Workshop Series
GENEALOGY - Tracing Your Roots
Finding Grandma’s European Ancestors
Finding European ancestors is a challenge, but this program covers a method that tries to simplify this daunting search. The program covers tips to find where your ancestors left, where to find the European records and gives tips on translating most records. The author has done extensive research for records in Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovenia, and Germany. He has also been successful researching for Jewish, Scandinavian, Irish, Scottish and English records. This program can be modified to focus on one or more different countries or ethnic groups.
When: August 1st, 2020 @ 9:00 to 11:00AM
Where: The Winona Library 151 W. 3rd St. Winona, MN 55987
Cost: $30 per person
Bio - Steve Szabados
Stephen Szabados is a lecturer and author who has given numerous programs to genealogy groups and libraries. He has a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Illinois and an MBA from Northern Illinois University. He is the author of over ten genealogy books and over fifteen family histories. He is also a contributing editor for the Polish American Journal. He is a member of Polish Genealogical Society of America and a genealogy volunteer at his local library. He has a passion to share his love of family history and his lectures cover the methods that he has found success in his twenty years of research experience. Website: https://steveszabados.com/
Polish Genealogy – Four Steps to successful research
Where do you start your research on your Polish Ancestors? Finding your Polish ancestors is a challenge. This presentation simplifies the confusing elements of Polish research: border changes that confuse us on where our ancestors were born. Logical steps are given on how to search for Polish documents, where to find Polish documents, and translating Polish documents. This material will jump-start your research and help you enjoy your Polish Heritage.
When: Saturday, August 1st, 2020 at 1:30-3:30
Where: The Polish Museum Morrison Annex 363 E. 2nd Street Winona, MN
Cost: $30 per person
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Pisanki -The Art of Polish Egg Decorating
When: Saturday May 23rd, 2020 @TBD
Where: Levee Park
Who: Bre Babcock, a Local Artist
Cost: $20
Participation is limited to 15 people
This workshop will feature acrylic paint on wooden eggs using American designs. Bre babcock is an aritist with Sanborn Canoe and will bring her considerable experitse to this ancient art.
Supplies-wooden eggs, paint brishes and paint will be provided.
This art form will be taught by local artisans. Participants will see beautiful examples, learn the history and technique of Pisanki, and will be mentored with hands on opportunities, to create their own works of art.
When: Saturday , March 14th, 2020 at 10AM-1PM
Where: The Polish Annex 363 E. 2nd St. Winona
Who: Jodi Brom
Cost: $20 per person
Jodi Brom has created Polish Pisanki eggs since 1999 and will lead you in learning this beautiful folk art. Participants will see examples and will learn the history while being instructed in the technique. Participants will receive a packet of patterns, color meanings, and tool information.
When: Saturday, March 14, 2020 at 2PM-5PM
Where: The Polish Museum Morrison Annex
363 E. 2nd Street. Winona MN
Who: Jodi Brom
Cost: $20 per person
Full optimal learning and instructor attention, each workshop is limited to 10 participants.
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The Practice and Art of Polish Embroidery or HAFT
Gabi Reca, a Master artisan, will teach the art of embroidery and local participants will have a chance to learn this unique craft and create their own family heirlooms.
As part of your registration you will be given a kit (at the workshop) with all the necessary items to learn the art of Haft.
When: June 22nd @6:00-9:00PM OR June 23rd @1:00PM-4:00PM
Where: The Polish Museum Morrison Annex 363 E. 2nd Street
Cost : $28 per person includes a kit
These classes are identical in content.
The Polish Table
Kashubian and Polish Cuisine
Recipes, tasting, and more to be learned and experienced as part of this workshop. Marzena will teach you to make 4 Polish favorite foods.
Who: Chef Marzena Wnuk-Lipinska of Bytow Poland
When: June 20th 2020 @ 1:30-4:30 PM OR June 23 @5:00-8:00PM
Where: Bluff Country Co-Op Community Room and Kitchen
121 West Second Street
Cost: $15 per person includes recipes
These classes are identical in content.
Bring your own Wine or Beer
Non-alcoholic drinks available for
purchase at the Co-Op
Children's class available June 20th, 2020 @9:30-11:30 contact the Co-Op for details and to register.
The Polish Table is sponsored by BCC
Click on their logo for more details about this amazing business.
Kati Ritchie
Wycinanki -The Art of Polish Paper Cutting
Learn to create these beautifully colorful and unique designs in this workshop honoring the art of Polish paper cutting.
This class is appropriate from people aged 13 and up. There are two opportunities for you to learn this amazing art.
Kati Ritchie, of St. Paul, MN, learned Wycinanki (vee-Chee-non-ki), or Polish paper cutting, at a young age and continued to learn from Polish masters. She will bring the opportunity to learn wyncinanki to Winona during the KCC2020 celebration. This is a real opportunity as fewer and fewer people still have this skill to share. Two classes are available. Bring your won favorite scissors if you like.
Wycinanki 1: Create a one color form to mount on a card to share or to frame; and create a 3D ornament
When: Saturday February 8th, 2020 10am to noon
Where: The Winona Polish Museum The Morrison Annex 363 E. 2nd Street
Cost: $15 per person includes supplies needed to create a piece of art.
Wycinanki 2: Create in multi colors to mount on a card to share or to frame.
When: Saturday February 8th, 2020 1 to 3pm.
Where: The Winona Polish Museum The Morrison Annex 363 E. 2nd Street
Cost: $15 per person includes supplies needed to create a piece of art.