The annual five day festival at Boleslawiec celebrating pottery,tradition and community was a really fun stop for us.
As far back as the 14th century ceramics put the town on the map.
Today distinctive patterned pieces,
either hand stamped or hand painted
(most with royal blue in them)
can be found in homes worldwide.
Many, many people in southwestern Poland
are employed by this craft industry.
An event highlight is daily locals become pottery themselves!
They come to the bath (pictured) and cover up with a thin layer of clay.
Dry a bit, and then parade around as goodwill ambassadors.
Some weren't so sure about what they were doing,
others led the way.
Pottery demonstrations,
a chance to paint your own piece,
great food (candy smorgasbords),
live music, antique displays, shopping and
people watching combined for a
Saturday morning well spent.
As far back as the 14th century ceramics put the town on the map.
Today distinctive patterned pieces,
either hand stamped or hand painted
(most with royal blue in them)
can be found in homes worldwide.
Many, many people in southwestern Poland
are employed by this craft industry.
An event highlight is daily locals become pottery themselves!
They come to the bath (pictured) and cover up with a thin layer of clay.
Dry a bit, and then parade around as goodwill ambassadors.
Some weren't so sure about what they were doing,
others led the way.
Pottery demonstrations,
a chance to paint your own piece,
great food (candy smorgasbords),
live music, antique displays, shopping and
people watching combined for a
Saturday morning well spent.
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