Events & workshops

May
3
Fri
Friday Paper Cutters: Adult Wycinanki
May 3 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

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Come try something new and create with paper and scissors.

Wycinanki or cut-outs is a traditional Polish folk art

This adult group meets on the first Friday each month, we cut various types of designs, tree of life, roosters, flowers and circles.

$10pp includes a cuppa. A warm welcome awaits you

New members are welcome any time as we work at our own pace, materials and designs provided. Coming for the first time? Please ring me.

Polish decorative paper cut-outs belong to the most beautiful in the world. Traditionally they were made by hand, without drawing the design first, cutting out using sheep-sheering scissors.

  • New members can watch a short presentation
  • Designs based on the Lowicz and Kurpie regions of Poland
  • Beginners workshop is also available throughout the year, gather your group together and make a booking, a date and time to suit you.
  • Ideal class for children’s birthday parties too! 8 years plus, can be available on some Saturdays

For enquiries  and bookings please phone 533 3530 or email us.

Museum hours Tue to Fri 10-4 and Sun 12-5

Jun
7
Fri
Friday Paper Cutters: Adult Wycinanki
Jun 7 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

P1110519

Come try something new and create with paper and scissors.

Wycinanki or cut-outs is a traditional Polish folk art

This adult group meets on the first Friday each month, we cut various types of designs, tree of life, roosters, flowers and circles.

$10pp includes a cuppa. A warm welcome awaits you

New members are welcome any time as we work at our own pace, materials and designs provided. Coming for the first time? Please ring me.

Polish decorative paper cut-outs belong to the most beautiful in the world. Traditionally they were made by hand, without drawing the design first, cutting out using sheep-sheering scissors.

  • New members can watch a short presentation
  • Designs based on the Lowicz and Kurpie regions of Poland
  • Beginners workshop is also available throughout the year, gather your group together and make a booking, a date and time to suit you.
  • Ideal class for children’s birthday parties too! 8 years plus, can be available on some Saturdays

For enquiries  and bookings please phone 533 3530 or email us.

Museum hours Tue to Fri 10-4 and Sun 12-5

Jul
5
Fri
Friday Paper Cutters: Adult Wycinanki
Jul 5 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

P1110519

Come try something new and create with paper and scissors.

Wycinanki or cut-outs is a traditional Polish folk art

This adult group meets on the first Friday each month, we cut various types of designs, tree of life, roosters, flowers and circles.

$10pp includes a cuppa. A warm welcome awaits you

New members are welcome any time as we work at our own pace, materials and designs provided. Coming for the first time? Please ring me.

Polish decorative paper cut-outs belong to the most beautiful in the world. Traditionally they were made by hand, without drawing the design first, cutting out using sheep-sheering scissors.

  • New members can watch a short presentation
  • Designs based on the Lowicz and Kurpie regions of Poland
  • Beginners workshop is also available throughout the year, gather your group together and make a booking, a date and time to suit you.
  • Ideal class for children’s birthday parties too! 8 years plus, can be available on some Saturdays

For enquiries  and bookings please phone 533 3530 or email us.

Museum hours Tue to Fri 10-4 and Sun 12-5

Oct
9
Wed
Friday Paper Cutters: Adult Wycinanki on Wednesday afternoon
Oct 9 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

P1110519

Come try something new and create with paper and scissors.

Wycinanki or cut-outs is a traditional Polish folk art

This adult group usually meets on the first Friday each month, we cut various types of designs, tree of life, roosters, flowers and circles.

$10pp includes a cuppa. A warm welcome awaits you

New members are welcome any time as we work at our own pace, materials and designs provided. Coming for the first time? Please ring me.

Polish decorative paper cut-outs belong to the most beautiful in the world. Traditionally they were made by hand, without drawing the design first, cutting out using sheep-sheering scissors.

  • New members can watch a short presentation
  • Designs based on the Lowicz and Kurpie regions of Poland
  • Beginners workshop is also available throughout the year, gather your group together and make a booking, a date and time to suit you.
  • Ideal class for children’s birthday parties too! 8 years plus, can be available on some Saturdays

For enquiries  and bookings please phone 533 3530 or email us.

Museum hours Tue to Fri 10-4 and Sun 12-5

Dec
6
Fri
new date to be confirmed Friday Paper Cutters: Adult Wycinanki workshop
Dec 6 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

P1110519

Come try something new and create with paper and scissors.

