SEPTEMBER 2023 IN VESNA
Tuesday 5/9
16:30 Workshop with illustrator Veronika Vlková
registration kalicinska@spolekvesna.cz
My life with Brno
Tuesday 5/9
16:30 Finishing skirts and starting harem pants. Sewing with Ika Danielová
registration holenda@spolekvesna.cz
textile hub
Wednesday 6/9
15:00 Meeting of emeritus members of Vesna and Vesna alumni
community
Wednesday 6/9
17:00-20:00 How to write convincing resume and cover letter. Training by Sofia Berezka
registration kalendar@spolekvesna.cz
psychological support
Thursday 7/9
16:00 UNESCO heritage: traveling around Bohemia. Hosted by Jana Skládaná
18:00 What impressed us last week + first grammar aid. Hosted by Tomáš Jeniš
registration kalendar@spolekvesna.cz
speaking club
Tuesday 12/9
Bedclothes with Ludmila Lichenko
registration holenda@spolekvesna.cz
textile hub
Wednesday 13/9
Open workshop for all your sewing needs
registration holenda@spolekvesna.cz
textile hub
Thursday 14/9
16:30 Znovuzrození (combined technique), magic with pigments. Workshop with Martina Svozilová
registration kalicinska@spolekvesna.cz
My life with Brno
Thursday 14/9
16:00 Journey of wine. Hosted by Romana Králová
18:00 Czech history: middle ages. Hosted by Tomáš Erhart
registration kalendar@spolekvesna.cz
speaking club
Tuesday 19/9
16:30 Harem pants with Ika Danielová
registration holenda@spolekvesna.cz
textile hub
Wednesday 20/9
16:30 The second life of material: new things from vinyl banners with Eliška Bartošová
registration holenda@spolekvesna.cz
textile hub
17:45 Let’s support queer people | Dialogue for change
registration: info@dialogprozmenu.cz
community
Thursday 21/9
16:00 UNESCO heritage: traveling around Moravia. Hosted by Jana Skládaná
18:00 Reading Club. Story “The Last Aristocrat”. Hosted by Monika Mikulová
registration kalendar@spolekvesna.cz
speaking club
Sunday 24/9
POSTPONED
16:00 Brno textile industry live. Excursion around the city with Martin Koplík
registration holenda@spolekvesna.cz
textile hub
Tuesday 26/9
16:30 Knit winter hats: knitting for beginners with Olga Vaganova
registration holenda@spolekvesna.cz
textile hub
Level Up: AUTUMN
Courses for adults and teenagers
Information kalendar@spolekvesna.cz
Mathematics with Oleksandr Manoilenko
Czech language, level B1 with Tomáš Jeniš
Czech language with Iva Gilbertová
Czech language for teenegers with Tomáš Jeniš
English language for beginners with Anna Faryna
English language for beginners with Iva Gilbertová
English language for teenegers with Ayodeji Omishore
Branding and communication with Olga Vaganova
Painting with Julia Synytsa
Yoga with Hana Šírová’Yoga with Oleksandr Poddenezhny
Fitness for women with Natalka Adnrijchenko
Psychological support
Career counseling
Children’s Center
Information aktivity@spolekvesna.cz
Afternoon playing room
Czech classes
English classes
Dancing
Fitness for kids
Singing
Piano classes
Creativity
Sewing
Mathematics
AUGUST 2023 IN VESNA
From Saturday 26/8 to Sunday 3/9 Vesna on Údolní 10 and Wardrobe on Pellicova 2c are closed.
