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FREE WORKSHOP FOR TEACHERS

Below is reproduced the invitation that was issued to teachers, inviting them to participate in a workshop



PLEASE JOIN US
FOR
A FREE WORKSHOP ABOUT THE KRAKOW CHRISTMAS CRIB,

a type of Christmas manger modeled after the medieval, renaissance and baroque architecture of Krakow, Poland. This special folk art, unique to the city of Krakow, is made from found materials including cardboard, paper, sequins, beads, metallic cord and brilliantly colored foil. THE CASTELLANI ART MUSEUM OF NIAGARA UNIVERSITY HAS DEVELOPED TEACHER RESOURCE MATERIALS THAT:

  • Introduce the historic architecture of Krakow, Poland--a 1978 UNESCO World Heritage site
  • Show how fanciful interpretations of this architecture are incorporated in Krakow Cribs
  • Include illustrated, step-by-step instructions for making a Krakow Crib
  • Give suggestions for using the crib to meet New York State Learning Standards in a variety of subject areas

    TEACHERS AND STUDENTS ARE ALSO INVITED TO ENTER A DECEMBER 1997 KRAKOW CRIB BUILDING COMPETITION co-sponsored by the Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University and the Polish Arts Club of Buffalo, Inc.

    TWO WORKSHOPS TO CHOOSE FROM
    Thursday, August 21, 1997
    6:30 to 830 p.m.
    Reinstein Memorial Library
    2580 Harlem Road
    Cheektowaga, New York     		   Saturday, September 20, 1997
    10:00 a.m. to noon
    Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society
    Elmwood Avenue at Nottingham Court
    Buffalo, New York

    PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. CALL THE CASTELLANI ART MUSEUM OF NIAGARA UNIVERSITY AT (716) 286-8293 TO REGISTER.

    These events are made possible, in part, through generous support from the New York State Council on the Arts and a grant from the Junior League of Buffalo. Activities of the Polish Arts Club of Buffalo, Inc.are made possible, in part, by a grant from the City of Buffalo. Thanks to the Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society for co-sponsoring the workshop at their site.