A free carpet-making school has begun accepting applications in Lviv region.
In the Lviv region, the application process for the "Vyshnyska kilim weaving school 2026-2027" has begun. The training will last for 4 months and will include online consultations, in-person sessions in Glynyany, as well as providing participants with accommodation, meals, and materials. A total of 8 participants will be selected.
A recruitment drive has been announced in the Lviv region for the free "Vikonskyi kilim weaving school 2026-2027". Those interested in learning the craft of hand-weaving from scratch can submit applications by November 25.
The educational program is designed for 200 academic hours and includes a blended learning format: online consultations, independent practical work, and in-person sessions in Hlyniany, where the historical center of carpet making still operates. Students will study the theory and practice of weaving, including the technology of making a carpet from scratch, dyeing with natural dyes characteristic of the Vynnychy carpets.
The organizers will provide free accommodation and meals for participants who require it during in-person sessions, cover transportation costs, and provide all necessary materials, tools, and equipment for completing practical tasks. Each participant will create their own rug measuring 60×90 cm based on the Glianyska or Vikonska tradition, and will also be able to create original works in various techniques.
Overall, the competition committee will select 8 participants. Applicants must be adults from all regions of Ukraine. Previous experience in weaving or professional artistic education is not required. Preference will be given to residents of the Lviv and Ternopil regions, young people aged 18 to 35, internally displaced persons, and those facing difficult life circumstances.