Tuesday 1/8 CZ/UA/EN
16:30 Your new skirt with Ika Danielová
registration holenda@spolekvesna.cz
textile hub
Thursday 3/8 CZ
16:00 What impressed us recently. Hosted by Tomáš Jeniš
18:00 Czech history in the 20th century and Czech-Ukrainian relations. Hosted by Tomáš Erhart
registration kalendar@spolekvesna.cz
speaking club
Monday 7/8 CZ/EN
11:00 Graffiti workshop 2
registration kalicinska@spolekvesna.cz
My life with Brno
Tuesday 8/8 CZ/UA/EN
16:30-19:30 Bed linen with Ludmila Lichenko
registration holenda@spolekvesna.cz
textile hub
Wednesday 9/8 CZ/UA/EN
16:30-19:30 Let’s create toys! Workshop for mothers and kids with Ludmila Zukova
registration holenda@spolekvesna.cz
textile hub
Tuesday 10/8 CZ
16:00 Popular summer dishes. Hosted by Eva Kaličinská
18:00 New beginnings. Hosted by Vendula Prášková
registration kalendar@spolekvesna.cz
speaking club
Monday 14/8 CZ/UA/EN
10:00-19:00 Volunteer day at Vesna
registration dobrovolnici@spolekvesna.cz
community
Tuesday 15/8 CZ/UA/EN
16:00 Watercolors with Pavel Pražák 3
registration kalicinska@spolekvesna.cz
My life with Brno
Tuesday 15/8 CZ/UA/EN
16:30-19:30 We continue to make skirts with Ika Danielová
registration holenda@spolekvesna.cz
textile hub
Wednesday 16/8 CZ/UA/EN
16:30-19:30 Banners upcycling workshop
registration holenda@spolekvesna.cz
textile hub
Thursday 17/8 CZ
16:00 Reading club. Hosted by Monika Mikulová
18:00 Serials, Czech and foreign. Hosted by Tomáš Erhart
registration kalendar@spolekvesna.cz
speaking club
Monday 21/8 CZ/UA/EN
16:30 Plein air drawing with Tomáš Kučerovský
registration kalicinska@spolekvesna.cz
My life with Brno
Tuesday 22/8 CZ/UA/EN
16:30 Beautiful textile brooches with Vira Maximova
registration holenda@spolekvesna.cz
textile hub
Wednesday 23/8 UA
17:00-20:30 Art for psychological well-being with Sofia Berezka
registration kalendar@spolekvesna.cz
psychological support
Tuesday 24/8 CZ/UA/EN
School days in Šatník
registration via reservio https://spolekvesna.reservio.com/events
Šatník
Tuesday 24/8 CZ
16:00 Back to school. Hosted by Eva Kaličinská
18:00 Freedom and independence in personal and social life. Hosted by Vendula Prášková
registration kalendar@spolekvesna.cz
speaking club
You can use the Textile hub at Open Workshops, information®istration holenda@spolekvesna.cz
Summer camps and classes for children at the Children’s Center Vesna aktivity@spolekvesna.cz
JULY 2023 IN VESNA
From Saturday 1/7 to Sunday 9/7 Vesna on Údolní 10 and wardrobe on Pellicova 2c are closed.
Tuesday 11/7 CZ UA (EN)
16:30 Let’s make shoe bags for school with Ludmila Lichenko
textile hub
Thursday 13/7 CZ
16:00 Reading club with Monika Mikulová. Zdeněk Jirotka’s Saturnin (Chapter 1)
18:00 Discussion about dreams on a personal and general level. Moderator — Vendula Prášková
speaking club
Thursday 13/7 CZ EN UA
16:00–19:00 Watercolour painting with Pavel Pražák II.
registration kalicinska@spolekvesna.cz
workshop – project My life with Brno
Monday 17/7 EN
18:00 Web building. Work in IT without coding with Adriana Gálová.
IT classes in English
Tuesday 18/7 CZ UA
16:30 Make a bedding for your home with Ludmila Zuková
textile hub
Tuesday 18/7 CZ EN UA
14:00–19:00, Scala cinema
We will create the shortest films from Brno!
registration: kalicinska@spolekvesna.cz
animation workshop – project My life with Brno
Wednesday 19/7 CZ UA (EN)
16:30 Sew your customized cosmetic bags with Galina Kudria
textile hub
Thursday 20/7 CZ
16:00 Best Czech movie cult scenes and quotes and pop culture. Moderator — Tomas Erhart
18:00 Corporeality: nudity in artistic performance, the body in feminist theories. Moderator — Kača Olivová
speaking club
Friday 21/7 CZ EN UA
14:00–20:00 Another spray on the wall!
