiskasvanuid, peresid ja kohalikku kogukonda?

MTÜ Craft Depo kutsub meie keskuse täiskasvanud õppijaid osalema Erasmus+ rühmaõpirändel Madeirale (Portugal).

Reisi kuupäevad: 29. november - 8. detsember 2026 .

Vastuvõttev organisatsioon: Associação Multicultural e Criativa Casa dos Amigos, Funchal, Portugal.

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How can we encourage adults to enjoy learning, take part in new projects and become more active in their communities? In Madeira, we explored inspiring examples of how creativity, local traditions and cooperation between organisations can help achieve these goals.

In July 2026, a group of adult learners from MTÜ Craft Depo in Narva travelled to Madeira, Portugal, as part of an Erasmus+ group learning mobility. Our host organisation was Associação Multicultural e Criativa Casa dos Amigos in Funchal.

The programme was varied and full of learning opportunities. We visited local educational and community organisations, participated in practical workshops and exchanged experiences with organisers and local residents. We were particularly interested in how organisations attract adults to learning activities, maintain their motivation, build partnerships and involve volunteers.

One unusual discovery was Malai - an eco-friendly material made from coconut industry waste. During a practical workshop, we learned basic hand-stitching techniques and observed how trainers organise activities for people with different levels of experience. We saw how even a simple creative task can encourage communication, new connections and learning from one another.

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How can we organise creative workshops where people with different native languages, cultural backgrounds and levels of experience feel confident and can learn together? This was the main focus of our teacher's training in Madeira.

In July 2026, our young and highly proactive teacher Arina attended an Erasmus+ training course, “Methodology for Teaching Creative Technologies to Adults in Socially, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Groups”, hosted by Associação Multicultural e Criativa Casa dos Amigos in Funchal, Portugal.

The training focused on integration through creativity and the development of soft skills: communication, teamwork, mutual support, finding common ground and overcoming insecurity

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Imagine a place where artisans practising different crafts work side by side, creative workshops take place, local traditions are kept alive, and people of different generations meet. Each artisan has their own speciality, yet together they create a shared space for creativity, learning and cultural exchange.

This was what particularly interested us during our visit to Arolithos Traditional Cretan Village on the island of Crete, Greece.

In June 2026, Juri Raud, a teacher and adult education coordinator at MTÜ Craft Depo, participated in an Erasmus+ job-shadowing mobility under the programme “Adult Learning through Traditional Crafts, Intergenerational Learning and Community-Based Education”.

Unlike a traditional training course, job shadowing provides an opportunity to observe how another organisation works in practice, learn from its staff and artisans, discuss teaching methods and exchange professional experience.

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In March 2026, a group of adult learners from MTÜ Craft Depo in Narva travelled to Italy e to explore the art of mosaic making in a city where its traditions go back thousands of years. The participants were Craft Depo learners who already practise mosaic making and wanted to develop their skills further.

The Erasmus+ group learning mobility was hosted by Associazione culturale Studio Cassio Arte del Mosaico. The programme combined hands-on training, Italian cultural heritage, sustainable creative practices and modern approaches to adult learning.

Participants worked with natural stone and traditional Italian mosaic glass, known as smalti. They developed their own designs and created artworks using Roman stone mosaic techniques.

One particularly interesting aspect was comparing how mosaic materials are produced today with the methods used by craftspeople in ancient times. Exploring modern production techniques alongside historical methods gave participants a deeper appreciation of the precision, patience and craftsmanship involved in mosaic making.

Rome itself became an open-air classroom. At the National Roman Museum, participants studied ancient mosaics and frescoes, observing artistic techniques and fine details. Exploring the city also showed how art, architecture and craft traditions remain part of everyday life.

Sustainability was another important theme. Participants discussed how leftover natural stone and construction tiles could be reused to create new mosaics - an approach particularly relevant to Craft Depo's creative activities.

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How can leather offcuts be transformed into original handmade items, and how can traditional crafts be enhanced with modern technology? These were the main themes of our training in Tenerife.

In February 2026, two representatives of MTÜ Craft Depo took part in an Erasmus+ individual staff learning mobility hosted by Triarti Art And Craft in Puerto de la Cruz, Spain.

We explored leathercraft as a new creative field for Craft Depo, learning to make small items and accessories, decorate and personalise them, and incorporate traditional motifs from the Canary Islands.

CNC engraving was particularly interesting. We learned how drawings can be converted into digital files and transferred onto leather using specialised equipment. This demonstrated how traditional craftsmanship can be combined with digital technology.

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Kas soovid tutvuda huvitavate lähenemisviisidega loov- ja kogukonnaürituste korraldamisele, saada uusi kogemusi ning õppida Portugali partneritelt?

MTÜ Craft Depo kutsub meie keskuse täiskasvanud õppijaid osalema Erasmus+ rühmaõpirändel Madeirale (Portugal).

Reisi kuupäevad: 20.-28. juuli 2026 (koos reisipäevadega).

Õppekoht: Funchal, Madeira, Portugal.

Vastuvõttev organisatsioon: Associação Multicultural e Criativa Casa dos Amigos.

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MTÜ Craft Depo invites its adult learners to apply for an Erasmus+ group learning mobility in Italy.

Mobility period 24 -31 March 2026. *including additional travel days.