Wycinanki or cut-outs is a traditional Polish folk art

This adult group usually meets on the first Friday each month, we cut various types of designs, tree of life, roosters, flowers and circles.

$10pp. A warm welcome awaits you

New members are welcome any time as we work at our own pace, materials and designs provided. Coming for the first time? Please ring me.

Polish decorative paper cut-outs belong to the most beautiful in the world. Traditionally they were made by hand, without drawing the design first, cutting out using sheep-sheering scissors.

  • New members can watch a short presentation
  • Designs based on the Lowicz and Kurpie regions of Poland
  • Beginners workshop is also available throughout the year, gather your group together and make a booking, a date and time to suit you.
  • Ideal class for children’s birthday parties too! 8 years plus, can be available on some Saturdays

For enquiries  and bookings please phone 533 3530 or email us.

Museum hours Tue to Fri 10-4 and Sun 12-5

Dec
15
Sun
Celebrate a Polish Christmas workshop 2019
Dec 15 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

 

BOOKING RECOMMENDED

Starts at 2pm and runs for 2 hours till 4pm

Celebrate a Polish Christmas with paper and wool decorations.

  • Make wool spiders and paper chains with a twist for your own Christmas tree.
  • Create your own unique paper Christmas star to hang
  • Taste the Polish ginger biscuit called Pierniki
  • Learn some Christmas Eve traditions, watching the first star and Wigilia supper

This workshop is available for adults and/or children during the weeks leading to Christmas.

Apr
30
Fri
Workshop: ‘Discover Hidden Treasures’ Family craft.
Apr 30 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Part of Archaeology Week NZ

Discover an Iron Age lake fort, Vikings and the hidden jewels of an emperor in Poland.

Poland has a long and rich history of fossils and artefacts buried in its rich multi-cultural heritage.

Learn how some fascinating discoveries were made by ordinary people. See a re-created open air working museum in the slideshow presentation.

Then construct your own craft work treasures to take home.

Starts at 2pm till 4pm, Cost: $8 per person, including adults.

Ages 7 years plus. All children are to be accompanied by an adult please. . Materials provided. Cash or internet banking (sorry no Eftpos or credit card) Contact: To book please ph 09 533 3530 or email phtmuseum@outlook.com

Museum is open 12 to 5 pm if you’d like to look around before the workshop.

Apr
2
Sun
Celebrating Polish Easter with crafts
Apr 2 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Part of World of Cultures 2023.

2 April 2023: 2-4pm.

Design your own Polish Easter egg in this creative workshop for ages 7 to adult.

Create a colourful Easter Palm from paper. What is smigus-dyngus? It’s something fun!

Watch an educational presentation to find out about Polish Easter traditions.

Enjoy the Easter displays within the museum, then take home your own unique Easter craftworks.

All children to be accompanied by an adult please.

Cost $8.00 per person, including adults. Materials are provided.

Bookings are preferred: Ph 09 533 3530. Email: phtmuseum@outlook.com

 

Link to PHTM Facebook event page

https://www.facebook.com/events/1332931060906760/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history

Dec
1
Fri
Exhibition: Polish Christmas Traditions.
Dec 1 @ 10:00 am – Dec 17 @ 5:00 pm

Christmas in Poland is commonly referred to as Gwiazdka, or Little Star. The holiday season is filled with festivities. This exhibition is on from 1-17 December 2023 at the Polish Museum, 125 Elliot St, Howick, Tue-Fri 10-4 & Sun 12-5. Museum entry is by donation and groups by prior arrangement for a small fee. P: 533 3530. E: phtmuseum@outlook.com

Mar
24
Sun
Celebrating Polish Easter with crafts. Part of World of Cultures Auckland Festival 2024.
Mar 24 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Design your own Polish Easter egg in this creative workshop for ages 7 to adult.

Create a colourful Easter Palm from paper. What is smigus-dyngus? It’s something fun!

Watch an educational presentation to find out about Polish Easter traditions.

Enjoy the Easter displays within the museum, then take home your own unique Easter craft work.

All children to be accompanied by an adult please.

Cost $10.00 per person, including adults. Materials are provided.

Bookings are preferred: Ph 09 533 3530. Email: phtmuseum@outlook.com

Group Sessions: You are welcome to arrange a time and date with the Polish Museum in Howick to suit your own group of 5 or more people.