Christmas markets and family events on December 16 and 17

Kalnciema Quarter invites you to the Christmas markets and cultural events on December 16 and December 17 from 10 AM to 4 PM.

On Saturday, you are invited to an event, where children with parents will be able to learn the table setting  and etiquette as well as take part in the silk screen printing workshop. On Sunday, "Liels un mazs" publishing house, together with the animated film studio "Atom art", will open a book of images "Bize and Neguļa" and will also feature an award-winning film. In addition, everyone will be able to make their Christmas tree decorations in the form of the main characters. On that day favorite participants of the summer's most popular event – Street Food Festival – will warm up visitors with delicious treats. Famous names such as the Vīnkalni Pizzeria with tasty Italian pizzas, as well as the friendly and attractive chef Havier with the Mexican restaurant El Santo X will take part. In the Wine Shop of Kalnciema Quarter, you will be able to enjoy hot winter drinks.

On the market you will find the most beautiful Christmas trees, unique and sincere festive gifts as well as original decorations. Local farmers will also offer different healthy goods.

On
Saturday, December 16 from 11.00 to 14.00 there will be a creative meeting with Irma Kalniņa, the author of the children's book "Pie galda", published by "Droši un koši" and the artist Reinis Pētersons. The workshop will introduce children and parents to the basic principles of table culture, and will teach you to apply the table properly, to cope with complicated dishes so that everyone feels confident as a guest or at the restaurant. From  12.00 to 14.00 there will be an opportunity to take part in the silk screen printing workshop.

On Sunday, December 17, at 12.00, "Liels un mazs" publishing house together with the animated film studio "Atom art" will open a book of pictures "Bize and Neguļa", which is based on the motives of the animated film of the same name. The story of the feelings of a child, when another child enters the family happens during Christmas time. The "Atom art" animation studio will feature award-winning film (its length ~ 25 min), books and DVDs will also be available for purchase. Later, a workshop for children will be held in which they will be able to make their own Christmas tree decorations. The film and book artist is illustrator Reinis Pētersons, but the author of the screenplay is Lote Eglīte. "Liels un mazs" publishing house adapted the scenario of the book. Participation in the event is free of charge.

An annual pop-up art fair “Art Hunt” will offer to get acquainted with the works of the brightest home painters and graphic artists. In total, more than 500 works, including jewelry, cards, souvenirs, etc. will be available for viewing and purchase. A great opportunity to "hunt" a creative and unique gift to your loved ones!

As every year, in December, markets are also held on SUNDAYS. Pop-up art market "Art Hunt" is open every day from 10.00 to 18.00.

From 8th of December in the area of Kalnciema Quarter, the object "Winter Landscape" of the environmental object festival "Christmas Spruce Path" will be displayed, implemented with the support of the Education, Culture and Sports Department of the Riga City Council.