Find Out More about Our Unique Workshops
We are pleased to offer a wonderful array of workshops by master artists. Many of these classes are open to beginners, and you’ll be inspired as you learn from amazing instructors.
FELTING
| Needle Felting Workshop – 2 days | |
| Cod | NF 1 |
| Time (from-to) | Depends on the group formed |
| Place | ARTiZAN Centre (Old Skopje Bazaar), or artisans’ studios |
| Class description | Needle felting is a flexible form of textile skill that can be used to create two or three dimensional or work such clothing, wall arts, sculptures etc. In this workshop you will have the opportunity to learn about the process, materials and tools of needle felting as well as hands on experience with both 3D and ’2D’ needle felting. At the end of the workshop you will have completed a simple project and you will have the basic skills to continue to explore the possibilities of other felting skills. |
| Level | All, suitable for beginners - intermediate |
| Days/Hours | Two days/ 4 hours a day |
| Teacher | Depends on the availability of the teacher |
| Material | All materials are included in the workshop |
| Groups | 6-8 persons |
| Price | |
| Booking | vesna.a@matacraft.org.mk |
| General conditions | Cancellation up to 4 weeks before the course 100% refund or alternative class offered, after that day a 50% refund will be given up to 1 week prior to the course. The size of the classes is kept small to allow plenty of one-on-one attention. |
| Wet Felting Workshop – 2 days | |
| Cod | WF 2 |
| Time (from-to) | Depends on the group formed |
| Place | ARTiZAN Centre (Old Skopje Bazaar), or artisans’ studios |
| Class description | If you want to learn the basics of wet felting, join us for an introduction to this attractive craft skill. At the end of the workshop you will have completed a simple project and you will have the basic skills to continue to explore the possibilities of other felting skills. |
| Level | All, suitable for beginners - intermediate |
| Days/Hours | Two days/ 4 hours a day |
| Teacher | Depends on the availability of the teacher |
| Material | Students should bring several old towels All materials are included in the workshop |
| Groups | 6-8 persons |
| Price | |
| Booking | vesna.a@matacraft.org.mk |
| General conditions | Cancellation up to 4 weeks before the course 100% refund or alternative class offered, after that day a 50% refund will be given up to 1 week prior to the course. The size of the classes is kept small to allow plenty of one-on-one attention. |
| Advanced Felting Workshop “Nuno felt” – 2 days Combination of different felting techniques |
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| Cod | WF 3 |
| Time (from-to) | Depends on the group formed |
| Place | ARTiZAN Centre (Old Skopje Bazaar), or artisans’ studios |
| Class description | Nuno, or laminated, felt is an advanced technique for creating lightweight, fabric for clothing, curtains and other textile products. In this two-day workshop you will learn how to fuse wool fiber into a background of woven cloth while creating luscious, lightweight textile products. After this workshop you will never think of felt as heavy or stiff again. |
| Level | Suitable for intermediate |
| Days/Hours | Two days/ 4 hours a day |
| Teacher | Depends on the availability of the teacher |
| Material | Students should bring several old towels All materials are included in the workshop |
| Groups | 6-8 persons |
| Price | 4950 (VAT included) |
| Booking | vesna.a@matacraft.org.mk |
| General conditions | Cancellation up to 4 weeks before the course 100% refund or alternative class offered, after that day a 50% refund will be given up to 1 week prior to the course. The size of the classes is kept small to allow plenty of one-on-one attention. |
| Advanced Felting Workshop “Sculptured Felt hats” – one day | |
| Cod | WF 4 |
| Период (од-до) | Depends on the group formed |
| Место | ARTiZAN Centre (Old Skopje Bazaar), or artisans’ studios |
| Опис на обуката | In this workshop you will learn techniques for making a wide range of felted hats. Also you will learn all the techniques you need to create complex and asymmetrical shapes or other felt projects like slippers, purses, bags, etc. |
| Ниво | Suitable for intermediate |
| Денови/Часови | One day/6 hours a day |
| Предавач | Depends on the availability of the teacher |
