EBHQ Poland Folk Art Discovery Tour
$4,780
per person, twin share (EBHQ members, land tour only)
$4,880 per person, twin share (non-members)
$690 supplement for single room
Tour Leader
Tour Info
OVERVIEW
This 12-day journey takes you deep into the heart of Polish creativity, where ancient crafts are still practiced with passion and pride. You'll explore three distinct regions—each with its own artistic identity—working alongside master artisans in hands-on workshops, discovering collections that preserve Poland's cultural heritage, and wandering through historic cities where art and architecture tell stories of resilience and beauty.
From the medieval charm of Kraków to the textile legacy of Łódź and the modern energy of Warsaw, this tour balances immersive craft experiences with cultural exploration. You'll try your hand at traditional embroidery, learn about natural dyeing techniques, visit a living history museum, and shop for authentic folk art directly from the makers. Whether you're a textile artist, a cultural enthusiast, or simply curious about a country where handcraft remains vital and celebrated, this tour offers an insider's perspective on Poland's creative soul.
HIGHLIGHTS
Hands-on Workshops & Artisan Studios
- Practice traditional Polish embroidery techniques in a two-day workshop with a local textile artist
- Learn natural dyeing methods using wild plants and flowers
- Visit contemporary quilting, weaving, and textile studios where traditional methods meet modern design
Museum Collections & Folk Art Treasures
- Explore the Ethnographic Museums in Kraków and Warsaw, discovering lace exhibition and folk costume collections as well as regional crafts, textiles, and paper-cutting traditions
- Spend a day at an open-air "living village" preserving rural Polish heritage and visit a historic factory showcasing Poland's industrial heritage
- Tour the Linen Museum in Żyrardów, a planned 19th-century textile workers' town
Cultural Landmarks & UNESCO Heritage sites
- Descend into the otherworldly Wieliczka Salt Mine with its hand-carved chambers and sculptures
- Climb Wawel Hill to explore the castle where Polish kings were crowned
- Wander Kraków's magnificent Central Square, one of Europe's largest medieval market plazas
- Stroll through Warsaw's reconstructed Old Town, rebuilt after WWII as a symbol of national resilience
- Experience the stained glass artistry at Muzeum Witrazu and explore elegant Łazienki Park
Authentic Shopping & local treasures
- Browse woven textiles at traditional workshops and shop for authentic folk art pieces directly from makers at the House of Polish Folk Art
- Discover Art Nouveau architecture along Piotrkowska Street
- Find unique handcrafted items in artisan studios and village shops throughout the journey
START & FINISH
The tour starts with dinner on Mon, June 8 in Krakow. The tour ends after breakfast at your leisure on Friday, June 19 in Warsaw.*
*Arrival and departure airport/hotel transfers are not included.
Itinerary
DETAILED ITINERARY
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Tour Leader
Janet McDonald
Janet McDonald has been hosting textile tours to Japan since 2020, but a personal trip to Poland in 2024 inspired her to offer this tour. She began quilting in 2011 when a friend gave her a copy of Roberta Horton’s book An Amish Adventure. She enjoys all aspects of quilt-making, even binding, and loves to learn new techniques. Although quilting is her primary artistic endeavor at present, she was fascinated by the variety of creative traditions (and food!) she experienced in Poland and looks forward to sharing them, and more, with you. She is currently Membership Chair of East Bay Heritage Quilters (EBHQ) in Albany, California and is one of the owners of New Pieces Quilt Shop in Berkeley, California.
Inclusions
TOUR INCLUSIONS
What is included in the tour price?
- 11 nights twin-share accommodation at well-appointed hotels
- Travel by private, comfortable, long distance coaches
- Visits and entrance fees as stated in the itinerary
- Daily breakfast at all hotels, and other meals as stated in itinerary
- An English-speaking local guide to accompany the group
What is not included in the tour price?
- International airfares
- Arrival & departure transfers
- Travel insurance
- Porterage & gratuities
- Personal expenses and anything not mentioned
Hotels
HOTELS
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