Mon at 20:00
ticket 10-15 € / free for people with special needs
piletid SIIT!
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Inclusion is a deed – this opening show does not ask who you are, but shows that every person deserves to be seen, deserves dignity and equal treatment. The 20th anniversary of Tallinn Design Festival opens with a cultural-existential bang, where the possibility of being human takes on a new form on stage.
Led by Reet Aus, a collective consisting of Päär Pärenson aka J.O.C, Viljandi Culture Academy students and a surprise performer takes to the stage to bring the audience a spectacle that is not afraid to ask: Who are we when we are being watched? Who are we when we are not seen?
Mon opening at 18:00
Tue-Sat 11–20 / Sun 11–18
for free
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The Arts Thread Global Graduate Showcase is an international competition bringing emerging designers from around the world to Tallinn Design Festival for the fifth year now.
In line with this year’s theme, the shortlisted works address inclusivity, sustainability, cultural heritage and accessibility, offering visitors a rare chance to experience how the next generation is shaping the future of design and opening new horizons of creativity.
The showcase will feature over twenty innovative works. What are the hot topics in design? Come and find out!
Mon opening at 18:20
Tue-Sat 11–20 / Sun 11–18
for free
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Step into a world where creativity meets nature.
Discover the results of the KidsLikeUs project. Explore the Superhero Sensory Garden matrix. Sink into relaxing leaf-shaped poufs and experience the joy of nature with every touch. Find out how to make your own sensory path.
The project was co-funded by the European Union (INTERREG Baltic Sea Region Programme) and the Polish Ministry of Science and Higher Education (International Co-financed Projects program). Agreement no. 5874/Interreg BSR 2021-2027/2024/2"
interreg-baltic.eu/project/kidslikeus
#madewithinterreg #kidslikeus #sensorydesign
Mon opening at 18:40
Tue-Sat 11–20 / Sun 11–18
for free
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Estonian Fashion Festival is a development platform promoting sustainable fashion culture in Estonia, representing only designers practicing sustainable practices. The festival is a collaboration of Pallas University of Applied Sciences, UT Viljandi Culture Academy and Tartu Centre for Creative Industries.
The exhibition shows the designers of the 2025 festival, whose work brings together tradition, innovation, creativity and sustainability, with a strong emphasis on working with local materials.
fashionfestival.ee
#estonianfashionfestival
Mon opening at 18:50
Tue-Sat 11–20 / Sun 11–18
for free
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“touchABLE IMAGEries” explores how perception varies across sensory, cultural, and cognitive experiences.
Originating from research on haptic perception in architecture, it features photos by blind children, translating touch into visual form.
The exhibition invites reflection on inclusive design and challenges the dominance of vision in understanding space.
fourmind.be
#jasmienherssens #fourmind #inclusion #blind #haptic #touch
Mon opening at 19:00
Tue-Sat 11–20 / Sun 11–18
for free
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The Estonian Design and Architecture Schools Showcase has become one of the integral parts of the Tallinn Design Festival! Exhibiting Estonia’s own schools’ is increasingly important in a rapidly changing world, because aren't educational and research institutions the places where the play between experimentation and tradition "saves the day"? In the shade of various global crises, there is an increasing need for the light of youthful and clever design.
Showcased are the works of Pallas University of Applied Sciences (Departments of Media Design, Furniture, Leather Design and Textile), University of Tartu Viljandi Culture Academy (Native Crafts studies and the Creative Applications of Cultural Heritage curriculum), Tallinn University Haapsalu College (Craft Technologies and Design) and Estonian Academy of Arts (Product Design).
Pallas University of Applied Sciences: Design That Considers Everyone
pallasart.ee
#pallasart #pallasdisain
Pallas's exhibition highlights design as a universal tool that considers people’s diverse needs, experiences and backgrounds. The presented works of the Departments of Media Design, Furniture, Leather Design and Textile demonstrate sensitivity to form and function, user-centeredness, and sustainable use of materials, while also expressing individuality and accessibility.
The exhibition also includes the joint project MÕTESTADES BRUNOT / RETHINKING BRUNO by the Furniture and Textile Departments.
Students’ graduation works: Triinu Sibul, Sandra-Saskia Kärmas, Karita Jakobson, Isabel Mündel, Martin Soome, Egel Talv, Janika Autor, Merilin Kask, Regita Lepla, India Maria Emilia Kiisler, Brigitte Mihkelson.
RETHINKING BRUNO students: Minna Arukaevu, Christina Kasesalu, Sigre Kodasma, Markus Margus, Hanna-Maria Org, Grete Ottis, Lisandra Pekkenen, Miina Aleksandra Piho, Liisi Tasso.
Exhibition curators: Professor Aet Ollisaar, Head of the Department of Textile at Pallas, and Madis Liplap, the Chief Artist at Pallas.
NEW OLD LIFE: Tallinn University Haapsalu College
tlu.ee/haapsalu/kasitootehnoloogiad-ja-disain
Tallinn University Haapsalu College Handicraft Technology and Design curriculum binds handicraft and product design. In our curriculum, we have combined traditional and modern technologies, sustainability and entrepreneurship, and environmentally friendly mind-set with sustainable product development.
Design is an ability to create and develop products, services and solutions that are more universal, nature and user-friendly. We have workshops, where students can realize their ideas.
The Native Crafts studies at the University of Tartu Viljandi Culture Academy
viljandi.ut.ee
#tyvka
The Native Crafts studies at UT VCA combine excellent craftsmanship, heritage knowledge, and creative thinking. We aim to apply the values of heritage responsibly and sustainably to serve contemporary society. As part of the university, we value research and development.
EXEP3D
The modular urban furniture set BENK is the winning entry in Estonia's first 3D concrete printing competition.
The trapezoidal modules can be placed individually or in combination with each other. Thanks to the universal base shape, both the functions and proportions of the modules can be changed.
The product aims to provide a user- and location-specific solution without the additional costs of mold making and labor.
