Porcelain Decorating Workshop “Heroes” – Riga, November 28, 2026

Porcelain Decorating Workshop “Heroes” – Riga, November 28, 2026

The Riga Porcelain Museum invites visitors to the “Heroes” porcelain decorating workshop on November 28, 2026. The workshop is dedicated to creativity inspired by the celebrations of the founding of the Latvian state. Participants are invited to artistically interpret the ideas of the founding and independence of Latvia. The creative process will also focus on people who have contributed to the development of the state and society. Special attention will be given to the diverse roles of women in Latvia’s history, culture, politics, emergency situations and everyday life. The workshop also encourages participants to discover the dishes and decorative objects created by women artists who worked in the porcelain industry. Visitors will create decorations using the decal technique. Shapes can be cut from decal sheets and arranged into an individual composition on a dish. After firing in a ceramic kiln, the decal will fuse into the porcelain glaze. The finished decoration will be durable, and the dish can be used in everyday life. The workshop is led by museum educators and artists Vita Lukstiņa and Astra Ratkeviča.

What to Expect at the Event

Participants will be able to choose ready-made themed decals or adapt them according to their preferences. A single shape can be used on its own or several shapes can be combined into a collage to create a simpler or more elaborate decoration. The workshop’s theme brings together Latvia’s history, culture and people’s experiences.

Venue and Time

The workshop will take place on November 28, 2026, from 12:00 to 18:00 at the Riga Porcelain Museum, Kalēju Street 9/11, Riga, LV-1050.

Tickets

The participation fee is EUR 6.70–19.10, depending on the value of the selected item. The fee includes a dish of your choice, decorating materials, guidance from a museum educator and firing of the item in a ceramic kiln.

Important Information for Visitors

• Advance registration is required by calling 26406354.
• The workshop is suitable for visitors aged 7 to 97.
• Individual participation and groups of up to 12 people are welcome.
• The event is accessible to people with functional impairments, including visitors using wheelchairs.
• Fired dishes can be collected from the museum within a few weeks after the workshop.

Why Attend

“Heroes” offers a practical introduction to porcelain decorating while inviting participants to creatively reflect on stories from Latvia’s history and society. It is an opportunity to create a personal, functional porcelain item with a durable decoration.