Science Centre
VIZIUM

Excursions

    • Description of the workshop activity

       

      The teacher introduces the concept of energy A discussion is encouraged on the types of energy the pupils know.
      The teacher demonstrates examples and encourages the pupils to identify the type of energy:
      Through a visual presentation, the pupils are introduced to 4 sources of natural energy. The teacher explains what green energy is and encourages discussion on why it is important.
      The pupils are presented with knowledge on how green energy is used in Latvia.
      In the lesson, the pupils do practical work:  construct watermills out of plastic spoons and try them out in real action.
      The outcome of the practical work is then discussed, as well as questions about energy saving, such as why it is necessary and how it can be implemented.
      To consolidate knowledge, at the end of the lesson, the pupils visit the water exhibit in the Little Explorers Area of the Science Centre VIZIUM.
      The pupils experiment in the Science Centre's water exhibit: use water jets to power the watermills constructed.   At the end of the lesson: feedback on what the pupils have learnt.

       

      Duration of the activity

       

      90 minutes

       Target audience

       

      1st-3rd graders
      Number of participants  

       

      A maximum of 12 pupils can work in 1 group during the lesson. Parallel groups must be formed for larger numbers of pupils.

       

      Price EUR (incl. VAT) per 1 participant

       

       

       

      5,41

      Format of the activity

       

      On-site at VIZIUM

      Number of participants

       

      Guna Stepiņa Ventspils Digital Centre Children and Youth Education Programme Manager
      Phone: 28632351; e-mail: guna.stepina@ventspils.lv

       

    • Description of the workshop activity

       
      1. By developing civic engagement, the pupils become urban planners and decision-makers, tackling realistic situations to create sustainable urban environments. 
      2. The pupils work in teams to discuss, participate in "city council meetings" and make important decisions about the development of their city, including the use of renewable energies, the interaction between mechanical and electrical energy, engineering solutions, robotics and the introduction of environmentally friendly urban technologies.
      3. In the practical part, the pupils build model cities using wind turbines, solar panels, Lego and other materials, involving renewable energy sources such as wind and the sun. Electric cars or robots are used and driven.

      Duration of the activity

       

      90 minutes

       Target audience

       

      7th-9th graders
      Number of participants  

       

      A maximum of 10 pupils can work in 1 group during the lesson. Parallel groups must be formed for larger numbers of pupils.

       

      Price EUR (incl. VAT) per 1 participant

       

       

       

      6,10

      Format of the activity

       

      On-site at VIZIUM; off-site

      Number of participants

       

      Guna Stepiņa Ventspils Digital Centre Children and Youth Education Programme Manager
      Phone: 28632351; e-mail: guna.stepina@ventspils.lv

       

    • Description of the workshop activity

       

      The pupils work in groups and learn about different types of Latvian forests, e.g. at the beginning of the lesson, the pupils work in small groups and are introduced to different types of Latvian forests - e.g. swamp forests, spruce forests, deciduous forests, boreal forests. The teacher briefly introduces the topic using visuals and a short keyword card to activate the pupils' background knowledge.                          Interpretation. Next, each group is assigned a specific forest type, which the pupils explore using digital tools: smartphone, computer or tablet, as well as prepared printed materials (e.g. maps, species lists, photos). The pupils seek information on the species, climatic and environmental conditions of their forest type and understand its ecological importance, with particular emphasis on its role in regulating climate and maintaining biodiversity. After summarising their knowledge, the pupils move on to the creative task of designing their own "mini forest". The pupils work with different materials - paper, natural elements, plasticine, etc. - to create an interpretation of a forest model that reflects the characteristics of the chosen forest type. At the end of the lesson, if time allows, each group gives a short presentation of their work.

      Duration of the activity

       

      90 minutes

       Target audience

       

      10th-12th graders
      Number of participants  

       

      A maximum of 15 pupils can work in 1 group during the lesson. Parallel groups must be formed for larger numbers of pupils.

