Monument of national importance, archaeological site Ajdna, Potoki pri Žirovnici; (EID 1-00564 ); shingled cistern, object XIV. Photo Mateja Ravnik, ZVKDS, OE Kranj
ZVKDS, OE Kranj and the School of Renewal are organising the event from 8 to 11 September 2025

a shingle-making workshop.

The method of covering roofs with wooden roofing materials has been very common in the Alpine region in the past, especially in Gorenjska, Koroška, Upper Posočje and Pohorje, but there are regional differences in the method of covering.

In its work, the ZVKDS regularly faces both the challenges of renovating buildings with wooden roofing and the challenges of reusing such roofing, especially on buildings of cultural heritage or built heritage.

The cooperation with the School of Renovation is an important step in preserving the knowledge and skills in woodworking in the region, popularising the use of historic roofing materials and, above all, raising awareness and educating the interested public.

The concept of the workshops is designed in such a way that the participants acquire theoretical knowledge on the first day, where the ZVKDS is also involved with its experience, followed by a practical part with a selected master, where the participants acquire basic knowledge or get acquainted with the specifics of making bowls and their use.

The cooperation between the ZVKDS, the School of Renovation and the masters has proven to be a good combination of expertise and practical knowledge in the past. The ZVKDS regularly supports the training of interested individuals, who are an important pillar of cultural heritage protection, as their knowledge and recognition of the value of cultural heritage contribute significantly to the creation of an environment favourable to cultural heritage.

Applications and other information can be found at https://solaprenove.si/event/delavnica-skodlarstva/

A view of the Zgornjesavska valley from the archaeological site. On the left, the roof of the cistern, covered with shingles, and on the right, the foundations of the present dwellings, on the lower settlement terrace. Photo.

Shingled buildings V-VII , SW of the church, part of the archaeological presentation. Photo Uroš Gantar, ZVKDS, OE Kranj.

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