Dates: Saturday, November 21 from 10 am to 12 pm
Fee: $90/ discount with member code
Ages: 12+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Kseniia Koshykova
Location: Schack Art Center, Studio 1

Create beautiful handmade straw stars inspired by traditional Ukrainian and Eastern European holiday decorations. In this 2-hour workshop, participants will learn how to transform natural straw and thread into intricate geometric ornaments using simple weaving techniques. Through step-by-step demonstrations and guided practice, students will explore the cultural history and symbolism of these traditional decorations while creating one or more finished straw stars to take home.

This workshop requires no previous crafting or weaving experience. Participants will leave with new skills, handmade ornaments, and an appreciation for sustainable materials and folk art traditions passed down through generations..

All supplies included.

Date: Sunday, December 6, from 10 am to 12 pm
Fee: $90/ discount with member code
Ages: 12+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Kseniia Koshykova
Location: Schack Art Center, Studio 1

Discover the beauty of traditional Ukrainian straw weaving in this hands-on workshop. Learn how to work with natural straw to create a delicate angel ornament using traditional weaving techniques passed down through generations.

Along the way, explore the cultural history and significance of Ukrainian straw art while developing a new fiber-art skill. You’ll leave with a handmade straw angel to display or give as a meaningful gift.

All supplies included.

Date: Saturday, January 23, from 10 am to 12 pm
Fee: $90/ discount with member code
Ages: 12+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Kseniia Koshykova
Location: Schack Art Center, Studio 1

Explore the beauty and tradition of Ukrainian straw weaving in this hands-on workshop. No previous weaving or crafting experience is required, making this a welcoming introduction to this distinctive folk-art tradition.

Through step-by-step demonstrations and guided instruction, students will learn traditional straw-weaving techniques while creating a beautiful decorative wreath. Along the way, the instructor will share the cultural significance, symbolism, and storytelling traditions associated with Ukrainian straw art, offering a meaningful connection between craft and heritage.

Each student will leave with a completed straw wreath and a new appreciation for this traditional art form.

All supplies included.