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This year you will also find the B2C
Mini-fair INTERIOR+ from the programme, with the aim of showcasing a wider range of interior and industrial products and
demonstrating
newest trends in the furniture scene.
This offers Estonian and foreign manufacturers the opportunity to showcase their products in a creative environment slightly different from large fairs
–
in the form of exhibition in the inspiring industrial landscape of the Krulli Quarter.
Participating brands are:
Pesuliisu
MÖÖF
Vorestik
MUUNI.EE
Pehmö
PAA
Flokk / Tool & Tool
AXOR
K-Studio
Phileas Fogg Gallery
Tarmo Luisk
Softrend
Arne Maasik
Yaki
SEOS
Radis
Ra Sun & Loreida Hein
Estonian Design House
As a lovely tradition, the Tallinn Design Festival outdoor areas are curated by the Estonian Association of Landscape Architects. This year, they created a welcoming public space in the industrial setting of Krulli, together with Extery and Lode.
All guests are invited to meet, relax, and enjoy fresh air with a touch of urban greenery.
Well-designed urban space can be accessible and meaningful for everyone, regardless of age or mobility. Come experience and reflect on what kind of spaces people truly need!
Curated by the Estonian Association of Landscape Architects and Maali Roomet-Allese._________________________
We invite you to an evening of inspiration, where design, acoustics, and innovative materials come together.
We will introduce two new solutions:
-> SIPA – a lightweight material made from recycled PET that opens up new possibilities in furniture design;
-> Zilenzio acoustics – stylish and effective acoustic products in the new Grünberg meeting room.
Come and discover how design and functionality can create a harmonious space.
You are very welcome!
Standard team
standard.ee
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Bright and elegant cacophony of ball bearings and a symphony of cylinders.
The geometric machine aesthetics in installative form by the photo artist Arne Maasik is like a model of a futuristic fantasy city. The first version of “Insight” has been exhibited in the ARS showroom, while “Still Life” at the Kadriorg Art Museum.
In Maakri Quarter, photographs created from the previous installations are on display as well as a newly completed version of the installation (come and see the progress during the festival in Krulli Quarter!).
arnemaasik.org
@arne.maasik
videoklipp
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During Disainiöö at Thulema, we welcome everyone who values great design and cares about their health.
The average person spends over 10 hours a day sitting–often with poor posture. It’s no surprise that 80% of adults experience back pain at some point in life. As part of Disainiöö, Thulema presents an AGR-certified collection of work chairs, designed to support both body and mind: helping you stay focused and reduce back strain.
Thulema is the only AGR-certified furniture specialist in Estonia.
thulema.ee
#Thulemafurniture #Kontorimööbel
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The Estonian Academy of Arts invites the visitors of Tallinn Design Festival on a journey through different eras of young design. The exhibition and program of events bring together the past heritage, present diversity, and future directions of EKA design, opening doors to fresh ideas and creative courage.
During EKA Design Week, you will find the following at the EKA main building (Põhja pst 7) and the Monumental Studio (Kotzebue 10):
• An exhibition on the past, present, and future of EKA design
• Open design lectures
• Design discussion evenings
• Presentation of the LEIDA article collection
• And much more!
You can find the event program HERE.
artun.ee
#ekadisain
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Arens is Estonia's largest kitchen furniture manufacturer, whose strengths lie in contemporary design, well-thought-out functionality, and high-quality workmanship.
For over 30 years, we have been creating kitchens in collaboration with customers, designers, and architects, resulting in comprehensive solutions that support comfort and beauty in everyday life.
We have also added weatherproof outdoor kitchens to our range and offer a complete solution for built-in furniture for the entire home – bathrooms, wardrobes and much more.
Arens furniture is manufactured in Estonia, following environmentally friendly principles and using only certified materials.
arens.ee
#arens_estonia #disainkööki #arensköögid
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Join design pioneers Patricia Moore and Rama Gheerawo to discover a new leadership model for everyone in this special free masterclass, led by two of the most compassionate and influential voices in design today.
Do you feel excluded from leadership conversations? Too quiet? Too loud? Too "creative"? Too young? Too old? This is the antidote.What if leadership wasn't about fighting for a corner office, but a creative mindset to enable your life? A new way to approach your work, your community, your humanity and your personal growth?
Together, Pattie and Rama will guide you through a personal transformation. This is more than a professional development session; it’s about unlocking your innate ability to influence, create change, and lead with empathy in every aspect of your life.
Ever been told you’re “not leadership material”? This workshop is for you.
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This year you will also find the B2C
Mini-fair INTERIOR+ from the programme, with the aim of showcasing a wider range of interior and industrial products and
demonstrating
newest trends in the furniture scene.
This offers Estonian and foreign manufacturers the opportunity to showcase their products in a creative environment slightly different from large fairs
–
in the form of exhibition in the inspiring industrial landscape of the Krulli Quarter.
Participating brands are:
Pesuliisu
MÖÖF
Vorestik
MUUNI.EE
Pehmö
PAA
Flokk / Tool & Tool
AXOR
K-Studio
Phileas Fogg Gallery
Tarmo Luisk
Softrend
Arne Maasik
Yaki
SEOS
Radis
Ra Sun & Loreida Hein
Estonian Design House
As a lovely tradition, the Tallinn Design Festival outdoor areas are curated by the Estonian Association of Landscape Architects. This year, they created a welcoming public space in the industrial setting of Krulli, together with Extery and Lode.
All guests are invited to meet, relax, and enjoy fresh air with a touch of urban greenery.
Well-designed urban space can be accessible and meaningful for everyone, regardless of age or mobility. Come experience and reflect on what kind of spaces people truly need!
Curated by the Estonian Association of Landscape Architects and Maali Roomet-Allese._________________________
Bright and elegant cacophony of ball bearings and a symphony of cylinders.
The geometric machine aesthetics in installative form by the photo artist Arne Maasik is like a model of a futuristic fantasy city. The first version of “Insight” has been exhibited in the ARS showroom, while “Still Life” at the Kadriorg Art Museum.
