Ancient crafts and rural enterpreneurs

Address: Pocelujevka, Griškānu pagasts
T: +371 29463032
E-mail: a.uspelis@gmail.com
Short description: Potter Andris Ušpelis leads the National art studio „The potters of Rēzekne District”. Every year, the studio organizes two major events – Potter Days in spring and local or state exhibitions. The works of the potter recall shapes, color, decorations and the style of the Silajāņi ceramics. Andris tries to maintain the traditional meaning of the ornamentation signs and to express his individual style. The potter makes the Svilpavnieks (Latvian wind-instrument), bowls, cups and vases and he always follows the tradition not to use more than three ornaments on an item.
GPS: 56.4825021, 27.3550071

Address: Pocelujevka, Griškānu pagasts
T: +371 28214013
Short description: The works of the potter recall characteristic shapes, color, decorations and the style of the ceramics in Silajāņi. The workshop is situated in the beautiful countryside. You shouldn’t miss the chance to find out the history of the pottery in Latgale, to watch and try the pottery process as well as to see magnificent exhibition of the author’s works. Artwork orders and purchasing.
GPS: 56.4825021, 27.3550071

Address: Ceplīši, Lendžu pagasts
T: +371 29926376
E-mail: olga.vogule@inbox.lv
Home page:http://www.voguls.lv/
Short description: Black ceramic traditions dominate in the potter’s works. Voldemārs Voguls has graduated Rēzekne Art and Design High school. He was practicing at the pottery masters Adams Kāpostiņš, Jānis Backāns, Antons Ušpeļs and the art scientist Jānis Pujāts. Olga, his wife, considers pottery as a hobby. The potter has many certificates, as well as Three Star Order that was awarded in 2005.
GPS: 56.5632596, 27.4622324

Address: Bekši, Ozolaines pagasts
T: +371 29106193
E-mail: stass_v@inbox.lv
Home page:http://www.pudnikuskula.viss.lv
Short description: Staņislavs Viļums draws attention to the value of the crafts, especially ceramics works. The potter admits: „With his fingertips a potter records his energy, thoughts and ideas in work. Master is an intermediary; his ideas are generated from the surrounding field; they go through him, leaving the evidence. Therefore, people around the world can make similar or equal pieces”. During the visit, the potter tells about black pottery production process; you are pleased to participate in the production process. Artwork orders and purchasing possible.It is possible to observe the process of clay processing. The master finds, digs up, and uses the natural clay for pottery.
GPS: 56.4040101, 27.2189657

Address: ”Svečturi”, Griškānu pagasts
T: +371 26518909
E-mail: keramiks53@inbox.lv
Short description: Anatolijs Vituškins often calls his works „generally Latgalian”. The potter tries to maintain pottery traditions in the shapes, colors, and methods. In his works, there are brown and green colors that decorate the ancient two arm candlesticks.
GPS: 56.5008987, 27.4503317

Address: Zemīši, Zīmeļovka, Kantinieku pagasts
T: +371 26345807
Short description: Working hours: on request. One can see the exhibition and take part in the workshop.

Adress: Mehanizatoru iela 4, Radopole, Viļānu novads
T: +371 29457283
E-mail:peeteris67@inbox.lv
Short description: The master uses tropical wood.

Address: Sakstagals, Sakstagala pagasts, Rēzeknes novads
T: +371 29678406
E-mail: anitamatisane@inbox.lv
Short description: Wooden items such as stools,beehive, etc..

Address: Īdeņa, Nagļu pagasts
T: +371 28301143, +371 29165392
E-mail: zvejnieki-lubans@inbox.lv
Home page:www.zvejnieki.lv
Places: 30
Short description: Accommodation possibilities in the comfortable guest house “Zvejnieki”. Place for sport events and games, tent places. Enjoying picturesque sunsets at Lake Lubāns. The host is a story teller.

Address: Bikava 2a, Gaigalava, Gaigalavas pagasts
T: +371 28728790
E-mail: baltharmonia@inbox.lv
Home page: http://www.baltharmonia.lv
Short description: Enjoy exposition of the ancient musical instruments, a collection of accordions, and the process of manufactoring new musical instruments. Visitors can try playing musical instruments.

GPS: 56.7339604, 27.0702624