family activities Barwy Muzyki ul. Niecała 14, tel. 22 188 18 27, barwymuzyki.pl This informal music school, with highly qualified teachers experienced in the Colour Strings program, acknowledges not every child will be a professional musician but that playing, listening and singing to music is an asset to their development. Group or individual lessons on piano, violin, guitar, cello and flute for 6-12yrs.
Tackling the family living quarters can be more rewarding than going to the gym. CARAMELLA (en.caramella.pl) Whether you’re expecting a baby, updating a child’s room or buying for a friend, be prepared for a broody moment here! With exquisitely tailor-made interiors, Caramella present a lifestyle that’s as dreamy as its name. Whether it’s a Boy or Girl does not determine the design options available, instead the androgynous color scheme makes you want everything. Albeit a tad pricier than IKEA, at Caramella you are investing in something beautiful, timeless and made with love in Poland. BRUSH (sklepbrush.pl) If you struggle to part with old furnishings but want a fresh new look then visit Canadian-born Sherri MacDonald at her Konstancin-based furniture restoration store. Find a ready-made bargain, bring a family heirloom for a revamp or ask her to source furniture from your favorite period. She will personalize the piece for you using specialized furniture paints and local reupholsters. If you prefer to DIY, check her easy-to-use paints or learn the tricks of the trade by joining one of her workshops. BOOMINI (boomini.com) Because dolls need good design too, the people at Boomini have created beautiful, designer doll’s houses with plenty of attention to detail. While Ken relaxes on a Bauhaus inspired chair, Barbie can soak in a ceramic free-standing oval bathtub! All that’s missing is a shrinking potion so we can all move in! Boomini are based in Kraków but frequent Warsaw’s designer markets. All products are made in Poland and are available online. (GBB)
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Fryzjerkowo ul. Foksal 12/14, tel. 22 827 2744, open Mon-Fri 10:00-19:00; Sat 10:00-18:00, fryzjerkowo.pl This 100% child friendly hair salon with jungle theme interior will guarantee no tears! Whilst having their locks chopped children sit in a toy car and watch a favorite DVD. Mum can peruse the retro toys and classic books on sale. Owner speaks excellent English. Advance booking recommended. Fundacja Atelier ul. Foksal 11, 22 826 8813 or 22 826 9589, open Mon-Fri 10:00- 20:00, Sat 9:30-20:30, atelier.org.pl Situated in an atmospheric 19th century building this foundation organizes affordable/flexible workshops to develop and inspire art education and creative skills (painting/drawing/sculpture/art history) for children, young people and adults. Gym Generation ul. Wybrzeże Gdyńskie 4 (Centrum Olimpijskie, floor 4), tel. 502 092 695, gymgeneration.pl A professionally developed curriculum that offers your child a range of experiences, providing new and exciting activities each time and engaging them in physical challenges, a variety of games and
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Copernicus Science Centre ul. Wybrzeże Kościuszkowskie 20, tel. 22 596 41 00, open Tue-Fri 9:00-6:00; Sat-Sun 10:00-7:00, kopernik.org.pl A brilliant array of science-inspired attractions that prove as stimulating for parents as they are for the kids. Check out Galeria BZZZ, an area designated for children up to six. In order to keep numbers manageable, expect entry times to be staggered.