       

      Price EUR (incl. VAT) per 1 participant

       

       

       

      3,98

      Format of the activity

       

      On-site at VIZIUM; off-site

      Number of participants

       

      Guna Stepiņa Ventspils Digital Centre Children and Youth Education Programme Manager
      Phone: 28632351; e-mail: guna.stepina@ventspils.lv

       

    • Description of the workshop activity

       

      The lesson starts with a brief introduction to lichens as ecologically important organisms, their structure and diversity in Latvia. Working in small groups, the pupils are encouraged to think about why lichens are important in nature and how we can study them. To activate background knowledge and generate interest, the teacher uses visuals and short facts to introduce the roles of lichens - for example, how they indicate air quality or serve as a home for other organisms.  Next, the pupils explore lichen specimens with a microscope, learning how to use digital magnifiers and look closely at details that are not visible to the naked eye. The method used is research and observation. Once the most interesting structures have been found, the pupils take photos to use in the creative task.
      At the end of the lesson, the pupils work in teams to create informative and visually appealing posters summarising what they have seen and explored. 

      Duration of the activity

       

      60 minutes

       Target audience

       

      1st-3rd graders
      Number of participants  

      A maximum of 10 pupils can work in 1 group during the lesson. For larger numbers of pupils, multiple groups must be formed that cannot work in parallel

       

      Price EUR (incl. VAT) per 1 participant

       

       

       

      3,98

      Format of the activity

       

      On-site at VIZIUM; off-site

      Number of participants

       

      Guna Stepiņa Ventspils Digital Centre Children and Youth Education Programme Manager
      Phone: 28632351; e-mail: guna.stepina@ventspils.lv

       

    • Description of the workshop activity

       

      In the lesson, the pupils work in groups to carry out a practical experiment: construct an anemometer using plastic cups, straws, wooden sticks and a glue gun. Calibrate the instrument and measure wind speed in different locations: indoors, outdoors, at different heights. Then record the revolutions per minute, converting to metres per second. Compare results, analyse differences in wind speed. Under the guidance of the teacher, the pupils discuss the effects of wind on the weather and everyday life. The lesson provides participants with a practical introduction to basic meteorology. At the end of the lesson, the pupils build a wind generator and demonstrate how wind can produce energy. The lesson focuses on such an important topic as wind - an inexhaustible source of energy. 
      In addition, climate change and the use of wind energy for sustainable development are discussed. 
      Methods: demonstrations, experiments, group work, data analysis, discussions.

      Duration of the activity

       

      60 minutes

       Target audience

       

      7th-9th graders
      Number of participants  

      A maximum of 15 pupils can work in 1 group during the lesson. Parallel groups must be formed for larger numbers of pupils.

       

      Price EUR (incl. VAT) per 1 participant

       

       

       

      3,19

      Format of the activity

       

      On-site at VIZIUM; off-site

      Number of participants

       

      Guna Stepiņa Ventspils Digital Centre Children and Youth Education Programme Manager
      Phone: 28632351; e-mail: guna.stepina@ventspils.lv

       

    • Description of the workshop activity

       

      The workshop starts with a forensic example where DNA solves a crime. 
      The lesson takes place in the laboratory of the Science Centre VIZIUM, where the pupils carry out a hands-on experiment. In the laboratory, the pupils work in groups and practically extract DNA from bananas: breaking down cell membranes with saline, degrading proteins, precipitating DNA with cold alcohol. Observe a mass of white, cotton-wool-like DNA. In parallel, analyse their fingerprints - identify loops, circles, swirls. Simulate "genetic fingerprinting" analysis, comparing DNA samples and fingerprints as two forms of forensic identification.      The pupils learn practical laboratory skills in molecular biology, discuss ethical issues in genetics, personal data protection and the use of DNA technology in medicine. 
      Working methods: laboratory experiments, demonstrations, group work, debates.