In Maakri Quarter, photographs created from the previous installations are on display as well as a newly completed version of the installation (come and see the progress during the festival in Krulli Quarter!).
arnemaasik.org
@arne.maasik
videoklipp
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During Disainiöö at Thulema, we welcome everyone who values great design and cares about their health.
The average person spends over 10 hours a day sitting–often with poor posture. It’s no surprise that 80% of adults experience back pain at some point in life. As part of Disainiöö, Thulema presents an AGR-certified collection of work chairs, designed to support both body and mind: helping you stay focused and reduce back strain.
Thulema is the only AGR-certified furniture specialist in Estonia.
thulema.ee
#Thulemafurniture #Kontorimööbel
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Recent graduates of the Estonian Academy of Arts, Pallas, and Tartu Art School will present their accessibility-related final theses, and together with experts in the field, we will discuss the current situation, needs, and opportunities in designing new products and services.
disainikeskus.ee
#eestidisainikeskus #estoniandesigncentre
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The Adamson-Eric Museum displays the oeuvre of one of the most versatile Estonian artists, Adamson-Eric. The collection of the museum was started with a generous donation from the artist’s wife, Mari Adamson, who gave the museum nearly a thousand works of art of different genres and techniques, most of which can be viewed in the permanent exposition.
On September 30, a textile bag painting workshop in sign language will take place at the Adamson-Eric Museum, led by deaf artist Angelina Petrova.
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(Spec sheet software) thesheet helps hundreds of interior designers deliver projects faster, more clearly, and without the headaches of Excel.
Founders Oliver and Ronald will show how it works, share real-life examples, and together with YAYAKI House introduce something designed to make designers’ lives even easier.
thesheet.co
#thesheet #yayakihouse
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The Estonian Academy of Arts invites the visitors of Tallinn Design Festival on a journey through different eras of young design. The exhibition and program of events bring together the past heritage, present diversity, and future directions of EKA design, opening doors to fresh ideas and creative courage.
During EKA Design Week, you will find the following at the EKA main building (Põhja pst 7) and the Monumental Studio (Kotzebue 10):
• An exhibition on the past, present, and future of EKA design
• Open design lectures
• Design discussion evenings
• Presentation of the LEIDA article collection
• And much more!
You can find the event program HERE.
artun.ee
#ekadisain
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Arens is Estonia's largest kitchen furniture manufacturer, whose strengths lie in contemporary design, well-thought-out functionality, and high-quality workmanship.
For over 30 years, we have been creating kitchens in collaboration with customers, designers, and architects, resulting in comprehensive solutions that support comfort and beauty in everyday life.
We have also added weatherproof outdoor kitchens to our range and offer a complete solution for built-in furniture for the entire home – bathrooms, wardrobes and much more.
Arens furniture is manufactured in Estonia, following environmentally friendly principles and using only certified materials.
arens.ee
#arens_estonia #disainkööki #arensköögid
Wed at 17:00 doors / at 18:00 start
ticket 20 / on the show day 30 €
tickets available HERE!
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It’s more than a fashion show – it’s a spectacle!
DOM is a modern clothing design show that embodies today’s aesthetic while thoughtfully engaging with the ideas and questions shaping the future. Can design be fashionable and remain relevant beyond countless seasons ahead? At DOM, we believe it can. True design holds its value for years to come.
DOM is a performance devoted to clothing design. Showcasing the vision of ambitious Estonian designers, it transforms fashion design into a location-specific experience – immersive, inspiring, and unique.
DOM x B.MOR Studio
bmostudio.com
#bmorstudio
Tallinn, 2018: the slow fashion brand B.MOR Studio is established by Anna Chirkova, a former engineer. Her sensitivity to synthetic fabrics led to a mission to create clothing that supports human well-being.
B.MOR Studio seeks clothing solutions through sustainability, timelessness, and functionality. The “ITTAI” collection grew out of a touching story. Her parents’ classic menswear store operated for almost three decades, until the pandemic brought it to an end. The remaining pieces like shirts, jackets, and pants have now reimagined into a new function as modern unisex items.
Many thanks to: Tallinna Ringmajanduskeskus and Lilleküla õmblusparandustöökoda, ContractOK, Ida Moeshow MTÜ, Marianna Gunja, Alesinka OÜ, Tatjana Jakovleva, Meie Rätsepp, SIBLA Music.
DOM x Franz Raver
#franzraver
Franz Raver designs apparel for companies – from teamwear and workwear to formal representation attire. The brand emphasizes the importance of clothing as an integral part of a company’s identity, whether worn in the office, at client meetings, or during corporate events. Every cut and detail is carefully considered to ensure both comfort for the wearer and a strong, visible brand presence.
In collaboration with each company, Franz Raver creates garments that meet specific requirements, are functional, and clearly communicate the story of the team.
DOM x LENTSIUS
#lentsius
At the DOM show, Lentsius presents a new clothing collection and the “Sunlit” jewelry series, bringing together the charm of used military textiles and innovative metal techniques. The garments are made from upcycled materials, valuing the natural aging of fabric and the traces left by sun, rain, and snow.
Designer Kairi Lentsius focuses on adding value through form and embroidery. The coats protect like tents, adorned with machine-stitched leaf patterns drawn from the forest.
Biggest thanks go to tailors Annika Lätt and Reet Vaga and craftsman Mart Lentsius!
Creative director: Piret Mägi
Co-organizer: Kristin Kivimäe
Back-stage coordinator: Anne Rinne
Staging: Anni Zupping
Lighting artist: Karolin Aatonen
Sound artist: Rando Arand
Visual artist: Maria Elisaveta Roosalu
Videos: Getter Raiend
Hair by: Hedy Õunaid, Liina Veski, Signe Järve, Viktoria Poplavnaja - KEVIN.MURPHY ja RANDRILU ILUSALONG
Make-up artists: Pille Ollin, Monika Vaima, Ulvi Nurm, Kristi Kruusik, Janne Kozer, Triinu Simre - KARAJA
Welcome drinks by: Mionetto
Big thanks to: Risto Pillaroo, Edvin Ollin, Hendrik Igalaan ja Klaasissepp
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DOM Facebook
DOM Instagram
#DOM
#DOMdisainonmoes
#DOMdesignisinfashion
#TallinnDesignFestival
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Lego Serious Play is used by organisations of all kind to encourage creativity, enhance collaboration, and develop strategies and solutions.
