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The Schrotholz Barn in Bergen was restored according to regulations for historical monuments as testimony of century-old woodwork art. Benches along the barn floor are ideal for a pause. Peace and tranquillity will find the visitor with a view into the country garden. 
Apart from exhibitions by local painters, potter, clubs and so forth there is also a special exhibition with the theme 'Springtime/Easter', which takes place annually  takes place annually. From the beginning of spring to the start of summer visitors are able to view apart from Easter exhibits more than 1.000 decorated Easter eggs from families of the Elsterheide villages, from famous folk artists of the  Lausitz as well as from home and abroad.

While the exhibitions at the ground floor change several times during the year houses the upper floor a permanent exhibition where folk art and Sorbian customs; from flax to thread; hand woven country linen and much more is presented. The old carpenter's craft can be experienced close-up. In the Barn's side room show workshop a piece of hand-painted glass or porcelain becomes a unique item.

Apart from guided tours through the 230-year old monument in Sorbian costume there are also the following workshops on offer:

Glass and porcelain paintingi
Decorating of Sorbian Easter eggs
Readings and much more 
Hand paintings on glass and porcelain according to customers' wishes
For groups booking recommended!

Opening Times:
Wednesday - Friday 10am - 6pm
and by appointment 
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Contact:

Meisterin für
Glas- und Porzellanmalerei
Birgit Pattoka
Am Anger 43
02979 Elsterheide OT Bergen
Tel.: 03571 / 426808
Fax: 03571 / 426809