      Duration of the activity

       

      90 minutes

       Target audience

       

      10th-12th graders
      Number of participants  

      A maximum of 15 pupils can work in 1 group during the lesson. For larger numbers of pupils, multiple groups must be formed that cannot work in parallel

       

      Price EUR (incl. VAT) per 1 participant

       

       

       

      4,61

      Format of the activity

       

      On-site at VIZIUM; off-site

      Number of participants

       

      Guna Stepiņa Ventspils Digital Centre Children and Youth Education Programme Manager
      Phone: 28632351; e-mail: guna.stepina@ventspils.lv

       

    • Description of the workshop activity

       
      1. The pupils go to the Exhibition Hall of VIZIUM, where they are divided into 4 groups.
      2. Each group is given its own task:
        1. Group 1 works on the "Explore Countries and Languages" exhibit.
        2. Group 2 works on the "Change the Geography of the World" exhibit.
        3. Group 3 works on the "I know Latvia, Europe, the World" exhibit
        4. Group 4 works on the "Latvian Forest Animals, Birds and Inhabitants of the Baltic Sea" exhibit
      3. In the classroom, under the guidance of the teacher, participants design their own phone app based on the theme of the group using Adobe Experience Design (Adobe XD).
      4. The app is being developed as a test.
      5. Participants take tests designed by their classmates, thus repeating and extending the knowledge they have acquired in the Exhibition Hall.

      Duration of the activity

       

      90 minutes

       Target audience

       

      7th-9th graders
      Number of participants  

      A maximum of 15 pupils can work in 1 group during the lesson. Parallel groups must be formed for larger numbers of pupils.
      The lesson can only take place at the Science Centre VIZIUM - not applicable for off-site provision. The pupils need mobile phones for the lesson.

       

      Price EUR (incl. VAT) per 1 participant

       

       

       

      4,26

      Format of the activity

       

      On-site at VIZIUM

      Number of participants

       

      Guna Stepiņa Ventspils Digital Centre Children and Youth Education Programme Manager
      Phone: 28632351; e-mail: guna.stepina@ventspils.lv

       

    • Description of the workshop activity

       

      Together with their teacher, the pupils evaluate the current climate change, learn more about the causes and consequences of climate change, and are presented with a plan to better and more effectively save the world from global warming.

      The pupils work in teams to discuss and conclude how to avoid such rapid global warming, and assess what they can personally do to minimise the damage to nature.

      In the experimental part, the pupils practically build dams to "save the city" from a currently common natural disaster in Latvia - flooding. Dams are built using whatever is available in nature: trees, cones, sand, stones, etc. After the practical work, the teams observe among themselves which dam will save the city from flooding and why, what are the most important conditions for constructing dams.

      Duration of the activity

       

      60 minutes

       Target audience

       

      7th-9th graders
      Number of participants  

      A maximum of 10 pupils can work in 1 group during the lesson. Parallel groups must be formed for larger numbers of pupils.

       

      Price EUR (incl. VAT) per 1 participant

       

       

       

      4,49

      Format of the activity

       

      On-site at VIZIUM; off-site

      Number of participants

       

      Guna Stepiņa Ventspils Digital Centre Children and Youth Education Programme Manager
      Phone: 28632351; e-mail: guna.stepina@ventspils.lv

       

    • Description of the workshop activity

       

       

      The pupils are introduced to the process of creating design products using sublimation printing.
      The pupils learn about the patterns of Latvian ethnographic costumes, their meaning and traditions.
      During the lesson, the pupils learn the steps of the sublimation process: a) designing on the computer, b) printing the image on special transfer paper using a sublimation printer, c) transferring the image to the fabric using a thermal press. 
      The pupils design and print various items, such as handbags, using sublimation techniques, thus creating unique designs that combine traditional heritage with modern technology.