The training will take place at Associazione culturale Studio Cassio Arte del Mosaico, an organisation specialising in mosaic art.

The aim of the mobility is to explore traditional and modern mosaic techniques, learn to work with new materials, discover sustainable ways of using them and gain a deeper understanding of Italy's rich mosaic heritage. The programme also supports the development of creativity, independence and international communication skills among adult learners.

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The most valuable part of educational trips is not only the knowledge and practical skills gained, but also the changes they bring to the participants themselves. Some find the courage to travel independently for the first time, others discover new interests, and some return home with ideas they are ready to share with others.

This was exactly the experience of our adult learners during a group learning mobility in Wrocław, Poland, in December 2025.

The mobility took place within the European Union's Erasmus+ programme, Adult Education sector.

Project number: 2025-1-EE01-KA121-ADU-000328467

Mobility type: Group Mobility of Adult Learners.

The educational programme was organised in cooperation with Anna Woźniakowska Studio and focused on creativity as a tool for adult development, social inclusion and environmentally sustainable living.

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At Craft Depo, we continue to develop creative activities and explore new teaching methods that make adult education more engaging, accessible and diverse. Our goal is not only to learn new artistic techniques but also to find ways to involve people of different ages, backgrounds and abilities in creative activities.

One of these creative fields is Ebru - the traditional art of painting on water, which allows artists to create unique patterns and transfer them onto paper.

In October 2025, a Craft Depo educator participated in an individual Erasmus+ learning mobility in Riga, Latvia, attending a course organised by Amarana House.

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How can we make educational materials not only useful but also clear, engaging and visually appealing? How can we present creative workshops, share information about our projects and attract new participants? For Craft Depo, where adult education is closely connected with creativity, these questions are particularly important.

To explore modern tools for visual communication, one of our educators travelled to Gdynia, Poland, for a training course.

In August 2025, our educator attended the five-day course “Graphic Design: Tools & Techniques,” organised by Kostiuk..

The training took place within the European Union's Erasmus+ programme, Adult Education sector.

Project number: 2025-1-EE01-KA121-ADU-000328467.

Mobility type: Individual staff mobility  "Courses and Training".

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Kas soovid tutvuda uute loovtehnikatega, saada rahvusvahelist kogemust ja avastada uusi õppimisvõimalusi?

Loovuskeskus Craft Depo kutsub oma täiskasvanud õppijaid osalema rühmaõpirändel Euroopa Liidu Erasmus+ programmi täiskasvanuhariduse valdkonna raames.

Toimumiskoht: Wrocław, Poola.

Õpirände periood: 30. november - 6. detsember 2025 (koos reisipäevadega, sõit bussi ja rongiga).

Vastuvõttev organisatsioon: Anna Woźniakowska Studio.

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In July 2025, three teachers from MTÜ Craft Depo in Narva participated in international training in Italy as part of the Erasmus+ programme.

The training took place in Rome at Studio Cassio  Arte del Mosaico, on the course Roman Mosaic and Micromosaic Jewelry, focusing on traditional Roman mosaic techniques and the creation of micromosaic jewellery.

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Fine metal wires, intricate openwork patterns and remarkable precision — these are the essential elements of traditional Maltese filigree jewellery. Behind the delicate appearance of each piece lies hours of careful work, patience and exceptional craftsmanship.

To explore this traditional art, Juri Raud, an educator at Craft Depo, travelled to the island of Gozo, Malta.

In February 2025, he attended an intensive course, “Jewelry-Making Course in the Filigree Technique,” at Ta’ Dbieġi Jewellery, located in Ta’ Dbieġi Crafts Village.

The training took place within the European Union's Erasmus+ programme, Adult Education sector.

Project number: 2024-1-EE01-KA121-ADU-000216225

Mobility type: Individual staff mobility – Courses and Training.

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In Portugal, ceramic tiles are much more than a decorative building material. Hand-painted azulejos adorn the façades of houses, churches, railway stations and even ordinary city streets. Behind every pattern lies a story of craftsmanship, history and artistic traditions preserved for centuries.

This was the art that a group of adult learners from Craft Depo travelled to discover. In January 2025, our learners visited Lisbon, where they took part in a training programme at the ceramic studio A Casa do Azulejo.

The learning mobility took place within the European Union's Erasmus+ programme, Adult Education sector.

Project number: 2024-1-EE01-KA121-ADU-000216225

Mobility type: Group Mobility of Adult Learners.

The educational programme, “Painting of a Traditional Portuguese Tile,” combined hands-on ceramic painting with an exploration of Portugal's cultural heritage.

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In October 2024, a group of adult learners from Craft Depo visited Antalya, Türkiye, to discover the traditional art of Ebru — a fascinating technique of painting on water.

The learning mobility took place within the European Union's Erasmus+ programme, Adult Education sector.

Project number: 2024-1-EE01-KA121-ADU-000216225

Mobility type: Group Mobility of Adult Learners.

The training was organised in cooperation with Meraki Dil ve Sanat Dernegi.

Ebru is an art form in which the final result can never be completely predicted. Drops of paint spread across the surface of specially prepared water, forming unusual patterns. Using delicate tools, the colours are transformed into flowers, ornaments and abstract compositions before being transferred onto paper or fabric.

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