Gamecraft festival Värmland 2025
When? Saturday, April 12, 2025, 9:30 AM–5:30 PM
Where? Gamla Kraftstationen, Deje, Forshaga Municipality
There are still spots available for the Board Game Mechanics Design workshop and the Create Characters in Clay workshop. You can find more information about each workshop further down the page – Sign up today!
Gamecraft Festival Värmland is a full-day festival where gaming culture meets craftsmanship. This free event is open to participants aged 15–35 and welcomes both beginners and experienced creators.
Join creative workshops
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Design game characters, try casting in tin and build board games
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Meet skilled instructors and explore various artistic techniques and creative processes
The festival is primarily for those aged 15–35, and spots will be given to this age group first. If you are outside this age range and would like to participate, you can express your interest by emailing Moa Johansson, at moa@thegreatjourney.se. If there are available spots, we may be able to offer you a place.
The event will be held in Swedish, but non-Swedish speakers are welcome to participate. Some workshop leaders may be able to assist in English, and we will do our best to make everyone feel included.
workshops
At Gamecraft Festival Värmland, you’ll have the chance to participate in inspiring workshops.
We will offer workshops in board game mechanics, casting board game miniatures in tin, and creating game characters in clay. You register to participate in one of the workshops. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced creator, there’s something for you!
Tin casting with Joel
Do you want to try tin casting? In this workshop, you will learn the basics of tin casting and get hands-on experience with sand casting. The workshop is led by Joel Landberg, who will demonstrate different casting techniques and guide you through the entire process – from preparing the sand mold to completing the final cast.
About Joel
Joel has been working in game development since 2006, when he started at Tarsier Studios in Karlshamn. He has worked as a 3D artist at several game studios and has spent the past seven years as an art director at Mirage Game Studios in Karlstad. In addition to his work in the gaming industry, he runs Irrbloss Miniatures, where he sculpts and casts figures in tin.
Board Game Mechanics Design with Felix
Board games are built on clever and engaging mechanics—the rules that govern the game, how players interact, and what the objective is. In this workshop, led by Felix Falk, you will explore and experiment with game mechanics by analyzing a popular game and developing your own game ideas. Whether you're a beginner or have experience in board game design, you're welcome to join!
About felix
Felix is a board game designer and has published the games Springvikarierna, Snille & Skrivkramp, and Christmas Parade. In his daily life, he works as a high school teacher, but he is passionate about playing and creating board games. He also regularly lectures on game design at Kristinehamn Folk High School and their program Skapa världar.
Create Characters in Clay with Frida
Create your own characters in clay. In this workshop, you will learn the basics of working with air-drying clay and gradually build a figure step by step.
The workshop is led by Frida Sköld, who will guide you through the process – from sketch and framework to the finished character.
About frida
Frida grew up in Karlstad and has a background in visual arts from Sundsta-Älvkullegymnasiet. She furthered her education in Game Art at Futuregames and is currently doing her internship at Moonhood Studios. Frida has been involved in several creative projects, including illustrating a children's book and creating characters for a game project in collaboration with Futuregames students.
Practical info
Gamla Kraftstationen, Deje
The Gamecraft Festival Värmland takes place at the fantastic cultural area Gamla Kraftstationen in Deje, an inspiring venue perfect for culture and creativity.
It may be a little chilly in the buildings, so please bring some extra warm clothing in case you get cold.
Getting Here
Visitor address:
Bruksvägen 10E, 669 32 Deje
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By car: Free parking is available nearby.
By public transport: Buses run to Deje from Karlstad and other nearby locations.
Food & Snacks
We provide snacks and lunch for all participants. Please let us know when registering if you have any allergies or dietary preferences. The food served will be vegetarian.
Toilets
In the Annex Längan, there is an accessible toilet and a changing table.
Accessibility
Please let us know when you register if you have any special needs regarding the venue, workshops, parking, or food, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs!
Parking
There is parking available near the Gamla Kraftstation cultural area, and it's completely free! For those with mobility impairments, it’s possible to drive almost all the way to the Annex, where the reception is, and park in a nearby designated area. The area is paved and easy to navigate.
Annex Längan
All workshops will take place in this building. It has reception, gallery, studio, shop, and an accessible toilet. There are two ramps into the building. On the lower floor, you can move around with a wheelchair in most areas, though there are a few minor level differences. On the second floor, there is a communal studio, Makerstation. Currently, there is no elevator, but we are working towards installing one.
Kraftstationen
There are two ramps into the building. On the lower floor, you can move around with a wheelchair in most areas, though there are some minor level differences and narrow passages. Unfortunately, there is no elevator to the second floor.
Contact
For questions about the event, you can contact Moa Johansson, Project Manager for Gamecraft Festival Värmland at moa@thegreatjourney.se
Organizers and Partners
The Gamecraft Festival Värmland is organized by Karlstad Innovation Park and The Great Journey in collaboration with Gamla Kraftstationen, Region Värmland and Medborgarskolan. Together, we aim to create an event where gaming enthusiasts can be inspired, develop, and network.
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