ANTONIUS COURTYARD
Antonius Courtyard
is a cozy and historic venue in the heart of Tartu’s Old Town, where heritage meets contemporary creativity. Once a craftsmen’s workspace, it has grown into a vibrant hub for designers, artists, and artisans. In summer, the courtyard comes alive with concerts, fairs, and cultural events, offering a warm and atmospheric setting for both public and private gatherings.
Antonius Courtyard offers a wide range of experiences throughout the year. During the summer season, the courtyard comes alive with cultural events, including concerts and fairs. Its warm atmosphere and historic surroundings make it an ideal setting for both public events and private gatherings.
The courtyard is also a popular choice for hosting weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, corporate events, and concerts. With a total area of 500 m², it accommodates up to 300 seated guests outdoors and up to 500 people in total. The private, fenced space includes a stage, five 9 m² fabric canopies, a 70 m² wooden shelter, electricity, and atmospheric lighting. Restrooms, including an accessible WC, are available on-site. A café-pizzeria, MyItaly, provides coffee breaks and catering upon request. Events can be held any day of the week until 11 PM, and the team supports you with every detail to ensure a smooth and successful experience.
Group visits to the courtyard and studios are subject to a fee. For more information, please contact info@lmk.ee
STUDIOS
To meet the designers or to participate in workshops, contact the designer directly.
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Leather studio designer Tiina Andron creates both contemporary bags and accessories as well as traditional leathercraft, and also leads engaging workshops.
Custom made items available from the studio include guest books, photo albums, and other unique handcrafted bindings.
Visitors can explore a selection of finished works in the studio, many of which are also available for purchase.
Contact: nahastuudio@gmail.com or +372 528 5574
Furrier's Studio
In the furrier’s studio, one of Estonia’s top furriers, Hele Padar, creates coats, collars, muffs, vests, and other fur garments and accessories.
Here you can order new garments and accessories as well as repair and refresh your old favorites. Hele can also help develop clothing designs and recommend suitable
materials. The studio offers a selection of commonly used sheepskin, mink, fox, and beaver furs, as well as a variety of more exotic options.
Contact: hpadar@gmail.com
At Ardiisia Hat Studio, you can order or purchase headwear made from felt, fabric, fur, or—if approached creatively—even other materials.
Master milliner Erle Rander is also known as an excellent maker of student caps. She has crafted them for various schools, universities, societies and student corporations, including those that require detailed handwork and embroidery.
Contact: info@ardiisia.com or +372 5223579
Tag Vool is a freelance jewelry artist and goldsmith. He graduated from the Tartu Higher Art School as a design artist and later specialized in jewelry making. Tag creates boldly minimalist yet very elegant pieces of jewelry.
Contact: tagv@hot.ee or +372 514 0875
Epp is a textile artist whose studio offers not only beautiful textiles, but also distinctive paintings inspired by textiles and printmaking, charming ceramics, and unique textile clothing and accessories. Her special expertise lies in fascinating handmade printed textiles.
Contact: epp.mardi@gmail.com or +372 555 222 62
The sewing studio offers both custom tailoring services as well as clothing repair and alteration. Here you can find a selection of brightly colored, cheerfully designed garments for children (small dresses, sweatshirts, blouses, etc.) or for men.
Contact: marika.tiirik@gmail.comor +372 5340 0931
Loom Studio
Textile artist Külli Laidla weaves rugs on a loom for both floors and walls, as well as covers for decorative pillows. She uses leftover materials such as fabrics, yarns, leather, and fur in her weaving. You can purchase finished products on site.
Contact: kyllilaidla@gmail.com
Handcrafted jewelry from silver, semi-precious stones, and cultured pearls.
Jewelry workshops, design and
Contact: silviapytsep@gmail.com +372 5530418 or +37253071392
Our goal is to support a person’s inner growth and holistic development through teaching the Practical Consciousness method, as well as introducing and promoting other yogic knowledge.
Contact: info@5keha.ee
At the wallpaper studio, you’ll find a wide selection of distinctive wall coverings from around the world—ranging from simple to highly unique, from historical to ultra-modern—as well as plenty of ideas for making your space truly your own.
Here you can find wallpapers and paints from British lifestyle collections, custom-made wallpapers and interior wall murals and a top selection from European wallpaper manufacturers.
Contact: +372 56879838 Facebook Instagram
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Italian cuisine store and workshops.
On the shelves of My Italy you’ll find high-quality extra virgin olive oils, a wide selection of flours for making pasta, pizza, and bread, authentic Italian cheeses, handmade pastas, fresh fruits and vegetables, and much more — all carefully selected from the best small producers in Italy.
Contact: info@myitaly.ee or +372 7404141
Studio MindZ rental studios is ideal for hosting your training, seminar, team day, or even a cozy movie night! Stylish rooms with a warm and inspiring atmosphere and modern equipment.
Contact: info@mindz.ee or +372 5119 684
PARKING
Parking in the courtyards of the Tartu Centre for Creative Industries on Kalevi Street and at Antonius Courtyard is permitted by special permit only. Parking permits are monitored by EuroPark.
On Kalevi Street, parking is free for 90 minutes in Zone B.
Zone B
Mon–Fri: 8:00–19:00
Sat–Sun: Free
NB! 90 minutes of free parking is only valid when clearly indicated (with a parking disc or by writing the start time on paper).
1 hour = €1.50
On Lutsu Street, parking is free for 15 minutes in Zone A. In front of buildings at Lutsu 1 and 3, there is a designated area where parking is free for up to 60 minutes. This area is marked with traffic signs.
Zone A
Mon–Fri: 8:00–19:00
Sat: 11:00–17:00
Sun: Free
NB! 15 minutes / 60 minutes of free parking is only valid when clearly indicated (with a parking disc or by writing the start time on paper).
1 hour = €3.00
More info about parking in Tartu find HERE!