This EU project continues an initiative that received an award in 2012 in the Ministry of Regional Development’s “Poland is Beautiful – 7 Wonders of European Funds” competition. The second part of the project develops the idea of a tourist route connecting Bolesławiec and the Czech town of Vrchlabí. The route passes through a number of towns where traditional handicrafts are produced.
The project partners—the Museum of Ceramics in Bolesławiec and the Museum of the Krkonoše National Park in Vrchlabí—are primarily interested in activating additional centres that continue traditional handicraft practices. The project is to include museums, production facilities and other institutions that could present their offerings to tourists from Poland and the Czech Republic as part of the route.
The inclusion of new sites connected with pottery, glassmaking and weaving will make it possible to organise joint workshops, exhibitions, conferences and cultural events, as well as to create an offering aimed at different target groups, so that everyone can find something for themselves. The project is also strongly focused on promoting joint activities on both sides of the border. The publication of guidebooks, leaflets and other promotional materials, as well as various types of gadgets related to handicraft traditions, is planned.
The “Via Fabrilis – Route of Craft Traditions II” project also includes investment activities that will give the Museum of Ceramics building on Mickiewicza Street a completely new appearance. The façades and roof will be renovated, and the electrical and sanitary installations throughout the building will be replaced. A professional conservation workshop will be established in the attic for the project partners, where ceramic, glass and metal handicraft objects can be restored and reconstructed.
(information: Museum of Ceramics/ii)