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Engage in Creative Królewski zwierzyniec Craft Workshops at Royal Łazienki Museum

Explore various artistic techniques and create unique handmade items inspired by the park's natural wildlife.

The "Królewski zwierzyniec" (Royal Menagerie) is a series of engaging craft workshops held at the Royal Łazienki Museum. Designed for adults and youth aged 14 and above, these sessions invite participants to delve into creative activities. Discover various artistic processes including felting, embroidery, and ceramics, all inspired by the diverse fauna found within the beautiful Royal Łazienki Park. Each workshop provides a unique opportunity to craft handmade items.

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Exhibition summary

A series of craft workshops for adults and youth (14+) titled "Królewski zwierzyniec" (Royal Menagerie). Participants will create items like mugs, keychains, and embroidered brooches inspired by the fauna found in the Royal Łazienki Park. The workshops are divided into themed sessions focusing on felting, embroidery, and ceramics.

Curatorial context

The "Królewski zwierzyniec" (Royal Menagerie) is a series of craft workshops designed for adults and young people aged 14 and above. These workshops are an integral part of the new educational zone "Królewski zwierzyniec" located in the New Palm House (Nowa Palmiarnia) at the Royal Łazienki Museum. The overarching theme is inspired by the diverse fauna inhabiting the park's gardens, blending nature with art. Participants will engage in hands-on creative activities to produce unique items. The series includes distinct workshops: "Filcowany zwierzyniec" (Felt Menagerie) on August 3-4, focusing on dry felting techniques to create bird figures and keychains, led by Lena Lewandowska and Jakub Serwinowski. "Haftowany zwierzyniec" (Embroidered Menagerie) on August 24-25, teaches "painting with a needle" or shaded embroidery, inspired by park wildlife, with guidance from Maria Łuczaj Art. and Paulina Organiściak-Kwiatkowska. Finally, "Ceramiczny zwierzyniec" (Ceramic Menagerie) on September 7-8, will take place in the White House and the New Palm House, where participants will learn to decorate ceramic mugs with bird and floral motifs using stamping and brush techniques, led by Daria Kruk Art. and Paulina Organiściak-Kwiatkowska.

Admission and ticket notes

Admission to the workshops is free. Registration is required and can be done by emailing [email protected].

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Venue
Royal Łazienki Museum
Current status
Open now
Exhibition schedule
From Aug 3, 2024
Artist line / attribution
Workshops led by Lena Lewandowska, Jakub Serwinowski, Maria Łuczaj Art., Paulina Organiściak-Kwiatkowska, and Daria Kruk Art.
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