Workshops & Events
Ukrainian Pysanky Egg Decorating
Ukrainian Pysanky Writing Experience a beautiful Ukrainian tradition and learn to make your own Easter Eggs! Pysanky writing is a traditional practice in Ukraine that involves using wax and dyes to create intricate and beautiful patterns on ordinary eggs. Historically, Pysanky patterns have taken on motifs of peace and perseverance in troubled times.
In this workshop, you will learn the process of preparing, writing, and dying Ukrainian Pysanky and make a Pysanky of your own to take home
Dot Mandala Painting Workshop
Dot Mandala painting is a repetitive process of applying paint dot-by-dot to create beautiful designs and artwork with minimal skills. In this workshop, you will learn techniques of dotting using tools, practice mindfulness, learn to be focused creating a unique symmetrical design/ pattern to take home as a piece of art. Mandala art is known to bring calmness. This is a fun, interactive workshop suited to everyone, even if you are a beginner.
Bring your friends, partners, family, or even your coworkers for a creative time with the benefit of working with an instructor.
This workshop includes:
-set of dotting Tools
-5" MDF round. It is primed and painted black for the background color.
-Individual pre-mixed acrylic paint pots.
-Multiple design prints to make your choice.(Although designs are provided, I encourage you to use the combination of colours that speaks to you.)
Spring Floral Wreath
With Spring coming it's time to change up your indoor or outdoor décor! You will learn to assemble and design your own spring floral arrangement. You will be working on a 14"hoop with artificial flowers and greenery.
Traditional Soap Making
Learn the fundamentals of Traditional Soap Making in this hands-on workshop where you will learn the techniques, ingredients and equipment needed to make your own sudsy bars. We will touch on some "fun science" (the backbone of soap making), the differences in ingredients, soap making methods and techniques to then create your own custom bars equaling over 2 lbs. or 14 bars. Participants will mix, customize and mold your own bars to take home. All supplies including a detailed handout containing all the information discussed during the class with recipes and instructions.
Participants must have legs covered and closed toed shoes. Safety glasses, gloves and aprons will be provided. Please bring an old towel to wrap your soap in and a bag to transport it home.