Workshop
Workshop: Basket Weaving
09.05.2026
9:00 - 15:00
Trocnov 14, 373 12 Borovany
The series of Saturday craft workshops in Trocnov is a traditional part of the program. On May 9, 2026, you can look forward to a basket-weaving workshop led by Jan Smrt.
The individual workshops provide an introduction to the crafts of the early 15th century. They demonstrate how various materials were worked and how different everyday objects were made. The workshops are open to the general public.
- Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Course fee: 500 CZK. Tickets can be purchased online or in person at the reception desk of the South Bohemian Museum in České Budějovice (Dukelská 1).
- The number of participants is limited to a maximum of 12. What to bring: nothing; the South Bohemian Museum will provide all materials and supplies.
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