About Slöjd & Byggnadsvård
Welcome to our forum, featuring exhibitions, a specialist library, courses, a shop, free advice and more. For those interested in crafts, building history, trades and durable materials, we offer a vast array of resources.
Shared knowledge is double knowledge
We have been located at Nääs in the municipality of Lerum since 1990, when we opened the doors to Byggnadsvård Nääs, the first building preservation centre in Sweden. In cooperation with Slöjd i Väst (Crafts in West Sweden), the organisation evolved, and in 2011 we changed our name to Slöjd & Byggnadsvård (Crafts & Building Preservation). We now operate a resource centre for both crafts and building preservation.
Our mission is to develop crafts and building preservation as an industry, a cultural heritage, and a source of knowledge for the integrated conservation of the built environment. Our foundation is our cultural heritage, combined with sound, sustainable materials that have stood the test of time and remain among the best choices available.
We can connect you with skilled craftsmen and help you find building and craft materials that larger shops may not even be aware of. Feel the wool and flax seals in our exhibition, read about felting and clay daubing in our library, purchase carding combs and linseed oil paint in our shop, or learn about window renovation and needle felting in one of our courses.
Exhibition
A product fair is held in the exhibition hall at Källnääs, showcasing a variety of high-quality materials for houses. Here, you can find selected suppliers and producers. Another part of the exhibition is the “Materials Library,” where you can explore materials ideal for crafts and building preservation. Additionally, there is a temporary exhibition every summer. Click here to visit our exhibition webpages.
Library
The building preservation and crafts library is an excellent specialised library with professional literature, product manuals, catalogues, films and more. You can ask questions, request interlibrary loans, or study here. The library is a crucial part of our work. Click here to search the catalogue.
The shop
The shop is a key learning point for our visitors, offering advice and service. You can purchase goods and rent equipment here, making it the go-to place for quality building preservation products, craft materials, and expert advice.
Advice
We offer free advice to owners of old or new houses, craftsmen, and business owners in Västra Götalandsregionen. Our staff members are skilled in building techniques, energy solutions for old houses, cultural history, paints and painting, woodwork, metalwork, and textile handicrafts. You can call, email, or, even better, make an appointment for an hour of personalized advice. Many questions can be answered directly, while others may require some research.
Courses
We organize numerous courses in crafts, building preservation, and ecological building. Most courses are held at Nääs Castle, but some take place at other locations. Click here to visit our webpage on courses.
INFORMATION AND OPENING HOURS
Opening hours April-Aug
Tuesday-Sunday 11.00-16.00
Opening hours Sept-March
Wed-Thurs 11.00-16.00
Sat and Sun 11.00-16.00
Closed on holidays such as Christmas, Easter, Midsummer Eve and Midsummer Day.
Telephone hours
Tuesday-Friday: 10.00-16.00
Saturday, Sunday 11.00-16.00
Contact us
E-mail: slojdochbyggnadsvard@vgregion.se
Phone: +46 (0)10-441 43 60
STAFF MEMBERS
Jan Johansson
Ulrika Lindh
Lisa Molander
Chico Hovedskov Crafoord
Linda Alexandersson
Kristina de Rooij
Linda Grey