In this workshop you’ll explore the real meaning of design – that it isn’t just something for designers, but a tool we can all apply in our daily lives to make positive change.
We will help you think more creatively about yourself, areas of your life where you might want to make a change, to share your ideas with others, but most importantly to have fun.
The workshop will be led by Terry McStea.
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This year you will also find the B2C
Mini-fair INTERIOR+ from the programme, with the aim of showcasing a wider range of interior and industrial products and
demonstrating
newest trends in the furniture scene.
This offers Estonian and foreign manufacturers the opportunity to showcase their products in a creative environment slightly different from large fairs
–
in the form of exhibition in the inspiring industrial landscape of the Krulli Quarter.
Participating brands are:
Pesuliisu
MÖÖF
Vorestik
MUUNI.EE
Pehmö
PAA
Flokk / Tool & Tool
AXOR
K-Studio
Phileas Fogg Gallery
Tarmo Luisk
Softrend
Arne Maasik
Yaki
SEOS
Radis
Ra Sun & Loreida Hein
Estonian Design House
As a lovely tradition, the Tallinn Design Festival outdoor areas are curated by the Estonian Association of Landscape Architects. This year, they created a welcoming public space in the industrial setting of Krulli, together with Extery and Lode.
All guests are invited to meet, relax, and enjoy fresh air with a touch of urban greenery.
Well-designed urban space can be accessible and meaningful for everyone, regardless of age or mobility. Come experience and reflect on what kind of spaces people truly need!
Curated by the Estonian Association of Landscape Architects and Maali Roomet-Allese._________________________
Bright and elegant cacophony of ball bearings and a symphony of cylinders.
The geometric machine aesthetics in installative form by the photo artist Arne Maasik is like a model of a futuristic fantasy city. The first version of “Insight” has been exhibited in the ARS showroom, while “Still Life” at the Kadriorg Art Museum.
In Maakri Quarter, photographs created from the previous installations are on display as well as a newly completed version of the installation (come and see the progress during the festival in Krulli Quarter!).
arnemaasik.org
@arne.maasik
videoklipp
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During Disainiöö at Thulema, we welcome everyone who values great design and cares about their health.
The average person spends over 10 hours a day sitting–often with poor posture. It’s no surprise that 80% of adults experience back pain at some point in life. As part of Disainiöö, Thulema presents an AGR-certified collection of work chairs, designed to support both body and mind: helping you stay focused and reduce back strain.
Thulema is the only AGR-certified furniture specialist in Estonia.
thulema.ee
#Thulemafurniture #Kontorimööbel
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Amrita Studio: accessories masterclass
Wed at 18-20 & Sat at 18-20
price 25 €
register
Amrita Studio is a completely unique and unconventional creative space. The workshop creates textile roses that can be used as brooches or hair clips.
tugi&tool: furniture restoration workshop
Thu at 13-19
price 39 €
register
If you have something at home that needs repairing, new fabric, sanding, or finishing, bring it to the workshop and we will fix it together.
Hvitolg: jewelry making workshop
Sat at 11-14 & Sun kl 11-14
price 70 € (inc. 10 g of silver)
register
Hvitolg is a brand that creates jewelry using the lost wax method. Hvitolg's creator, Olga Stalev, divides her creative life between two fields: jewelry art and stop-motion animation. During the workshop, each participant will create their own piece of jewelry, which will later be cast in silver.
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VIUU is a unique shop for eyewear and books founded with a rebellious spirit and a lofty objective to offer something special.
Myceen is a sustainable design and research company developing mushroom mycelium-based materials. Myceen’s globally acclaimed products merge nature’s intelligence with science and design.
WolfBerry has developed and refined in Estonia compliant plywood children’s furniture and indoor attractions – for anywhere children are welcome!
viuu.ee / myceen.com / wolfberry.ee
#viuulook #disainkõigile #viuushop #moscotnyc #myceen #mycelium
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As part of Disainiöö, ELKE Mööbel will host an evening event where the Swiss brand Impact Acoustic presents innovative and sustainable acoustic solutions. The focus is on circular economy, recycled materials, and the impact of design on spatial acoustics.
The event will showcase ARCHISONIC® Felt, a material made from recycled plastic bottles that improves acoustics in both office and public spaces.
elkemoobel.ee
#ELKEmoobel
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(Spec sheet software) thesheet helps hundreds of interior designers deliver projects faster, more clearly, and without the headaches of Excel.
Founders Oliver and Ronald will show how it works, share real-life examples, and together with YAYAKI House introduce something designed to make designers’ lives even easier.
thesheet.co
#thesheet #yayakihouse
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The Estonian Academy of Arts invites the visitors of Tallinn Design Festival on a journey through different eras of young design. The exhibition and program of events bring together the past heritage, present diversity, and future directions of EKA design, opening doors to fresh ideas and creative courage.
During EKA Design Week, you will find the following at the EKA main building (Põhja pst 7) and the Monumental Studio (Kotzebue 10):
• An exhibition on the past, present, and future of EKA design
• Open design lectures
• Design discussion evenings
• Presentation of the LEIDA article collection
• And much more!
You can find the event program HERE.
artun.ee
#ekadisain
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Arens is Estonia's largest kitchen furniture manufacturer, whose strengths lie in contemporary design, well-thought-out functionality, and high-quality workmanship.
For over 30 years, we have been creating kitchens in collaboration with customers, designers, and architects, resulting in comprehensive solutions that support comfort and beauty in everyday life.
We have also added weatherproof outdoor kitchens to our range and offer a complete solution for built-in furniture for the entire home – bathrooms, wardrobes and much more.
