Šilute culture and entertainment center offers educational programs suitable for visitors of all ages! We provide an opportunity for those who are interested to enrich their free time and learn something new.

You can also register for education in the CULTURE PASSPORT program, so we invite educational institutions to get out of the classroom and diversify the everyday life of students!

IN SHILUTE

Educational activity „Me, culture and wind”

Vētrungė is a unique example of Little Lithuanian fishermen's carving, folk art, which has no analogues in the whole world. The history of weathering is simple. To make it easier to control fishing in the Curonian Lagoon. in 1844 By order of the Prussian authorities, a special marking system was introduced – a rectangular shape, dotted with the appropriate combination of colors. Over time, the fishermen of the Curonian Lagoon began to decorate simple identification weather vanes, giving them the form of real works of art.

During the education, participants will get to know not only the history and traditions of windsurfers, but will also hear the stories of windsurfers in short films, and will have the opportunity to discuss the fishing law and human rights. You will see a photo figure of the Godfather of Weathervane, which corresponds to the actual height and appearance of the inspector. After designing and painting their own weather vanes, participants will have the opportunity to play a „Ship Battle” that develops strategic thinking.

Duration about 1.5 hours.
The price is €5 per person.
Number of people from 5-25 persons.
Age 6+

Pottery workshop „Masters of Clay”

Once a piece of clay – now a beautiful bowl or teacup! The first acquaintance with clay can be a bit dirty and timid, but the result will surprise you, and the joy of familiarity will not fade from memory for a long time. Working with clay is like a kind of meditation, which engages children and adults and arouses the pleasure of exploration, and in the long run it can turn into a favorite activity.

During the education, you will have the opportunity to learn how to use a clay ring machine, you will learn what is special about archaic bread leavened and black ceramics, you will see and try to use various clay processing tools in practice, you will sculpt and decorate. We will communicate together, help each other in the creative process and understand how much joy and good emotions the magical world of ceramics can bring. The education will be conducted and the secrets of clay will be shared by the masters of bread sourdough and black ceramics – artists with many years of experience.

Duration about 1 hour.

The price is €5 per person.

Number of people from 10-30 persons.

Age 5+

Educational activity „Emotions – know your emotions”

It is difficult for children to control anger or other strong emotions, so it is necessary to encourage them to name their emotions, talk about them and teach instead of impulsive behavior, insults, screaming, find a way to stop, control and calm down.

During education, children will be introduced to various emotions. Through the given tasks and with the help of various game elements, the little ones will try to recognize them. With the help of creative tasks, children will draw their emotion using various techniques (graphics, painting, etc.). The drawing will be transferred to a badge, which the child will be able to pick up and wear after making it – this will help those around them to recognize their emotions and find solutions to help control them.

Activities can be integrated into lessons.

Duration about 1 hour.

The price is €5 per person.

Number of people from 10-25 persons.

Age 6+

For education in Šilute, contact:

Šilute culture and entertainment center,

+370 673 35393

kultura@silutekpc.lt

IN THE CANDLE

The secrets of the Svēvksnes manor park

Švėkšna manor has been mentioned since the 15th century, it belonged to the Kęsgailas, Grotuses, Krišpinas – Krišensteins, Oginskis. This manor is surrounded by a park of impressive beauty, which is one of the most beautiful parks in Western Lithuania, which attracts a large number of visitors every year. Trees are the biggest decoration of Švėkšna manor park. The trees in the park are really impressive – the oldest ginkgo tree in Lithuania grows here, one of the oldest yew trees in Lithuania.

During the educational walk „Secrets of Švėkšna Manor Park”, we invite you to learn more about Švėkšna Manor Park: the history of Švėkšna Manor, the people who lived here, and the most important elements of the park – the trees. During a walk through the avenues of the park, one not only listens to stories, but also actively participates in getting to know the environment of the manor park, using touch, smell, hearing and sight. During the practical task, one looks for one's relationship with the surrounding environment, and understands the importance of a harmonious relationship between the environment and man.

The program can be adapted from the youngest to the oldest participants. The service responds to the commemorations of „Vilnius 700” and „Klaipeda region's 100th anniversary of joining Lithuania”, promoting cultural and historical knowledge of the country and the capital.

Classes can be integrated into lessons, thematic gatherings, events.

Duration about 1 hour.

The price is €3 per person.

Number of people from 10-30 persons.

Age 6+

From gaming history: learn and try

The emergence of games is associated with the beginning of humanity and culture. For a long time, games had magical, ritual significance, but were not limited to that. The games have always had important elements of competition, a show of strength. Since ancient times, the broader meaning of games has been understood – games are not only a way for children or young people to spend their free time, they are also an effective means of education, important in developing children's physical strength and endurance.

During the educational session, students will be introduced to traditional Lithuanian folk games, the history of their origin, and traditional games will be organized for groups of schoolchildren. Many shepherd games used various tools and tools: sticks, stones, tree trunks, etc. The materials and tools used by shepherds will also be used in the session. Each participant will have a preparation of a folk game for independent work at home.

Classes can be integrated into lessons, thematic gatherings, events.

Duration about 1 hour.

The price is €3 per person.

Number of people from 10-25 persons.

Age 5+

For education in Švėkšna, contact:

Šilute culture and entertainment center, Švekšna branch,

Tel. +370 688 41842

sveksnoskultura@gmail.com