| Потребни материјали за обуката | Students should bring several old towels All materials are included in the workshop |
| Големина на групата | 6-8 persons |
| Цена | 3200 den (VAT included) |
| Пријава/Резервација | vesna.a@matacraft.org.mk |
| Услови за откажување | Cancellation up to 4 weeks before the course 100% refund or alternative class offered, after that day a 50% refund will be given up to 1 week prior to the course. The size of the classes is kept small to allow plenty of one-on-one attention. |
BEADING
| Basics 1 (crochet, spiral rope) – 2 days | |
| Cod | MO 1 |
| Time (from-to) | Depends on the group formed |
| Place | ARTiZAN Centre (Old Skopje Bazaar), or artisans’ studios |
| Class description | Whether you want to make jewelry as a hobby or take it further as a business, this is a great class for everyone and covers all of the basics, so that you can continue to make beautiful and professional jewelry from home or from your workshop. Varying the size and color of the beads will produce a totally different look, so no two are ever alike. You’ll be amazed at what you can achieve with this simple stitch technique. |
| Level | All, suitable for beginners-intermediate |
| Days/Hours | Two days/ 4 hours a day |
| Teacher | Depends on the availability of the teacher |
| Material | All materials are included in the workshop |
| Groups | 4-6 persons |
| Price | 2 200 (VAT included) |
| Booking | vesna.a@matacraft.org.mk |
| General conditions | Cancellation up to 4 weeks before the course 100% refund or alternative class offered, after that day a 50% refund will be given up to 1 week prior to the course. The size of the classes is kept small to allow plenty of one-on-one attention. |
| Basics 2 (stringing) – 2 days | |
| Cod | MO 2 |
| Time (from-to) | Depends on the group formed |
| Place | ARTiZAN Centre (Old Skopje Bazaar), or artisans’ studios |
| Class description | A great class for those who want to bead but don’t know how and where to start. Lots of info for the beginning beaders. Step-by-step introduction to materials and tools. You will design, string and finish a single strand bracelet using beading wire and crimps, as well as learning to wire-wrap loops while creating a pair of earrings. Learning these simple techniques is the first step in creating limitless unique pieces of jewelry. |
| Level | All, suitable for beginners-intermediate |
| Days/Hours | Two days/ 4 hours a day |
| Teacher | Depends on the availability of the teacher |
| Material | All materials are included in the workshop |
| Groups | 4-6 persons |
| Price | 2 200 (VAT included) |
| Booking | vesna.a@matacraft.org.mk |
| General conditions | Cancellation up to 4 weeks before the course 100% refund or alternative class offered, after that day a 50% refund will be given up to 1 week prior to the course. The size of the classes is kept small to allow plenty of one-on-one attention. |
| Basics 3 (embroidery) – 2 days | |
| Cod | MO 3 |
| Time (from-to) | Depends on the group formed |
| Place | ARTiZAN Centre (Old Skopje Bazaar), or artisans’ studios |
| Class description | Bead embroidery can be one of the most expressive methods of beadwork you will do. It’s like painting with beads; forms create themselves, patterns flow and the beads know where they want to be. It is almost intuitive; you will be surprised at how it evolves. A great class for both beginner and advanced beaders who want to learn bead embroidery. |
| Level | All, suitable for beginners-intermediate |
| Days/Hours | Two days/4 hours a day |
| Teacher | Depends on the availability of the teacher |
| Material | All materials are included in the workshop |
| Groups | 4-6 persons |
| Price | 2 200 (VAT included) |
| Booking | vesna.a@matacraft.org.mk |
| General conditions | Cancellation up to 4 weeks before the course 100% refund or alternative class offered, after that day a 50% refund will be given up to 1 week prior to the course. The size of the classes is kept small to allow plenty of one-on-one attention. |
| YOUTH & Kids Workshops – Beading Workshop – 4 days | |
| Cod | YMO 1 |
| Time (from-to) | Depends on the group formed |
| Place | ARTiZAN Centre (Old Skopje Bazaar), or artisans’ studios |
| Class description | This is a great class for everyone and covers all of the basics, so that you can continue to make beautiful jewellery from home. Varying the size and colour of the beads will produce a totally different look, so no two are ever alike. You’ll be amazed at what you can achieve with this simple technique. |
