The Ukrainian Museum schedules series of workshops (01/31/99)

The Ukrainian Museum schedules series of workshops

NEW YORK - A sure sign that spring is not far away is the beginning of a very popular cycle of traditional Ukrainian folk crafts courses and workshops at The Ukrainian Museum located at 203 Second Ave. The herald of spring in this grouping of educational offerings is a series of workshops where participants are introduced to the uniquely Ukrainian, time-honored art of creating the quintessential representative of Ukrainian folk art: the pysanka, the Ukrainian Easter egg. For those who wish to see how experienced artisans create a pysanka from start to finish, the demonstration scheduled for April 3 will satisfy their desire.

Although the pysanka workshops will not begin until March, the embroidery course, a delightful journey with needle and thread through myriad exquisite designs and techniques from various regions of Ukraine, begins on January 30. Shortly afterwards comes another favorite course, bead-stringing, during which one can learn to make the and delicate "gerdany," traditional Ukrainian bead-strung necklaces.

Very close to the Easter holidays the museum will offer Ukrainian Easter traditions, a workshop that instructs, educates and tempts the palate. Here, through hands-on experience, participants will be taught how to bake traditional Ukrainian Easter breads such as paska, babka and other mouth-watering baked goods that grace the holiday table.

Following is a short descirption of each workshop and course, as well as the dates, times and fees pertaining to each.

Embroidery course: The eight-session course will teach beginners the rudiments of embroidery, as well as expand the skills of those proficient in the craft. Date: January 30 - March 27, and April 17-June 5; time: Saturdays, 1-3 p.m.; fee: adults, $60; seniors and students over 16, $50; children age 10-16, $30.
Bead-stringing course: This is a three-session course in the art of making gerdany. Date: February 6, 13, 20; time: Saturdays, 1-3 p.m.; fee: adults, $30; seniors and students over 16, $25; children age 12-16, $10.
Ukrainian Easter traditions: This is a workshop with hands-on participation in the baking of traditional Ukrainian Easter breads. Date: March 27; time: Saturdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; fee: adults, $15; seniors and students over 16, $12.50.
Pysanky workshops: Adults, as well as children over age 12 have the opportunity to learn the art of making traditional Ukrainian pysanky. Date: March 20, 21, 27, 28; time: 2-4 p.m.; fee for each session: adults, $15; seniors and students over 16, $10; children age 12-16, $3.

Museum members receive a 15 percent discount on the fees for the above courses and workshops.
Demonstration in the making of pysanky - Ukrainian Easter eggs: Experienced artsans will demonstrate this beautiful craft. The award-winning film "Pysanka" by Slavko Nowytski will be shown. This program is scheduled to run continously during museum hours. Date: April 3; time: 2-5 p.m.; fee: adults, $4.50; members, seniors and students, $3; children under 12, free.

To register or to receive a calendar of events, call the museum at (212) 228-0110 or use its e-mail: [email protected]. The museum also invites everyone to view its webpage on the Internet: http://www.brama.com/ukrainian_museum/

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