Two Day Kraika Making Workshop With Bozena Hrycyna (Nov. 6 & 7, 2024)

This workshop is an introduction to the art of warp-faced weaving using a rigid heddle back-strapped loom. We will be making traditional wool belts (known as “kraiky” in Ukrainian). You will learn to wind a simple warp and thread it through a wooden heddle, and to weave with it tied to your back. You will be introduced to the foundational concepts and terms used in weaving, as well as basic patterns. Hopefully you will leave with a brand new belt woven by you around your waist!

Weaving and textile making is one of the oldest crafts in the world. Come learn this timeless beautiful practice, and connect with Ukrainian and humankind’s shared heritage. Feel the mystery and joy through the work of your hands.

This is a TWO-DAY Workshop. (Nov. 6 - 6:30pm - 9:30pm, Nov. 7 - 6:30pm - 9:30pm) Participants must attend both days.
All materials included for the session. No experience necessary. Limit 6 participants.

Instructor Bozena Hrycyna loves to be with textiles! She loves embroidery, loom weaving, clothing making & experimentation, growing and weaving straw & most handwork!

This workshop is part of the exhibition ancillary programming generously supported by SUS Foundation of Canada, Shevchenko Foundation, Kalimin Foundation, Wally Wyshniowsky and St. Volodymyr Institute

Host or Publisher Ukrainian Museum of Canada, Ontario Branch