Practical Restoration Masterclass

If you got old furniture collecting dust, it’s time to give those forgotten pieces a second chance!

Swing by Anna’s Market Square in Jaunliepāja for a practical community event introducing the basics of furniture restoration. Bring along old but still usable pieces – such as tables, chairs, mirrors, cupboards or windows – and discover how to turn the worn and weathered into something truly one-of-a-kind.

The workshop will be led by Gita Radaua, an enthusiast of creative furniture restoration. With a passion for painting and a flair for reinventing interior pieces, Gita treats every object as a canvas ready to be reimagined.

What to expect:

• Practical n experience using Caparol paints
• One-on-one advice from Gita on creative restoration techniques
• Creative activities for children – fun guaranteed for little hands
• Prizes from Caparol for the most enthusiastic and curious participants

Attendees will also have the opportunity to meet Kristīne Gulbe, Head of the Caparol Training Centre, who will speak about the use of Caparol paints in restoration, interior design and sustainable practices.

In addition, the event will feature a “treasure chest” of untold stories from Jaunliepāja – an open invitation for residents to share personal memories and local history. Children and young people can enjoy themed activities hosted by “Krāsu karuselis.”

The event is free of charge.

Advance registration is required. Places are limited.

The event will be photographed and filmed. The material will be used for publicity of the event, the Liepāja Restoration Centre and the Liepāja 2027 Foundation. By attending, you confirm that you are aware of and consent to possible inclusion in audio or visual recordings.

About the Project:

The EIT Community New European Bauhaus (NEB) is funded by the European Institute of Innovation & Technology and supports citizens, grass-roots initiatives and startups that embody the core values of the European Commission’s New European Bauhaus movement (sustainability, inclusivity and beauty) through business creation & acceleration, funding, mentorship and network.

The Enhance NEB programme supports the scaling and replication of successful projects previously funded through Connect NEB or Co-create NEB. Delivered by the EIT Community New European Bauhaus and funded by the European Institute of Innovation & Technology, the programme funds consortia of cities, regions or municipalities and local organisations to expand or adapt initiatives that transform the built environment in line with NEB values of sustainability, inclusion, and aesthetics.

Since 2023, the Liepāja Restoration Centre has served as Latvia’s official partner of the New European Bauhaus, with additional support from the State Culture Capital Foundation’s “Development Programme for Latvian Historical Lands”, as part of the Kurzeme Culture Programme 2025, implemented by the Kurzeme Planning Region.