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The heart of Bolesławiec is made of clay…

30th Festival of Ceramics in Bolesławiec

August 14 – 18, 2024

August 14 - 18

Town Square, ul. Prusa, ul. Łukasiewicza (parking lot)

10:00 AM - 9:00 PM   5 days of Ceramics Fair 

August 14, Wednesday

pl. Piłsudskiego 1c, „W sam raz” Gallery, Culture Centre of Bolesławiec – International Centre of Ceramics (BOK-MCC)

7:00 PM Opening of the 59th International Sculpture and Ceramics post-plein-air exhibition, open from August 15 to 18, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

ul. B. Głowackiego 5, City Public Library – Centre of Knowledge

12:00 PM New life of old books – workshops for 9-11 years old children

5:00 PM  Question and answer session with Karolina Kuszyk, author of the book ‘Poniemieckie’

August 15 - 18

ul. Bankowa 10, school-yard

9:00 AM - 7:00 PM  Antiques Fair

August 15, Thursday

ul. B. Głowackiego 5,  City Public Library – Centre of Knowledge

12:00 PM  ‘Landscapes of Bolesławiec on styrofoam’ family workshop

Town Square, green square

Construction and assembly of the outdoor kiln for firing pottery: „Wazony 30” (‘Vases 30’) on the 30th edition of the Festival of Ceramics

August 16 - 18

Ceramics Garden behind BOK - MCC

12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Pleasant and productive games – workshops with clay and more for adults and children

Town Square, green square

1:00 PM Presentations and firing of ceramics in the outdoor kilns for firing pottery ‘Vases 30’

ul. Zgorzelecka 28/29, Museum of Ceramics

Exhibition of works of art following the National Ceramics Competition ‘Ceramic decoration inspired by stamped ceramics of Bolesławiec’

Exhibition opening hours: August 16,  9:00 AM - 6:00 PM; August 17 - 18,  9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Museum games with history in the background

August 16, 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM; August 17,  11:00 AM - 5:00 PM;  August 18,  10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

ul. Kutuzowa 14, Centre of Old Pottery Techniques

"Around ceramics" Workshop

August 16, 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM;  August 17,  11:00 AM - 5:00 PM;  August 18,  10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Town Square

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM  Wheel-throwing showcases by the artist - Mateusz Grobelny

August 16, Friday

ul. B. Głowackiego 5, City Public Library – Centre of Knowledge

12:00 PM  Macrame in the spirit of Bolesławiec ceramics - workshops for 9-11 years old children

ul. Bankowa, the park by the city pond

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Family Festival of Joy and Creativity „Chodź, pomaluj swój świat!” (‘Come and paint your world!’), family picnic, artistic workshop, „Wielka Ceramiczna Trzydziestka” parade (‘Great Ceramic Thirty’) and other attractions

ul. Kościelna

4:30 PM Start of the ‘Great Ceramic Thirty’ parade

ul. Asnyka, main scene 

5:30 PM  Opening ceremony of the 30th Festival of Ceramics in Bolesławiec

Great premiere of the song „Bolesławieckie serce jest z gliny” (‘The heart of Bolesławiec is made of clay’) by Wojtek Szajwaj and Wiktoria Parkita created out of the musical passion for the city

Concerts:

ul. Asnyka, main scene

7:00 PM  Smolasty

9:00 PM  Gromee

pl. Piłsudskiego, alternative scene

7:00 PM  DBL 59-700 band

8:30 PM  Bahnhof Boyz

10:00 PM  DJ - disco party under the moon

August 17 - 18

ul. Zgorzelecka 28/29, Museum of Ceramics

Medieval attractions at the Syrokomla’s Knight Team camp (Park by the Museum)

August 17,  11:00 AM - 5:00 PM;  August 18,  10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

August 17, Saturday

ul. Zgorzelecka 28/29, Museum of Ceramics

7:00 PM Opening of the exhibition: ‘Modern deisgn of Bolesławiec ceramics and 15th anniversary of Bolesławiec Brotherhood of Ceramics’) 

August 18, exhibition opening hours:  9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

ul. Armii Krajowej 12, parking lot of Starostwo Powiatowe (District Office), City Centre of Sport and Recreation, Fundacja “Wspierajmy Zdrowie” (‘Let’s Support Health’ Foundation)