| Level | All, suitable for beginners |
| Days/Hours | Four days/2 hours a day |
| Teacher | Depends on the availability of the teacher |
| Material | All materials are included in the workshop |
| Groups | 4-6 persons |
| Price | 1 500 (VAT included) |
| Booking | vesna.a@matacraft.org.mk |
| General conditions | Cancellation up to 4 weeks before the course 100% refund or alternative class offered, after that day a 50% refund will be given up to 1 week prior to the course. The size of the classes is kept small to allow plenty of one-on-one attention. |
FILIGREE
| “Silver Weekend” – 2 days | |
| Cod | FL 1 |
| Time (from-to) | Depends on the group formed |
| Place | ARTiZAN Centre (Old Skopje Bazaar), or artisans’ studios |
| Class description | You will learn the basics of traditional filigree skills. The one-on-one teaching approach will allow you to create small projects of your own design, at your own velocity |
| Level | All, suitable for beginners |
| Days/Hours | Two days/4 hours a day |
| Teacher | Depends on the availability of the teacher |
| Material | All materials are included in the workshop |
| Groups | 4-6 persons |
| Price | 3 900 (VAT included) |
| Booking | vesna.a@matacraft.org.mk |
| General conditions | Cancellation up to 4 weeks before the course 100% refund or alternative class offered, after that day a 50% refund will be given up to 1 week prior to the course. The size of the classes is kept small to allow plenty of one-on-one attention. |
| Basic Filigree Workshop – 8 days | |
| Cod | FL 02 |
| Time (from-to) | Depends on the group formed/ po dogovor |
| Place | ARTiZAN Centre (Old Skopje Bazaar), or artisans’ studios |
| Class description | In this workshop you will learn the basics of filigree fabrication. Topics covered will include design process, frame structure, filigree wire setting, fitting the filigree wire into the frame, soldering, and finishing the product. |
| Level | All, suitable for beginners |
| Days/Hours | Eight days/4 hours a day |
| Teacher | Depends on the availability of the teacher |
| Material | All materials are included in the workshop |
| Groups | 4-6 persons |
| Price | 9 900 (VAT included) |
| Booking | vesna.a@matacraft.org.mk |
| General conditions | Cancellation up to 4 weeks before the course 100% refund or alternative class offered, after that day a 50% refund will be given up to 1 week prior to the course. The size of the classes is kept small to allow plenty of one-on-one attention. |
ICONS
| Basic Icon Painting Workshop – 10 days | |
| Cod | IK 01 |
| Time (from-to) | Depends on the group formed |
| Place | ARTiZAN Centre (Old Skopje Bazaar), or artisans’ studios |
| Class description | You will create an icon using the traditional Byzantine technique of egg-tempera and gold leaf. You will be guided towards discovery of the secrets of the ancient technique of icon painting so that you will reach a more complete understanding and appreciation of this art. All participants will do the same icon, with a teacher demonstrating throughout the different stages of the skill. At the end, everyone will leave with a finished icon. |
| Level | All, suitable for beginners |
| Days/Hours | ten days/2 hours a day |
| Teacher | Depends on the availability of the teacher |
| Material | All materials are included in the workshop |
| Groups | 4-6 persons |
| Price | 19000 (VAT included) |
| Booking | vesna.a@matacraft.org.mk |
| General conditions | Cancellation up to 4 weeks before the course 100% refund or alternative class offered, after that day a 50% refund will be given up to 1 week prior to the course. The size of the classes is kept small to allow plenty of one-on-one attention. |
| Advanced Icon Painting Workshop – 20 days | |
| Cod | IK 02 |
| Time (from-to) | Depends on the group formed |
| Place | ARTiZAN Centre (Old Skopje Bazaar), or artisans’ studios |
| Class description | Advanced icon painting where you will create icons using the traditional Byzantine technique of egg-tempera and gold leaf. You will be guided towards discovery of the secrets of the ancient technique of icon painting so that you will reach a more complete understanding and appreciation of this art. All participants will do the same icons, with a teacher demonstrating throughout the different stages of the skill. At the end, everyone will leave with a finished icon. |
