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Bobbin Lacemaking Holidays in Bobowa Poland

Bobowa is an ancient settlement situated in the valley of the Biala River, between Tarnów and Nowy Sacz, 25 kilometres north-west of Gorlice.

The village is famous for its rich folklore and beautiful handicrafts. Women in Bobowa have been making bobbin lace for a long, long time. The history of bobbin lace in Bobowa dates back to the beginning of the XVI century. The lace is made by tying and interlacing spun linen thread using smoothly turned bobbins.

Ewa Szpila, bobbin lacemaker and designer in the village, invites you to her home to learn these techniques. Ewa offers residential lacemaking workshops in her home; intensive tuition with a maximum of eight students whilst sampling wonderful home cooked food and Polish hospitality and evenings walking in the beautiful countryside.

Fly to Krakow and then travel by train (or rent a car!) to Bobowa (where your hostess will pick you up). You may wish to; extend your stay in Poland and visit Krakow. Enjoy the sights of the city and surrounding areas. This beautiful city has the largest Market Square in Europe. Accommodation can be arranged in Krakow either before or after your course.

Cost of workshop and accommodation in Bobowa:

• 1 person, including tuition and all materials i.e. pillow, linen thread, bobbins, patterns and full board - £250 per week.

• 2 Persons as above (sharing room) - £240 per week.

• 2 Persons as above (non-sharing) - £250 each as above.

• 3 or more Persons and non-workshop partners by arrangement.

For further information please contact Joan Braganza (01737 245464) or e-mail: nyasa@globalnet.co.uk