Aesthetics Course: Four Creative Sessions

Starting on 29 October, the Arktur Institute in Vilnius invites you to a four-session course in beauty and aesthetics. Classes take place once a month on Thursdays, 18:00–21:00. The course begins on 29 October 2026.

The course is led by Khamba Lama Palden Lamo (Džeinara Ubartienė). Art history, the history of aesthetics, canons of beauty and principles of proportion are combined with practical work on design objects and accessories.

OCTOBER · Floral art aesthetics. Art objects made from flowers, composition principles, examples from Chinese aesthetics and Versailles garden bouquets. Flowers in jewellery and fashion design. Workshop: creating a floral handbag.

NOVEMBER · Garden and landscape aesthetics. Landscape design, the history of royal gardens and edible-flower gardens. Workshop: principles for creating a meditation garden.

DECEMBER · Jewellery aesthetics. Design principles for objects and details, the sacred meanings of Baltic jewellery patterns and their ceremonial function. Workshop: combining pearls and amber.

JANUARY · Food presentation aesthetics. The Renaissance in European manor culture, wedding, Christmas, Easter and christening traditions, and the food presentation protocol of Versailles. Workshop: preparing and presenting cheeses and soups using historical recipes.

The full four-session course costs 200 EUR. A concession price of 140 EUR is listed for participants facing difficult personal circumstances and limited financial means. Please confirm eligibility and the dates of subsequent sessions when registering.

Venue: Arktur Institute, Vytauto g. 44, Žvėrynas, Vilnius. Registration and enquiries: Džeinara, +370 675 05275. You can also submit a request on this website and select this course.