| Level | All, suitable for beginners |
| Days/Hours | ten days/2 hours a day |
| Teacher | Depends on the availability of the teacher |
| Material | All materials are included in the workshop |
| Groups | 4-6 persons |
| Price | 34 000 (VAT included) |
| Booking | vesna.a@matacraft.org.mk |
| General conditions | Cancellation up to 4 weeks before the course 100% refund or alternative class offered, after that day a 50% refund will be given up to 1 week prior to the course. The size of the classes is kept small to allow plenty of one-on-one attention. |
BOOK Binding
| Basics of Book Binding – 4 days | |
| Cod | BB 01 |
| Time (from-to) | Depends on the group formed |
| Place | ARTiZAN Centre (Old Skopje Bazaar), or artisans’ studios |
| Class description | Have you ever wanted to create your own personal book? The class will begin exploration of basics of bookmaking. You will begin with folding, tearing and cutting paper and you will proceed with sewing your own personal book. |
| Level | All, suitable for beginners |
| Days/Hours | three days/4 hours a day |
| Teacher | Depends on the availability of the teacher |
| Material | All materials are included in the workshop |
| Groups | 4-6 persons |
| Price | 4200 (VAT included) |
| Booking | vesna.a@matacraft.org.mk |
| General conditions | Cancellation up to 4 weeks before the course 100% refund or alternative class offered, after that day a 50% refund will be given up to 1 week prior to the course. The size of the classes is kept small to allow plenty of one-on-one attention. |
METAL CASTING
| Basic Metal Casting Workshop – 4 day | |
| Cod | MC 01 |
| Time (from-to) | Depends on the group formed |
| Place | ARTiZAN Centre (Old Skopje Bazaar), or artisans’ studios |
| Class description | Discover the process of lost wax casting to create one- of- a- kind jewelry. Techniques in wax working, pouring the metal, and using the centrifuge for casting will be demonstrated during this workshop. You will create a unique piece of jewelry that takes an advantage of an ancient method that captures fine surface detail and complex shapes. |
| Level | All, suitable for beginners |
| Days/Hours | Four days/4 hours a day |
| Teacher | Depends on the availability of the teacher |
| Material | All materials are included in the workshop |
| Groups | 4-6 persons |
| Price | 12 900 (VAT included) |
| Booking | vesna.a@matacraft.org.mk |
| General conditions | Cancellation up to 4 weeks before the course 100% refund or alternative class offered, after that day a 50% refund will be given up to 1 week prior to the course. The size of the classes is kept small to allow plenty of one-on-one attention. |
LEATHER
| Small leather accessories- 2 days | |
| Cod | LE 01 |
| Time (from-to) | Depends on the group formed |
| Place | ARTiZAN Centre (Old Skopje Bazaar), or artisans’ studios |
| Class description | This leather training course will give you an understanding of how to produce leather accessories as a popular consumer choice. You will make a leather bag and you will learn what does and doesn’t work to help improve leather accessories product performance. |
| Level | All, suitable for beginners |
| Days/Hours | 2 days/4 hours a day |
| Teacher | Depends on the availability of the teacher |
| Material | All materials are included in the workshop |
| Groups | 4-6 persons |
| Price | 4700 (VAT included) |
| Booking | vesna.a@matacraft.org.mk |
| General conditions | Cancellation up to 4 weeks before the course 100% refund or alternative class offered, after that day a 50% refund will be given up to 1 week prior to the course. The size of the classes is kept small to allow plenty of one-on-one attention. |
| Pottery wheel workshop / 2 days (6 hours) | |
| Cod | KE 01 |
| Time (from-to) | Depends on the group formed |
| Place | Kerakamika Studio |
| Class description | На овој курс ќе се запознаете со начините на подготвување на глината за работа, центрирање на грнчарското тркало и изработка на керамички производи и нивна доработка(триминг, лепење рачки или декорации, шмирглање). Вклучува бела глина, алатки за користење, сушење(2-3 недели) и печење на три предмети. Оваа работилница дозволува да се изработат посложени керамики по сопствен дизајн.Со поминатиот курс на учесникот би му се обезбедила една убава база од каде ќе може да тргне и да се доразвива. Напомена: Глазирање не е вклучено во цената. За истото се доплаќа 450ден за предмет и вклучува дополнителен термин, безоловни глазури и печење на предметот во керамичка печка. |
