FRIDAY 27. 9. 2024

FRIDAY 27. 9. 2024

FRIDAY 27. 9. 2024

13:00 – 16:00

A set of workshops

Discover the magic of wild plants in the kitchen with Dr. Katja Rebolj at FesDivjal! Have you ever wanted to know how wild plants can enrich your culinary creations? Join us at the unique workshop "With wild plants in the kitchen", where Dr. Katja Rebolj, passionate botanist and experienced cook, shared her wealth of knowledge on using wild plants to improve the taste and medicinal properties of your dishes. What can you expect? - Practical demonstrations of cooking using wild plants. - Learn to identify and harvest edible wild plants safely and responsibly. - Learn about the healing effects of wild plants that you can include in your diet. - Tasting of prepared dishes that will open up a new world of flavors. Why not turn your kitchen into a flavor laboratory? Get the knowledge that will enable you to prepare dishes from nature's gifts that are not only tasty, but also beneficial for your health.

Workshop on the production of medicinal preparations with dr. Tina Mele at FesDivjal!
Have you ever wondered how you can prepare your own natural remedies at home? Join us for a special workshop with Dr. Tina Mele – education & counseling on the healing power of plants, where we will discover the secrets of making medicinal preparations from local herbs and plants. This workshop is the right opportunity to equip yourself with the knowledge to make your own home pharmacy.
What will you learn?
- The basics of making herbal tinctures, salves and teas.
- Useful information about the healing properties of various local herbs.
- Tips for proper harvesting and drying of herbs for maximum therapeutic effect.

Mushroom workshop at FesDivjal with Romina Pleška and Mirko Kunst!
Join us in the depths of the forest, where passionate mushroom experts Romina Pleško and Mirko Kunst will reveal the secrets of mushrooms and their use in cuisine. Learn how to identify edible mushrooms, which mushrooms are most desirable in the kitchen, and how to safely harvest and prepare them.
What will you discover?
– The basics of identifying and harvesting edible mushrooms.
– Tips for safe storage and preparation mushroom.
– Interesting recipes for cooking with mushrooms that will enrich your menu.
Why attend?
Mushrooms are a valuable and tasty addition to our diet that offers a wealth of medicinal effects. This workshop is the ideal opportunity to learn first-hand all about these natural wonders and how to incorporate them into your culinary masterpieces.
Don't miss your chance to learn from the best and establish a sustainable connection with nature. Sign up now and discover why forest knowledge is so valued under the hood too!

Have you ever wanted to build your own home from natural materials? Join us at FesDivjal where natural building expert Lovro Vehovar will share his knowledge on using wood, clay and straw to build sustainable homes. In this hands-on workshop, you will learn how you can use these natural materials to create a healthy, eco-friendly home that breathes with nature.

SATURDAY 28. 9. 2024

SATURDAY 28. 9. 2024

SATURDAY 28. 9. 2024

8:00 – 11:00

A set of workshops

The creative art of knitting at FesDivjal!
With Andreja Papež Kristanc, you will discover the ancient art of knitting and create something beautiful and useful from natural materials. At the workshop "Pick and weave your own basket, when it's full of flowers, put it on the cupboard," you'll learn first-hand how to make art out of nature.
What will you learn?
- Techniques collecting and preparing natural materials for knitting.
– Basic and advanced knitting techniques for making your own basket.
– How to use a basket as a decorative or useful object in your home.

How often do you use wild plants in your kitchen? In our workshop with Vita Matjac, you will discover how you can include edible wild plants in your daily diet and make your meals healthier and more interesting.
Are you ready to expand your culinary knowledge? Join us and learn from nature!

Bojan Rot, Anja Rot, Mirko Kunst: MUSHROOM WORKSHOP: From forest etiquette to mushroom candy

Have you ever thought about planting your land sustainably? Aljaž Plankl and Danijel Motaln from Naj Raste will show you how you can create a wonderful and edible ecosystem at home at FesDivjal. What plants would you like to grow in your permaculture garden?

Looking for ideas for seasonal, local, healthy and quick meals? Tanja Gobec will show you how to prepare a variety of dishes that won't burden your wallet at our workshop.
What is your favorite quick and healthy recipe? Share it with us and join Tanja for more culinary tips!

