Vesna is a Brno women's educational association with roots going back to 1870, when the oldest women's choir in Moravia was founded. It is based in a historic neo-Renaissance building at Údolní 10, built in 1889 for the first Czech girls' school in Moravia. Today it hosts educational, cultural and community activities for Czech and Ukrainian families, along with a children's centre, a textile workshop and a clothing bank for families in need.
Údolní 389/10, 602 00 Brno
Opening hours follow the event programme
A welcoming space for new mothers to share experiences and advice on breastfeeding, weaning, and infant care with others in similar situations.
A support group for breastfeeding mothers in Brno. Meetings take place every other Tuesday.
An open sewing workshop where you can repair, adjust, or finish your clothing and textiles with expert guidance.
in 2 days
Accredited Czech language course for complete beginners featuring 60 hours of instruction, an exam, and small classes led by professional instructors.
in 2 days
An affordable one-hour fitness class for all levels at Vesna gym, combining strength training, cardio and stretching under the guidance of instructor Anžela Petach.
Affordable stretching in the Vesna garden in Brno led by Anžela Petach. An hour of relaxation and stretching in the fresh air.
A group movement workshop at Vesna in Brno. Come move and exercise with others.
Accredited intermediate Czech language course with 150 hours of instruction and exam. Small classes taught by professional instructors, with possible Labour Office funding.
Ceramic workshop in Brno. Ten lessons for 1600 CZK.
Dance club classes in Brno with instruction starting at 16:00. Ten-lesson package costs 1600 CZK.
An art workshop offering creative instruction and hands-on artistic practice at Vesna in Brno.
An adult drama workshop led by director David Smečka, welcoming new performers year-round.
A therapeutic group focused on understanding personal boundaries and emotional awareness. Ideal for those seeking deeper self-knowledge.
(5 days)
A themed day-camp for young creators aged 4-10, where children explore various creative activities.
(5 days)
A themed day camp for children aged 4-10 with an animal focus.
A celebration of Vesna's anniversary featuring a lecture on ethnographic museology, a children's group tour, and a fashion model showcase. Latin American food and garden seating included.
A two-hour English programme for toddlers and their mothers, combining an interactive workshop with adult conversation on parenting themes.
A lecture on tenant rights and obligations, solutions to common housing problems, and how to defend yourself against unfair landlord practices.
(2 days)
A premiere absurdist theatre piece by Avantgarda Vesna that explores the irritations and discomforts of everyday life with provocative humour.
Historian Hana Krutílková discusses Eliška Machová, a key figure in Vesna's history, and her life at the intersection of politics and feminism.
A family-friendly bazaar and entertainment event in Brno, with proceeds benefiting Brno Pride CZ and the Vesna venue.
Creative workshop with fashion designers Aleš Šeligo and Ondřej Sovadina, where participants will transform an old jacket into an original design piece of their own creation.
A reunion for retired Vesna members and graduates of Vesna schools in Brno. An opportunity to reconnect and share memories.
A lecture exploring girls' education in the late 19th century, focusing on Helena Čapková and her role in the history of Vesna.
(8 days)
British playwright Tom Stoppard's work performed by the Czech Theater ensemble. A play exploring philosophy, football, and morality.
(8 days)
Spring premiere of a Czech production of Stoppard's philosophical play about Czechoslovak intellectuals, dissidents, and moral dilemmas in 1977. The Brno performance is less than 100 km from the author's birthplace.
(2 days)
A two-day hands-on sewing course for adults where you will create your own skirt under the guidance of textile artist Denisa Richterová at Vesna's workshop.
A lecture exploring the connection between Lucie Bakešová, founder of Vesna, and her nephew Karel Absolon, discoverer of Moravian caves and the Venus of Věstonice. Petr Kostrhun, director of the Centre for Cultural Anthropology at the Moravian Land Museum, reveals how family background shaped this iconic interwar scholar and explorer.
Urban Youth opens a new base at Vesna. Teenagers will learn graffiti techniques—from designing their own tags to creating a mural on the wall.
A seven-member vocal-instrumental ensemble performs multi-part compositions with delicate instrumental accompaniment under the direction of Kamila Zenklová.
Psychologist Hanna Mukha and educator Lucia Kloboučníková share practical advice for parents on preparing children for preschool and easing their transition.