| Level | All, suitable for beginners - intermediate |
| Days/Hours | Two days/ 3 hours a day |
| Teacher | Tatjana or Borche Bogoevski |
| Material | All materials are included in the workshop |
| Groups | 6-8 persons |
| Price | 3500 MKD (VAT included) |
| Booking | vesna.a@matacraft.org.mk |
| General conditions | Cancellation up to 4 weeks before the course 100% refund or alternative class offered, after that day a 50% refund will be given up to 1 week prior to the course. The size of the classes is kept small to allow plenty of one-on-one attention. |
CERAMICS
| Hand-built ceramics workshop / 1 day (3 hours) | |
| Cod | KE 02 |
| Time (from-to) | Depends on the group formed |
| Place | ARTiZAN Centre (Old Skopje Bazaar), or artisans’ studios |
| Class description | На оваа работилница ќе имате можност да си изработите посложени керамички форми по сопствен дизајн.
Освен информациите и практичната демонстрација од работилницата за почетници ќе научите и како да вадите шаблон од тридимензионален предмет и како да лепите посложени самостоечки керамички форми со течна глина. Ќе добиете 500грама бела (stoneware) глина, алатки за користење и печење на предметите кои може да си го подигнете по печењето и сушењето (3-5недели) или да посетите работилница за глазирање на истиот. Напомена: Глазирање не е вклучено во цената. За истото се доплаќа 450ден за предмет и вклучува дополнителен термин, безоловни глазури и печење на предметот во керамичка печка. |
| Level | All, suitable for beginners - intermediate |
| Days/Hours | One day/ 3 hours a day |
| Teacher | Tatjana Bogoevska |
| Material | All materials are included in the workshop |
| Groups | 6-8 persons |
| Price | 1900 MKD (VAT included) |
| Booking | vesna.a@matacraft.org.mk |
| General conditions | Cancellation up to 4 weeks before the course 100% refund or alternative class offered, after that day a 50% refund will be given up to 1 week prior to the course. The size of the classes is kept small to allow plenty of one-on-one attention. |
BUSSINES
| Business Training Program (BTP) Advanced-Business Plan for Creative Businesses – 10 days |
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| Cod | BTP 01 |
| Time (from-to) | Depends on the group formed |
| Place | ARTiZAN Centre (Old Skopje Bazaar), or artisans’ studios |
| Class description | Business Training Program for start up businesses Business Training Program for start up businesses is based on CEFE Methodology. A CEFE (Competency based Economies Formation of Enterprises) is a comprehensive set of training instruments using an action-oriented approach and experiential learning methods to develop and enhance the business management and personal competencies of a wide range of target groups, mostly in the context of income and employment generation and economic development. Business Training Program for start up businesses is training program is designed for persons, with prospective of starting their own creative business and becoming self-employed. Areas covered by Business Training Program for start up businesses: Module 1: Self evaluation and motivation Module 2: Intro to Business Planning Module 3: SWOT analysis Module 4: Intro to Marketing Module 5: Market research for micro businesses Module 6: Product Development Module 7: Marketing plan Module 8: Organizational Management Module 9: Finance and Budgeting Module 10: Cost Calculation and Product Pricing Module 11: Communication and Presentation skills Module 12: Business Plan Development |
| Days/Hours | 10 day / 5 hours a day |
| Teacher | |
| Material | All materials are included in the workshop |
| Groups | 10-12 persons |
| Price | 12700 MKD (VAT included) |
| Booking | vesna.a@matacraft.org.mk |
| General conditions | Cancellation up to 4 weeks before the course 100% refund or alternative class offered, after that day a 50% refund will be given up to 1 week prior to the course. The size of the classes is kept small to allow plenty of one-on-one attention. |
| Market Readiness Program Learn How to Sell – 3 days |
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| Cod | MRP 01 |
