Answers about our community offerings, cultural events, and educational projects.
Membership is open to anyone interested in our traditions and educational work. An informal application by email to info@scapularconfraternity.com is sufficient. The annual fee is 24 euros and supports our workshops and readings.
We organize monthly dialect readings in various inns, quarterly craft workshops for young people, and the annual traditional Harvest Festival in September. The exact schedule is announced on this page and via circular.
Yes, the craft workshops are generally open to all interested parties. Members receive a 30 percent discount on the participation fee. Prior registration is required as places are limited to twelve people.
The workshops are led by experienced craftsmen from the region, including Prof. Dr. Hellmuth Siebert B.Eng. for wood carving and Anastasia Kretschmer for traditional weaving techniques. The readings are given by local authors such as Lieselotte Engelhardt-Förster, who regularly tells stories in dialect.
We welcome active participation. Suggestions for new events, topics for readings, or improvements can be sent directly by email to info@scapularconfraternity.com or discussed after a meeting with our board. The contact details can be found on the contact page.
In addition to membership, we welcome donations for our educational projects. Help with organizing festivals or providing spaces for workshops is also welcome. Just contact us – any support helps keep our cultural traditions alive.
Head of Cultural Department
Prof. Siebert has been researching regional customs preservation for over 20 years and has published numerous works on the history of rural crafts. He leads the department with a clear focus on preserving and conveying traditional skills.
Education Officer for Young Adults
Anastasia Kretschmer holds a degree in cultural pedagogy and has been designing practical workshops for five years that inspire young people with traditional craft techniques. Her work combines theory with direct experience.
Expert in Dialect and Language Culture
Prof. Unger is a recognized expert in regional dialects and has published a multi-volume collection of local stories. He organizes monthly readings and gives lectures on linguistic diversity.
Coordinator of Community Projects
Lieselotte Engelhardt-Förster brings many years of experience in organizing village festivals and cultural events. She ensures that all community activities run smoothly and that traditions remain alive.
We are an open community that nurtures cultural roots, passes on traditional knowledge, and provides inspiring educational content for all age groups. Our focus is on encounter, exchange, and the preservation of regional customs.