10:00 AM “BolesławiecRun - Ceramic Run for Health”

ul. Bankowa, the park by the city pond

11:00 AM - 2:00  PM Glina Da Theatre Town, painting with clay, artists’ performances, competitions, animations and other attractions

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM  Vow renewal ceremony in clay

4:00 PM  Start of the ‘For the love of clay’ parade led by Bogdan Nowak Papa

ul. B. Głowackiego 5, City Public Library - Centre of Knowledge

12:00 PM  Family workshops „Jak z gliny lepione” (‘As if made of clay’)

pl. Piłsudskiego, alternative scene

2:30 PM  BOK - MCC studios

4:15 PM  ‘Bolesławiec’ City Brass Band

Concerts:

ul. Asnyka, main scene

6:00 PM  Lanberry

8:00 PM  Błażej Król

pl. Piłsudskiego, alternative scene

6:00 PM  The Lone Star Brass Band (the 1st US Army Cavalry Division Band)

7:30 PM  Pop&The

9:00 PM  Shawas

August 18, Sunday

pl. Piłsudskiego, city hall, MOSiR (City Centre of Sport and Recreation)

11:00 AM  Bolesławiec run up the stairs - run for the ceramic cup

ul. B. Głowackiego 5, City Public Library – Centre of Knowledge

12:00 PM  „Bolesławieckie kropki” (‘Bolesławiec dots’) family workshops 

pl. Piłsudskiego, alternative scene 

3:30 PM  Spectacle for children „Strachy na Lachy” (‘Empty threats’), ‘Triangle’ Entertainment Theater

5:00 PM  MDK in Bolesławiec Vocal studio

5:40 PM  BOK – MCC Vocal studio

Concerts:

ul. Asnyka, main scene

6:00 PM  Dżem

8:00 PM  Artur Rojek

Ending of the 30th Festival of Ceramics in Bolesławiec

pl. Piłsudskiego, alternative scene

7:00 PM  Mono Kolektyw

8:30 PM  RAP SECTION

Associated events:

ul. Kościuszki 11, Ceramic Factories „BOLESŁAWIEC”

from 7:00 AM – sales of hand-decorated goods from the current and new collections (until the last customer leaves). Pottery painting workshops on August 16 - 18, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. A free guided tour in the factory on August 14 and 16 - 18, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Body decoration with stamps and brushes. Question and answer sessions withthe decoration designers and limited collections’ designers on August 16 - 18, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Souvenir photos by the Door to ceramics and ceramic table. Competitions with prizes.

ul. T. Kościuszki 23, ‘Artistic Ceramics’ Handicraft Cooperative’, square in front of the factory

August 14 - 18, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Ceramics Garden - sale of hand-decorated ceramic goods with the latest stamp decorations and ceramic masterpieces from the original patterns limited edition

August 15 - 18, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Ceramics Garden - pottery painting demonstration, clay modelling, activities with children, stamp make-up.

August 16 - 18, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Ceramics Garden - question and answer session with ‘Artistic Ceramics’ decoration designers of: Teresa Liana, Maria Starzyk, Karolina Śliwińska, Jacek Chyła, Edyta Rudzik, Krystyna Deptuła, Ewelina Gałka, Aneta Baszczyj, Marta Matejewicz

August 16, 11:00 AM - formal opening ceremony of the Ceramics Garden.

ul. Gdańska 30, Manufactory in Bolesławiec

Small bazaar in the open air with unique special offers - 20%, 30%, 50% off! Competition with attractive prizes! Food court, entertainment for children, a free tour in the ceramics factory and ceramic workshops for volunteers. Visiting alpacas, opening of the Manufacture gallery - unique and inspiring works of art, attractive offers in Manufacture shops on the following streets in Bolesławiec: Gdańska 30, Zgorzelecka 22A, Kościuszki 24B.

1. Kościuszki 24b, ‘Tyrcz’ Centre of Ceramics

August 16 - 18, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM  Picnic with ceramics - showcase of decoration techniques, wheel-throwing, modeling in clay, refreshment for customers.