Children’s Story Time: Old Polish Legends
Come join us for a story reading then grab some crayons and draw.
Immerse yourself in the world of frolicking mermaids, stout pirates, cunning witches and scary dragons when listening to stories from Once upon a time in Poland – Old Polish Legends.
Children bring your creativity, draw your favourite character or create your own, inspired by Iwona Slotys’ illustrations on display. Exhibition is part of the Arts Festival Out East 2014 and runs from March 2-28 at PHTM. All Welcome
Museum and exhibition hours: Tue to Fri 10-4 Sun 12-5
Illustrations from the book: Once upon a time in Poland
This series of images were created by Iwona Soltys to illustrate the book Once upon a time in Poland: Old Polish Legends written by Anna Janiec-McLaughlin and Monica Riddell.
Immerse yourself in the magical world of old legends with frolicking mermaids, stout pirates, cunning witches and horrible monsters.
Museum & exhibition hours: 10-4 Tue-Fri and 12-5 Sun
Story-time and Crayons
- hear the Once Upon A Time stories
- draw your favourite character
- mermaids mice monster and dragons
- book available to purchase
Pre school programme, Polish stories patterns and crafts
Immerse yourself in the world of frolicking mermaids, stout pirates, cunning witches and scary dragons when listening to a story from Once upon a time in Poland
Children bring your creativity, draw your favourite character or create your own, inspired by illustrations from the book or an art activity based on Polish patterns, colours and crafts
The session may also include:
– exhibition of Polish arts and crafts including traditional costumes and dolls
– listening to Polish music and short language game ‘snap’
All Materials supplied All Welcome
Museum and exhibition hours: Tue to Fri 10-4 Sun 12-5
Talk: Out of Poland – A Holocaust Story
Part of the AUCKLAND HERITAGE FESTIVAL 2017: A H F comes to Howick
Author Jenny Harrison shares the discovery, research and writing of her book ‘Out of Poland: When the best revenge is to have survived’. “For years the brown leather suitcase had lain hidden under the house. Someone had placed it there, away from prying eyes, behind the aching twist of floor joists and gurgling pipes. When it was finally opened it would prove to be a Pandora’s Box. The present-day Siegel family knew nothing of their relatives only that they had lived and died in Poland during WW2. It was only when the suitcase was opened they finally learnt their father’s dreadful secret. He had fled to New Zealand. But did he really escape? Or was he forever haunted by what he had left behind?” Stay for morning tea, meet Jenny and look around the museum galleries.
Wednesday 4th October 10.30 to 11.30am, doors open 10am
Stay after and met Jenny, plus wander the galleries within the museum.
Free entry. All welcome.