Let’s paint walls in Vesna’s yard with Lukáš Mayer and Sára Peková
registration: kalicinska@spolekvesna.cz
workshop – project My life with Brno
Monday 24/7 CZ EN UA ETC.
17:00 Physical poetry with Petr Váša
registration: kalicinska@spolekvesna.cz
workshop – project My life with Brno
Tuesday 25/7 CZ UA (EN)
16:30 We are happy to repeat the origami-bag workshop with Ika Danielová
textile hub
Wednesday 26/7 UA
17.00 The secrets of good communication with people. Led by Sofia Berezka
psychological support
Tuesday 27/7 CZ
16.00 Culture and leisure time. Moderator — Jana Bušová
18.00 Eliška Rejčka and Jindřich from Lipá, an unusual medieval love story? Moderator — Kateřina Dolejší
speaking club
By appointment, you can use Textile hub at Údolní 10 on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Program for adults registration: kalendar@spolekvesna.cz
Summer camps and classes for children and playroom in the Vesna children’s center – aktivity@spolekvesna.cz
JUNE 2023 IN VESNA
THU 1/6
16:00 Ukrainians in the Czech Republic I: status quo, changes and expectations. Hosted by Kamila Petrová
18:00 Ukrainians in the Czech Republic II: status quo, changes and expectations. Hosted by Kamila Petrová
speaking club
FRI 2/6
17:00 Public debate “I’ve been learning Czech for a long time but I can’t speak. Psychological barriers to speaking in a foreign language”
psychological support
SUN 4/6
15:00 My life with Brno. Art workshop with illustrator Aleš Čuma for kids and adults of all Brno’s nationalities!
art
TUE 6/6
16:30 A bit of talk and a bit of work
Upcycling workshop with avant-garde fashion artist Jana Ševčík.
textile hub
WED 7/6
15:00 Meeting of emeritus members of Vesna and Vesna alumni. Invite your friends and relatives who had courses in Vesna.
community event
16:30 Visit of the Dutch ambassador to Vesna
THU 8/6
16:00 UNESCO heritage in the Czech Republic. Hosted by Jana Skládaná
18:00 Curiosities and first grammar help. Hosted by Tomáš Jeniš
speaking club
SAT 10/6
13:00-19:00
Vesna at Brno Pride Week, Björnsonův sad
MON 12/6
16:30-19:30
Summer bandanas with Marie Janáčková
textile hub
TUE 13/6
16:30 A bit of talk and a bit of work
Textile fashion accessories with Ika Danielová
textile hub
WED 14/6
15:00 My life with Brno. Art workshop with Pavel Pražák for kids and adults of all Brno’s nationalities!
art
THU 15/6
16:00 Moravian folklore. Hosted by Marie Hvozdecká
18:00 Curiosities and first grammar help. Hosted by Tomáš Jeniš
speaking club
SUN 18/6
16:00-19:00
Textile accessories + open sewing workshop with Ika Danielová
textile hub
MON 19/6
16:30-19:30 Basics of sewing with Ludmila Lichenko
textile hub
18:30-20:00 Work in IT without coding with Adriana Gálova. What jobs exist in tech and how to choose yours
IT classes
TUE 20/6
16:30 A bit of talk and a bit of work
Shoppers with Ludmila Lichenko
textile hub
WED 21/6
10:00-13:00 Basics of sewing with Vira Maksimova
textile hub
18:30-20:00 Work in IT without coding. HelpDesk
IT classes
THU 22/6
16:00 Czech reading club. Kocour z Montmartru by Michaela Klevisová. Hosted by Monika Mikulová
18:00 Self-education. Hosted by Vendula Prášková
speaking club
MON 26/6
17:00-20:00 Vesna holiday. Tour of Vesna
community event
18:00 Made in Vesna. Fashion show of the Vesna textile workshop
textile hub
TUE 27/6
16:30 A bit of talk and a bit of work
Cosmetics cases with Galyna Kudria
textile hub
WED 28/6
18:30-20:00 Work in IT without coding with Adriana Gálova. HTML and websites
IT classes
THU 29/6
16:00 Current ecological situation and how to improve it. Hosted by Vendula Prášková
18:00 Clothes make the man, but who makes the clothes. Fast & slow fashion in the Czech Republic. Hosted by Romana Tomášková
speaking club
Textile hub at Údolní 10
By appointment, you can also use the textile hub on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on Sundays from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Summer camps and classes for children and playroom in the Vesna children’s centre – aktivity@spolekvesna.cz.