Arens furniture is manufactured in Estonia, following environmentally friendly principles and using only certified materials.
arens.ee
#arens_estonia #disainkööki #arensköögid
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The Estonian Museum of Applied Art and Design invites you to discover its permanent exhibitions and the gallery exhibition “Garbage Kids. Shadow Objects.” The permanent exhibitions provide an overview of the layers, peculiarities, and diversity of Estonian design.
The exhibition “Shadows and Things” focuses on the handmade objects of the Estonian-Georgian collective Garbage Kids. In their work, they search for the elusive essence of myths and have this time chosen to use shadows as their medium.
etdm.ee
#etdm #disainimuuseum
Thu at 10:00–16:00
25–69 € / free for people with special needs
-50% for EIDD members
tickets available
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Tallinn Design Festival's international conference returns as part of the main program. The theme this year carries the title of "Celebrating Diversity, Creating Equality".
The conference aims to explore the principles and practices of inclusive design, bringing together a diverse range of speakers and experts from around the world. The event will feature keynote addresses, panel discussions, and presentations on various aspects of inclusive design.
Keynote speakers include Patricia Moore from the USA, Rama Gheerawo from the UK, Jannicke Hølen & Knut Bang from Norway, Anders Berggreen from Denmark, and Jakob Rosin & Teet Kallaste from Estonia, who will share their insights and experiences in promoting universal design.
Ilona Gurjanova will provide an introduction, setting the stage for the day's discussions. Following this, representatives from Estonia, Belgium, Norway, Italy, and Poland will share their perspectives on inclusive design and its impact on different communities.
The conference will also include a panel discussion featuring Pete Kercher and other experts, providing a platform for in-depth conversations on the challenges and opportunities in implementing Design For All principles across various domains.
Join us for a day of learning, inspiration, and collaboration as we work towards creating environments that are accessible and beneficial to all individuals, regardless of their abilities or backgrounds.
SCHEDULE
09.45 Arrivals & coffee
10.00 Introduction
Ilona Gurjanova (EST)
Founder and Main Organiser of the Tallinn Design Festival / President of Estonian Association of Designers
10.10 Welcome
Xenia Joost
Estonian Ministry of Culture / Designer
10.15 Quality of Life: The Global Design Agenda
Dr Patricia Moore (USA)
10.45 Design for All: Your Love Letter to the World
Rama Gheerawo (UK)
11.15 Inclusive Design the Nor Way
Jannicke Hølen & Knut Bang (NOR)
11.35 Modern rollator walkers' case
Anders Berggreen (DEN)
11.55 Sensing the Future: Designing with Every Body and Every Sense
Jasmien Herssens (BEL)
12.15 Inclusive Spaces for HoReCa Interiors, a new necessary paradigm
Antonio D. De Antonis (ITA)
12.35 Panel (moderator Pete Kercher)
13.00 Lunch
13.45 “From Accessory to Necessity: AI and the New Era of Assistive Tech” - How AI-powered tools are going beyond convenience to become life-changing essentials.
Jakob Rosin (EST)
14.05 Design for Adaptive Play
Cameron Sinclair (USA/UK)
14.25 Cultivating Inclusion: Empowering NGOs and Public Institutions in Fostering Children's Well-being by Implementing the Concept of the Superhero Sensory Garden
Beata Fabisiak (POL)
14.45 Information space design for people with hearing loss
Teet Kallaste (EST)
15.05 Knotting New Pathways in Beginning Design Education
Jonathan W. Williams (USA)
15.25 Panel (moderator Pete Kercher)
16.00 End of conference
The event will take place in English.
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This year you will also find the B2C
Mini-fair INTERIOR+ from the programme, with the aim of showcasing a wider range of interior and industrial products and
demonstrating
newest trends in the furniture scene.
This offers Estonian and foreign manufacturers the opportunity to showcase their products in a creative environment slightly different from large fairs
–
in the form of exhibition in the inspiring industrial landscape of the Krulli Quarter.
Participating brands are:
Pesuliisu
MÖÖF
Vorestik
MUUNI.EE
Pehmö
PAA
Flokk / Tool & Tool
AXOR
K-Studio
Phileas Fogg Gallery
Tarmo Luisk
Softrend
Arne Maasik
Yaki
SEOS
Radis
Ra Sun & Loreida Hein
Estonian Design House
As a lovely tradition, the Tallinn Design Festival outdoor areas are curated by the Estonian Association of Landscape Architects. This year, they created a welcoming public space in the industrial setting of Krulli, together with Extery and Lode.
All guests are invited to meet, relax, and enjoy fresh air with a touch of urban greenery.
Well-designed urban space can be accessible and meaningful for everyone, regardless of age or mobility. Come experience and reflect on what kind of spaces people truly need!
Curated by the Estonian Association of Landscape Architects and Maali Roomet-Allese._________________________
Bright and elegant cacophony of ball bearings and a symphony of cylinders.
The geometric machine aesthetics in installative form by the photo artist Arne Maasik is like a model of a futuristic fantasy city. The first version of “Insight” has been exhibited in the ARS showroom, while “Still Life” at the Kadriorg Art Museum.
In Maakri Quarter, photographs created from the previous installations are on display as well as a newly completed version of the installation (come and see the progress during the festival in Krulli Quarter!).
arnemaasik.org
@arne.maasik
videoklipp
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During Disainiöö at Thulema, we welcome everyone who values great design and cares about their health.
The average person spends over 10 hours a day sitting–often with poor posture. It’s no surprise that 80% of adults experience back pain at some point in life. As part of Disainiöö, Thulema presents an AGR-certified collection of work chairs, designed to support both body and mind: helping you stay focused and reduce back strain.
Thulema is the only AGR-certified furniture specialist in Estonia.
thulema.ee
#Thulemafurniture #Kontorimööbel
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Amrita Studio: accessories masterclass
Wed at 18-20 & Sat at 18-20
price 25 €
register
Amrita Studio is a completely unique and unconventional creative space. The workshop creates textile roses that can be used as brooches or hair clips.
tugi&tool: furniture restoration workshop
Thu at 13-19
price 39 €
register
If you have something at home that needs repairing, new fabric, sanding, or finishing, bring it to the workshop and we will fix it together.
