Sunday, December 19, 2021
3–4:30 PM (ET)
Didukhy kit costs $30 per person
FREE Virtual workshop
This workshop is offered in English
Learn how to design a didukh, a bundle of grain traditionally prepared by Ukrainian families as a way of honoring and bringing the ancestors to the table during the winter holiday season. The didukh symbolizes harvest, prosperity and our ancestors. The word didukh literally means “grandfather” and “spirit”.
Before the Christmas tree was popularized, the didukh was considered to be one of the most important symbols during winter holidays and was traditionally placed in the most prominent location to decorate the home. Didukhy symbolize the household's wish for an abundance of nature and a bountiful harvest for the upcoming year.
Workshop led by Oksana Hawrylak (Folk Camp, Kosa Kolektiv, St. Vladimir Institute member)
Oksana is an illustrator, printmaker, designer, maker and community arts organizer based in Toronto. Her work is strongly inspired by Ukrainian folk art, craft and traditions, and the natural landscape of Ontario, where she currently resides. She studied Printmaking at OCAD University, and she has exhibited in the United States, Ukraine, Russia, and Australia. https://www.oksana.design/
FREE Toronto pick up
Order your Didukh kit by December 9th
Shipping available within Canada
Order your Didukh kit by November 27th
Participants have the option of gathering their own materials.
For questions, please contact cultural.svi@gmail.com
While most events are free, donations are truly appreciated to support continued cultural programming at St. Vladimir Institute.
St. Vladimir Institute gratefully acknowledges the generous support of the Shevchenko Foundation, Temerty Foundation Community Development Fund, the SUS Foundation of Canada, and Delta Bingo & Gaming.
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