Vesna in May 2023
May 2 (Tuesday)
4:30pm
Motanka dolls – Ukrainian amulets for wealth with Tamara Hadas
textile workshop
May 3 (Wednesday)
3pm
Meeting of emeritus members of Vesna and Vesna alumni. Please let us know if you are going to come – oulehlova.m@seznam.cz
community event
May 4 (Thursday)
4:30pm
Preparation for the Coronation Garden Party: flower from paper and recycled textiles, workshop with Marie Janáčková
textile workshop
May 4 (Thursday)
4pm Journey of wine: let’s know better Czech wines with Romana Králová
6pm Curiosities of Brno + first Czech grammar help with Tomáš Jeniš
Czech Speaking Club
May 8 (Monday)
10am-8pm
Coronation Garden Party in Vesna. Let’s celebrate the coronation of the new king as they do it England, with a party, picnic, voluntary work for charity and joint celebration with singing and dancing
community event
May 9 (Tuesday)
4:30pm
Hand embroidery and symbolism of colors with Valentina Chmarska
textile
May 11 (Thursday)
4pm Body in art and philosophy: nudity in artistic performance, a body in feminist theories with Kateřina Olivová
6pm The most useful Czech mobile applications with Vendula Prášková
Czech Speaking Club
May 16 (Tuesday)
4:30pm
Upcycling as philosophy and skill with Donny Kyoto
textile
May 17 (Wednesday)
5-8pm
Neighborhood party at Údolní. We invite our neighbors to visit Vesna
community event
May 18 (Thursday)
4pm Your best trips around Brno with Monika Mikulová
6pm The most common Czech language mistakes made by foreigners with Tomáš Jeniš
Czech Speaking Club
May 20 (Saturday) and May 20 (Sunday)
7pm
Karel Čapek’s play “The White Disease”: by Czech Theater
culture
May 21 (Sunday)
Meeting of SdruŽeny
community event
May 23 (Tuesday)
4:30pm
Origami bags – bigger or smaller, sewn like a puzzle with Ika Danielová
textiles
May 25 (Thursday)
4pm The most used idioms in the Czech language with Tomáš Jeniš
Czech Speaking Club
6pm Which types of ecological behavior make the most sense with Vendula Prášková
Czech Speaking Club
May 27 (Saturday) and May 28 (Sunday)
7pm
Karel Čapek’s play “The White Disease”: by Czech Theater
culture
May 29 (Monday)
4:30pm
From the wardrobe to the scene! Upcycling workshop with scenographer Jana Preková
textile
May 30 (Tuesday)
4:30pm
Outdoor seating cushions and blankets for summer with Ika Danielová.
textile
Vesna in March 2023
We open a Tai Chi class for women
Intensive 3-month course of Tsai Chi (24) Yang style. Suitable for women of any age and physical condition.
When: Monday 6pm–7pm
Fee: 600 Kč for 12 lessons
Application: kalendar@spolekvesna.cz
Introduction to the Czech Internet (the course will be in Czech)
Six-week course focused on the Czech internet: sources, news, social networks, how to present a personal brand in it, how to work with Canva and other online tools.
