From Monday, May 11, to Wednesday, May 13, 2026, we hosted students from Class 3B of the Ljubljana Secondary School of Design and Photography (SŠOF) at the Hostel Kras Pliskovica for the second year in a row. This time, 25 students, facing quite challenging weather conditions, encountered stone carving for the first time and created works inspired by the poetry of Srečko Kosovel.
During the three-day creative workshop, the students explored ways of expressing themselves through Karst stone and tried their hand at individual assignments inspired by Kosovel’s poetry. In this way, we paid tribute together to one of Slovenia’s greatest poets and actively participated in commemorating the Year of Kosovel 2026.
Despite the rain and wind, there was no shortage of creative energy. Numerous interesting and original works were created, proving that young artists can develop an exceptional sense of material, space, and artistic expression even in a short period of time. We are particularly pleased that, in just two working days, the students successfully grasped the basic principles of sculpting in Karst stone and connected them with their own understanding of Kosovel’s poetry.
The workshop once again demonstrated how important it is to give young people direct access to local cultural and natural heritage. Through the creative process, the students learned about the characteristics of the Karst region, developed their manual skills, and linked their artistic interpretations to the heritage of the environment in which Srečko Kosovel created his work.
We are delighted that our collaboration with the Ljubljana Secondary School of Design and Photography is continuing and expanding, as such gatherings make a significant contribution to connecting young people, art, and the Karst heritage.
We sincerely congratulate all the students on their effort, creativity, and excellent work.
