CRAFT WORKSHOPS

GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE CRAF WORKSHOPS ON OFFER AT THE FOLK HIGH SCHOOL OF ARTISTIC CRAFTS IN WOLA SĘKOWA

Individual tourists and organised groups interested in workshops and presentations can visit the School of Arts and Crafts, where they can not only learn new techniques, but also admire an exhibition of handicrafts and the open- air sculpture gallery. The School can organise a wide range of workshops in ceramics, weaving, macramé, embroidery, lace making, wicker, glass painting, Motanki dolls, straw craft, hand-made paper, stained glass art, screen printing, paper cut-outs and more. To arrange a workshop, and determine its type and timing, you should contact the Folk High School of Artistic Crafts in Wola Sękowa by phone or via e-mail.

Workshops and presentations for organised groups are held on Mondays from 12.30 p.m. to 3 p.m. and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. Weekend workshops for individuals are usually organised in July and August. The options on offer at the Folk High School of Artistic Crafts during summer holidays include a week-long stove-making course.

Craft workshops in Wola Sękowa are a way to open the doors for creativity and passions. Regardless of age or experience, everyone can find something interesting here. Owing to the friendly atmosphere, well-trained instructors and fascinating handicraft techniques, the learning process is an interesting experience providing an inspiration for your own artistic pursuits.

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE PRICE OF CRAFT WORKSHOPS AT THE FOLK HIGH SCHOOL OF ARTISTIC CRAFTS?

• guidance
• materials and tools
• possibility to view the collections on display at the School
• availability of green area, a roofed facility and spot for a bonfire in lovely surroundings
• * in the case of weekend and week-long workshops – accommodation and dinners

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE OPTIONS ON OFFER

Timing of short workshops is arranged by phone or via email. Weekend and week-long workshops are announced online at www.uniwlud.pl and on the School's FB page.

Options on offer can be customised at request.

PLACES WORTH VISITING IN THE VICINITY OF THE FOLK HIGH SCHOOL OF ARTISTIC CRAFTS

Glass Heritage Centre in Krosno

Podkarpackie Museum in Krosno

Museum of Crafts in Krosno

Prządki Rock Reserve

Kamieniec Castle in Korczyna-Odrzykoń

Museum of Oil and Gas Industry in Bóbrka

• Wola Sękowa Manor House – a guesthouse situated within the historical manorial estate once owned by the Wiktor family; during the interwar period the place was visited by Jan Kiepura, Mieczysław Fogg, Wiktoria Calma and obviously Adam Didur. The current owners have partly rebuilt the stable and the annex building, and they take good care of the historical manorial park with numerous old trees. Along the road, near the manor house the guests are greeted by Adam Didur depicted on the mural painted by Arkadiusz Andrejkow on the bus stop in Nadolany.
• Murals by Arkadiusz Andrejkow entitled Silent Memorial,
• Ruins of the Greek-Catholic tserkva of the Apostles Peter and Paul in Nagórzany,
• Ruins of the Greek Catholic tserkva in Płonna, with reconstructed belfry and reproductions of the preserved icons

Photo: archive of the Folk High School of Artistic in Wola Sękowa