Hvitolg: jewelry making workshop
Sat at 11-14 & Sun kl 11-14
price 70 € (inc. 10 g of silver)
register
Hvitolg is a brand that creates jewelry using the lost wax method. Hvitolg's creator, Olga Stalev, divides her creative life between two fields: jewelry art and stop-motion animation. During the workshop, each participant will create their own piece of jewelry, which will later be cast in silver.
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The Estonian Academy of Arts invites the visitors of Tallinn Design Festival on a journey through different eras of young design. The exhibition and program of events bring together the past heritage, present diversity, and future directions of EKA design, opening doors to fresh ideas and creative courage.
During EKA Design Week, you will find the following at the EKA main building (Põhja pst 7) and the Monumental Studio (Kotzebue 10):
• An exhibition on the past, present, and future of EKA design
• Open design lectures
• Design discussion evenings
• Presentation of the LEIDA article collection
• And much more!
You can find the event program HERE.
artun.ee
#ekadisain
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Arens is Estonia's largest kitchen furniture manufacturer, whose strengths lie in contemporary design, well-thought-out functionality, and high-quality workmanship.
For over 30 years, we have been creating kitchens in collaboration with customers, designers, and architects, resulting in comprehensive solutions that support comfort and beauty in everyday life.
We have also added weatherproof outdoor kitchens to our range and offer a complete solution for built-in furniture for the entire home – bathrooms, wardrobes and much more.
Arens furniture is manufactured in Estonia, following environmentally friendly principles and using only certified materials.
arens.ee
#arens_estonia #disainkööki #arensköögid
_________________________
The Estonian Museum of Applied Art and Design invites you to discover its permanent exhibitions and the gallery exhibition “Garbage Kids. Shadow Objects.” The permanent exhibitions provide an overview of the layers, peculiarities, and diversity of Estonian design.
The exhibition “Shadows and Things” focuses on the handmade objects of the Estonian-Georgian collective Garbage Kids. In their work, they search for the elusive essence of myths and have this time chosen to use shadows as their medium.
etdm.ee
#etdm #disainimuuseum
Fri at 18:00–20:00
12 € - tickets from here!
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Ready... set... go!
Flash talk format PechaKucha returns to Tallinn Design Festival program for a reason. PechaKucha (Japanese for “chit chat”) with its compact format – 20 slides x 20 seconds for presenting your idea – forces the person on stage to think out of the standard presentation’s framework, thus guaranteeing freshness.
PechaKucha was developed in 2003 by designers from the Tokyo-based architecture firm Klein&Dytham as a way of sharing ideas and creations with others. PechaKucha is a global fenomenon used by more than four million people.
You will see and hear:
▶︎ Maali Roomet-Allese
▶︎
Aljona Galazan
▶︎
Alagan Mahalingam
▶︎
Bethany Halbreich
▶︎
Charis
▶︎
Maria Rojko Nisu
▶︎
Darren Yeo
▶︎
Maria Clara Valencia Carmna
▶︎
Simone De Vivo Bernardi
and others
The contact of PechaKucha Night Tallinn is Sandra Luks.
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The tour is curated by landscape architects Aljona Galazan and Maali Roomet-Allese.
Aljona promotes human-friendly urban space and cycling as an everyday mode of transport, while Maali translates complex spatial issues into practical community activities.
An accessible city space is one where everyone can move, play, and feel safe – regardless of age, ability, or background. At some point in life, anyone may face challenges in mobility or spatial use, and a supportive environment becomes the key to quality of life.
A safe cycling network and access to urban gardening and shared activities close to home open up city space and services to everyone – including those with limited opportunities. These topics are often treated separately, as if they were only the needs of narrow interest groups, but viewed through the lens of social cohesion, a much broader picture emerges.
During the bike tour, we will experience and discuss all of this together.
Come with your own bike or rent one on site – you can also join with a scooter, unicycle, or electric wheelchair.
(The tour is a practical continuation of the PechaKucha talks, and we recommend attending both.)
maastikuarhitekt.ee
#maastikuarhitektuur #ligipääsetavlinn #söödavlinn
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Join the Krulli Quarter tours on Friday and Saturday!
AS Franz Krull was a metalworking and engineering company founded in 1865 in Narva by Franz Krull, a coppersmith, during the Russian Empire and the first Estonian Republic. In 1875, AS Franz Krull moved to Tallinn, where it developed over time into one of Estonia's largest and most modern machine-building companies.
Specifically in Kopli, one of Tallinn's oldest large factories, the Krull factory, opened its doors 110 years ago. This and much more will be spoken about on the tour!
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Lego Serious Play is used by organisations of all kind to encourage creativity, enhance collaboration, and develop strategies and solutions.
In this workshop you’ll explore the real meaning of design – that it isn’t just something for designers, but a tool we can all apply in our daily lives to make positive change.
We will help you think more creatively about yourself, areas of your life where you might want to make a change, to share your ideas with others, but most importantly to have fun.
The workshop will be led by Terry McStea.
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Hey! My name is Markus Meldo. If we have met before, you know me as the designer and maker of Kiharhair hair accessories and teacher of LÕHK woodcarving workshops. Now you have the chance to try out woodcarving.
When I’m working with wood I go to a meditative state. It allows me to practice the art of being in the moment. And what’s more the result of your work is a cool piece, handmade by you. In this workshop you can carve a spoon, a hairstick or maybe even a small sculpture. See you there!
kiharhair.ee
@Kiharhair
@LÕHK
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This year you will also find the B2C
Mini-fair INTERIOR+ from the programme, with the aim of showcasing a wider range of interior and industrial products and
demonstrating
newest trends in the furniture scene.
This offers Estonian and foreign manufacturers the opportunity to showcase their products in a creative environment slightly different from large fairs
–
in the form of exhibition in the inspiring industrial landscape of the Krulli Quarter.
