Gamecraft festival
Värmland 2025
When? Saturday, April 12, 2025, 9:30 AM–5:30 PM
Where? Gamla Kraftstationen, Deje, Forshaga.
GameCraft Festival Värmland is a full-day festival where gaming culture meets crafts.
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Take part in creative workshops
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Create game characters and build board games
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Meet skilled instructors and explore various artistic techniques and creative processes
Participant Registration
The GameCraft festival Värmland is a free event for participants aged 15–35, welcoming both beginners and experienced creators.
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 figures in tin, and creating game characters in clay.
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced creator, there’s something for you!
More information about workshops and registration will be available soon – stay tuned!
Information about the workshops will be published soon!
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 and Region Värmland. Together, we aim to create an event where gaming enthusiasts can be inspired, develop, and network.
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