For the first time in its 25-year history, the School of Crafts of ÚĽUV in Slovakia is opening its doors to an international audience. Recognised on UNESCO’s Register of Good Safeguarding Practices of Intangible Cultural Heritage, the school is launching a pilot programme to share its exceptional pedagogical methodology and Slovak craft heritage with a global community.
The Pilot Programme: Weaving and Wire Craft
The inaugural English-taught programme features two intensive, five-day courses that showcase distinctive Slovak traditions:
- Loom Weaving: A deep dive into traditional textile techniques and working with natural materials.
- Wire Craft (Drotárstvo): Instruction in a unique Slovak cultural phenomenon that is officially inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Both courses emphasise a clear structure of instruction, hands-on experiential learning, and individual guidance within small groups, fostering rich intercultural exchange among participants.
Dates and Location
Tailored specifically for international participants, these five-day intensive courses will take place from 10 to 14 August 2026 at the Regional Craft Centre of ÚĽUV in Banská Bystrica, Slovakia.
photo: Textilna dielna Skoly remesiel ÚĽUV