Zero-waste pattern making workshop with Lenka Krivá
What does zero-waste fashion look like? We invite you to experience it firsthand. The Zero-Waste Pattern Making Workshop, led by designer Lenka Krivá, introduces an experimental approach to creating garments without leftover material. Participants will have the opportunity to design and sew their own bag using the zero-waste principle – a method that transforms the […]
Will mushrooms help us save the world — or become “The Last of Us”?
Mushroom season is slowly starting again, and we’ve prepared another interesting cultural and educational event for you — on October 31 at 5:30 p.m. in KC Panorex, Nová Dubnica. The founder of the mushroom farm Drž hubu o.z., Veronika Cyprichová, will talk not only about edible, medicinal, and protected mushrooms, but we’ll also learn more […]
How a Legend Is Created
Workshop for elementary school pupils using the motif of a regional legend (Považská Bystrica district). Instructor: Silvia Havelková When: November 5, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. Where: Považská Library in Považská Bystrica (The event will take place at the branch of the Považská Library in Považská Bystrica, SNP housing estate no. 1484, in the premises of […]
How a Legend Is Made
Workshop for primary school pupils using the motif of a regional legend (Prievidza District). Instructor: Silvia Havelková The workshop is led by writer and regional history expert Silvia Havelková and focuses on introducing participants to the key features and stories of the local region. The outcome will be a set of graphic sheets containing textual […]
Create! A Short Course in Creative Writing
Date: November 15–16, 2025 Venue: Michal Rešetka Public Library in Trenčín, Jaselská 2 Lecturer: René Nekuda A popular creative writing course by a leading Czech lecturer comes to Trenčín Are you fascinated by stories? Start creating your own! René Nekuda has been leading creative writing courses across the Czech Republic for over 15 years, and […]
Friendship – Bridges – Imagination
Friendship – Bridges – Imagination A Week of Creation, Photography, and Sharing October 14–17, 2025, Trenčín What does friendship mean in times of uncertainty? How do we build bridges between individuals, communities, and worlds? And what role does imagination play – the ability to see differently and more deeply? Over four days in Trenčín, a […]
JazzTalk 2025 – Cybersecurity Through the Eyes of Roman Václav (DPO of the Year 2024)
Cybersecurity through the perspective of Roman Václav, winner of the 2024 Data Protection Officer (DPO) Personality of the Year award. He has been actively engaged in managing personal data protection and information security since 2006. Over this time, he has worked both independently and as part of specialist teams in the field of training authorized […]
Dust catching workshops (Dust Institute)
The workshop explores techniques for capturing and analyzing airborne dust, revealing its material presence and environmental significance. Through practical experiments and the use of a Dust Catcher kit for dust collection, participants will become familiar with methods of filtration, surface sampling, and microscopic observation, transforming dust from an overlooked and unwanted residue into a tool […]
Dust catching workshops (Dust Institute)
The workshop explores techniques for capturing and analyzing airborne dust, revealing its material presence and environmental significance. Through practical experiments and the use of a Dust Catcher kit for dust collection, participants will become familiar with methods of filtration, surface sampling, and microscopic observation, transforming dust from an overlooked and unwanted residue into a tool […]
TEDxTrenčín: With Courage
The heart beats stronger, the breath quickens, thoughts are shouting. Fear comes, uncertainty… but also an immense inner strength. Quiet, firm, unyielding. Sometimes all it takes is one breath. One moment. And the world begins to change. This year, we will dive into the stories of people who found the courage to: stand up for […]
Art in Trenčín – Sihoť
History, present, and future of the symbols of the Sihoť housing estate: a guided tour of selected works of art in the public space of Trenčín, combined with a walk through the rediscovered landmarks of the Sihoť estate. 📅 When: September 9, 2025 🕔 Time: 5:00 p.m. 📍 Starting point: Ferdinand Silberstein-Silvan Memorial (Hodžova Street, […]
Workshop – Singing for the River (H2OMANAUS Pia Lindman)
26–31 August 2025 • 18:00 • Lodenica Trenčín • 30 minutes Only 6 spots per day. Finnish artist Pia Lindman invites you to an intimate Singing for the River workshop, where you don’t need any prior experience – only the desire to experiment, play, and discover new sounds of your voice. We will meet at […]
Cells – where culture multiplies
The Cells near Hviezda are back, and this time they will grow into a community and cultural centre. A place where people with ideas, energy and a desire to co-create the identity and space around them meet. A place for neighbours, creators, activists, friends, and everyone who wants to be part of a living micro-world […]
V4 Scene in Trenčín: Authenticity – Content – Composition
Residency and workshop with Eduard Kudláč (SK) Where does the body meet meaning? When is a gesture real? How can silence be a statement and chaos a structure? A performative workshop that explores three key elements of creation in contemporary art along the axis of authenticity ~ content ~ composition. Within the workshop, we will […]
PLACE CAMP – Summer School of Placemaking
When: August 18–22, 2025 Where: Trenčín, KKC Hviezda, Palackého Street For whom: Young people aged 15–19 Capacity: Limited number of spots – 20 participants 5-day workshop focused on the principles of placemaking, participation, and environmentally responsible design. Registered participants will go through the entire process over several days – from an idea to the realization […]