Welcome to "This Folk Life"!
Courses
Didukh Ancestral Spirit Sheaf
Make a didukh - ancestral spriti sheaf for the holy days of Christmas/ Koliada, and connect with the ancient grains that house ancestral spirits.
Duration
3-4 hours
Straw birds
Learn heritage craft techniques to weave charming birds from natural straw.
Duration
2-3 hrs
Straw "God's Eye"
Learn the basic principles of straw weaving with this God's eye craft and create your own delicate piece to hang in your home.
Duration
2-3 hours
Rushnyk- Ritual Cloth Embroidery
Introduction into the world of hand embroidery, learning the basics of counted embroidery and freeform “rushnyky stitches”.
Duration
3- 6 hours
Counted Stitch Embroidery
Dive into this beautiful craft and begin your journey into this rich and ancient world of handwork and adornment.
Duration
3- 8 hours
Introduction to Pysanky
Learn how to make beautiful pysanky: easter eggs in the traditional Ukrainian style.
Duration
2- 4 hours
Pysanky with Natural Dyes
Learn how to make natural dyes to make pysanky: easter eggs in the traditional Ukrainian style
Duration
4- 5 hours
Straw Plaiting & Weaving
Learn to make straw love knots and harvest tokens from wheat and rye, traditionally crafted as gifts or favours for one's sweetheart at harvest time, but also can serve as a talisman for the home.
Duration
2- 3 hours
Frame Loom Weaving
Introductory tapestry weaving on a frame loom.
Duration
2- 4 sessions (5- 10 hrs)
Freeform Embroidery
Explore the freedom of expression through freeform embroidery!
Duration
3- 8 hours