DIY Crafting Takes Over Bikal In December

DIY Crafting Takes Over Bikal In December
Hands-on DIY crafting in Bikal at Bikal Élménybirtok with Ilona and Anikó. Create wooden chests, porcelain, or textile bags. Family-friendly December workshops, beginners welcome, take home your art.
when: 2025.12.03., Wednesday
where: 7346 Bikal, Rákóczi u. 22.

Discover your inner maker at the DIY Crafting workshop at Bikal Élménybirtok (Experience Estate), where Ilona and Anikó’s cozy studio invites adults and kids to create one-of-a-kind pieces. Choose your canvas—wooden treasure chest, porcelain plate, or textile bag—and dive into high-quality materials and creative techniques. With patient guidance from Ilona and Anikó, both beginners and seasoned crafters will feel right at home. School-age children are welcome to join.

Dates to choose from: December 2–4, 9–11, 16, 18, 19, 2025. Program time: 10:00–13:00. Plan about 1 hour per item, and arrive by 15:00 at the latest to finish your piece.

Techniques You Can Try

– Acrylic painting with stencils
– Stickers
– Decoupage (napkin technique)
– Photo transfer
– Vintage crackle technique
– Lots of small decorative add-ons

Take home everything you make—whether a keepsake, a gift, or an everyday object, it’ll be special either way.

Prices

Wooden treasure chest:
– Small box: $16.60 / Promo (2 pcs): $27.70
– Large box: $22.10 / Promo (2 pcs): $38.70
– Premium box: $33.10

Porcelain decoration:
– Simple painting: $13.80
– Decoupage: $13.80
– Vintage technique: $16.60

Textile decoration (bag or pouch):
– Small: $13.80 / Promo (2 pcs): $24.90
– Large: $16.60 / Promo (2 pcs): $30.50
– Premium textile: $33.10

Where the Middle Ages Come Alive

At the foot of the Mecsek, amid rolling valleys, lies Puchner Estate (Puchner Birtok), a 34.6-acre park of ancient trees. Next to the castle hotel, the Experience Estate (Élménybirtok) brings the Middle Ages to life. Hungry after your adventure? Near the Southern Gate by the swan lake, the famed Inn of the White Swan (Fogadó a Fehér Hattyúhoz) lures guests with irresistible aromas, medieval decor, and a hearty period menu.

Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs.

2025, adrienne

Pros
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Great for families: adults and school-age kids can craft side by side, with patient help from Ilona and Anikó
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Hands-on, beginner-friendly activities (stencils, decoupage, photo transfer, crackle) make it easy to leave with a polished keepsake
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Prices are reasonable by U.S. standards, with promos if you make two items
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You keep everything you make—nice as travel souvenirs or gifts
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Runs multiple dates in December with a clear 10:00–13:00 slot, so it’s easy to plan around other sightseeing
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The setting (Bikal Élménybirtok/Puchner Estate) adds a unique medieval vibe and there’s an on-site inn for a fun meal after
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Compared with craft classes in big U.S. cities, this feels more immersive and thematic thanks to the estate’s living-history setting - Bikal and the Puchner/Élménybirtok aren’t widely known abroad, so you’ll need to do a bit of research and planning
Cons
Public transport can be limited in rural Hungary; renting a car or arranging a transfer is likely easier than buses/trains
Some signage or instructions may be in Hungarian; basic phrases or translation apps will help, though staff often manage with simple English
If you’re seeking a marquee European “must-see,” this is niche compared with famous attractions or big Christmas markets in Germany/Austria

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