Slobozhanka Folk Art Workshop: bounty of Ukraine's Nature

Learn about Ukrainian Folk Art tradition and create your own masterpiece on wooden box using authentic finger-painting technique
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Slobozhanka Folk Art Workshop: Bounty of Ukraine’s Nature
Celebrate the 35th anniversary of Ukraine’s Independence with a unique, hands-on cultural experience!
Dive into the history of the Slobozhanka Folk Art tradition and create your own masterpiece on wooden box, wooden plate or canvas using authentic finger-painting techniques.

Discover the Beauty of Slobozhanka Painting.

This distinctive decorative style hails from the Kharkiv, Luhansk, and Donetsk regions of Ukraine. Traditionally used to adorn both the exterior and interior of Ukrainian homes, its most fascinating feature is that most patterns are created using the artist’s fingers rather than brushes.
While this art nearly disappeared during the 20th century, it has been vibrantly revived in independent Ukraine, continuing to preserve our rich cultural heritage.
When: August 24, 6-8 pm
Where: Ukraine House, 2134 Kalorama Rd NW, Washington DC, 20008
All materials provided.
Light refreshments will be offered.

Join us on th exact day of Ukraine's independence to celebrate Ukrainian resilience, culture and art!