When: Tuesday 12pm–1pm
Fee: 30 Kč for a lesson
Applications to kalendar@spolekvesna.cz
Textil hub
Upcycling! How to make something new&fashionable from an old thing
We invite you to create, together with local fashion designers, a Vesna collection. Gábina Páralová, the famous Czech designer will help us. Upcycling is a prominent approach to clothes, ecological, authentic and creative. We thank the Via Foundation for its support to the workshop.
When: Tuesday 21 March 3pm–8pm
Fee: free
Applications to syslova@spolekvesna.cz
Underpants for homeless
Charity sewing workshop. You can also learn how to sew here.
When: Tuesday 16 March and Sunday 26 March, 4.30pm–8pm
Fee: free
Applications: syslova@spolekvesna.cz
Macramé
To make a macramé workshop.
When: Tuesday 23 March, 4.30pm–8pm
Fee: free
Applications: syslova@spolekvesna.cz
Piece of talk and piece of work: Embroidery on shoppers or T-shirts
Ukrainian embroidery crafter Valentina Hmarska will help you to decorate your shopper or T-shirt with nice embroidery.
When: Tuesday 28 March, 4.30pm–8pm
Fee: 30 Kč
Applications: kalendar@spolekvesna.cz
SPECIAL ACTION. Let’s change the wardrobe
Our Wardrobe service is getting ready to pack its winter clothes and shoes. But we believe that nice clothes should find its people, so we invite you to last minute action. Come to us and get something beautiful without registration. Wardrobe opening day welcomes everyone! By the way, the wardrobe is a place where our amazing volunteers work and you can join them.
When: Saturday 18 March, 1pm–5pm
ATTENTION. The event will take place at Pellicova 2c
Fee: free
No applications, just book time in your calendar and come
January – March 2023
Kids Dance Classes
Contemporary dance style. The teacher is Natalia Andriichenko. Tuesday and Friday.
- children from 3 to 7 years old – from 16:00 to 17:00
- children from 8 to 11 years old – from 17:00 to 18:00
- children from 12 to 16 years old – from 18:00 to 19:00
Monthly fee is 550 Kč.
Dance Gymnastics with Elements of Acrobatics Classes for Children
Children can develop balance, flexibility, endurance and strength. On Sundays, in two age groups of 1.5 hours each class. The teacher is Natalia Andriichenko.
- 9–14 years – from 14:00 to 15:30
- 4–8 years – from 15:30 to 17:00
Monthly fee is 280 Kč for dance classes participants, 370 Kč for others.
Fitness
Fitness&dance training for women on Tuesday and Friday, 19:00–20:00.
550 Kč per month, 90 Kč per hour. The teacher is Natalia Andriichenko.
During the training Vesna offers babysitting services. The children’s room is equipped with toys, a babysitter will take care of your child. For mothers/grandmothers who came to any Vesna activity, the service is free for the time of the activity.
Coworking + babysitting
On Tuesdays and Fridays from 16:00 to 20:00, Vesna offers women a coworking space with good Wi-Fi and babysitting.
- Only coworking – 50 Kč per hour
- Only children’s playroom with babysitter – 40 Kč per hour
- Coworking + babysitting – 80 Kč per hour
Music Classes for Kids
Basic music course for children aged 3-7. Children learn the basics of musical literacy, major and minor keys, rhythm and meter, melody and harmony in an easy, playful way. The practical part of the classes includes popular orchestral and piano music, elements of a noise orchestra, basic conductor gestures. The teacher is Asia Suchina.
- Monday 15:30–16:30
- Friday 16:00–17:00
Monthly fee is 550 Kč.
Lego Classes
Lego Classes for children 3-6 years old are built on a method for development of basic sensory and logical-mathematical skills (2 movement games + didactic game + own construction). The teacher is Olena Bychkovska.
- Monday and Thursday, 16:00–17:00 and 17:00–18:00
- Tuesday and Friday, 16:00–17:00 and 17:00–18:00
Monthly fee is 550 Kč.