      Duration of the activity

       

      120 minutes

       Target audience

       

      10th-12th graders
      Number of participants  

      A maximum of 10 pupils can work in 1 group during the lesson. For larger numbers of pupils, multiple groups are formed that cannot work in parallel.
      The workshop can only take place at the Science Centre VIZIUM - off-site provision not possible

       

      Price EUR (incl. VAT) per 1 participant

       

       

       

      12,43

      Format of the activity

       

      On-site at VIZIUM

      Number of participants

       

      Guna Stepiņa Ventspils Digital Centre Children and Youth Education Programme Manager
      Phone: 28632351; e-mail: guna.stepina@ventspils.lv

       

    • Description of the workshop activity

       

      In this lesson, the pupils explore the interaction between motion and force by building and launching simple mini rockets from everyday materials. 
      The pupils work in teams to experiment with different forces, observe and compare flight distances, and record the results on measurement sheets. 
      During the lesson, the pupils learn about the historical development of aircraft through the "Identify the Aircraft!" game. Activities encourage research skills, cooperation and creative thinking. 
      The activities in the lesson develop safety awareness.

      Duration of the activity

       

      60 minutes

       Target audience

       

      1st-3rd graders
      Number of participants  

      A maximum of 15 pupils can work in 1 group during the lesson. For larger numbers of pupils, multiple groups are formed.

       

      Price EUR (incl. VAT) per 1 participant

       

       

       

      2,65

      Format of the activity

       

      On-site at VIZIUM;  off-site

      Number of participants

       

      Guna Stepiņa Ventspils Digital Centre Children and Youth Education Programme Manager
      Phone: 28632351; e-mail: guna.stepina@ventspils.lv

       

  • 10% discount for visiting the exhibition hall for a group + free entry for the teacher! Prior booking required

  • Participation fee according to the workshop price list

    Density

     

    The lesson offers the opportunity to learn about the different densities of various substances and to test them in practice by carrying out an experiment. Target audience grades 1-12.

    Newton's Laws

     

    The lesson is based on information about one of the founding fathers of classical physics, Isaac Newton, and his three laws of classical mechanics. Participants carry out exciting experiments to explore how Newton's laws work and where they can be found in everyday life. Target audience grades 1-12.
    Atmospheric Pressure  

    The lesson explores information about atmospheric pressure. Participants carry out hands-on experiments and demonstrations to discover the mysteries of air in an interactive way, finding out what atmospheric pressure is, why people don't feel it in everyday life, etc. Target audience grades 1-12.

    Light

     

    The lesson looks at light as energy. Participants learn about visible and invisible light, light at different temperatures and substances. Target audience grades 1-12.

    Space

     

    The lesson offers participants the opportunity to learn about the Solar System and its planets. Participants create their own digital Solar System, taking on the role of a space designer and designing their own planet. The lesson offers the opportunity to find out what it takes to become an astronaut and explore space in a rocket. Target audience grades 1-12.

     

  • 1 group maximum 15 students, duration 60 min

    Edison Light Bulb

     

    Several experiments are carried out in the workshop to find out which metal is the most active and which plant or vegetable has the highest electrical voltage.  Participants will make a series of circuits and measure the results to see which group has generated the most electricity. Participants make their own Edison light bulb. Target audience grades 8-12.

    Sounds of Nature

     

    The workshop offers a multifaceted exploration of the concept of sound - what it is, how it is created and how it spreads. The concepts of echolocation, infrasound and ultrasound are explained. To learn more about how sound is created and spreads, the workshop offers a series of hands-on experiments to find out how old human ears are, how to make a piano from natural materials using the MakeyMakey programmable tool, how to make music with spoons and more. Target audience grades 1-12.
    Wind Generator  

    A wind generator, also known as a wind turbine, is a device that uses wind energy to convert it into electrical energy. These types of generators work by using wind power to rotate large rotor wings that are connected to the generator. But does the shape and size of the wings affect the energy obtained? This will be explored and determined in the workshop. Target audience grades 5-12.

    Be an Engineer

     

    The workshop offers pupils the opportunity to learn about the diversity of the engineering profession and to experience what it is like to be a real engineer! With creativity and practical skills, participants will design and build their own structure using the given materials. A great opportunity not only to develop technical skills, but also to learn how to collaborate, solve problems and turn ideas into real projects. Target audience grades 1-12.

