This page contains information about the 2026 event. For the next event, see Workshop Weekend 2027.
Workshops · Accommodation and location · Practical information
Tickets for 2026: 2026 ticket page.
Facebook event.
Activities in 2026
• Sauna with the individual “Hand of the Forest” ritual, led by sauna master Ulrika.
• Make your Bushpipe: a pipe-making workshop with Jonathan. Even if you do not smoke, it is an enjoyable project and a great gift.
• A plant walk through folklore, with Ulrika Jäger discussing plant magic and more.
• “A soldier in three armies — from Värmland to Afghanistan”: a talk by Linus about his unusual background.
• “In the tracks of the wolverine”: Olli on its return to forest landscapes and its role in efforts against poaching.
• Traditional hand-poked tattooing with Damy from the Netherlands.
• Cooking over fire with Daniel.
• “The shrew — the mouse that is not a mouse”, a talk by Alfred.
• Explorations: a workshop for younger participants and families with Urban.
• A craft corner for sharing skills: birch-bark crafts, diagonal weaving and a traditional Finnish birch-bark ring; making withies, withy fastenings and links; a roe-deer buck call; and making and decorating a hiking tray or chopping board. Pyrography pens and stencils are available for inspiration. With Ragnel, Tobben and Hannes.
• Tracking: Sören introduces the wonderful world of tracking.
• Window restoration with Sasse: learn about traditional building conservation and try window restoration for yourself.
• Flint knives: Christian de Wolff makes resin glue, and we make flint knives.
2026 programme
We begin at 18:00 on Friday with a welcome address and the talk “The shrew — the mouse that is not a mouse”. Sauna rituals with Ulrika Jäger and tattooing with Damy take place throughout the weekend.
Workshop leaders, speakers, a tattoo artist and a cook you will meet include Urban, Ulrika, Sören, Sasse, Ragnel, Olli, Linus, Jonathan, Hannes, Daniel, Damy, Christian J, Christian and Alfred.
Accommodation
The ticket includes a tent pitch in a meadow. You can also pitch a tarp or hammock in the nearby woods. A swimming spot on Lake Vänern is within walking distance. Water for cooking is available, together with basic portable toilets and an outhouse.
Airbnb
If you prefer not to stay on site, there are several Airbnb properties around Kinnekulle. They are often heavily booked, so plan ahead. Airbnb around Kinnekulle.
Location
Workshop Weekend takes place at Craft By Karlsson in beautiful Kinnekulle, 400 metres from Lake Vänern. Map. You can take a train to Trolmen, a few kilometres away. Please note that departures and arrivals at Trolmen are limited.
Practical information
Food
You are responsible for your own food. Water and a fireplace are available. Soup lunches can be purchased on Saturday and Sunday. The nearest food shop is Coop in Hällekis. There are pizzerias in Hällekis and Källby. Christians Café in Hällekis is warmly recommended.
Refrigeration and electricity
There is no refrigerated storage for participants. A mobile-phone charging station is available, but space and power are limited, so bring your own power bank if you have one.
Sauna
A wood-fired sauna is available in the evenings, with sauna activities during the day. Bring swimwear, a washcloth and your own towel.
Swimming
A sandy beach on Lake Vänern is approximately a 15-minute walk from the event.
Dogs
Dogs are welcome. Please remember that there are children playing, other dogs and a railway track close to the event.
Toilets
An outhouse and basic portable toilets are available.
Useful things to bring
Water bottle, notebook and pen, a knife suitable for carving, plasters and oral rehydration salts. Insect repellent and earplugs. A camping chair can be comfortable, although there are quite a few seats available.
Alcohol
Drinking alcohol is allowed. As this is a family-friendly event focused on workshops, please keep daytime drinking moderate.
Insurance
You are responsible for your own insurance.
Ticks
Ticks are present. Bring tweezers or a tick-removal tool if you have one. Staff on site can help if needed.
Activity registration
Sign up for activities on site. Activities are included in the ticket price. Some may offer the option of donating towards materials.