12:00 – 15:00

A set of workshops

Discover the magic of wild plants with Karmen Gajšek at FesDivjal!
Join Karmen Gajšek from Kje so tiste rožice?, a passionate gatherer and main organizer of FesDivjal, at a special picker-cooking workshop entitled "Where are those flowers, colorful and white, my heart's love, happy on the plate?" We will explore how we can not only admire wild plants, but also include them in our meals, where they will shine with their colors and flavors. meadows and forests.
- Learn how to safely gather and use these plants in the kitchen.
- Prepare and taste the dishes that you will create together from the collected ingredients.
The workshop is a great opportunity to combine love to nature through culinary creation and ensure unique and healthy meals at your table.
The workshop will be conducted in English.

Discover the power of medicinal plants with Maria Ana Kolman at FesDivjal!
Join us at the exclusive workshop "Phytotherapy: Prevention and support in treatment" with the exceptional Maria Ana Kolman, where you will learn about the power of natural remedies from nature. This workshop will reveal how you can use adaptogens, immunostimulators, immunomodulators and antioxidants of natural origin to improve your health and well-being.
What to expect?
- The basics of phytotherapy and the science-backed benefits of medicinal plants.
- Practical knowledge about natural antibiotics and how we can use them for everyday and chronic health problems.
- Making your own home phytomedicine pharmacy for quick first aid.
- Special insight into Siberian folk healing knowledge acquired in remote regions without access to modern health services.
Don't miss this unique opportunity to delve into the world of phytotherapy and discover how nature offers solutions for a healthy and balanced life.

What if we told you that you could build your dream house all by yourself?
At FesDivjal, join Janez Jordan, who will lead an inspiring natural building workshop. We will explore how we can create not only a home, but a real "golden" house from natural materials available in our environment.
Join us and discover how your hands and natural resources can work together to create a home that is safe, sustainable and aesthetically appealing. Don't miss this unique workshop to be held at FesDivjal where we learn, build and grow together!

Discover the future of gardening with Jernej Mazej at FesDivjal!
At the workshop "Natural plant preparations for the protection of crops - a healthy and beautiful garden" Jernej Mazej will take you to a world where gardening becomes a symphony of nature and science. Together we will explore how we can create a garden that not only thrives but also supports the local ecosystem with the help of natural preparations from native plants.
What will you soon be able to do?
- You will learn techniques to strengthen plants that help to a more lush and resistant garden.
- You will learn how to naturally prevent diseases and pest attacks, thereby maintaining the health of your garden and surroundings.
Jernej Mazej will equip you with the knowledge that will transform your garden into a green haven , where health, beauty and natural balance will be intertwined.

Explore the meadows of Kozjan through the workshop 'The herbal alphabet is in the palm of your hand'
Join Kata Laštra on a unique research gathering trip, where you will discover the secrets of medicinal and edible wild plants. Workshop "The herbal alphabet is in the palm of your hand." Read the letters, preserve your health" offers you the opportunity to experience first-hand the coexistence of plants in nature.
- Research: Getting to know and collecting various herbs on the meadows of Kozjan.
- Learning: Observing the natural environment and talking about medicinal and culinary uses of wild plants found.
– Tasting: Refresh yourself with sunny flower water and enjoy the tea 'Kunigunda's wild mixture' and taste the collected wild delicacies.
– This is your opportunity to connect with nature and learn how herbs can improve your health and diet.

16:00 – 19:00

A set of workshops

Discover simplicity and health with wild plants at Petr Zajc's workshop!
Have you ever wanted your everyday life to be simple, healthy and at the same time full of flavors that nature offers? Join us at FesDivjal for a special workshop where Peter Zajc, a passionate collector of wild edible plants and grower of edible flowers, will reveal how wild plants can transform your life.
What awaits you?
- Learning about wild edible plants, which you can include in your diet.
– Practical tips on how to find and prepare wild greens that are accessible to everyone.
– Creating delicious and healthy dishes from ingredients found in nature.
Peter, for whom the forest is the real home, he will share his knowledge and love for nature, which he includes in his life on a daily basis. His workshop will teach you how you can enrich your life and health by including wild greens in your diet.

How fertile is your finger? Join Dr. Ani Vovk Korže at FesDivjal and discover how you can improve the quality of your soil with natural cultivation and achieve holistic self-care for vital life!
At the workshop "Integral self-care for vital life - what and how fertile is your soil?" you will learn practical tips and techniques to improve soil fertility and create a sustainable garden that is rich and full of life.
Ready to take your garden to the next level? Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and skills that will help you achieve a truly vital life.