    Animals of the Ancient World

     

    		 The workshop introduces visitors to facts about evolution and various extinct animal species. The lesson offers the opportunity to get hands-on with mBot2 or Codey Rocky robot, learning about the diversity of dinosaurs. Target audience grades 1-4.

     

     

  • 1 group maximum 15 students, duration 60 min

    • The workshop includes a presentation on the forest ecosystem, forest characteristics, mushrooms, their appearance and structure.
      In the practical part, visitors complete QR code prompts and play a didactic game to learn about the diversity of mushrooms, as well as create a toadstool by illuminating it with a LED. For grades 3 - 6.

    • The workshop introduces the topical issue of climate change. The workshop will look at the different manifestations and consequences of climate change (global warming, severe storms, unusual weather patterns, pollution, etc.). A hands-on activity to find out what the main causes of climate change are and what we can all do to reduce the effects. An experiment is carried out to strengthen understanding of flooding, a climate issue in Latvia.  We will build dams to save a city. For grades 5 - 6

    • The content of the workshop is based on STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) principles. Participants learn about the harm of waste to people and the environment, proper waste sorting, basic principles of an environmentally friendly lifestyle and recycling. The workshop offers the opportunity to take part in a discussion, formulating your own experiences of waste sorting. In the practical part of the workshop, attendees will learn about the quilling technique and practically recycle newspapers by creating pictures using the quilling technique.  For grades 1 - 6

    • Visitors are introduced to information about medicinal plants and their role in improving health. A didactic game is played in the workshop to learn about plants. The practical part involves creating a test-tube herbarium by studying and learning about real plants together. For grades 1 - 6.

    • The workshop introduces natural and artificial dyes. The content educates about food storage methods and their health effects. In the practical part, a mixture of yoghurt, onion and spinach is made showing the bacteria. Participants operate a microscope and carry out research by filling in working protocols. For grades 5 - 7.

    • The content of the workshop combines STEM fields to offer an exciting and interactive experience. The workshop is a great opportunity to gain knowledge and understanding of the lost fauna, evolutionary patterns, and how extinct animal species relate to species that exist today. 
      In the practical part of the workshop, visitors take part in an experiment to study their own fingerprints using microscopes and magnifying glasses.  For grades 5 - 7.

    • Natural processes are full of surprises and can be devastating. They are fascinating because of their immense grandeur and diversity. Workshop attendees will experiment, imitating and studying various natural phenomena, and learn what to do during a volcanic eruption, whirlwind and other natural disasters.  For grades 1 - 4

    • In the workshop, students will create a customised layout and print a promotional item, such as a mug, coaster, puzzle, money box, etc., under the guidance of a Ventspils Digital Centre specialist. The students will first create the layout independently using a computer or tablet and professional (e.g. Adobe Illustrator) or online (e.g. canva.com, Sketchpad, etc.) software or apps, according to their age, and then print the layout in sublimation technology, using specialised equipment (e.g. thermal press, etc.) with the help of a specialist. The students will keep the designed items.  For grades 3 - 12, duration 90 min, on-site, off-site and online organisation possible. Cost of the on-site and online workshop for 1 student: EUR 15.72.

    • In the workshop, students will work with one or more robots and/or programmable devices under the guidance of a Ventspils Digital Centre specialist, depending on their age. Workshops available where students learn about a robot according to their age: Bee-bot, iRobot Root, Lego WeDo, Sphero Bolt, Makeblock mBot2, Intelino smart train, Codey Rocky, Lego Mindstorms EV3, Lego Spike. The workshops offer a wide range of opportunities to work with programmable devices such as MakeyMakey, build circuits and program using LittleBits, Little Bits STEM magnetic blocks, work with Micro:bit microcomputers, etc. The workshops allow to work with different devices in combination.  For grades 1 - 12, on-site and off-site, duration 60 min., 90 min. or 120 min. (customer's choice). On-site workshop price for 1 student: 60 min. EUR 6.17; 90 min. EUR 9.26; 120 min. EUR 12.34.

