Events & workshops

Jul
12
Wed
July.hols.2017: Polish paper cut-outs / wycinanki
Jul 12 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

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Paper cut-outs school holiday workshop $8.00 per person, 7 years plus, relaxing and fun, plenty of ideas given to take home and try more designs!

Come create with paper and scissors. Great activity for the whole family

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

  • Take home 2 art works.
  • Watch a short presentation
  • Designs based on the Lowicz and Kurpie regions of Poland
  • This workshop is also available throughout the year, other dates and days,  and is ideal for birthday parties too!

Bookings preferred please, phone 533 3530 or 021 107 0169 or email us.

Museum hours Tue to Fri 10-4 and Sun12-5

 

 

Jul
13
Thu
July.hols.2017: Hidden Treasures Archaeology workshop
Jul 13 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

 

‘Hidden Treasures Archaeology’ school holiday workshop $8.00 per person, 7 years plus, educational and fun, learn about our local area and Poland

  • Take home a craft
  • Watch a short presentation
  • This workshop is also available throughout the year, other dates and days,  and is ideal for birthday parties too! Bookings preferred please, phone 533 3530 or 021 107 0169 or email us.

Museum hours Tue to Fri 10-4 and Sun12-5

 

 

Aug
4
Fri
Friday Paper Cutters: Adult Wycinanki
Aug 4 @ 10:00 am – 12:15 pm

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An adult group that meets on the first Friday each month, looks at various types of wycinanki or cut-outs, using paper and scissors, a traditional Polish folk art  $10pp includes a cuppa. A warm welcome awaits you. Try something new, come create with paper and scissors. New members are welcome any time as we work at our own pace, materials and designs provided. We meet on the first Friday of the month. 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! 8plus, 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 Sun12-5

Sep
1
Fri
Friday Paper Cutters: Adult Wycinanki
Sep 1 @ 10:00 am – 12:15 pm

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Wycinanki is a traditional Polish folk art, try something new, come create with paper and scissors.

This adult group  meets on the first Friday each month, looking at various types of wycinanki or cut-outs, using paper and scissors.  A warm welcome awaits you

$10pp includes a cuppa.

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! 8plus, 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 Sun12-5

Oct
5
Thu
Auck. Heritage Festival Oct.hols: Polish paper cut-outs workshop
Oct 5 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

 

Paper cut-outs school holiday workshop $8.00 per person, 7 years plus, relaxing and fun, plenty of ideas given to take home and try more designs!

Come create with paper and scissors. Great activity for the whole family

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

  • Take home 2 art works.
  • Watch a short presentation
  • Designs based on the Lowicz and Kurpie regions of Poland
  • This workshop is also available throughout the year, other dates and days,  and is ideal for birthday parties too!

Bookings preferred please, phone 533 3530 or 021 107 0169 or email us.

Museum hours Tue to Fri 10-4 and Sun12-5

 

 

Auck. Heritage Festival Oct.hols.2017: Discover Archaeology workshop
Oct 5 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

 

Discover Archaeology school holiday workshop $8.00 per person, 7 years plus, educational and fun, learn about our local area and Poland

  • Take home a craft
  • Watch a short presentation
  • This workshop is also available throughout the year, other dates and days,  and is ideal for birthday parties too! Bookings preferred please, phone 533 3530 or 021 107 0169 or email us.

Museum hours Tue to Fri 10-4 and Sun12-5

 

 

Oct
6
Fri
Friday Paper Cutters: Adult Wycinanki
Oct 6 @ 10:00 am – 12:15 pm

P1110519

Wycinanki is a traditional Polish folk art, try something new, come create with paper and scissors.

This adult group  meets on the first Friday each month, looking at various types of wycinanki or cut-outs, using paper and scissors.  A warm welcome awaits you

$10pp includes a cuppa.

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! 8plus, 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 Sun12-5

Auck. Heritage Festival Oct.hols: Polish paper cut-outs workshop
Oct 6 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

 

Paper cut-outs school holiday workshop $8.00 per person, 7 years plus, relaxing and fun, plenty of ideas given to take home and try more designs!

Come create with paper and scissors. Great activity for the whole family

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

  • Take home 2 art works.
  • Watch a short presentation
  • Designs based on the Lowicz and Kurpie regions of Poland
  • This workshop is also available throughout the year, other dates and days,  and is ideal for birthday parties too!

Bookings preferred please, phone 533 3530 or 021 107 0169 or email us.

Museum hours Tue to Fri 10-4 and Sun12-5

 

 

Oct
10
Tue
Auck. Heritage Festival Oct.hols: Polish paper cut-outs workshop
Oct 10 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

 

Paper cut-outs school holiday workshop $8.00 per person, 7 years plus, relaxing and fun, plenty of ideas given to take home and try more designs!

Come create with paper and scissors. Great activity for the whole family

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

  • Take home 2 art works.
  • Watch a short presentation
  • Designs based on the Lowicz and Kurpie regions of Poland
  • This workshop is also available throughout the year, other dates and days,  and is ideal for birthday parties too!

Bookings preferred please, phone 533 3530 or 021 107 0169 or email us.

Museum hours Tue to Fri 10-4 and Sun12-5

 

 

Dec
3
Sun
Cancelled Christmas Wycinanki Paper Cut-outs!
Dec 3 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Unfortunately this advertised workshop has been cancelled on this date due to the Howick Santa Parade which is also scheduled on 3rd December at a similar time
Please accept our apologies, please contact the museum for further details to book for another date, to be advised,signed Museum staff.
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Learn a traditional and decorative Polish paper craft called wycinanki. Perfect to place on your Christmas tree or on windows! Colourful and fun, take home your own art! Children need to be able to use scissors.

PHTM offers a beginners wycinanki class, Christmas wycinanki is a different series of creative designs especially for the Christmas season, you can come to this event without attending the other class prior.

Bookings essential. All ages welcome from 8 years plus adults without kids!