| Time (from-to) | Depends on the group formed |
| Place | ARTiZAN Centre (Old Skopje Bazaar), or artisans’ studios |
| Class description | During the Learn How to Sell training participants will learn how to use sales techniques (AIDA, SPIN) and how to negotiate with the clients and buyers. Also the basics of customer care will be presented and participants will learn the difference between marketing and sales. Market Readiness Program is training program designed for micro business in creative industries. Areas covered by Market Readiness Program: Module 1: Sales VS Marketing Module 2: AIDA sales technique Module 3: “FAB” (features, advantages and benefits) of the product Module 4: Negotiation Module 5: SPIN sales technique Module 6: Customer care |
| Days/Hours | 3 days / 5 hours a day |
| Teacher | |
| Material | All materials are included in the workshop |
| Groups | 10-12 persons |
| Price | 4700 MKD (VAT included) |
| Booking | vesna.a@matacraft.org.mk |
| General conditions | Cancellation up to 4 weeks before the course 100% refund or alternative class offered, after that day a 50% refund will be given up to 1 week prior to the course. The size of the classes is kept small to allow plenty of one-on-one attention. |
| Market Readiness Program Learn How to Sell – 3 days |
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| Cod | MRP 02 |
| Time (from-to) | Depends on the group formed |
| Place | ARTiZAN Centre (Old Skopje Bazaar), or artisans’ studios |
| Class description | During the Learn How to Sell training participants will learn how to use sales techniques (AIDA, SPIN) and how to negotiate with the clients and buyers. Also the basics of customer care will be presented and participants will learn the difference between marketing and sales. Market Readiness Program is training program designed for micro business in creative industries. Areas covered by Market Readiness Program: Module 1: Sales VS Marketing Module 2: AIDA sales technique Module 3: “FAB” (features, advantages and benefits) of the product Module 4: Negotiation Module 5: SPIN sales technique Module 6: Customer care |
| Days/Hours | 3 days / 5 hours a day |
| Teacher | |
| Material | All materials are included in the workshop |
| Groups | 10-12 persons |
| Price | 4700 MKD (VAT included) |
| Booking | vesna.a@matacraft.org.mk |
| General conditions | Cancellation up to 4 weeks before the course 100% refund or alternative class offered, after that day a 50% refund will be given up to 1 week prior to the course. The size of the classes is kept small to allow plenty of one-on-one attention. |
| Market Readiness Program Learn How to Sell – 3 days |
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| Cod | MRP 02 |
| Time (from-to) | Depends on the group formed |
| Place | ARTiZAN Centre (Old Skopje Bazaar), or artisans’ studios |
| Class description | Market Readiness Program aims to introduce basics of marketing and sales. Participants will learn the basics for marketing strategy development and marketing plan and also will learn how to conduct market research and develop successful product collections. Additionally participants will learn how to use sales techniques (AIDA, SPIN) and how to negotiate with the clients and buyers. Also the basics of customer care will be presented and participants will learn the difference between marketing and sales. This marketing and sales course will help participants to recognize the market opportunities for their products within the local and export market and will improve participants’ selling skills. Market Readiness Program is training program designed for micro business in creative industries. Areas covered by Market Readiness Program: Modules: Marketing Module 1: Introduction on Marketing Module 2: Market research for micro businesses Module 3: Branding Module 4: Product Development Module 5: Marketing Mix Module 6: Marketing Plan Development |
| Days/Hours | 5 days / 5 hours a day |
| Teacher | |
| Material | All materials are included in the workshop |
| Groups | 10-12 persons |
| Price | 7400 MKD (VAT included) |
| Booking | vesna.a@matacraft.org.mk |
| General conditions | Cancellation up to 4 weeks before the course 100% refund or alternative class offered, after that day a 50% refund will be given up to 1 week prior to the course. The size of the classes is kept small to allow plenty of one-on-one attention. |