    • In the workshop, students will be guided by a specialist from the Ventspils Digital Centre in an age-appropriate interdisciplinary activity, the content of which will be designed in such a way that students will be able to work with technologies such as robots, tablets, programmable devices, etc., to learn about specific STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) fields. The workshops can be designed to cover a wide range of topics, such as the structure of the Solar System and the Globe, the world of dinosaurs, human anatomy, hygiene and emotions, the continents, creating a calendar, etc. There are opportunities to create engineering solutions, e.g. by exploring the principles of motion or structural strength of mechanisms, constructing 3D models, building a robotic arm, etc. The open-world game Minecraft: Education Edition is also used for content learning.   For grades 1 - 5, on-site, off-site and online: 60 min., 90 min. or 120 min. (customer's choice). On-site workshop price for 1 student: 60 min. EUR 6.17; 90 min. EUR 9.26; 120 min. EUR 12.34.

    • At the start of the workshop, pupils choose the theme of their pixel artwork: wildlife, underwater realms, cartoons and game characters. Then there is a theoretical introduction to the smallest element in an image - the pixel - and interesting facts about the chosen theme. As pupils will be working with Paint 3D, they learn how to use the Fill tool to fill in a square. Pupils create their own drawing in Paint 3D on a checkered ground according to the chosen theme and sample. This is followed by hands-on work with plastic pixels/beads, recreating the drawing in a real and tangible design item.  For grades 1 - 4, on-site, off-site and online: 90 min. On-site workshop price for 1 student:  EUR 15,72.

    • In the workshop, students will learn the basics of music making in age-appropriate programs - making music with music notation programs and/or making music from pre-prepared music excerpts. Students will learn the basics of music and rhythm - how to create a simple melody, rhythm instruments, the use of bass and chords. Senior pupils will learn how to remix existing Latvian songs.
      Alongside the music, students will work on creating lyrics for their own songs using a rhyming software. Students will get acquainted with examples of Latvian rap music and lyrics, such as works by Ansis, Ozols, Mesa, Edavārdi. The workshop will give the students the opportunity to sing and save own composition and text in a computer program.   For grades 1 - 12, on-site and off-site, duration 60 min., 90 min. or 120 min. (customer's choice). On-site workshop price: 60 min. EUR 6.17; 90 min. EUR 9.26; 120 min. EUR 12.34.

    • Students will be able to choose among 4 areas: "Latvian Nature in Art"; "Latvian History in Art"; "My Region in Art", "Latvian People in Art". The workshop, led by an art specialist, will introduce the digital versions of artworks in the specific field, analysing their message according to the age of the students. Students will have the opportunity to get acquainted with different fields of art: fine arts, architecture, music, etc. Afterwards, students will work with modern technologies to create a variety of digital artworks of the field of their choice.  The workshop will emphasize aspects of contemporary art, including digital art, providing an understanding of the specific expressions of contemporary art. In the workshop, students will get to know hands-on how modern technologies serve in the process of creating a work of art, what diverse possibilities they offer in terms of form, content and interpretation. Students will be able to keep the digital artworks created in print or electronic format.  For grades 1 - 6, on-site, off-site and online: 60 min., 90 min. or 120 min. (customer's choice). On-site workshop price for 1 student: 60 min. EUR 6.17; 90 min. EUR 9.26; 120 min. EUR 12.34.

