Living traditions · craft · nature
Bring your group to Antaviešė in Švenčionys District, Lithuania, to make straw gardens, try sutartinės singing, explore traditional hemp crafts or walk through Labanoras Forest with a guide. Choose the experience you would like to share.
Plan your visit
These activities welcome adult community groups, friends and colleagues. Compare the published workshop durations and group sizes below, then contact us to agree on your date and programme.
| Experience | What you will do | Duration and group |
|---|---|---|
| Straw garden making | Explore the meaning of Lithuanian sodai and tie simple straw garden fragments. A good choice for calm, focused handwork. | 1.5–2 hours · up to 15 participants · all materials provided |
| Sutartinės singing | Listen, practise rhythm and blending voices, and try simple Lithuanian multipart songs together. A shared introduction to singing in harmony. | 1.5–2 hours · usually 10–20 participants; adaptable by arrangement |
| Hemp heritage workshop | Learn about the history and uses of hemp, try traditional fibre processing and twist a hemp cord. | 1.5–2 hours · recommended for up to 20 participants · Lithuanian or English |
| Experiential forest walk | Explore the sounds, plants, tracks and stories of Labanoras Forest with a guide. A choice for groups who want time outdoors and a closer look at nature. | Route, duration and group size agreed before your visit |
A workshop can be the focus of your gathering or part of a wider group programme. Think about whether you would most enjoy making something by hand, singing together, exploring a traditional craft or spending time in the forest.
Tell us your preferred date, group size, available time and activity. If you would like to combine experiences or include a traditional sauna in your event, we can discuss what is possible for your group.
For a quiet gathering with friends or colleagues before Christmas, consider the straw garden workshop. Straw ornaments have a place in Lithuanian seasonal home decoration; the workshop introduces the craft through simple sodai fragments.
Ask in advance about your preferred date and group. We can discuss the session and your group’s interests when you enquire.
Labas Noras is in Antaviešė, Švenčionys District, surrounded by Labanoras Forest and close to the Peršokšna River. Craft and cultural workshops take place in the clay house, while experiential walks explore the surrounding forest.
The straw garden workshop introduces simple fragments, and the sutartinės session teaches a few simple songs. Let us know if your group is new to the activity so we can discuss your needs.
The hemp workshop is offered in Lithuanian or English. For other workshops, agree on the teaching language before booking.
Yes, you can enquire about a custom group programme combining workshops, a forest walk, sutartinės or a traditional sauna. The activities and their order are agreed in advance.
No. Straw, thread, scissors and the other materials for straw garden making are provided during the workshop.
Contact Labas Noras by phone, email or through the contact page. Share your preferred date, number of participants, chosen activity and teaching language so we can discuss your visit.
Share your preferred date, number of participants, chosen activity and teaching language.