Brest Souvenir Factory

Workshops paint your own souvenir

Create a personal memory of Brest – a nesting doll or wooden box painted by hand in the shop-museum.

The workshop is a chance not only to buy a souvenir, but to create one yourself. Guests discover the history of the factory, work with wood, paints and ornament, and take their finished piece home.

2 Formats Nesting doll or wooden box in the Ogovo tradition.

No Experience Needed A master guides the process, all materials are provided.

For Groups For families, tourists, school visits and corporate events.

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Two Workshop Formats

The first format is closer to the classic souvenir tradition of Brest Souvenir Factory, while the second is connected with painted chests of Western Polesia and the Ogovo painting style.

Nesting Doll

Nesting Doll Painting

A warm and recognizable souvenir connected with the history of Brest Souvenir Factory since 1953. A good choice for a first introduction to hand painting and traditional souvenirs from Brest.

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Ogovo Painting

Wooden Box Painting

A piece inspired by traditional painted chests of Western Polesia. This format explores wooden chests, ornament and the Ogovo painting style.

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Who This Format Is For

The workshop can be arranged for one guest or adapted for a group, tourist route, family visit or corporate meeting.

Individual Visitors You can book the workshop alone or with a small group and paint your souvenir at a calm pace.

Families A warm shared activity where every participant creates a personal keepsake.

Tourist Groups The workshop can easily become part of a Brest itinerary as a hands-on experience after a tour.

School Groups Participants discover history, ornament and handwork through a clear creative process.

Corporate Events An unusual format for a meeting, team-building activity or gift experience for employees and guests.

All Materials Are Included

Guests do not need to prepare in advance or bring any tools. A master helps at every stage, from the first idea and lines to the final details.

Wooden blank for painting

Paints, brushes and workspace

Guidance from the master during the process

More Details for Groups

For tourist, school and corporate groups, the number of participants, preferred time and chosen format can be discussed in advance. The workshop can easily be added to a visit to Brest.

Suitable for Brest routes and trips to the Brest Fortress

You can choose nesting doll or wooden box painting

Guests take their finished pieces with them

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Contact and Book

You can send a request through the form above or write directly in a convenient messenger. We will confirm the format, date, number of participants and visit details.

+375 29 733 59 97