    • In the workshop, students will expand their knowledge of Latvian art, learn about the historical heritage of Latvian art, and gain insight into contemporary art. In the Computer Graphics Workshop, students will get an insight into the artworks that use computer graphics today, under the guidance of a designer. Special emphasis will be placed on the poster, demonstrating examples in digital format, explaining the purpose of this artwork, its history in Latvia, the principles of its creation, the role of visual and textual messages, etc. Using modern technologies, appropriate software and tools, students will create their own original posters on one of the themes, e.g. "Advertising a cultural event close to me", "I encourage my peers to think about a current issue in Latvia", "I invite you to read/watch/listen"; "I - a patriot of my city/parish/region", etc. For grades 1 - 12, on-site and online: 60 min., 90 min. or 120 min. (customer's choice). On-site workshop price for 1 student: 60 min. EUR 6.17; 90 min. EUR 9.26; 120 min. EUR 12.34.

    • In the workshop, students will expand their knowledge of Latvian art, learn about the historical heritage of Latvian art, and gain insight into contemporary art. In the computer animation workshop, students will learn about animation as a specific form of audiovisual art under the guidance of a digital art specialist. Students will be shown examples of computer animation, including excerpts from Latvian animated films, and the principles of computer animation will be explained. Using modern technology and specialised software or online tools, students will create their own computer-animated work, either as an animator, a master of editing and special effects, or as a voice actor. Students will have the opportunity to create their own computer animation "A Fun Incident" or "A Tale about Ventspils" or "A Tale of the Sea", etc. Students will be able to keep the digital artworks created in electronic format. Off-site, on-site and online: 60 min., 90 min. or 120 min. (customer's choice). Cost of the on-site and online workshop for 1 student: 60 min. EUR 6.17; 90 min. EUR 9.26; 120 min. EUR 12.34.

    • In the workshop, students will learn about the three-dimensional aspect of contemporary audiovisual art under the guidance of experts in new media art and design. Students will be shown examples of artworks that use 3D objects to achieve different goals, and will get an idea of how 3D artworks add to the overall perception of the artwork. Students will learn about contemporary audiovisual art, where 3D objects have become an integral part, and will create 3D artworks themselves. Depending on their age, students will have the opportunity to work in one of 2 areas: "3D Visualisation of a Cultural Object" or "Creation of an Original 3D Art Object". In the "3D Visualisation of a Cultural Object" area, students will learn about a cultural object in Ventspils or Latvia of their choice. Students will first interactively get to know this cultural object. Then, using appropriate 3D software or tools, a three-dimensional art version of the object will be created. In the process, students will learn about the architecture, design, etc. of the given object. During the workshop, students will be able to virtually "visit" the object in 3D. In the "Creation of an Original 3D Art Object" area, students will work with appropriate 3D software or tools to create their own original 3D artwork, such as a visualisation of a piece of music, a 3D animation, a 3D self-portrait, etc. The students will be able to keep the digital artworks created in electronic format.  For grades 5 - 12, on-site and online: 60 min., 90 min. or 120 min. (customer's choice). Workshop price for 1 student: 60 min. EUR 6.17; 90 min. EUR 9.26; 120 min. EUR 12.34.

    • In the workshop, students will expand their knowledge of Latvian art, learn about the historical heritage of Latvian art, and gain insight into contemporary art. In the digital photography workshop "Digital Photo Tricks", students will learn about aspects of digital photography: the basic principles of digital image processing, outstanding examples of photographic art. Students will be shown how a photograph becomes a work of art. Students will work with specialised equipment (e.g. cameras, lighting equipment, etc.), learn digital photo processing, use a variety of special effects, and thus create original works of digital photographic art. The students will be able to keep the digital artworks created as prints or in electronic format.  For grades 3 - 12, on-site, off-site and online: 60 min., 90 min. or 120 min. (customer's choice). On-site workshop price for 1 student: 60 min. EUR 6.17; 90 min. EUR 9.26; 120 min. EUR 12.34.

    • In the digital video workshop, students will learn about the different stages of creating an audiovisual work of art, with an emphasis on editing and special effects. Students will gain an insight into how video material becomes a work of art and how the contemporary creative industries in this field work. The workshop will use and analyse excerpts from a video, according to the age of the students. In the practical part of the workshop, students will create an original digital video piece, thematically linked and formulated according to the age of the students. Students will be able to keep the digital artworks created in electronic format.  For grades 3 - 12, on-site and online: 60 min., 90 min. or 120 min. (customer's choice). Workshop price for 1 student: 60 min. EUR 5.69; 90 min. EUR 8.53; 120 min. EUR 11.37.

