"GAZik" on the trail - we discover the world of energy and photography
We invite you to unique workshops for children that combine photography education with discovering the secrets of technology and history. ""Gazik" on the Trail" is a series of classes during which young participants will explore both the art of photography and topics related to energy and industrial heritage.
About the workshops
The aim of the classes is to introduce children to the world of photography and develop artistic skills through practical experiments. The program includes various photographic techniques, such as:
- Cyanotype - a sensory encounter with one of the oldest methods of creating images,
- Instant photography - fun in creating photos in the blink of an eye,
- Photogram - artistic play with light and shadow,
- Stop-motion animation using archival photographs,
- Digital photography - the basics of contemporary imaging.
By working with photographic techniques, participants will gain historical knowledge and practical skills, as well as develop imagination and visual sensitivity.
Why is it worth it?
Each meeting is a combination of science, history and artistic experiments. The workshops focus on:
- Showing industrial heritage in the context of the history of photography, which has long documented the relationship between humans and the industrial environment and nature,
- Deepening knowledge of photographic techniques,
- Developing pro-ecological attitudes and a sense of responsibility for the common good.
Participants will have the opportunity to learn about the history associated with the Warsaw Gasworks Museum, discovering the connections between culture, technology and art.
Organizational information
- Day of classes: Mondays
- Time: 5:30 PM–7:00 PM
- Age of participants: 7–10 years
- Cost: PLN 140 per workshop
Workshop schedule
The workshops are held every two weeks, starting on March 3. In total, we have planned 9 meetings that will introduce young participants to the fascinating worlds of energy and photography.
About the instructor
For 16 years, the Archeology of Photography Foundation (FAF) has played a key role in protecting and preserving the archives of Polish photographers, which constitute an irreplaceable element of the Polish national heritage. This organization is not only involved in the conservation and digitization of valuable collections, but also popularizes knowledge about the history of Polish photography through various educational activities.
Classes conducted by the Foundation are carried out by a team of qualified specialists who combine their passion for photography with the ability to transfer knowledge.
Michalina Kacperak – educator, visual artist and digitization specialist at FAF. Graduate of the Film School in Łódź and philosophy at the University of Wrocław. Winner of the Young Poland scholarship, author of texts for photography publications. Michalina Kacperak is also an occupational therapist who focuses on introducing elements of art therapy to workshops for children and people with visual disabilities. At FAF, she plays a key role in the digitization process, combining technology with an artistic approach.
Kamila Kobus – art historian and vice-president of FAF. She graduated from the Institute of Art History at the University of Warsaw, as well as courses in the field of creating and managing educational and cultural projects. Kamila creates scenarios of classes devoted to photography and designs educational materials for children of early school age. She is also the originator of the Foundation's pet, the dog Fafik, who introduces children to the world of both digital and analog photography. Thanks to her initiative, the younger generation has the opportunity to explore the secrets of this fascinating field in an interactive way. Alicja Lesiów – exhibition designer, visual artist and digitization specialist at FAF. She graduated from the Film School in Łódź, majoring in photography, and the School of Photography in Jelenia Góra. Alicja specializes in juxtaposing contemporary photographs with archival materials, which gives an extremely interesting educational effect. She conducts her own classes, including workshops on cyanotype – a photographic technique from the 19th century. Its educational activities also include cooperation with such a prestigious institution as Zachęta – National Gallery of Art, where it also conducts classes related to old photographic techniques.
Thanks to this diverse team of experts, the Archeology of Photography Foundation effectively combines a passion for photography with education, offering a wide range of activities that engage participants in creative and educational experiences. Through workshops, publications and other initiatives, the FAF not only takes care of the past of Polish photography, but also actively influences its future, engaging new generations in discovering this unique medium.
showing unusual aspects of our historical heritage.