Participating brands are:
Pesuliisu
MÖÖF
Vorestik
MUUNI.EE
Pehmö
PAA
Flokk / Tool & Tool
AXOR
K-Studio
Phileas Fogg Gallery
Tarmo Luisk
Softrend
Arne Maasik
Yaki
SEOS
Radis
Ra Sun & Loreida Hein
Estonian Design House
As a lovely tradition, the Tallinn Design Festival outdoor areas are curated by the Estonian Association of Landscape Architects. This year, they created a welcoming public space in the industrial setting of Krulli, together with Extery and Lode.
All guests are invited to meet, relax, and enjoy fresh air with a touch of urban greenery.
Well-designed urban space can be accessible and meaningful for everyone, regardless of age or mobility. Come experience and reflect on what kind of spaces people truly need!
Curated by the Estonian Association of Landscape Architects and Maali Roomet-Allese._________________________
Bright and elegant cacophony of ball bearings and a symphony of cylinders.
The geometric machine aesthetics in installative form by the photo artist Arne Maasik is like a model of a futuristic fantasy city. The first version of “Insight” has been exhibited in the ARS showroom, while “Still Life” at the Kadriorg Art Museum.
In Maakri Quarter, photographs created from the previous installations are on display as well as a newly completed version of the installation (come and see the progress during the festival in Krulli Quarter!).
arnemaasik.org
@arne.maasik
videoklipp
_________________________
During Disainiöö at Thulema, we welcome everyone who values great design and cares about their health.
The average person spends over 10 hours a day sitting–often with poor posture. It’s no surprise that 80% of adults experience back pain at some point in life. As part of Disainiöö, Thulema presents an AGR-certified collection of work chairs, designed to support both body and mind: helping you stay focused and reduce back strain.
Thulema is the only AGR-certified furniture specialist in Estonia.
thulema.ee
#Thulemafurniture #Kontorimööbel
_________________________
The Estonian Academy of Arts invites the visitors of Tallinn Design Festival on a journey through different eras of young design. The exhibition and program of events bring together the past heritage, present diversity, and future directions of EKA design, opening doors to fresh ideas and creative courage.
During EKA Design Week, you will find the following at the EKA main building (Põhja pst 7) and the Monumental Studio (Kotzebue 10):
• An exhibition on the past, present, and future of EKA design
• Open design lectures
• Design discussion evenings
• Presentation of the LEIDA article collection
• And much more!
You can find the event program HERE.
artun.ee
#ekadisain
_________________________
Arens is Estonia's largest kitchen furniture manufacturer, whose strengths lie in contemporary design, well-thought-out functionality, and high-quality workmanship.
For over 30 years, we have been creating kitchens in collaboration with customers, designers, and architects, resulting in comprehensive solutions that support comfort and beauty in everyday life.
We have also added weatherproof outdoor kitchens to our range and offer a complete solution for built-in furniture for the entire home – bathrooms, wardrobes and much more.
Arens furniture is manufactured in Estonia, following environmentally friendly principles and using only certified materials.
arens.ee
#arens_estonia #disainkööki #arensköögid
_________________________
The Estonian Museum of Applied Art and Design invites you to discover its permanent exhibitions and the gallery exhibition “Garbage Kids. Shadow Objects.” The permanent exhibitions provide an overview of the layers, peculiarities, and diversity of Estonian design.
The exhibition “Shadows and Things” focuses on the handmade objects of the Estonian-Georgian collective Garbage Kids. In their work, they search for the elusive essence of myths and have this time chosen to use shadows as their medium.
etdm.ee
#etdm #disainimuuseum
_________________________
Let's rev up – the renowned Design Street opens once again as a part of the festival weekend.
No driver’s license is needed to explore the Design Street and there's plenty of room for wanderers on foot! Here you can stroll through and discover lots of great fashion-, accessory-, product- and interior design.
In addition, the “alley” next to Design Street deserves a visit already from the first day of the festival, because the mini-fair INTERIOR+ is returning for the second year in a row. So go on, get acquainted with local interior and industrial products.
Sat at 20-00
price 15-50 € - tickets here
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It's Tallinn Design Festival anniversary, and of course there has to be a party – a DesignNIGHTParty!
Though they have performed only rarely in recent years, I Wear* Experiment remain as energetic and epic as ever. For Autumn Jazz, they take to the Tallinn Design Festival’s stage with an exclusive, ambitious programme, unveiling never-before-heard songs and premiering their new single Forest Fire.
The concert is conceived in two parts, beginning as an acoustic spectacle – where the trio is joined by the inviting sounds of backing vocals, viola da gamba, harp, and double bass – and building into a full-throttle electronic blaze.
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Upcycling workshop for young people, where you can customise or repair your denim clothes.
Bring along clothes you’d like to refresh — additional materials will be provided on site. The workshop can host up to 5 participants at a time.
The workshop is led by Artur Aus.
reetaus.com
trashtotrend.art
#trashtotrend #upcycling
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The tour is curated by landscape architects Aljona Galazan and Maali Roomet-Allese.
Aljona promotes human-friendly urban space and cycling as an everyday mode of transport, while Maali translates complex spatial issues into practical community activities.
An accessible city space is one where everyone can move, play, and feel safe – regardless of age, ability, or background. At some point in life, anyone may face challenges in mobility or spatial use, and a supportive environment becomes the key to quality of life.
A safe cycling network and access to urban gardening and shared activities close to home open up city space and services to everyone – including those with limited opportunities. These topics are often treated separately, as if they were only the needs of narrow interest groups, but viewed through the lens of social cohesion, a much broader picture emerges.
During the bike tour, we will experience and discuss all of this together.
Come with your own bike or rent one on site – you can also join with a scooter, unicycle, or electric wheelchair.
(The tour is a practical continuation of the PechaKucha talks, and we recommend attending both.)
maastikuarhitekt.ee
#maastikuarhitektuur #ligipääsetavlinn #söödavlinn
_________________________
Join the Krulli Quarter tours on Friday and Saturday!
