Two years ago, I crossed the threshold of ULRA in Wola Sękowa filled with excitement, curiosity, and a bit of intimidation—I didn’t know then that ahead of me lay one of the most beautiful artistic and human journeys of my life. The courses in embroidery, weaving, lace-making, ceramics, wood sculpture, wickerwork, stained glass, practical wood design, and icon drawing, turned out to be more than just technical instruction—that became a space of connection, emotion, and deep personal growth.
The end of this two-year chapter was crowned with the defense of our diploma projects and final papers. Every student presented not only learned skills, but a piece of our souls woven into the threads of Carpathian embroidery, shaped in clay, carved in wood, braided in wicker, painted in icons and stained glass with color and pattern. Emotions ran high pride mingled with tears, and behind every diploma there was a personal story of passion, determination and heart.
It’s hard to accept that this is the end. That we will no longer gather every month at the big table, surrounded by the forests and hills of Wola Sękowa—laughing, creating, learning from one another and from our instructors—remarkable people who made every moment inspiring and full of warmth.
I feel sorrow. Longing. An empty spot left by something so deeply meaningful. But also, gratitude for every conversation, every shared cup of tea, every stitch made with heart. Because, although the course has ended, the bonds, the memories, and the experience will stay with me forever. And I know our threads will continue to intertwine somewhere—perhaps in new projects, perhaps in exhibitions, or maybe just… in the heart.
Thank you all. See you again somewhere, someday.
„Nie żegnaj się na zawsze z miejscem, które cię ukształtowało. Zostaw tam serce, a zawsze będziesz mógł wrócić.”
“Never say goodbye forever to the place that shaped you. Leave your heart there, and you’ll always be able to return.”
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