Darja Vrana: MEDICINAL PRODUCTION WORKSHOP: "Transferring the magical and healing power of the surrounding nature into the right concoctions!"

Can you imagine that a cocktail could also be medicinal? Nataša Sivec will take you to the world of herbal cocktails at FesDivjal, where you will learn how nature can become your best bartender!
At the workshop "Cocktail from nature? Tasty, nutritious, healthy or even medicinal? Cheers!” you will discover how herbs found in nature can be transformed into tasty and nutritious drinks. You will learn how to prepare cocktails that are not only tasty, but also full of healing properties. Are you ready to mix health and taste in one glass? Join us and raise a glass to nature - cheers!

Have you ever felt the power of trees? Join Katarina Alič Čretnik and experience forest therapy, where you will learn about the deep wisdom of nature.
At the workshop "Let the greatness and wisdom of trees enter us, let the voice of the Earth awaken" you will discover, through connecting with trees and the forest environment, how nature affects our health and well-being. Katarina Alič Čretnik will take you on a journey where, by feeling the energy of trees and their wisdom, you will awaken your inner connection with the Earth.
Are you ready to listen to nature and discover its secrets? Join us and feel the power of trees that can bring you inner peace and balance.

SUNDAY 29. 9. 2024

SUNDAY 29. 9. 2024

SUNDAY 29. 9. 2024

8:00 – 11:00

A set of workshops

HERB GATHERING AND CULINARY WORKSHOP: "When herbalism and wild food become a cult of love!"

Are you ready to take a step forward in natural food production? Join Zvonet Černelič and the Ajda Posavje Society at FesDivjal and discover the secrets of biodynamic food production!
At the workshop "Biodynamic knowledge, skills and preparations for healthy food production" you will learn how you can take care of the health of your soil and plants with ancient biodynamic techniques . Zvone Černelič, one of the leading experts in this field, together with the Ajda Posavje Association, will share his rich knowledge and experience, which are the key to successful and sustainable gardening.
Do you want to know how nature can become your greatest ally in food production ? This workshop is an ideal opportunity to learn how natural preparations and biodynamic practices can improve the fertility of your fields and gardens while maintaining the balance of nature.

Uroš Švigelj: FERMENTATION WORKSHOP: Basics of fermentation, verification of methods for storing drinks and food

Fermentacija – starodavna tehnika z modernim pridihom! Pridružite se Urošu Šviglju na FesDivjalu in odkrijte skrivnosti fermentacije, ene najstarejših in najbolj naravnih metod za shranjevanje hrane in pijač. Na delavnici “Osnove fermentacije: preverjene metode za shranjevanje pijač in hrane” boste spoznali, kako lahko s preprostimi tehnikami podaljšate življenjsko dobo vaših pridelkov in hkrati ustvarite okusne, zdrave izdelke. Fermentacija ni le način konzerviranja – je umetnost, ki prinaša zdravje in okus v vašo kuhinjo. Uros Svigelj vas bo popeljal skozi korake, ki jih potrebujete, da obvladate to veščino in jo vključite v svoj vsakdan.

Join us at the workshop where dr. Cvetka Augustin, Ph.D. inter., revealed how nature can deeply connect us with ourselves. Forest therapy is a holistic approach that combines prevention, curative and deep connection with the power of the forest. With this unique experience, you will learn how the forest can become your ally in improving health and well-being.

14:30 – 17:30

A set of workshops

Monika Stojc: HERB GATHERING AND CULINARY WORKSHOP: "Let the tea be full of health and taste, because forest feast is always fabulous!"

dr. Samo Kreft: FIELD WORKSHOP ON MEDICINAL PLANTS: ""Edible, medicinal, poisonous plants - what does science say? Make sure everything is right in your head.”

Take care of yourself the natural way!
Do you know how important conscious eating is for your health? At the workshop, which will be led by the outstanding Jelena Dimitrijević at FesDivjal, we will explore together how each meal can become a step closer to better well-being. We will learn how food, chosen with love and self-respect, can really support us in everyday life.

Moms, take care of yourself and your little ones in a natural way!
In today's world full of challenges and expectations, motherhood can be a challenging journey. We will be joined at FesDivjal by the beautiful Urška P. Iršič, who will lead the workshop "Natural motherhood and childhood".
Together we will explore how a doula and natural approaches can ease the everyday challenges of motherhood. Come and get that extra support that will give you the confidence and strength to happily enjoy the best role of your life.