Why does the cat wear red shoes, what flowers grow not more than a few meters, and what does cinema have to do with a sailing ship? Workshops inspired by the old neon signs of Warsaw are beginning.

“Neon Stories” are a series of six creative meetings in which participants prepare works referring to real illuminated advertisements. Works that, like neon lights – glow in the dark! As @Neonstory, I support this activity.

Classes are divided thematically. Each is preceded by the title story and the presentation of real neon, which was created especially for this series. In the main part of the meeting, children and their guardians can make artworks using luminous paints, markers or tapes. The workshop is intended for children (age 5+) with their parents and grandparents.

More here: https://www.facebook.com/events/243731239666301/

TIMETABLE:
16.09 – CINEMAS – Neon signs of cinemas
30.09 – NATURE – Neons of flower stores
14.10 – VEHICLES – Neons of the vehicle factories
28.10 – ATHLETES – Neons of the sport shops
11.11 – EXOTIC ANIMALS – Animal featured neons
25.11 – HOME ANIMALS – Animal featured neons

The “Neon tales” project aims to present the good design and local craft traditions to the youngest.
The preparation of the workshops was preceded, among others, in the Neon Archive of Warsaw MSN, which contains the documentation of the former producer of neon ads from 1956-1996.

The host: Fundacja Obserwatorium
Main partner: Muzeum Sztuki Nowoczesnej w Warszawie/ Museum of Modern Art in Warsaw
Partners: Hanak Reklama Neonstory Okno na Warszawę Tu było, tu stało
Workshop partners: W małym kinie Neony kin Neonowe zoo
Media partner: Miesięcznik Stolica
Project co-financed by Miasto Stołeczne Warszawa