    • During the workshop, students will be guided by Ventspils Digital Centre specialists to learn and work with an online tool, such as Metaverse Studio, which can be used to create and implement augmented reality tasks. Augmented reality is a way of looking at the physical environment of the real world, augmenting its online elements with sound, video, graphics and more. At the beginning of the workshop, students learn the basic functions of the tool so that they can independently carry out the main task of the workshop. After learning the basics, students will create a phone app in the tool of their choice: a questionnaire or a game.  For grades 5 - 12, on-site, off-site and online: 90 min. Cost of the on-site and online workshop for 1 student: EUR 9.26.

    • The workshop consists of several parts: In part 1, students create their own original virtual 3D model in a classroom using appropriate 3D software or tools; In part 2, students go to a prototyping lab where they learn about technologies (e.g. 3D printers, etc.) that transform a 3D model into a tangible object. Students learn about the process and get hands-on with creating the first model; Part 3 involves creating 3D models in the lab. The models created are sent to the school by courier.  For grades 5 - 12, on-site, off-site and online 120 min. Workshop price for 1 student: EUR 13.21.

    • The workshop will be a hands-on experience building shiny lamps using coloured LEDs. Participants will gain knowledge about electrical circuits and how they work.   For grades 5 - 12, on-site, off-site and online: 60 min., 90 min. or 120 min. (customer's choice). Cost of the on-site and online workshop for 1 student: 60 min. EUR 7.11.

    • Under the guidance of new media art and design specialists, students are invited to explore the three-dimensional (3D) aspect of contemporary audiovisual art.
      At the beginning of the workshop, students are introduced to examples of artworks that use 3D objects to achieve different goals, gaining an insight into how 3D artworks add to the overall perception of a work of art. Students will learn about the contemporary expression of audiovisual art, in which 3D objects have become an integral part, as well as participate in the creation of 3D artworks.
      During the workshop, students will learn the skills needed to create a 3D digital artwork, and the content of the work will be inspired by a period in Latvian history, such as life in an ancient Latvian castle, life in the Middle Ages, World War I battles of Latvian riflemen, etc. For grades 1 - 9, on-site, off-site and online: 60 min., 90 min. or 120 min. (customer's choice). Cost of the on-site and online workshop for 1 student: 60 min. EUR 6.17; 90 min. EUR 9.26; 120 min. EUR 12.34.

    • Workshop participants work under the guidance of a digital art specialist.
      Students first learn about calligraphy as a fine art - the art of writing beautifully and clearly in handwriting. The information is provided through audiovisual materials that demonstrate the history of calligraphy: ancient calligraphic writing in medieval China, Persia, Central Asia and Europe, ancient writing instruments and the development of Latvian script from Fraktur to the present day. 
      The participants are introduced to the oldest writing instruments: ink and fountain pen, the teacher demonstrates and the students try writing with this method. The workshop then turns to the digital calligraphy aspect: calligraphic artworks are demonstrated and students create calligraphic texts independently, working with graphic design tools on Wacom tablets and creating visual layouts.  Wacom tablets come with a pen-like stylus that lets you get as creative on the screen as on paper, sketching words in different variations and editing what you write multiple times. Each student will be able to keep his/her calligraphy work in electronic format.   For grades 5 - 9, on-site, off-site and online, 60 min., 90 min. or 120 min. (customer's choice). Cost of the on-site and online workshop for 1 student: 60 min. EUR 6.17; 90 min. EUR 9.26; 120 min. EUR 12.34. 

  • The theme of the science show changes every 2 months. The group must book an individual time to attend the science show. Entry fee according to the science show price list.

Group visits must be booked at least one week in advance!