Dzīvesziņas un arodu sēta “Austras raksti”

Name: Dzīvesziņas un arodu sēta “Austras raksti”
Address: Vecpilsētas iela 2, Jelgava, Jelgava, LV

A house of Latvian traditions and crafts in Jelgava’s old town with weaving and ceramics workshops and a kiln: watch the craftspeople, shape clay yourself, try weaving, join a bread-baking masterclass and learn about the Zemgale folk costume. Tours in Latvian and English.

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What to expect

All materials included
No experience needed
Allow time to explore without rushing

Good to know

Address: Vecpilsētas iela 2, Jelgava
Website: austrasraksti.lv
Season: All year
Price: Prices on the business website
Kids: No
Indoors: Yes

Details checked: October 2026. For current prices and opening hours, see the business website. Source: visit.jelgava.lv.

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