AS Franz Krull was a metalworking and engineering company founded in 1865 in Narva by Franz Krull, a coppersmith, during the Russian Empire and the first Estonian Republic. In 1875, AS Franz Krull moved to Tallinn, where it developed over time into one of Estonia's largest and most modern machine-building companies.
Specifically in Kopli, one of Tallinn's oldest large factories, the Krull factory, opened its doors 110 years ago. This and much more will be spoken about on the tour!
_________________________
This year you will also find the B2C
Mini-fair INTERIOR+ from the programme, with the aim of showcasing a wider range of interior and industrial products and
demonstrating
newest trends in the furniture scene.
This offers Estonian and foreign manufacturers the opportunity to showcase their products in a creative environment slightly different from large fairs
–
in the form of exhibition in the inspiring industrial landscape of the Krulli Quarter.
Participating brands are:
Pesuliisu
MÖÖF
Vorestik
MUUNI.EE
Pehmö
PAA
Flokk / Tool & Tool
AXOR
K-Studio
Phileas Fogg Gallery
Tarmo Luisk
Softrend
Arne Maasik
Yaki
SEOS
Radis
Ra Sun & Loreida Hein
Estonian Design House
As a lovely tradition, the Tallinn Design Festival outdoor areas are curated by the Estonian Association of Landscape Architects. This year, they created a welcoming public space in the industrial setting of Krulli, together with Extery and Lode.
All guests are invited to meet, relax, and enjoy fresh air with a touch of urban greenery.
Well-designed urban space can be accessible and meaningful for everyone, regardless of age or mobility. Come experience and reflect on what kind of spaces people truly need!
Curated by the Estonian Association of Landscape Architects and Maali Roomet-Allese._________________________
Amrita Studio: accessories masterclass
Wed at 18-20 & Sat at 18-20
price 25 €
register
Amrita Studio is a completely unique and unconventional creative space. The workshop creates textile roses that can be used as brooches or hair clips.
tugi&tool: furniture restoration workshop
Thu at 13-19
price 39 €
register
If you have something at home that needs repairing, new fabric, sanding, or finishing, bring it to the workshop and we will fix it together.
Hvitolg: jewelry making workshop
Sat at 11-14 & Sun kl 11-14
price 70 € (inc. 10 g of silver)
register
Hvitolg is a brand that creates jewelry using the lost wax method. Hvitolg's creator, Olga Stalev, divides her creative life between two fields: jewelry art and stop-motion animation. During the workshop, each participant will create their own piece of jewelry, which will later be cast in silver.
_________________________
The Estonian Museum of Applied Art and Design invites you to discover its permanent exhibitions and the gallery exhibition “Garbage Kids. Shadow Objects.” The permanent exhibitions provide an overview of the layers, peculiarities, and diversity of Estonian design.
The exhibition “Shadows and Things” focuses on the handmade objects of the Estonian-Georgian collective Garbage Kids. In their work, they search for the elusive essence of myths and have this time chosen to use shadows as their medium.
etdm.ee
#etdm #disainimuuseum
_________________________
Let's rev up – the renowned Design Street opens once again as a part of the festival weekend.
No driver’s license is needed to explore the Design Street and there's plenty of room for wanderers on foot! Here you can stroll through and discover lots of great fashion-, accessory-, product- and interior design.
In addition, the “alley” next to Design Street deserves a visit already from the first day of the festival, because the mini-fair INTERIOR+ is returning for the second year in a row. So go on, get acquainted with local interior and industrial products.
_________________________
This year you will also find the B2C
Mini-fair INTERIOR+ from the programme, with the aim of showcasing a wider range of interior and industrial products and
demonstrating
newest trends in the furniture scene.
This offers Estonian and foreign manufacturers the opportunity to showcase their products in a creative environment slightly different from large fairs
–
in the form of exhibition in the inspiring industrial landscape of the Krulli Quarter.
Participating brands are:
Pesuliisu
MÖÖF
Vorestik
MUUNI.EE
Pehmö
PAA
Flokk / Tool & Tool
AXOR
K-Studio
Phileas Fogg Gallery
Tarmo Luisk
Softrend
Arne Maasik
Yaki
SEOS
Radis
Ra Sun & Loreida Hein
Estonian Design House
As a lovely tradition, the Tallinn Design Festival outdoor areas are curated by the Estonian Association of Landscape Architects. This year, they created a welcoming public space in the industrial setting of Krulli, together with Extery and Lode.
All guests are invited to meet, relax, and enjoy fresh air with a touch of urban greenery.
Well-designed urban space can be accessible and meaningful for everyone, regardless of age or mobility. Come experience and reflect on what kind of spaces people truly need!
Curated by the Estonian Association of Landscape Architects and Maali Roomet-Allese._________________________
Amrita Studio: accessories masterclass
Wed at 18-20 & Sat at 18-20
price 25 €
register
Amrita Studio is a completely unique and unconventional creative space. The workshop creates textile roses that can be used as brooches or hair clips.
tugi&tool: furniture restoration workshop
Thu at 13-19
price 39 €
register
If you have something at home that needs repairing, new fabric, sanding, or finishing, bring it to the workshop and we will fix it together.
Hvitolg: jewelry making workshop
Sat at 11-14 & Sun kl 11-14
price 70 € (inc. 10 g of silver)
register
Hvitolg is a brand that creates jewelry using the lost wax method. Hvitolg's creator, Olga Stalev, divides her creative life between two fields: jewelry art and stop-motion animation. During the workshop, each participant will create their own piece of jewelry, which will later be cast in silver.
_________________________
The Estonian Museum of Applied Art and Design invites you to discover its permanent exhibitions and the gallery exhibition “Garbage Kids. Shadow Objects.” The permanent exhibitions provide an overview of the layers, peculiarities, and diversity of Estonian design.
The exhibition “Shadows and Things” focuses on the handmade objects of the Estonian-Georgian collective Garbage Kids. In their work, they search for the elusive essence of myths and have this time chosen to use shadows as their medium.
etdm.ee
#etdm #disainimuuseum
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