The “Ramala” Creative Bread Laboratory in Ventspils
The “Ramala” Creative Bread Laboratory in Ventspils is a place where baking bread and other delicacies is combined with creative activities, socialising and learning new skills. During the sessions, you can knead, shape and bake the bread yourself, whilst learning about the bread-making process and experiencing the joy of creating.
“Ramala” is a social enterprise whose work is based on the idea of bread as a symbol of home, community and mutual trust. The sessions also incorporate elements of bread therapy – working together helps to foster cooperation, encourage openness, and develop fine motor skills, imagination and practical skills.
Sessions can be organised in Latvian or Russian. Visits and sessions must be arranged in advance.
🎒 Offer for school groups
For school groups, “Ramala” offers creative and hands-on cookery classes where pupils can prepare a variety of tasty dishes together with their classmates. The sessions are tailored to the group’s age, interests and preferences.
During the sessions, pupils can not only learn about the cooking process, but also work together, test their skills and gain experience of working as a team.
Duration: approximately 2.5 hours
- up to 15 pupils – €180 per group;
- 16–20 pupils – €230 per group.
The prices also include a tasting of bread baked at ‘Ramala’ with green butter, honey, jam and herbal teas.
Duration: approximately 2.5 hours
- up to 15 pupils – €220 per group;
- 16–20 pupils – €260 per group.
The prices also include a tasting of bread baked at “Ramala” with green butter, honey, jam and herbal teas.
🌑 Bread in the Dark
An unusual creative workshop in which participants are given the opportunity to work in complete darkness for a short time and to perceive smells, tastes and touch in a different way.
Duration: 2 hours
Prices: €12 per person
Group: minimum 6 participants
Recommended age: 16 years and over
👨👩👧👦 OFFER for families
“Our Family Values”
A special session for families, during which, by working together, you can not only prepare something delicious, but also get to know one another better. The aim of the session is to strengthen family bonds, create positive emotions and allow you to spend quality time together.
The session is designed for families of up to 5 people, including at least 2 children.
⏱️ Duration: 2–2.5 hours
💶 Prices: €60–90 per family
“Ramala” is also ideal for families in Ventspils who wish to combine relaxation with practical, creative activities.
🎉 Celebrations at “Ramala”
“Ramala” can also host birthday parties and other celebrations for both children and adults. The guest of honour and their guests can choose one of the creative culinary activities and spend the celebration cooking and baking together.
You can make bread, muffins, pizzas, croffles, burgers, doughnuts, popcakes, various puff pastry treats, as well as decorate mini cakes and choose from other baking activities.
⏱️ Duration: 2–3 hours
- up to 10 people – €120–180;
- 11–18 people – €190–240.
It is also possible to order refreshments for guests. By arrangement, “Ramala” also offers venue hire for events, table setting and catering services.
📍 Booking
Telephone: +371 26 480 162
Email: ramala.ventspils@gmail.com
Class times and the chosen programme must be agreed in advance with “Ramala”.
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